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LEGO® Education Spike Prime: Science & Engineering

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Apply STEAM concepts and the engineering design process with hands-on learning. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

    Students will:

    • Follow instructions to build project
    • Program the components
    • Bugfix, change, and improve the program

    Required Skills: 1st Grade Reading and Writing Level, Keyboard and Mouse Proficiency

    *For the safety and comfort of children, a responsible adult or caregiver must accompany children 10 years of age or younger while they are using the Library. If there is available space, you are welcome to join your child in class. If not, or you would rather not join class, you must wait within view of classroom door.

    AGE GROUP: | Kids |

    EVENT TYPE: | Science & Math | Games & Activities | Coding & Robotics | Basic Tech Skills |

    TAGS: | whizkids | lego | bb-childrens-tech-classes |

    Alafaya Branch
    Phone: 407-835-7323
    Hours
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    Mon, Jun 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Tue, Jun 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Wed, Jun 24 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Thu, Jun 25 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Fri, Jun 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sat, Jun 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sun, Jun 28 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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    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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    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.
    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.
    This event is full
    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.
    This event is full
    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.
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    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.
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    Let's Paint Fantasy Miniatures
    Sun, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Miniature painting is a wondrous art form. Learn the basics of miniature painting. Paint a miniature for use in D&D or other popular tabletop RPGs. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Mon, Jun 29, 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.
    Comedy Maks' Variety Show - Summer at Your Library
    Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Alafaya - Back of Branch
    There's something for everyone in this high-energy variety show. Your kids will be dazzled with juggling, magic, plate spinning and more! Recommended for ages 6-12.
    Learn to Use a Microscope
    Mon, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    There’s a microscopic world waiting to be explored! Learn how to use a microscope and view the world around us through a different lens. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    Comedy Maks' Variety Show - Summer at Your Library
    Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Alafaya - Back of Branch
    There's something for everyone in this high-energy variety show. Your kids will be dazzled with juggling, magic, plate spinning and more! Recommended for ages 6-12.
    Learn to Use a Microscope
    Mon, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    There’s a microscopic world waiting to be explored! Learn how to use a microscope and view the world around us through a different lens. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    Preschool Storytime: Pretend Picnic - Summer at Your Library
    Tue, Jun 30, 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.
    Bingo for Seniors
    Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Do you love Bingo? Come play with us! Meet new people, listen to music and play for your chance to win a fun prize! Recommended for seniors.
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    Family Fun: Summer Scavenger Hunt - Summer at Your Library
    Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Alafaya - Back of Branch
    Fun summer-themed items around the library, and then learn how to make your own scavenger hunt at home! Recommended for families.
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    LEGO® Club
    Tue, Jun 30, 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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