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LEGO® Education Spike Prime: Science & Engineering
2026-07-09 12:30:00 2026-07-09 14:00:00 America/New_York 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. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Thursday, July 09
12:30pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-09 12:30:00 2026-07-09 14:00:00 America/New_York 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. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Technology Classroom

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

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 | summer-kids | lego | bb-childrens-tech-classes |

    West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
    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 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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    About the branch

    LYNX Bus Link 125 Silver Star Rd.
    LYNX Bus Link 27 Ocoee / Winter Garden

    West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center is located in the historic city of Ocoee near the intersection of Silver Star and Clark Roads. The branch opened in August 2001 and was designed by Harvard, Jolly, Clees, Toppe Architecture Firm. West Oaks Branch provides exceptional library services to the nearly 50,000 residents of Ocoee and surrounding areas. In January 2015, the branch became the new Genealogy Center for Orange County, housing a collection of over 30,000 genealogy books. The Library is the official repository of the Florida State Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The construction of West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center was funded by the Library System and a Florida Library Construction Grant.

    Genealogy Resource Guide

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    Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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    Toddler Storytime: Ocean Friends - Summer at Your Library
    Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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    Thu, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
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    Fiber Arts Junior: Crochet a Pocket Hug (6-12) - Confident Beginner
    Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
    West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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    The Moogician Cow-Medy Show - Summer at Your Library
    Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
    Milk is magical, cheese is juggle-able and cows are cool! Join the Moogician for a magic, juggling, banjo-playing and comedy act that celebrates dairy and dairy farming. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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    Mon, Jul 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    West Oaks - Technology Classroom
    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.
    Chess Club
    Mon, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
    Discover the game of chess while having fun and making friends. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration recommended.
    Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
    Mon, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
    West Oaks - 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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    Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
    Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    West Oaks - 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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    Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
    Tue, Jul 07, 10:15am - 10:40am
    West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
    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
    Tue, Jul 07, 10:45am - 11:10am
    West Oaks - Sarchet Community 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.
    Baby Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
    Tue, Jul 07, 11:15am - 11:30am
    West Oaks - Sarchet Community 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
    Tue, Jul 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
    West Oaks - Sarchet Community 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.
    Tuesday Tree Time - Your Genealogy Help Desk!
    Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
    Schedule a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with the Genealogy Specialist. Sessions are available Tuesdays between 2:00 and 4:00 PM and are designed focus on your particular genealogy question.
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    Tuesday Tree Time - Your Genealogy Help Desk!
    Tue, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
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    Tuesday Tree Time - Your Genealogy Help Desk!
    Tue, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
    Schedule a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with the Genealogy Specialist. Sessions are available Tuesdays between 2:00 and 4:00 PM and are designed to help you focus on YOUR genealogy question!
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    Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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    Tuesday Tree Time. Your Genealogy Help Desk!
    Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
    Schedule a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with the Genealogy Specialist. Sessions are available Tuesdays between 2:00 and 4:00 PM and are designed to help you focus on YOUR genealogy question.
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    Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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    Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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    Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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    Thu, Jul 09, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
    West Oaks - Technology Classroom
    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.
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    Thu, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
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