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Sewing Open Lab
2026-04-20 14:30:00 2026-04-20 16:30:00 America/New_York Sewing Open Lab Come and sew at the Winter Garden Branch and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required. Winter Garden Branch - Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Monday, April 20
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-20 14:30:00 2026-04-20 16:30:00 America/New_York Sewing Open Lab Come and sew at the Winter Garden Branch and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required. Winter Garden Branch - Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Winter Garden Branch

Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Come and sew at the Winter Garden Branch and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

Bring your sewing projects to the Winter Garden Branch Library. Participants must bring all of the fabric, patterns, thread and notions (e.g. interfacing, zippers, etc.) needed for your project. 

  • Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machines and tools available for you to use.

  • Prerequisites to use a sewing machine:
    • Sewing: Introduction to the Sewing Machine
      OR
    • Participants must be able to wind a bobbin, thread a sewing machine, sew straight seams, read simple patterns and cut fabric with minimal assistance.

      Note: Machine sewing skills are necessary to be successful in Open Lab. New to sewing? Check out Introduction to the Sewing Machine.

  • Age Requirements: Adults; for anyone from age 15-17, a guardian must sign a waiver and accompany the child
  • Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to the Sewing Machine
  • Required Skills: Machine sewing skills required

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Life Skills |

TAGS: | tec101 | sewing | fiberarts |

Winter Garden Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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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
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About the branch

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Built in 2005, Winter Garden branch sits at the westernmost part of Orange County. This was the last branch opened before the Great Recession of 2008. Interestingly, this is the only branch in the county built on donated land. Two acres were donated by the family of former citrus grove owner, Sylvester C. Battaglia. S.C. Battaglia’s philosophy, as stated by his son, was to “give back to the community.” The branch’s formal name S.C. Battaglia Memorial Branch, honors his contribution.

Winter Garden Branch has all the charm of a small town library plus all of the resources available through Orange County Library System. Noted for friendly and helpful staff, the branch is now serving a third generation of patrons.

Upcoming events

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Baby Storytime: Arts & Colors
Tue, May 26, 10:45am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Baby Play & Connect
Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Senior Tea
Tue, May 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Meet new people while sampling various types of tea and playing games. Light refreshments will be served. Recommended for seniors.
Basic English 2
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
The Joy of Failure
Tue, May 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Learn how mistakes and failures can lead to massive success if you just “keep a’goin’!” Create your own failure turned masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12 years.
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English Conversation Hour
Tue, May 26, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology 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.
Using Media & AI Literacy Tools - Senior Skills
Wed, May 27, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn to spot misinformation, detect bias, and understand AI online. Navigate news, social media, and digital content with confidence.
Preschool Storytime: Jungle Jamboree
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Family Play & Connect
Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Bloom & Grow Afghan Crochet-A-Long - Intermediate
Wed, May 27, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Create a sunflower-inspired afghan in our Bloom & Grow CAL. Over the next 9 months, you'll work two 12" granny squares each month and watch your blanket blossom piece by piece. 
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Introduction to 3D Design
Wed, May 27, 1:45pm - 3:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Create and build models using Tinkercad, a free 3D Design application. Explore the process for exporting a compatible model for 3D printing.
LEGO® Club
Wed, May 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Sewing - Crossbody Bag (4-Part) - Confident Beginner
Wed, May 27, 4:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Create a stylish cross body bag. Learn to add a zippered front and elegant darts to shape the bag. Students are required to bring fabric and notions.
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Toddler Storytime: Chugga, Chugga Choo Choo
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Silver Stitches: Senior Craft & Connect - A Fiber Arts Meetup
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Are you a senior who loves to knit or crochet or wants to practice your skills? Join our vibrant fiber arts community where you can connect with others, share patterns and create beautiful projects.
Toddler Play & Connect
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools
Thu, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.
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Knitting Skill-Builder Open Lab - Catch Up and Show Off - Confident Beginner
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Let's meet to catch up on all of our skill-building squares and to show off our finished work. We'll also discuss how to put squares together. Don't forget to bring yarn and tools to this open lab. 
Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Thu, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology 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.
Conceptos Básicos de Canva (Español)
Fri, May 29, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Da vida a tus ideas de diseño con Canva, una aplicación gratuita de diseño gráfico. Utilice miles de plantillas para obtener inspiración e ideas para su próximo proyecto.
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Fri, May 29, 10:15am - 10:35am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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
Fri, May 29, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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
Fri, May 29, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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).
Proyectos de Canva - Presentaciones (Español)
Fri, May 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Crea presentaciones atractivas y efectivas. Explora miles de plantillas de presentación gratuitas. Una vez que hayas seleccionado una plantilla, edítala fácilmente e implementa elementos de Canva.
Baby Play & Connect
Fri, May 29, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Proyectos de Canva - Redes Sociales (Español)
Fri, May 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Capture la atención de sus espectadores con publicaciones llamativas, videos, y más. Utilice poderosas funciones de redes sociales de Canva para programar, publicar y dar seguimiento al contenido.
Code with Lightbot
Fri, May 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Program Lightbot to light up its world. Solve puzzles using sequencing, loops and conditions. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Winter Garden Knits - A Fiber Arts Meet-up
Sat, May 30, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Have a knitting project in progress, we’d love to see it! Bring your own work in progress, yarn & tools, ask questions, receive help, give help, share ideas, and meet new people!  
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Chess Club Meetup
Sat, May 30, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Join us for a game of chess. Players of all experience levels are welcome. Chess sets are available for play, or bring your own.
Sewing - Crossbody Bag (4-Part) - Confident Beginner
Sat, May 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Create a stylish cross body bag. Learn to add a zippered front and elegant darts to shape the bag. Students are required to bring fabric and notions.
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Writer's Meetup
Sat, May 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Attend an hour-long workshop with local writers as we brainstorm ideas, discuss writing methods, and give constructive feedback. Submissions must be sent ahead of time. Recommended for adults.
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Knitted Throw Pillow (4-Part Series) - Confident Beginner Level
Mon, Jun 01, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Knit a Bold Mitered Pillow to Jazz Up Your Space. We'll use some very basic knitting techniques to achieve a beautiful effect with mitered squares then sew them together to create an accent pillow.
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Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Jun 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Jun 01, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Sewing - Crossbody Bag (Forage Bag) (4-Part) - Intermediate
Mon, Jun 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Create a stylish cross body bag. Learn to add a zippered front and elegant darts to shape the bag. Students are required to bring fabric and notions.
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Sticker by Number for Seniors
Mon, Jun 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Try a relaxing new activity with this spin on paint-by-numbers! Create a work of art by matching stickers to their corresponding number. Recommended for seniors.
Read to a Therapy Dog
Mon, Jun 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Read to a therapy dog to practice reading skills with an attentive furry listener. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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