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LEGO® Education Spike Essentials: Great Adventures
2026-02-28 11:00:00 2026-02-28 12:00:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike Essentials: Great Adventures 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. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Saturday, February 28
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-28 11:00:00 2026-02-28 12:00:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike Essentials: Great Adventures 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. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

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.

    Students will:

    • Follow instructions to build project
    • Program the components
    • Bugfix, change, and improve the program

    Required Skills: 1st Grade Reading and Writing Level, Keyboard and Mouse Proficiency

    *For the safety and comfort of children, a responsible adult or caregiver must accompany children 10 years of age or younger while they are using the Library. If there is available space, you are welcome to join your child in class. If not, or you would rather not join class, you must wait within view of classroom door.

    AGE GROUP: | Kids |

    EVENT TYPE: | Science & Math | Games & Activities | Coding & Robotics | Basic Tech Skills |

    TAGS: | whizkids | lego | bb-childrens-tech-classes |

    Hiawassee Branch
    Phone: 407-835/7323
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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 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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    Teen Volunteering: Clementine Chronicles
    Sat, Feb 21, 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: Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks
    Sat, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    Create a colorful faux stained glass bookmark and add a bright touch to color to your reading. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration suggested.
    This event is full
    Baby to Five Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
    Mon, Feb 23, 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, Feb 23, 10:45am - 11:45am
    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.
    Learn How to Type
    Mon, Feb 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Learn how to properly place your hands on the keyboard and enhance your typing skills by using the Web-based TypingMaster program.
    English Conversation Hour
    Mon, Feb 23, 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, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 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. 
    Masterpiece Junior: Masai Animal Masks
    Tue, Feb 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Discover the world of art! Together, we'll learn something new, get inspired, and create a masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Introduction to Computers (seniors)
    Wed, Feb 25, 11:00am - 12:20pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Take your first steps into the world of computing. Discover the essential parts of and types of computers, as well as the basics of using a computer for the first time.
    Preschool Artists: African American Illustrators
    Wed, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    Let your imagination and little hands run wild with color and textures to create a masterpiece inspired by artists throughout history! Recommended for ages 3–5.
    Creative Coloring For Adults - Heart Health
    Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Coloring can be a relaxing, childlike way to unwind. We'll measure your blood pressure to see if it reduces stress. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
    English Reading Session
    Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
    Basic English 1
    Thu, Feb 26, 11:45am - 12:45pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
    Basic English 2
    Thu, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
    English for Social Interactions
    Thu, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    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.
    Microsoft Excel Nivo 4
    Fri, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
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    Preschool Chef: Porcupine Cupcakes
    Fri, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    Caregivers and little chefs will mix, measure, and create a tasty masterpiece together! Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.
    Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
    Fri, Feb 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    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.
    Writing Clearly Intermediate
    Fri, Feb 27, 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.
    Basic English 1
    Sat, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
    LEGO® Education Spike Essentials: Great Adventures
    Sat, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    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.
    Teen Art Adventures: Doodle Art
    Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    Explore the world of art, experiment with new techniques, and create a masterpiece of your own! Recommended for ages 13-18.
    Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers
    Sat, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.
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