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Chess Basics with lichess.org

##Kids##
2026-06-03 17:30:00 2026-06-03 18:30:00 America/New_York Chess Basics with lichess.org Begin your journey to chess mastery. Learn the rules of the game and use the free website, lichess.org to play chess at any time. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Southeast Branch - Southeast - Computer Lab

Wednesday, June 03
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-03 17:30:00 2026-06-03 18:30:00 America/New_York Chess Basics with lichess.org Begin your journey to chess mastery. Learn the rules of the game and use the free website, lichess.org to play chess at any time. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Southeast Branch - Southeast - Computer Lab

Southeast Branch

Southeast - Computer Lab

Begin your journey to chess mastery. Learn the rules of the game and use the free website, lichess.org to play chess at any time. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Students will: 

  • Learn how the chess pieces move 
  • Learn the rules of chess 
  • Practice chess skills with lichess.org 

Required Skills: 1st Grade Reading and Writing Level, Keyboard and Mouse Proficiency.  
 
*For their safety, children 10 and under must have a caregiver in the Library. You’re welcome to join your child in class if space allows, or wait just outside where you can see the classroom door. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Games & Activities |

TAGS: | whizkids | summer-kids | bb-childrens-tech-classes |

Southeast Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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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

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.

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Wed, May 27, 10:15am - 10:40am
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Wed, May 27, 10:45am - 11:10am
Southeast - Meeting Room
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Wed, May 27, 11:15am - 11:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room
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Southeast - Computer Lab
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Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
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Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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English Conversation Hour
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
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Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
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Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
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Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
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Toddler Sensory Playtime
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, May 28, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
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Writing Clearly Intermediate
Thu, May 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
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Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals
Thu, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Fri, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
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Fri, May 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
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Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
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English Listening Skills
Sat, May 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
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Southeast - Meeting Room
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Tue, Jun 02, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Tue, Jun 02, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Meeting Room
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Tue, Jun 02, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Southeast - Meeting Room
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wed, Jun 03, 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).
Family Play & Connect
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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.
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Wed, Jun 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
This event is full
Basic English 1
Wed, Jun 03, 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. Speaking Clearly Intermediate
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Jun 03, 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.
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Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Basic English 2
Wed, Jun 03, 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.
Chess Basics with lichess.org - ##Kids##
Wed, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Begin your journey to chess mastery. Learn the rules of the game and use the free website, lichess.org to play chess at any time. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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