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Preserving Eatonville’s Legacy Through Story and Stitch
2026-01-29 15:45:00 2026-01-29 17:00:00 America/New_York Preserving Eatonville’s Legacy Through Story and Stitch Join the voices behind the Eatonville History Preservation Project as they share insights on the creative process, the importance of preserving local history, and the enduring legacy of Eatonville. Eatonville Branch - Eatonville - Meeting Room

Thursday, January 29
3:45pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-29 15:45:00 2026-01-29 17:00:00 America/New_York Preserving Eatonville’s Legacy Through Story and Stitch Join the voices behind the Eatonville History Preservation Project as they share insights on the creative process, the importance of preserving local history, and the enduring legacy of Eatonville. Eatonville Branch - Eatonville - Meeting Room

Eatonville Branch

Eatonville - Meeting Room

Join the voices behind the Eatonville History Preservation Project as they share insights on the creative process, the importance of preserving local history, and the enduring legacy of Eatonville.

Join us for a powerful conversation celebrating the Eatonville History Preservation Project — a community-wide collaboration that weaves together oral history, art, and heritage.

This engaging discussion brings together the voices behind the project — community leaders, artists, and storytellers — as they share insights on the creative process, the importance of preserving local history, and the enduring legacy of America’s oldest incorporated Black municipality.

Panelists:

Sara Brown, Manager of the Eatonville Library
Ruthi Critton, Lifelong Eatonville resident and descendant of Joe Clark, co-founder and former Mayor of Eatonville
Dr. Candace Finley, Educator, Community Advocate and Founder/Director of eSTEAMED Learning, Inc.
Lisa G. Moore, Fabric Artist & Quilter

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy | Community & Citizenship |

TAGS: | eatonville | community | blackhistory | bb-library-events |

Eatonville Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
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Mon, Nov 10 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 16 Closed
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 1 N.Orange Ave. / Altamonte Mall
LYNX Bus Link 9 N. Orange Ave. / Rosemont

Eatonville Branch is located in the Town of Eatonville’s Zora Neale Hurston Square. Eatonville is known as the oldest incorporated African American municipality in the United States. Opened January 2005, the branch honors Eatonville resident Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960), an accomplished and highly acclaimed author of stories, novels, and folklore.

Eatonville Branch is dedicated to promoting reading, especially in children. The branch serves residents that make up the four residential quadrants of Eatonville – Calhoun, Catalina Park, Eaton Pointe, and Lake Lovely Estates. The collection, programs, and services are also available to all Orange County residents including residents of the City of Maitland and Winter Park through reciprocal borrowing.

Upcoming events

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Bring Your Art to Life with AR
Fri, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Color a magic page, then use the Quiver app to bring it to life with games and augmented reality. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Golden Hour Senior Series - Expressions of Gratitude
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Golden Hour is a monthly program for seniors to gather, share, and engage in new experiences as a community. Come drop in and enjoy the topic of the month! Recommended 18 and up.
Meet the Artists - A Mother-Daughter Art Journey
Sat, Nov 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Meet mother-daughter duo, Rebeca Marrero and Soleil Franceschi as they explore their journey together as creatives through generations of cultural resilience and expression.
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Nov 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Resume Writing
Tue, Nov 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Bring your resume to the top of the pile. Learn how to plan, create, and format a professional-looking resume using built-in templates in Microsoft Word and library resources.
Crafternoons
Tue, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Open Lab - Resume Writing
Wed, Nov 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Are you stuck on a your resume? Need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab.
Code with Lightbot
Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Program Lightbot to light up its world. Solve puzzles using sequencing, loops and conditions. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Backyard Birds of Prey
Wed, Nov 19, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Meet and learn about the Birds of Prey that can be found in your own backyard! Recommended for ages 6-12. In partnership with Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.
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Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Nov 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Thu, Nov 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Cybersecurity is all about the safety of our information when we’re online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
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Homeschool Tech Time: Code with the Foos (Ages 7-9)
Thu, Nov 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Solve problems for our heroes with code! Join the Foos on an adventure to walk, jump and build your way to the finish.
Homeschool Makerspace Meetup
Thu, Nov 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Welcome to our homeschool Maker Workshop series! Discover DIY fidgets, homemade gifts & the joy of crafting everyday items. Learn skills and embrace the art of making! Recommended for families.
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Fall Craft and Snack
Fri, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Join us for an autumn-inspired craft and enjoy a small snack while creating! Recommended for toddlers ages 2-4.
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Art with Microsoft Paint - Senior Skills
Sat, Nov 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Unleash your creativity with Microsoft Paint. Dive into the colorful world of digital art. Learn how to bring your ideas to life using simple tools, bold colors, and cool techniques.
Using Media & AI Literacy Tools - Senior Skills
Sat, Nov 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn to spot misinformation, detect bias, and understand AI online. Navigate news, social media, and digital content with confidence.
Crochet in the Round - Beginner Level
Sat, Nov 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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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Draw Your "Selfie"
Mon, Nov 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
In this program, kids will draw their own "selfie" style self-portraits. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Nov 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
Tue, Nov 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.
Monster Bugs
Tue, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Are you ready to freak out? Once we identify the creepiest bugs on Earth, and learn their diabolical traits, we will make our own monster bugs to freak out our friends. Recommended for ages 6-8.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
Wed, Nov 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.
Logical Quest with the Zoombinis
Wed, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Exercise your brains by completing a series of logic-based puzzles and go on an adventure with the Zoombinis! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Dec 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Family Play & Connect
Tue, Dec 02, 10:45am - 11:45am
Eatonville - Meeting 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.
Canva Basics
Tue, Dec 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Use thousands of templates to gain inspiration and ideas for your next project.
LEGO® Club
Tue, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting 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.
Canva Projects - Presentations
Wed, Dec 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Create visually appealing and effective presentations. Dive into thousands of free Canva presentation templates. Once you have selected a template, edit it with ease and implement Canva elements.
Drive Dash Robots
Wed, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Drive Dash the robot. Learn about robots and control Dash's motion, colors and sounds. Drive Dash through an obstacle course to the finish line. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Social Worker @ the Library
Thu, Dec 04, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Dec 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Canva Projects - Social Media
Thu, Dec 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Grab your viewers' attention by creating eye-catching posts, videos, and more. Utilize Canva's powerful social media management features to schedule, publish and track your content.
Homeschool Discovery
Thu, Dec 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Discover the world around us through STEM, geography, the Arts, culture, history, literature, and library-aligned themes with hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Artsy Toddler - Bears
Fri, Dec 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Paint, paste, glue, stamp and create! Young Children will enjoy stories, songs and exploring age-appropriate art experiences. Ages 1-3
Device Advice
Sat, Dec 06, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Have a new tablet or smartphone, but not sure how to use it? Let us get you started with the basics, so you become more familiar with your personal device.
Open Lab - Ask A Tech - Seniors
Sat, Dec 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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 for seniors.
Cozy Coloring
Sat, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Join us for a cozy adult coloring hour. Relax with lo-fi beats and a variety of coloring pages. All materials provided. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Crochet Granny Squares - Confident Beginner Level
Sat, Dec 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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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Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Dec 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Family Play & Connect
Tue, Dec 09, 10:45am - 11:45am
Eatonville - Meeting 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.
Search & Apply for Jobs
Tue, Dec 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Become familiar with popular job search websites and common questions asked on job applications. Learn how to use various Internet resources to search and apply for jobs.
STEAM Challenge - Let's Build a Mini Sled!
Tue, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
We may be in Florida, but today we are going sledding! Join us for an engineering project to build a mini sled and assess its strength using multiple forms of testing! Recommended for families.
Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals
Wed, Dec 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Boost your productivity with Microsoft's powerful note-taking app. Learn how to organize your pages, revise your notes and collaborate with your team.
Legal Learning Workshop: Legal Issues After Disaster
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
This workshop will explore the most common legal needs after a disaster including housing issues, FEMA appeals, and obtaining disaster assistance.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Dec 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Homeschool Tech Time: Code with the Foos (Ages 7-9)
Thu, Dec 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Solve problems for our heroes with code! Join the Foos on an adventure to walk, jump and build your way to the finish.
Reboot Boutique - With J. Machell of Tailored Looks
Thu, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
It’s time to add to your closet with new-to-you pieces. Join us on the second Thursday of every month for a free shopping experience with gently used clothing.
LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures
Fri, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories.
Golden Hour Senior Series - Touring Australia
Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Golden Hour is a monthly program for seniors to gather, share, and engage in new experiences as a community. Come drop in and enjoy the topic of the month! Recommended 18 and up.
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