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African American Collage Art
2026-02-06 16:00:00 2026-02-06 16:45:00 America/New_York African American Collage Art Study the works of famous African American artists like Romare Bearden, then recreate art in the same style. Recommended for families. Southeast Branch - Children's Area

Friday, February 06
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-06 16:00:00 2026-02-06 16:45:00 America/New_York African American Collage Art Study the works of famous African American artists like Romare Bearden, then recreate art in the same style. Recommended for families. Southeast Branch - Children's Area

Southeast Branch

Children's Area

Study the works of famous African American artists like Romare Bearden, then recreate art in the same style. Recommended for families.

Families will enjoy a gallery walk where they learn about famous African American collage artists, their works, and their techniques. They can then use a variety of different media to create their own collages individually or as a group. 

This program will be the same on the following dates: Friday, February 6 at 4 p.m. and Saturday, February 14 at 10:30 a.m.

AGE GROUP: | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | blackhistory | bb-family |

Southeast Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Mon, Dec 08 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 09 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 10 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 14 Closed
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 41 State Road 436
LYNX Bus Link 51 Conway / Orlando International Airport

Two miles from the Orlando International Airport, Southeast Branch is located in the Terracotta Business Park. Included on the property are various terracotta statues of Chinese warriors and horses to enhance the name of the center. Within the business park are Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez, a Veteran’s Center, an EMT training center, other businesses and various fast food restaurants.

Upcoming events

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Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Use the Function Library to find the best fit for your project. Insert financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.
Microsoft Excel - Charts
Sat, Dec 13, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.
This event is full
Teen Volunteering: Southeast Teen Zine - Terracotta Times
Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 1
Earn community service hours by becoming involved in South Trail's teen literary and creative arts magazine. Registration required. Ages 13-18.
Holiday Cookie Decorating
Sat, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a cozy, sprinkle-filled afternoon of decorating holiday cookies! Find out how to decorate cookies and more in sweet, creative ways for the holidays.
Penguin Party
Mon, Dec 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Brrr! It’s cold out there! Warm up with stories, math, and a craft featuring some icy friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open Language Lab
Mon, Dec 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprende y practica vocabulario en inglés (ESOL) con un instructor, en este Laboratorio de Aprendizaje Guiado. No se requiere registración. Los asientos serán asignados en orden de llegada.
Family Play & Connect
Mon, Dec 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area
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.
Open Language Lab (Practica)
Mon, Dec 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Practica vocabulario en inglés (ESOL) con un instructor, en este Laboratorio de Aprendizaje Guiado. No se requiere registración. Los asientos serán asignados en orden de llegada. Asientos limitados.
Principios de Computadora Nivel 1 - Comenzando a Trabajar con Windows (Español)
Mon, Dec 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprenda conceptos y terminología de computadoras. Explore el escritorio de la computadora usando técnicas básicas del ratón (mouse) y el teclado.
Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Tue, Dec 16, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.
Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Tue, Dec 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Open Lab - Internet Level 2 (Practice) - Search Techniques
Tue, Dec 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Practice using search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Penguin Party
Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:10pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Brrr! It’s cold out there! Warm up with stories, math, and a craft featuring some icy friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Family Play & Connect
Tue, Dec 16, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.
Storybook Fun
Wed, Dec 17, 10:15am - 10:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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
Wed, Dec 17, 10:45am - 11:05am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Wed, Dec 17, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Southeast - Ask at Desk
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.
Tiny Tales
Wed, Dec 17, 11:15am - 11:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - 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.
Open Lab - Zoom - en Español - Laboratorio con Ayuda de Instructor
Thu, Dec 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
¿Está atascado usando Zoom o simplemente quieres ideas para comenzar a usarlo? Un instructor de tecnología estará disponible para ayudarte en este laboratorio abierto relacionado a Zoom.
Sensory Free Play
Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Explore, discover & learn through sensory play! Encourage your child to build motor skills, boost creativity & develop independent thinking while engaging in play. Recommended for ages 18-36 months
LEGO® Club
Thu, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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 4 - Mail Merge
Thu, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas for Seniors
Fri, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Join us for an artistic approach to holiday gift wrapping for seniors! Learn creative ways to wrap gifts and spread holiday cheer. Recommended 18 and Up.
Holiday DIY Crafts
Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Create handmade decorations, ornaments or simple gifts for the holiday season. Recommended for families.
Open Lab: Canva for Kids (Ages 7-9)
Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Join us for a fun Canva Open Lab where kids will design their very own room signs. Add images, colors, and decorations that show off your personality and interests. Let your imagination shine!
Cancelled
Game On! - Family Board Games
Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Get your family and friends together for a fun time with new and classic board games, great conversation, and friendly rivalry. Play childhood classics or learn a new game you've never played before!
Create Comics (Ages 7-9)
Sat, Dec 20, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Create your own comic using Comic Life. Write a story, change layouts, and add images to make your comic come alive! Recommended for ages 7-9. Registration required.
Bodacious Bears
Mon, Dec 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Preschoolers will learn about bears while strengthening early literacy skills through stories and a craft. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Open Language Lab
Mon, Dec 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprende y practica vocabulario en inglés (ESOL) con un instructor, en este Laboratorio de Aprendizaje Guiado. No se requiere registración. Los asientos serán asignados en orden de llegada.
Family Play & Connect
Mon, Dec 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.
Open Language Lab (Practica)
Mon, Dec 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Practica vocabulario en inglés (ESOL) con un instructor, en este Laboratorio de Aprendizaje Guiado. No se requiere registración. Los asientos serán asignados en orden de llegada. Asientos limitados.
Principios de Computadora Nivel 2 - Creando y Guardando Archivos (Español)
Mon, Dec 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprenda como organizar archivos y carpetas en su computadora.
Cancelled
Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Tue, Dec 23, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.
Basic Internet Safety - Senior Skills
Tue, Dec 23, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Don't get scammed! It is important to learn how to be safe and secure with your information while you are online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
Open Lab - Basic Internet Safety (Practice) - Senior Skills
Tue, Dec 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Don't get scammed! It is important to practice how to be safe and secure with your information while you are online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
Cancelled
Storybook Fun
Wed, Dec 24, 10:15am - 10:40am
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.
Cancelled
Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 24, 10:45am - 11:05am
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.
Cancelled
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Wed, Dec 24, 11:15am - 12:00pm
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.
Cancelled
Tiny Tales
Wed, Dec 24, 11:15am - 11:40am
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.
Little Cuentos - Buenas Noches | Goodnight
Mon, Dec 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Preschoolers will explore stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish to strengthen language, early literacy, and pre-reading skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Family Play & Connect
Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.
Cancelled
Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Tue, Dec 30, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.
Little Cuentos - Buenas Noches | Goodnight
Tue, Dec 30, 4:30pm - 5:10pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Preschoolers will explore stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish to strengthen language, early literacy, and pre-reading skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Family Play & Connect
Tue, Dec 30, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.
Cancelled
Storybook Fun
Wed, Dec 31, 10:15am - 10:40am
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.
Cancelled
Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 31, 10:45am - 11:05am
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.
Cancelled
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Wed, Dec 31, 11:15am - 12:00pm
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.
Cancelled
Tiny Tales
Wed, Dec 31, 11:15am - 11:40am
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.
All About Amphibians
Sat, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Hop into an adventure with amphibians. Discover their habitats, life cycles, and traits through hands-on activities. It's going to be a croak-tastic time. Recommended for families.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mon, Jan 05, 10:15am - 10:55am
Children's Area
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Baby Play & Connect
Mon, Jan 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area,Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.
Basic English 1
Tue, Jan 06, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for ages 18 & up.
Basic English 2
Tue, Jan 06, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for ages 18 & up.
Speaking Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Colorful Chameleons
Tue, Jan 06, 4:30pm - 5:10pm
Preschoolers will learn how chameleons use color while strengthening early literacy skills through stories and a craft. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Family Play & Connect
Tue, Jan 06, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Children's Area
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.
Storybook Fun
Wed, Jan 07, 10:15am - 10:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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
Wed, Jan 07, 10:45am - 11:10am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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
Wed, Jan 07, 11:15am - 11:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.
Family Play & Connect
Wed, Jan 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
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.
Basic English 1
Wed, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended ages 18 & up.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Basic English 2
Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended ages 18 & up.
How to Use the Mouse & Keyboard
Wed, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard to navigate within the computer's interface. Practice using these two devices with hands-on exercises and online resources.
Sensory Free Play
Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Explore, discover & learn through sensory play! Encourage your child to build motor skills, boost creativity & develop independent thinking while engaging in play. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, Jan 08, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Writing Clearly for Beginners is designed to introduce learners to the basics of English grammar by focusing on the parts of speech, the organization of sentences, and vocabulary building.
Writing Clearly Intermediate
Thu, Jan 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Board Game Bonanza
Thu, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Get together for a fun time with new and classic board games, great conversation, and friendly rivalry. Play childhood classics or learn a new game you’ve never played before! For ages 6-12
Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Thu, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
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.
All About Amphibians
Fri, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Hop into an adventure with amphibians. Discover their habitats, life cycles, and traits through hands-on activities. It's going to be a croak-tastic time. Recommended for families.
LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures
Fri, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southeast - 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.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation. Recommended ages 18 & up.
English Listening Skills
Sat, Jan 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Improve your English listening and comprehension skills. Intended for students with a basic understanding of English. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Bilingual Dominoes for Seniors - Dominó bilingüe para personas mayores
Sat, Jan 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 1
Come and play dominoes! Meet new friends and have lots of fun! Recommended 18 and Up.
Teen Takeover - Teen Volunteering
Sat, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 1
High school students will earn up to two hours of community service by assembling craft kits, testing new projects for future programs & performing other tasks as needed. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Little Bookworms - Alphabet Adventures
Mon, Jan 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.
Family Play & Connect
Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.
Southeast Book Club - Mad honey : a novel /Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan
Mon, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Join the Southeast Book Club to discuss our book selection, Mad honey : a novel (Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan). Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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