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The Joy of Failure
2026-05-29 16:00:00 2026-05-29 17:00:00 America/New_York The Joy of Failure 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. Southeast Branch - Southeast - Meeting Room

Friday, May 29
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-29 16:00:00 2026-05-29 17:00:00 America/New_York The Joy of Failure 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. Southeast Branch - Southeast - Meeting Room

Southeast Branch

Southeast - Meeting Room

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.

Children will connect with real-world examples and poetic and artistic expressions of beautiful messiness, teaching them the importance of persevering through difficult situations, knowing that rewards wait at the end.  

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | bb-ages-6-12 |

Southeast 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 41 State Road 436
LYNX Bus Link 51 Conway / Orlando International Airport

Two miles from the Orlando International Airport, Southeast Branch is located in the Terracotta Business Park. Included on the property are various terracotta statues of Chinese warriors and horses to enhance the name of the center. Within the business park are Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez, a Veteran’s Center, an EMT training center, other businesses and various fast food restaurants.

Upcoming events

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Speaking Clearly Beginners
Fri, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation. Recommended ages 18 & up.
English Listening Skills
Fri, May 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
Improve your English listening and comprehension skills. Intended for students with a basic understanding of English. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Citizenship Inspired (Two Session Series)
Sat, May 23, 10:15am - 1:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
During this two-session program, students will prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Get more precise control over your presentation. Learn how to insert slide transitions, add animations and hyperlinks. Create a customized photo album with simple to use tools.
Hue Knew: A Color Mystery
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 1
Become a color detective, as you hone your hue awareness to investigate a crime of rainbow proportions. Puzzle your way through a color fog to catch the bad dye. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Canva Basics
Sat, May 23, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Use thousands of templates to gain inspiration and ideas for your next project.
Bring Your Art to Life with AR
Sat, May 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Southeast - 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.
This event is full
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Tue, May 26, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer 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.
Basic English 1
Tue, May 26, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Meeting Room
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Basic English 2
Tue, May 26, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Open Lab - Microsoft Excel Level 4 (Practice) - More Functions & Visual Tools
Tue, May 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer 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.
Speaking Clearly Intermediate
Tue, May 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Bilingual Preschool Storytime: On the Farm/En la Granja
Tue, May 26, 4:30pm - 5:10pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
Preschoolers will explore stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish to strengthen language, early literacy, and pre-reading skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Family Play & Connect
Tue, May 26, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
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.
Utilización de Medios y Herramientas de IA (Español) - Senior Skills
Wed, May 27, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprende a detectar la desinformación, identificar sesgos y comprender la Inteligencia Artificial en línea. Navega por noticias, redes sociales y contenido digital con confianza.
This event is full
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wed, May 27, 10:15am - 10:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room
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
Wed, May 27, 10:45am - 11:10am
Southeast - Meeting Room
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.
Family Play & Connect
Wed, May 27, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's 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.
Baby Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wed, May 27, 11:15am - 11:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room
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).
Utilización de Medios y Herramientas de IA (Español) - Senior Skills
Wed, May 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Practique detectar la desinformación, identificar sesgos y comprender la Inteligencia Artificial en línea. Navega por noticias, redes sociales y contenido digital con confianza.
Southeast Teen Book Club
Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 1
Stop by to discuss books with your peers, grab some snacks and participate in other fun activities. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Basic English 1
Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended ages 18 & up.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Basic English 2
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Using Media & AI Literacy Tools - Senior Skills
Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Learn to spot misinformation, detect bias, and understand AI online. Navigate news, social media, and digital content with confidence.
Practice Makes Perfect
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
Taught by a certified ESOL instructor from the Adult Literacy League and focuses on developing various aspects of literacy.
Toddler Sensory Playtime
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Encourage your child to explore their curiosity and creativity in this unstructured playtime. Caregivers are expected to participate with their child. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, May 28, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
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.
Writing Clearly Intermediate
Thu, May 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and vocabulary building. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals
Thu, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Boost your productivity with Microsoft's powerful note-taking app. Learn how to organize your pages, revise your notes and collaborate with your team.
The Joy of Failure
Fri, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
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.
Code with Minecraft - Adventurer
Fri, May 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Southeast - 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.
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