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Alafaya Writing Group

A Space for Writing, Reviewing, and Editing

2026-02-27 16:00:00 2026-02-27 17:00:00 America/New_York Alafaya Writing Group Need a quiet space to work on your novel? An unbiased eye to review your screenplay? Got editing tips to share? Swing by to work on your next creative writing endeavor! Recommended for ages 18 and up. Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Friday, February 27
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-27 16:00:00 2026-02-27 17:00:00 America/New_York Alafaya Writing Group Need a quiet space to work on your novel? An unbiased eye to review your screenplay? Got editing tips to share? Swing by to work on your next creative writing endeavor! Recommended for ages 18 and up. Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Alafaya Branch

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Need a quiet space to work on your novel? An unbiased eye to review your screenplay? Got editing tips to share? Swing by to work on your next creative writing endeavor! Recommended for ages 18 and up.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

TAGS: | bb-adult-events |

Alafaya Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
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Mon, Feb 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Feb 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 22 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

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Alafaya Branch has a long history of providing library services to the East Orange County community. The branch originally opened in 1965 as the Azalea Park branch, situated on Lake Barton Road. From the 1970s through the 1990s the branch provided library services from shopping center locations. Ground was broken in January 1999 for a new branch, designed to be the prototype branch for future Orange County Library System branches. Opened on February 1, 2000, Alafaya Branch was funded by a Florida Library Construction Grant.

Upcoming events

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Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Fri, Feb 20, 10:15am - 10:40am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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
Fri, Feb 20, 10:45am - 11:05am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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
Fri, Feb 20, 11:15am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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).
Baby Play & Connect
Fri, Feb 20, 11:45am - 12:20pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Fri, Feb 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alafaya - 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.
Fiber Arts Meetup
Fri, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Connect with other Central Florida fiber artists in person while sharing your creations and ideas! Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Code with Minecraft - Voyage Aquatic
Fri, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Join Alex and Steve on a Voyage Aquatic! Use code to help Alex and Steve explore the high seas. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Social Worker @ the Library
Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Basic English 2
Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Family Fun: Wooden Peg Doll
Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Design and decorate a wooden peg doll for each family member. Recommended for families. Registration for each family member required.
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Build LEGO® Video Games
Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Use Unity's LEGO® Microgame builder to make characters, design landscapes, and add obstacles to your own LEGO® game. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
English Conversation Hour
Sat, Feb 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
MakeCode Arcade: Coding Shark Attack!
Sat, Feb 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Learn how to code and create a shark attack game with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full
LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering
Sun, Feb 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Apply STEAM concepts and the engineering design process with hands-on learning. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
MasterClass Viewing: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Sun, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Join us for an hour of Neil deGrasse Tyson's MasterClass.
LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering
Sun, Feb 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Apply STEAM concepts and the engineering design process with hands-on learning. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Mon, Feb 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.
Preschool STEAM: Space
Tue, Feb 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Exploration meets early learning in this hands-on STEAM program for curious preschoolers. Recommended for ages 3–5.
World Snacks: Jamaica
Tue, Feb 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Learn about a country and sample multicultural snacks! Recommended for ages 18 and up.
This event is full
Preschool Stories and Stretches: Move and Play
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Preschoolers will wiggle and stretch to stories, songs, and rhymes, focusing on motor development. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Canva Projects - Presentations
Wed, Feb 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
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.
Learn American Sign Language
Wed, Feb 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Discover American Sign Language in a fun and interactive way! Learn to count from 1 to 10 and the basics of finger spelling while practicing together. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Wed, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Analyze data by using functions like COUNT. Visually represent your data with tools like recommended charts.
Open Lab - Ask A Tech for Seniors
Thu, Feb 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
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.
Homeschool Junior: History: Jesse Owens
Thu, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full
Make a Stop Motion Movie
Thu, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Use the Stop Motion Studio app to create a stop-motion animation movie! Bring objects to life, add titles, credits, sound, and more. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Lunar New Year Noodles
Thu, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Learn about Lunar New Year and sample instant noodles from different countries that celebrate! Recommended for ages 18 and up.
This event is full
Social Worker @ the Library
Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Fri, Feb 27, 10:15am - 10:40am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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
Fri, Feb 27, 10:45am - 11:05am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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
Fri, Feb 27, 11:15am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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).
Baby Play & Connect
Fri, Feb 27, 11:45am - 12:20pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools
Fri, Feb 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Get your research papers and reports noticed. Learn how to use the review tools to discover errors and ensure readability. Add organization with a table of contents and clear citations.
Build Robots using Cubelets
Fri, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Design and build complex robots with magnetic blocks. No coding required! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Alafaya Writing Group - A Space for Writing, Reviewing, and Editing
Fri, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Need a quiet space to work on your novel? An unbiased eye to review your screenplay? Got editing tips to share? Swing by to work on your next creative writing endeavor! Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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