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Meet a Gatorland Wrangler

Summer at Your Library
2026-07-10 10:30:00 2026-07-10 11:30:00 America/New_York Meet a Gatorland Wrangler Get ready for family fun with The Alligator Capital of the World. Did you know alligator babies are also known as "grunts"? Learn about snakes, reptiles and more up close. Recommended for ages 6-12. Southwest Branch - Southwest - Ask at Desk

Friday, July 10
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-10 10:30:00 2026-07-10 11:30:00 America/New_York Meet a Gatorland Wrangler Get ready for family fun with The Alligator Capital of the World. Did you know alligator babies are also known as "grunts"? Learn about snakes, reptiles and more up close. Recommended for ages 6-12. Southwest Branch - Southwest - Ask at Desk

Southwest Branch

Southwest - Ask at Desk

Get ready for family fun with The Alligator Capital of the World. Did you know alligator babies are also known as "grunts"? Learn about snakes, reptiles and more up close. Recommended for ages 6-12.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Music - Movies - Live Performances | Animals & Pets |

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

Southwest Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
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Mon, Jun 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 Closed
(Closed in observation of Independence Day.)
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(Closed in observation of Independence Day.)
Sun, Jul 05 Closed
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About the branch

Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

Upcoming events

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Baby Storytime: Nature - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Make a Stop Motion Movie
Mon, Jul 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Use the Stop Motion Studio app to create a stop-motion animation movie! Bring objects to life, add titles, credits, sound, and more. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Baby Play & Connect
Mon, Jul 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
STEAM Junior: Shell Seekers - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Junior scientists will explore STEAM concepts to expand their minds and explore the world around them. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Carnival Games - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jul 06, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Technology Classroom
Construct, play and improve carnival games with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. 
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Spheres Bubble Show - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Spheres Bubble Show is a comedic and mysterious fusion of art, science and magic, presented by master bubble performer and 4x Guinness World Record holder Blaise Ryndes! Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Fiber Arts Junior: Finger Knit a Snake - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jul 07, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Technology Classroom
Untangle the mysteries of finger knitting and create a toy using yarn and your fingers. Recommended for kids ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Mindful Start Family Yoga
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Southwest - Ask at Desk
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.
Make a Stop Motion Movie
Tue, Jul 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Use the Stop Motion Studio app to create a stop-motion animation movie! Bring objects to life, add titles, credits, sound, and more. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Historical Girls Book Club: Meet Felicity - America’s 250th Anniversary
Tue, Jul 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Explore a period of time through the eyes of a girl from history with crafts, activities and discussion. Learn more about the 1770's and the book Meet Felicity: an American Girl. For ages 6-12.
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Wed, Jul 08, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.
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Toddler Storytime: Ocean Friends - Summer at Your Library
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Toddler Play & Connect
Wed, Jul 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Wed, Jul 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.
LEGO® Club
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Storytime Crafts
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in before and after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 10:55am
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
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:20am
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
Thu, Jul 09, 11:30am - 11:45am
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).
Design Characters using Tynker
Thu, Jul 09, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Technology Classroom
Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Teen Fiber Arts: Kumihimo
Thu, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Explore Kumihimo, the Japanese art of braiding unique cords. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
Meet a Gatorland Wrangler - Summer at Your Library
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Get ready for family fun with The Alligator Capital of the World. Did you know alligator babies are also known as "grunts"? Learn about snakes, reptiles and more up close. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Make a Pop-Up Card
Fri, Jul 10, 11:45am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Pop-up cards are fun for all occasions. Learn how to cut and fold a pop-up card. Decorate the card for a pop of color. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Sewing - Simple Hemming - Confident Beginner
Fri, Jul 10, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Technology Classroom
Purchased a pair of pants or skirt that's just a bit too long? Join us in this sewing class and learn how to complete simple hems on everything from dress pants to skirts.
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Read Aloud Book Club
Fri, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Read aloud classics or modern retellings and other great books weekly with discussion. Read aloud or just come to listen! Facilitator-led. Ages 18 and up.
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