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Create a Feel Good Menu
2026-01-24 10:30:00 2026-01-24 12:00:00 America/New_York Create a Feel Good Menu 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. Southwest Branch -

Saturday, January 24
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-24 10:30:00 2026-01-24 12:00:00 America/New_York Create a Feel Good Menu 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. Southwest Branch -

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.

Create your personalized feel good menu also known as a Dopamine Menu). From starters to desserts, you will have a restaurant menu of self-care activities to engage your brain and body at times when you need a break or a mental pick-me-up. All supplies provided. 

Registration required. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Arts & Crafting |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Mon, Jan 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 18 Closed
(Closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.)
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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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Y Read: Book Read Aloud
Sat, Jan 17, 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.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Hydrangea - Beginner Level
Tue, Jan 20, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Learn sashiko hand sewing techniques that form geometric patterns from simple running stitches. Create beautiful designs layer-by-layer while learning to mark and sew these geometric designs.
This event is full
Little Bookworms - Discover Minnesota and Wisconsin
Tue, Jan 20, 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.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Tue, Jan 20, 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.
LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Classroom
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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Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Wed, Jan 21, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Learn important actions like copy, cut, and paste.
Toddler Stories & Songs - Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!
Wed, Jan 21, 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 21, 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 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Wed, Jan 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Explore Microsoft Word's proofing features like the spelling and grammar check. Use and modify Word templates with ease. Enhance your document by inserting and formatting pictures.
LEGO® Club
Wed, Jan 21, 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 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.
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.
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.
This event is full
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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