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Joy of Reading: A No-Pressure Book Club
2026-01-29 14:00:00 2026-01-29 15:30:00 America/New_York Joy of Reading: A No-Pressure Book Club All book lovers welcome! Join us to chat about what you are reading. No assigned book to read. A fun and engaging social book club. Held bi-monthly. Registration required. Southwest Branch -

Thursday, January 29
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-29 14:00:00 2026-01-29 15:30:00 America/New_York Joy of Reading: A No-Pressure Book Club All book lovers welcome! Join us to chat about what you are reading. No assigned book to read. A fun and engaging social book club. Held bi-monthly. Registration required. Southwest Branch -

All book lovers welcome! Join us to chat about what you are reading. No assigned book to read. A fun and engaging social book club. Held bi-monthly. Registration required.

All book lovers welcome! Join us to chat about what you are reading. No assigned book to read. A fun and engaging social book club. Held bi-monthly. Registration required. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Mon, Jan 19 Closed
(Closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.)
Tue, Jan 20 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 Closed
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About the branch

Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

Upcoming Events

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Family Fun: Storytime Crafts
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in before or after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.
Storybook Fun
Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 10:55am
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Thu, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:20am
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 to 36 months.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Jan 22, 11:30am - 11:45am
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 babies 0-18 months.
Crochet in the Round - Beginner Level
Fri, Jan 23, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Add to your project possibilities by crocheting in the round! Create amigurumi, hats, bowls and more. Learn how to create circles with increase stitches and use stitch markers to track your work.
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Tales From the Farm - Presented by Central Florida Fair
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Join us for a farm-themed storytime followed by an animal meet and greet! Recommended for families.
Create a Feel Good Menu
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Create your personalized feel good menu (aka Dopamine Menu). From starters to desserts you will have a restaurant menu of self-care activities to engage your brain and body. All supplies provided.
Embroidery Level 1 - Beginner Level
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Start hand embroidery today. Learn the basics of using a hoop and needles to create running, back and cross stitches to create a beautiful sampler.
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Hearts of Gold Therapy Dogs
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Children can improve their literacy skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Y Read: Book Read Aloud
Sat, Jan 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. No pressure to read aloud. Come to listen! Facilitator-led. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Sewing - Patterns and Fabric - Beginner Level
Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Classroom
Reading the hieroglyphics on a sewing pattern can be quite intimidating. Learn to read a professional sewing pattern, how to layout fabric and prepare material for a project.
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Mother Goose on the Loose
Mon, Jan 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Baby Play & Connect
Mon, Jan 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Homeschool Junior - Paper Square Challenge
Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Gather and Unwind - Fiber Arts Meetup
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:45am
Technology Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Little Bookworms - Discover Mississippi and Tennessee
Tue, Jan 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Tue, Jan 27, 12:45pm - 2:45pm
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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Mindful Start Family Yoga
Tue, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Southwest - Ask at Desk
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.
Chess Club
Tue, Jan 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Discover the game of chess while having fun and making friends. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Wed, Jan 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
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.
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Toddler Stories & Songs - I Spy Winter
Wed, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers will explore a playful mix of songs, rhymes, and stories while building early literacy skills and having fun. Recommended for ages 18–36 months.
Toddler Play & Connect
Wed, Jan 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
Wed, Jan 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
LEGO® Club
Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Family Fun: Storytime Crafts
Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in before or after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.
Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Thu, Jan 29, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
Storybook Fun
Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 10:55am
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Thu, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:20am
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 to 36 months.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Jan 29, 11:30am - 11:45am
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 babies 0-18 months.
Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Thu, Jan 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Joy of Reading: A No-Pressure Book Club
Thu, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
All book lovers welcome! Join us to chat about what you are reading. No assigned book to read. A fun and engaging social book club. Held bi-monthly. Registration required.
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