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Plastic Canvas Bookmarks
2026-04-20 16:00:00 2026-04-20 17:30:00 America/New_York Plastic Canvas Bookmarks Create a durable, colorful bookmark using plastic canvas and yarn. Learn simple stitching techniques that are ideal for beginners. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Monday, April 20
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-20 16:00:00 2026-04-20 17:30:00 America/New_York Plastic Canvas Bookmarks Create a durable, colorful bookmark using plastic canvas and yarn. Learn simple stitching techniques that are ideal for beginners. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Create a durable, colorful bookmark using plastic canvas and yarn. Learn simple stitching techniques that are ideal for beginners.

Class Duration: 1.5 hours
Age Requirements: Adult
Recommended Prerequisite: None
Required Skills: None
Materials Fee: None
Out of District Fee: $10 (includes class and materials fees)

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | tech-fiberarts | fiberarts | bb-fiber-arts |

Hiawassee Branch
Phone: 407-835/7323
Hours
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Mon, Apr 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 19 Closed
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 37 Pine Hills / Florida Mall

Hiawassee Branch began as a bookmobile station in 1962 and was first known as the Pine Hills Library. In later moves the branch became the West Colonial branch and in March 2000, Hiawassee. In early 2010, the Hiawassee Branch moved to a new home near the corner of Hiawassee Road and West Colonial Drive in the Highland Lakes shopping plaza.

Upcoming events

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Baby to Five Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Mon, Apr 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Through movement, songs, rhymes, and storytelling, children (ages 0-5) build early literacy, language, and motor skills while preparing for reading, writing, and discovering the joy of books.
Family Play & Connect
Mon, Apr 13, 10:45am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - 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.
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Mon, Apr 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.
English Conversation Hour
Mon, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Tue, Apr 14, 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.
Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 
No Cook Food - For Seniors: Veggie Spring Roll
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Eat light and healthy this Spring with this easy and tasty bite or appetizer.
Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files
Tue, Apr 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.
Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Tue, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.
Prime Time Family Reading Time
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Join us for six weeks of fun, stories, and conversation designed for families with children ages 6–12. Each week, enjoy lively storytelling and explore meaningful themes.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Imèl Nivo 2 - Jere Kont Ou A (kreyol)
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Ou pral aprann kijan pou kreye mesaj imèl avèk Gmail. Ou pral aprann kijan pou reponn epi voye mesaj imèl. Ou pral aprann kijan pou voye imèl ak fichye atache.
Fiber Arts Junior: Constellations
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Explore the night sky through fiber art! Learn simple embroidery stitches while creating a constellation design. Recommended for ages 6–12. Registration required.
Spice it Up: Miso
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Dive into a new spice, taste your way through its history, culture, and uses. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration Required.
English Reading Session
Wed, Apr 15, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Reading and Comprehension: Students will read and try to understand what they read, also they will learn the meaning of words they don't recognize in the text.
Citizenship Inspired
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Cancelled
Basic English 1
Thu, Apr 16, 11:45am - 12:45pm
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Cancelled
Basic English 2
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Sewing - Soup Bowl Cozy - Confident Beginner
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Here’s an easy-to-make solution to burnt fingers and spilled soup. Protect hands and furniture from hot soup, chili, and oatmeal with this easy sewing project. Great for yourself or as a gift.
This event is full
Cancelled
English for Social Interactions
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Toddler Storytime: Library Day
Fri, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
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.
Planifye Vakans Sou Entènèt (kreyol)
Fri, Apr 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Elèv yo pral aprann kijan pou yo planifye yon vakans. Elèv yo ap aprann kijan pou yo rezève yon vakans sou entènèt. Elèv yo pral aprann sou divès opsyon pakè vwayaj.
Toddler Play & Connect
Fri, Apr 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
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 Excel - Charts
Fri, Apr 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.
Writing Clearly Intermediate
Fri, Apr 17, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.
Teen Volunteering: Clementine Chronicles 
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Earn community service hours by becoming involved in the Hiawassee teen literary and creative arts magazine. Registration required. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Adult Craft & Chat: Diamond Art Suncatchers
Sat, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Let's get crafty and create diamond art suncatchers. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
This event is full
Baby to Five Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Mon, Apr 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Through movement, songs, rhymes, and storytelling, children (ages 0-5) build early literacy, language, and motor skills while preparing for reading, writing, and discovering the joy of books.
Family Play & Connect
Mon, Apr 20, 10:45am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - 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.
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Mon, Apr 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training 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.
Plastic Canvas Bookmarks
Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Create a durable, colorful bookmark using plastic canvas and yarn. Learn simple stitching techniques that are ideal for beginners.
English Conversation Hour
Mon, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
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