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Family Fun: Patriotic Luminaries

America’s 250th Anniversary
2026-06-27 15:00:00 2026-06-27 16:00:00 America/New_York Family Fun: Patriotic Luminaries Create your own light up luminary for the Fourth of July! Recommended for families. Registration for each family member required. Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Saturday, June 27
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-27 15:00:00 2026-06-27 16:00:00 America/New_York Family Fun: Patriotic Luminaries Create your own light up luminary for the Fourth of July! Recommended for families. Registration for each family member required. Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Alafaya Branch

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Create your own light up luminary for the Fourth of July! Recommended for families. Registration for each family member required.

AGE GROUP: | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | summer-early-learning | bb-family | America250 |

Alafaya Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Mon, Jun 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
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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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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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.
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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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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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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Rescheduled
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.
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.
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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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Preschool Storytime: Boats Afloat - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jun 23, 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 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - 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.
Gamers Guild: Video Gaming
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Love video games? Join the fun, race your friends, and compete in exciting mini-games! Recommended for ages 13–18.
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Masterpiece Junior: Summer Scrapbook - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jun 23, 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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LEGO® Club
Tue, Jun 23, 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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Preschool Stories & Stretches: Summer Stretches - Summer at Your Library
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Preschoolers will wiggle and stretch to stories, songs, and rhymes, focusing on motor development. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Gamers Club
Wed, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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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Make a Stop Motion Movie
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
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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LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Brick Beach Cleanup - Summer at Your Library
Wed, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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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Summer Block Printing: Pencil Pouches - Summer at Your Library
Wed, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Learn how to carve out a design and transfer it to a pencil pouch to take home! Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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Cancelled
Design Minis for Dungeons & Dragons
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bring your Dungeons & Dragons character to life in 3D with Hero Forge! Recommended for adults.
Free Daps - Summer at Your Library
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Back of Branch,Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Experience this thrilling, one-of-a-kind show that blends freestyle rapping, hip-hop beats, improvisational comedy, and fun for the whole family. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Open Lab - Ask A Tech for Seniors
Thu, Jun 25, 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.
Teen Art Adventures: Screen Printing - Summer at Your Library
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
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Gamers Club
Thu, Jun 25, 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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Make a Stop Motion Movie
Thu, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
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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Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Fri, Jun 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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.
Chess Basics with lichess.org
Fri, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alafaya - 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.
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Gamers Club
Fri, Jun 26, 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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READing Paws
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
The Reading Education Assistance Dogs® [R.E.A.D.] program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Social Worker @ the Library
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Basic English 2
Sat, Jun 27, 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.
Make a Stop Motion Movie
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
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.
This event is full
English Conversation Hour
Sat, Jun 27, 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.
Gamers Guild: Video Gaming
Sat, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Love video games? Join the fun, race your friends, and compete in exciting mini-games! Recommended for ages 13–18.
This event is full
Family Fun: Patriotic Luminaries - America’s 250th Anniversary
Sat, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Create your own light up luminary for the Fourth of July! Recommended for families. Registration for each family member required.
This event is full
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