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Youth End of Summer Celebration

Summer at Your Library
2026-07-24 10:30:00 2026-07-24 11:30:00 America/New_York Youth End of Summer Celebration Have you completed the summer challenge to read for 30 days? At the End of Summer Celebration, enjoy a frozen treat and fun activities! Ages 0-18. Registration required while supplies last. Southwest Branch - Southwest - Ask at Desk

Friday, July 24
10:30am - 11:30am

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Southwest Branch

Southwest - Ask at Desk

Have you completed the summer challenge to read for 30 days? At the End of Summer Celebration, enjoy a frozen treat and fun activities! Ages 0-18. Registration required while supplies last.

Did you complete the reading challenge by reading for 30 days this summer? 

Don't forget to enter the grand prize drawing by showing the reader's proof of completion paper reading tracker at any branch location by July 26. Grand prizes will be raffled off virtually to eligible participants* ages 0-18.  Winners will be notified via phone or email. 

Only participants ages 0-18 are eligible to enter. One entry per person. Orange County property owner and fee cards are eligible to win. Reciprocal borrowers, OCLS Staff and family, including board members, are ineligible. Participants are eligible to win one grand prize by completing the 2026 Summer at Your Library Challenge by submitting a completed paper reading tracker to library staff by 6:00 p.m. on July 26, 2026, to be entered into the virtual raffle. Enjoy a sweet treat featuring Domi Italian Ice. Winners will be contacted by email on or before August 5. For assistance, please contact youthservices@ocls.info.

Food will be served at this event; a list of ingredients may be provided upon request.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | General Events | Games & Activities |

TAGS: | summer-promo | summer-kids | ipevents | end-of-summer | bb-childrens |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Mon, Jul 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 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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Reactory Factory: the Science of Sound - Summer at Your Library
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Get ready to rock in this high-energy show where music meets science! Explore sound and geology through live music, dance, demonstrations and some dinosaur-sized surprises. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Read Aloud Book Club
Fri, Jul 17, 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.
Sewing Open Lab
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Come and sew at the Southwest Library and bring your sewing projects. Tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
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Mexican Folkloric Dance Class - Summer at Your Library
Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Learn a traditional Mexican dance with the folkloric dancers of Mexico Danza Orlando. Experience the beauty of skirt work, zapateado, and dynamic movements in this energetic and interactive class.
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Y Read: Book Read Aloud
Sat, Jul 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. No pressure to read aloud. Come to listen! Facilitator-led. Ages 18 and up.
Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Sat, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Classroom
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.
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Baby Storytime: Nature - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jul 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Baby Play & Connect
Mon, Jul 20, 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: Boat Buoyancy - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest - Ask at Desk
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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Video Game Design: Role-Playing Games
Mon, Jul 20, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Technology Classroom
Design your own role-playing video game. Use Tynker to create a classic top-down role-playing game with enemies to fight and treasure to find. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Podcast Listening Club: Overtourism
Mon, Jul 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room
This month's playlist takes a look at Overtourism. It's a recent buzzword having real impact on both residents and tourists. It's a complicated issue. Registration required. Ages 18 and up.
Semamori Paper Stitched Patterns - Cicada
Tue, Jul 21, 10:15am - 11:30am
Technology Classroom
Semamori are traditional Japanese auspicious patterns. Learn about the meaning and history of the featured Semamori pattern. Pierce and stitch the pattern on paper.
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JiggleMan - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
This jumping, juggling comedy act engages you in awesome music with leaf blowers, balls of all sizes and giant suits. Get ready for lots of side-splitting laughter. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Tue, Jul 21, 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.
LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Amusement Parks - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Classroom
Engineer an amusement park with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
Wed, Jul 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Use the Function Library to find the best fit for your project. Insert financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.
Toddler Storytime: Song of Summer - Summer at Your Library
Wed, Jul 22, 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.
Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks
Wed, Jul 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.
Toddler Play & Connect
Wed, Jul 22, 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.
LEGO® Club
Wed, Jul 22, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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).
Create Comics
Thu, Jul 23, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Technology Classroom
Create your own comic using Comic Life. Write a story, change layouts, and add images to make your comic come alive! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Youth End of Summer Celebration - Summer at Your Library
Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Have you completed the summer challenge to read for 30 days? At the End of Summer Celebration, enjoy a frozen treat and fun activities! Ages 0-18. Registration required while supplies last.
LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Amusement Parks - Summer at Your Library
Fri, Jul 24, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Technology Classroom
Engineer an amusement park with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Basic Internet Safety - Senior Skills
Fri, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Technology Classroom
Don't get scammed! It is important to learn how to be safe and secure with your information while you are online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
Qigong Movement and Breathing
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Embark on a transformative journey with Jasmine Win, a modern qigong instructor, and discover the ancient practice of qigong. Learn at your own pace and ability in this joyful and relaxing class.
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Read Aloud Book Club
Fri, Jul 24, 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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