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LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Brick Beach Cleanup

Summer at Your Library
2026-06-09 14:00:00 2026-06-09 15:30:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Brick Beach Cleanup 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. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Tuesday, June 09
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-09 14:00:00 2026-06-09 15:30:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Brick Beach Cleanup 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. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

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.

    Students will:

    • Follow instructions to build and program a robotic grabber  
    • Program the components  
    • Test the strength of the grabber and designs 

    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 |

    Hiawassee Branch
    Phone: 407-835/7323
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    Mon, Jun 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Tue, Jun 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Wed, Jun 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Thu, Jun 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Fri, Jun 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sat, Jun 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sun, Jun 07 Closed
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    About the branch

    LYNX Bus Link 37 Pine Hills / Florida Mall

    Hiawassee Branch began as a bookmobile station in 1962 and was first known as the Pine Hills Library. In later moves the branch became the West Colonial branch and in March 2000, Hiawassee. In early 2010, the Hiawassee Branch moved to a new home near the corner of Hiawassee Road and West Colonial Drive in the Highland Lakes shopping plaza.

    Upcoming events

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    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Tue, Jun 02, 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.
    Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
    Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 
    Easy Eats for Seniors: Gazpacho - Summer at Your Library
    Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Learn to whip up delicious dishes with ease, making mealtime stress free and enjoyable with this short series. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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    Summer BreakSpot - OCPS Mobile Lunch
    Tue, Jun 02, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.
    Cuisine Corner Junior: Key Lime Pie in a Cup - America’s 250th Anniversary
    Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    Junior chefs will follow a recipe and demonstration to whip up something delicious! Recommended for ages 6–12. Registration required.
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    Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
    Tue, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.
    Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
    Tue, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.
    Amazing Animals - Summer at Your Library
    Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
    Hiawassee - Ask at Desk
    Dive in and meet rare, threatened and endangered species. Learn about interesting animals that can be found throughout different lands and animal conservation. Recommended for ages 6-12.
    Summer BreakSpot - OCPS Mobile Lunch
    Wed, Jun 03, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.
    Improve Your Job Interview Skills - Job Seekers Series
    Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Learn about the interview process and get tips that will help you to practice and prepare. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
    Entwodiksyon nan Odinatè (kreyol)
    Wed, Jun 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Fè premye pa w nan mond enfòmatik la. Dekouvri pati esansyèl ak kalite òdinatè yo, ansanm ak prensip debaz yo pou itilize yon òdinatè pou premye fwa.
    Masterpiece Junior: Let's Watercolor - Summer at Your Library
    Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    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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    English Reading Session
    Wed, Jun 03, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Reading and Comprehension: Students will read and try to understand what they read, also they will learn the meaning of words they don't recognize in the text
    Citizenship Inspired
    Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
    Summer BreakSpot - OCPS Mobile Lunch
    Thu, Jun 04, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.
    Fiber Arts Junior: Shell Bag - Summer At Your Library
    Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Learn how to sew a small bag, perfect for collecting shells on the beach! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    Fondasyon Òdinatè Nivo 1 - Kòmanse avèk Windows (kreyol)
    Fri, Jun 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Aprann kijan pou itilize òdinatè. Aprann kijan pou navige sou biwo òdinatè a epi kijan pou aplike plizyè teknik pou manipile fenèt yo lè w sèvi ak teknik debaz sourit ak klavye.
    Summer BreakSpot - OCPS Mobile Lunch
    Fri, Jun 05, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.
    Writing Clearly Intermediate
    Fri, Jun 05, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.
    Basic English 1
    Sat, Jun 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
    Teen Art Adventures: Tropical Paper Bouquets - Summer at Your Library
    Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Explore the world of art, experiment with new techniques, and create a masterpiece of your own! Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    Open Lab - Ask A Tech
    Sat, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training 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.
    Baby to Five Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
    Mon, Jun 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    Through movement, songs, rhymes, and storytelling, children (ages 0-5) build early literacy, language, and motor skills while preparing for reading, writing, and discovering the joy of books.
    Family Play & Connect
    Mon, Jun 08, 10:45am - 11:45am
    Hiawassee - 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.
    Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows
    Mon, Jun 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Get up and running with computers. Learn how to navigate the computer desktop and how to perform various techniques in manipulating windows using basic mouse and keyboard techniques.
    Summer BreakSpot - OCPS Mobile Lunch
    Mon, Jun 08, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.
    Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files
    Mon, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.
    Seaglass Birds - Summer at Your Library
    Mon, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Learn to make tiny bird art from sea glass and other accessories! Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
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    English Conversation Hour
    Mon, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Tue, Jun 09, 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.
    Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
    Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 
    Easy Eats for Seniors: Watermelon Cooler - Summer at Your Library
    Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Learn to whip up delicious dishes with ease, making mealtime stress free and enjoyable with this short series. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
    This event is full
    Summer BreakSpot - OCPS Mobile Lunch
    Tue, Jun 09, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.
    LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Brick Beach Cleanup - Summer at Your Library
    Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    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.
    Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
    Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.
    Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
    Tue, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.
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