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Seniors Kick Back: Smarter Senior Seminar Series

Financial Ways to Survive
2026-05-11 10:30:00 2026-05-11 11:30:00 America/New_York Seniors Kick Back: Smarter Senior Seminar Series Financial planning is a significant key to your retirement. Discuss ways to have a clear plan in place before you retire. Finding ways to afford aging in place or in communities. South Trail Branch - South Trail - Meeting Room 2

Monday, May 11
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-05-11 10:30:00 2026-05-11 11:30:00 America/New_York Seniors Kick Back: Smarter Senior Seminar Series Financial planning is a significant key to your retirement. Discuss ways to have a clear plan in place before you retire. Finding ways to afford aging in place or in communities. South Trail Branch - South Trail - Meeting Room 2

South Trail Branch

South Trail - Meeting Room 2

Financial planning is a significant key to your retirement. Discuss ways to have a clear plan in place before you retire. Finding ways to afford aging in place or in communities.

This event is part of the ongoing Smarter Senior Seminar Series presented by Mike Flahaven, a CSHP- Certified Senior Housing Professional. To learn more, visit yourfloridahaven.com. Register at ocls.org or yourfloridahaven.com/smarter-senior-seminar.

Join us for Senior Kickback, a vibrant series of library programs created especially for older adults! Each session offers a welcoming space to explore new interests, connect with others, and enjoy a variety of enriching activities. From creative arts and demonstrations to wellness workshops, book clubs, and game days, there's something for everyone. Whether you're looking to learn, laugh, or simply relax with friends, our programs are designed to inspire joy, curiosity, and community.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | seniors | ipevents | bb-senior-events |

South Trail Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
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Mon, May 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 10 Closed
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 107 South US 441 (South Orange Blossom Trail) / Kissimmee
LYNX Bus Link 8 W. Oak Ridge Rd. / International Dr.
LYNX Bus Link 40 Americana Blvd. / Universal Orlando

South Trail Branch is located in the Orange Blossom Center, a shopping center next to numerous multi-family housing units. It is a welcoming and colorful library full of sunshine and a popular spot for children and families.

South Trail Branch began in 1965 as the Fort Gatlin Branch at 105 Gatlin Avenue and moved to the corner of Holden Avenue and South Orange Blossom Trail in 1981. The move across the street to the current site in the Orange Blossom Center took place in 1996.

Upcoming events

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Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Mon, May 04, 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.
Seniors Kick Back - Papier-Mache Lanterns
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Trail - Meeting Room 2
Join us for a vibrant series of programs especially for older adults! Each session offers a welcoming space to explore new interests, connect with others, and enjoy a variety of enriching activities.
Registration is now closed
Protect What Matters:Estate Planning & Disaster Preparedness
Mon, May 04, 11:30am - 1:00pm
South Trail - Ask at Desk
Join Florida Legal Services to learn about essential estate planning tools and key disaster preparedness strategies to protect families, homes and rights with confidence. Registration recommended.
Basic English 1
Mon, May 04, 11:30am - 1:00pm
South Trail - Meeting Room 1
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Cancelled
Open Language Lab
Mon, May 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.
Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Trail - Meeting Room 2
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.
This event is full
Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Tue, May 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
South Trail - Computer Lab
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
Open Lab - Ask A Tech
Tue, May 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
South Trail - 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.
Basic English 1
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Trail - Meeting Room 1
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
English Conversation Hour 1
Tue, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Trail - Meeting Room 1
Come practice your basic English conversation skills! This class is intended for beginning English Language Learners.
Writing Clearly Beginner
Wed, May 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
South Trail - Meeting Room 1
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.
English Conversation Hour 2
Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Trail - Meeting Room 1
Come practice your English conversation skills! This class is intended for intermediate and advanced English Language Learners.
Bring Your Art to Life with AR
Wed, May 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Trail - Computer Lab
Color a magic page, then use the Quiver app to bring it to life with games and augmented reality. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Career Quest
Wed, May 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Trail - Ask at Desk
Take a journey into your future. Who will you be? Where will you work? Learn how income is earned while exploring your personal interests as they relate to potential careers.Recommended for ages 6-12.
Create Comics
Wed, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Trail - 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 6-12. Registration required.
Computadora Básica (Español) - Habilidades para personas mayores
Thu, May 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
South Trail - Computer Lab
Comienza aprendiendo a navegar en una computadora. Accede a aplicaciones comunes como procesadores de texto y navegadores web.
Open Lab - Ask A Tech - (Español)
Thu, May 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
South Trail - 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.
Masterpiece Junior: Yayoi Kusama
Thu, May 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Trail - Ask at Desk
Discover the world of art! Together, we'll learn something new, get inspired, and create a masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Tea Time
Thu, May 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Trail - Meeting Room 2
Celebrate the history and impact of tea in Asian culture. Learn about important cultural practices while trying a variety of different types of tea. Recommended for ages of 18 and up.
Baby to Five Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Fri, May 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Trail - Meeting Room 2
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
Fri, May 08, 10:45am - 11:15am
South Trail - 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.
Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Fri, May 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
South Trail - Computer Lab
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Code with Minecraft - Adventurer
Fri, May 08, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
South Trail - Computer Lab
Join Alex and Steve on a Minecraft Adventure! Solve code challenges to explore, gather resources, and defeat mobs. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Social Worker @ the Library
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Basic English 1
Sat, May 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
South Trail - Meeting Room 1
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
English Conversation Hour 1
Sat, May 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Trail - Meeting Room 1
Come practice your basic English conversation skills! This class is intended for beginning English Language Learners.
Watercolor Painting Meetup - Art Between the Stacks
Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
South Trail - Meeting Room 2
Experiment with the basics of watercolor as we explore a variety of different painting methods to achieve astonishing results. Registration required. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
This event is full
Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Mon, May 11, 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.
Seniors Kick Back: Smarter Senior Seminar Series - Financial Ways to Survive
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Trail - Meeting Room 2
Financial planning is a significant key to your retirement. Discuss ways to have a clear plan in place before you retire. Finding ways to afford aging in place or in communities.
Basic English 1
Mon, May 11, 11:30am - 1:00pm
South Trail - Meeting Room 1
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Cancelled
Open Language Lab
Mon, May 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.
Hand Sewing Basics
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Trail - Meeting Room 2
Basic hand sewing skills are essential skills needed in everyday life. Learn the basic techniques to get started, including how to make a quilter's knot, thread a needle and sew a running stitch.
This event is full
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