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LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures
2026-01-25 16:00:00 2026-01-25 17:00:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Computer Lab

Sunday, January 25
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-25 16:00:00 2026-01-25 17:00:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Computer Lab

Alafaya Branch

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

    Students will:

    • Follow instructions to build project
    • Program the components
    • Bugfix, change, and improve the program

    Required Skills: 1st Grade Reading and Writing Level, Keyboard and Mouse Proficiency

    *For the safety and comfort of children, a responsible adult or caregiver must accompany children 10 years of age or younger while they are using the Library. If there is available space, you are welcome to join your child in class. If not, or you would rather not join class, you must wait within view of classroom door.

    AGE GROUP: | Kids |

    EVENT TYPE: | Science & Math | Games & Activities | Coding & Robotics | Basic Tech Skills |

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    About the branch

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    Alafaya Branch has a long history of providing library services to the East Orange County community. The branch originally opened in 1965 as the Azalea Park branch, situated on Lake Barton Road. From the 1970s through the 1990s the branch provided library services from shopping center locations. Ground was broken in January 1999 for a new branch, designed to be the prototype branch for future Orange County Library System branches. Opened on February 1, 2000, Alafaya Branch was funded by a Florida Library Construction Grant.

    Upcoming Events

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    Little Bookworms - C is for Cat
    Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Alafaya - Back of Branch
    Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.
    Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3
    Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Get more precise control over your presentation. Learn how to insert slide transitions, add animations and hyperlinks. Create a customized photo album with simple to use tools.
    Code with Rodocodo
    Tue, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Explore coding concepts while gaming! Learn about sequencing, debugging, looping, and more by completing coding puzzles with Rodocodo. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    LEGO Club
    Tue, Jan 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    The Library invites you to come and use your imagination to build! Bricks will be provided, but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.
    Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
    Wed, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Enhance your document by adding elements like shapes, SmartArt, headers, and more. Secure your document with password protection. Work with distribution options like printing and sharing.
    Code with Minecraft - Voyage Aquatic
    Wed, Jan 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Join Alex and Steve on a Voyage Aquatic! Use code to help Alex and Steve explore the high seas. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    STEAM Junior - Happy Habitats - Extreme Environments
    Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Junior scientists will explore STEAM concepts to expand their minds and explore the world around them. Recommended for ages 6-12.
    Creating Dungeons & Dragons Characters with D&D Beyond
    Wed, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Interested in Dungeons & Dragons? Learn how to create your own character using D&D Beyond! Walk through the process step-by-step while exploring the newest version of the game.
    Open Lab - Ask A Tech
    Thu, Jan 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab.
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    Homeschool Junior - Zora Zines
    Thu, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Learning comes alive! Explore the world through themed lessons and activities. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Citizenship Inspired
    Thu, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    During this program, students will prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
    Storybook Fun
    Fri, Jan 23, 10:15am - 10:40am
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for ages 3-5.
    Toddler Time
    Fri, Jan 23, 10:45am - 11:05am
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
    Tiny Tales
    Fri, Jan 23, 11:15am - 11:30am
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
    Baby Play & Connect
    Fri, Jan 23, 11:45am - 12:20pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
    Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
    Fri, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.
    Be Safe Online
    Fri, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Learn safety tips and good practices when using the Internet. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Found Poetry - Collage and Blackout Poems
    Fri, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Find words to make a poem using recycled materials like retired books and magazines! Recommended for ages 18 and up.
    Social Worker @ the Library
    Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
    READing Paws
    Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Alafaya - Back of Branch
    The Reading Education Assistance Dogs® [R.E.A.D.] program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.
    Basic English 2
    Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
    Blender Fundamentals
    Sat, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Create a Robotic Hand and learn to navigate Blender's workspace, manipulate 3D objects, and the 3D content creation pipeline. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration Required.
    English Conversation Hour
    Sat, Jan 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
    Duct Tape Wallets
    Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    You can make anything out of duct tape! Fashion your own DIY wallet to keep entirely out of duct tape. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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    Code with Lightbot
    Sat, Jan 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Program Lightbot to light up its world. Solve puzzles using sequencing, loops and conditions. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    Getting Your Book Published
    Sat, Jan 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Finished writing a book, and wondering what to do next? Join author Lauren Gibaldi as she offers an overview of the publishing process, from beginning to end. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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    LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures
    Sun, Jan 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    MasterClass Viewing: Atomic Habits author James Clear
    Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Join us for an hour of James Clear's MasterClass.
    LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures
    Sun, Jan 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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