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Senior Brain Stretch: Stories Worth Saving

Your Stories for Seniors
2026-05-26 11:00:00 2026-05-26 12:00:00 America/New_York Senior Brain Stretch: Stories Worth Saving Join in with a group of autobiographers to create the story of your life in your own way. Learn ways to start a journal, scrapbook, or sketchpad that captures your journey. Registration required. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Tuesday, May 26
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-26 11:00:00 2026-05-26 12:00:00 America/New_York Senior Brain Stretch: Stories Worth Saving Join in with a group of autobiographers to create the story of your life in your own way. Learn ways to start a journal, scrapbook, or sketchpad that captures your journey. Registration required. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Join in with a group of autobiographers to create the story of your life in your own way. Learn ways to start a journal, scrapbook, or sketchpad that captures your journey. Registration required.

 Learn to share your life story through memoir writing and scrapbooking. Personalize your own journal. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | bb-senior-events |

Hiawassee Branch
Phone: 407-835/7323
Hours
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Mon, May 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 20 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 24 Closed
(Closed in observation of Memorial Day.)
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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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Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Tue, May 19, 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, May 19, 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. 
Senior Snacks: Asian Market
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Ever wanted to try snacks from your local Asian market? Learn about Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month while sampling a variety of treats. For ages 18 and up. Registration required.
This event is full
Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Tue, May 19, 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.
Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files
Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.
Fondasyon Òdinatè Nivo 2 - Kreye ak Sere Fichye (kreyol)
Wed, May 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Vin pi byen metrize konpetans ou nan domèn òdinatè. Aprann kijan pou kreye, chanje non, efase, epi òganize fichye ak dosye sou òdinatè w la.
Build & Perfect Your Resume - Job Seekers Series
Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Transform your unique talents and experiences into a career-launching masterpiece! Learn how to craft a resume. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
LEGO® Club
Wed, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
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.
English Reading Session
Wed, May 20, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 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.
Intro to Audio Recording: Start Making Sound
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Learn the basics of recording: mics, interfaces, DAWs, and make your first track in this fun, 1-hour beginner-friendly session.
Cancelled
English for Social Interactions
Thu, May 21, 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.
Preschool Chef: Campfire Adventures
Fri, May 22, 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.
Adobe Photoshop - Layer Blending Modes
Fri, May 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Apply blending modes to image layers to quickly fix problems with exposure, shadows and highlights. Learn to use blending modes to generate artistic and creative effects on photos.
Microsoft Excel - Charts
Fri, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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, May 22, 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, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Teen Volunteering
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
High school students will earn two hours of community service by completing volunteer tasks at the library. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Sat, May 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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.
Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
Sat, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, 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. 
Senior Brain Stretch: Stories Worth Saving - Your Stories for Seniors
Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Join in with a group of autobiographers to create the story of your life in your own way. Learn ways to start a journal, scrapbook, or sketchpad that captures your journey. Registration required.
Learn How to Type
Tue, May 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
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