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Family History Fair
2026-02-07 10:00:00 2026-02-07 12:00:00 America/New_York Family History Fair Kids can explore their family roots and earn a Genealogy Explorer Passport with fun activities. Meet local genealogy groups and discover great resources. Family-friendly event! West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Back of Branch, West Oaks - Genealogy Area

Saturday, February 07
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-07 10:00:00 2026-02-07 12:00:00 America/New_York Family History Fair Kids can explore their family roots and earn a Genealogy Explorer Passport with fun activities. Meet local genealogy groups and discover great resources. Family-friendly event! West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Back of Branch, West Oaks - Genealogy Area

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

West Oaks - Back of Branch, West Oaks - Genealogy Area

Kids can explore their family roots and earn a Genealogy Explorer Passport with fun activities. Meet local genealogy groups and discover great resources. Family-friendly event!

Perfect for Ages 6-12, with a family member present. Teens and Adults will also be able to get guidance and talk with experts in the field. 

AGE GROUP: | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Mon, Jan 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 01 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 125 Silver Star Rd.
LYNX Bus Link 27 Ocoee / Winter Garden

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center is located in the historic city of Ocoee near the intersection of Silver Star and Clark Roads. The branch opened in August 2001 and was designed by Harvard, Jolly, Clees, Toppe Architecture Firm. West Oaks Branch provides exceptional library services to the nearly 50,000 residents of Ocoee and surrounding areas. In January 2015, the branch became the new Genealogy Center for Orange County, housing a collection of over 30,000 genealogy books. The Library is the official repository of the Florida State Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The construction of West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center was funded by the Library System and a Florida Library Construction Grant.

Genealogy Resource Guide

Upcoming Events

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Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families.
Masterpiece Junior: DIY Paint Prints
Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Discover the world of art! Together, we'll learn the history, get inspired, and create a masterpiece! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Little Artists - Mondrian
Thu, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Let your imagination and little hands run wild with color and textures to create a masterpiece inspired by artists throughout history! Recommended for ages 3–5.
Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 1
Thu, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.
This event is full
Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 2
Thu, Jan 29, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.
Crafternoons
Thu, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Crochet Granny Squares - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Crochet a classic granny square. Granny squares are the foundation of many blankets, bags and sweaters. Learn how to crochet in circles and then use increase stitches to make a square.
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Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.
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Embroidery Flash Tattoos - Beginner
Fri, Jan 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn beginner friendly embroidery with your very own flash sheet of embroidery designs! Choose from a selection of easy patterns to practice the backstitch.
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Teen Trivia
Fri, Jan 30, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Hang out, make new friends, eat snacks, and play games of trivia in a laid-back setting. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
AARP Income Tax Assistance 2026-BY APPOINTMENT
Mon, Feb 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm
West Oaks - Ask at Desk
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register
Homeschool Junior: Cardboard Engineers
Mon, Feb 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Build Your Computer Mouse Skill - Senior Skills
Mon, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Become a confident and comfortable mouse user! Learn technique so you can navigate your computer. Practice using the mouse with hands-on exercises and online resources.
Build Your Typing Skill - Senior Skills
Mon, Feb 02, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn how to properly place your hands on the keyboard and enhance your typing skills. Practice techniques using the typing.com website.
LEGO® Club
Mon, Feb 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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. Registration required.
Sewing - Pillowcase - Beginner Level
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Create a classic pillowcase with a contrasting cuff. Professionally finish your project with French seams, while practicing straight stitches. Students are required to bring fabric.
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Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Tue, Feb 03, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Through picture books, songs, and stories, preschoolers (ages 3–5) build early literacy skills and prepare for reading and writing by talking, singing, reading, and playing.
Toddler Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Tue, Feb 03, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Through movement, storytelling, and songs, toddlers (ages 18–36 months) build early literacy, listening, and verbal skills while developing motor coordination and discovering the joy of books.
Baby Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Tue, Feb 03, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Featuring rhythm, rhymes, and repetition, this lap-time program supports early literacy, motor skills, language development, and a love of books for babies (ages 0–18 months).
Family Play & Connect
Tue, Feb 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.
Tuesday Tree Time!
Tue, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Genealogy Area
Bring your questions, your clues, and your curiosity — every Tuesday, Lisa, our Genealogy Specialist, is here to help you grow your family tree!
Sewing Open Lab
Tue, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Come and sew at the West Oaks Branch Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
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