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Science Heroes: Digging It

Summer at Your Library
2026-06-22 14:00:00 2026-06-22 15:00:00 America/New_York Science Heroes: Digging It Join Science Heroes to unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family! Recommended for ages 6-12. Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Back of Branch

Monday, June 22
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-22 14:00:00 2026-06-22 15:00:00 America/New_York Science Heroes: Digging It Join Science Heroes to unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family! Recommended for ages 6-12. Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Back of Branch

Alafaya Branch

Alafaya - Back of Branch

Join Science Heroes to unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family! Recommended for ages 6-12.

With help from audience volunteers, we’ll conduct exciting experiments about the changing states of matter, pressure, and more — while raising a shovel to scientists who work with dirt!If you didn’t already love science, you’ll really ‘dig it’ after seeing Science Heroes in action!

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | summer-promo | summer-kids | ipevents | bb-ages-6-12 |

Alafaya Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Fri, Jun 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

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Alafaya Branch has a long history of providing library services to the East Orange County community. The branch originally opened in 1965 as the Azalea Park branch, situated on Lake Barton Road. From the 1970s through the 1990s the branch provided library services from shopping center locations. Ground was broken in January 1999 for a new branch, designed to be the prototype branch for future Orange County Library System branches. Opened on February 1, 2000, Alafaya Branch was funded by a Florida Library Construction Grant.

Upcoming events

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Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Mon, Jun 15, 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.
Comedic Science Show: The Carbon Conundrum - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Join Professor Universe on his greatest adventure yet as he embarks on a mission to save the entire planet with a little help from the carbon cycle. Recommended for ages 6-12.
LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Beach Buggy - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Build, program and iterate on various vehicle designs with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Comedic Science Show: The Carbon Conundrum - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Join Professor Universe on his greatest adventure yet as he embarks on a mission to save the entire planet with a little help from the carbon cycle. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Gamers Club
Mon, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Love video games? Join the fun, challenge your friends, and enjoy exciting activities! Recommended for ages 6–12.
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Pride Resin - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Celebrate Pride and make a rainbow resin masterpiece! This event is for ages 18 and up.
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Preschool Storytime: Spooky Summer - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch,Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.
Masterpiece Junior: Spooky Summer Magnets - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Discover the world of art! Together, we'll learn something new, get inspired, and create a masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Game Design - Make a World
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Create Super Mario levels and worlds with enemies, obstacles, and rewards! Challenge classmates to play your game and try to beat their levels. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
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LEGO® Club
Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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.
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Baby Storytime: Summer - Summer at Your Library
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
District 35 Office Hours - Representative Erika Booth
Wed, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Alafaya - Flex Space
An opportunity for legislative teams to meet directly with constituents to assist with general questions or concerns.
Build Robots using Cubelets
Wed, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Design and build complex robots with magnetic blocks. No coding required! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Game Design - Creating Levels
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Create custom Super Mario levels with enemies, obstacles, and rewards! Challenge classmates to play your game and try to beat their levels. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Teen Art Adventures: Summer Retro Phone Stand - Summer at Your Library
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Explore the world of art, experiment with new techniques, and create a masterpiece of your own! Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
Creating Dungeons & Dragons Characters with D&D Beyond
Wed, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Interested in Dungeons & Dragons? Learn how to create your own character using D&D Beyond! Walk through the process step-by-step while exploring the newest version of the game. Recommended for Adults.
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The Moogician Cow-Medy Show - Summer at Your Library
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Back of Branch,Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Milk is magical, cheese is juggle-able and cows are cool! Join the Moogician for a magic, juggling, banjo-playing and comedy act that celebrates dairy and dairy farming. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Open Lab - Ask A Tech for Seniors
Thu, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - 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.
Cuisine Corner Junior: Rainbow Summer Snacks - Summer at Your Library
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Junior chefs will follow a recipe and demonstration to whip up something delicious! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Gamers Club
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Love video games? Join the fun, challenge your friends, and enjoy exciting activities! Recommended for ages 6–12.
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LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Beach Buggy - Summer at Your Library
Thu, Jun 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Build, program and iterate on various vehicle designs with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Rainbow Summer Snacks! - Summer at Your Library
Thu, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Eat the rainbow! Celebrate the colors of Pride with snacks. This event is for ages 18 and up.
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Social Worker @ the Library
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Fri, Jun 19, 10:15am - 10:40am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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, Jun 19, 10:45am - 11:05am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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, Jun 19, 11:15am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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).
Baby Play & Connect
Fri, Jun 19, 11:45am - 12:15pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Art with Microsoft Paint - Senior Skills
Fri, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Unleash your creativity with Microsoft Paint. Dive into the colorful world of digital art. Learn how to bring your ideas to life using simple tools, bold colors, and cool techniques.
Build Robots using Cubelets
Fri, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Design and build complex robots with magnetic blocks. No coding required! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Fiber Arts Meetup
Fri, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Connect with other Central Florida fiber artists in person while sharing your creations and ideas! Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Basic English 2
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
LEGO® Digital Builds
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Create custom LEGO® builds on the computer with this easy-to-use free software. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Family Fun: Spooky Summer - Summer at Your Library
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Celebrate Halloween during the summer! Dress up in a costume and enjoy crafts and games with a spooky summer vibe. Recommended for families.
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English Conversation Hour
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Game Design - Make a World
Sat, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Create Super Mario levels and worlds with enemies, obstacles, and rewards! Challenge classmates to play your game and try to beat their levels. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
DIY Cross Stitch Library Bag - Summer at Your Library
Sat, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Both new and experienced cross stitchers alike will use waste canvas to cross stitch a book design onto a tote bag to create their own library book bag. Recommended 18 and up. Registration required.
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LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Brick Beach Cleanup - Summer at Your Library
Sun, Jun 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Build, program, and iterate on various Robotic Grabber designs with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime and clean the beach! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Polynesian Dance Class - Summer at Your Library
Sun, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Sunday, July 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Immerse yourself in the vibrant history of Polynesia with Lanakila’s Polynesian Dance Team as they lead you through an authentic Polynesian dance instructional demonstration. Recommended ages 13-18.
Family Fun: Summer Ballet - Summer at Your Library
Sun, Jun 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Learn introductory and foundational movements and steps of ballet for any age. Recommended for families.
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Gamers Club
Sun, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Love video games? Join the fun, challenge your friends, and enjoy exciting activities! Recommended for ages 6–12.
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Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Mon, Jun 22, 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.
Science Heroes: Digging It - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Join Science Heroes to unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family! Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full
LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Brick Beach Cleanup - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Build, program, and iterate on various Robotic Grabber designs with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime and clean the beach! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Science Heroes: Digging It - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Join Science Heroes to unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Gamers Club
Mon, Jun 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Love video games? Join the fun, challenge your friends, and enjoy exciting activities! Recommended for ages 6–12.
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