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Homeschool Junior: Icy Science
2026-04-13 13:00:00 2026-04-13 14:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool Junior: Icy Science Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12. Southwest Branch -

Monday, April 13
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-13 13:00:00 2026-04-13 14:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool Junior: Icy Science Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12. Southwest Branch -

Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | homeschool | bb-ages-6-12 |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
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Mon, May 25 Closed
(Closed in observation of Memorial Day.)
Tue, May 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 31 Closed
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About the branch

Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

Upcoming events

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Gather and Unwind - Fiber Arts Meetup
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
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Preschool Storytime: Alphabet Adventures
Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Tue, May 26, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families.
Create Comics
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Classroom
Create your own comic using Comic Life. Write a story, change layouts, and add images to make your comic come alive! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Chess Club
Tue, May 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Discover the game of chess while having fun and making friends. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Sewing Open Lab
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Come and sew at the Southwest Branch Library and bring your sewing projects. Tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
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Toddler Play & Connect
Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Wed, May 27, 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Technology Classroom
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.
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LEGO® Club
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Family Fun: Storytime Crafts
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in before or after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 10:55am
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
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 11:20am
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
Thu, May 28, 11:30am - 11:45am
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).
Joy of Reading: A No-Pressure Book Club
Thu, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
All book lovers welcome! Join us to chat about what you are reading. No assigned book to read. A fun and engaging social book club. Held bi-monthly. Registration required. Ages 18 and up.
Computer Basics - Senior Skills
Fri, May 29, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Get started by learning how to navigate your computer. Access common applications including word processors and web browsers.
Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files
Fri, May 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.
Read Aloud Book Club - The Odyssey (starting May 22)
Fri, May 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Read aloud classics or modern retellings and other great books weekly with discussion. Read aloud or just come to listen! Facilitator-led. Ages 18 and up.
Y Read: Book Read Aloud
Sat, May 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. No pressure to read aloud. Come to listen! Facilitator-led. Ages 18 and up.
Baby Storytime: Summer - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Baby Play & Connect
Mon, Jun 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
STEAM Junior: Sharks - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Junior scientists will explore STEAM concepts to expand their minds and explore the world around them. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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