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Caribbean Culture Celebration

Islands of the Caribbean
2026-06-13 16:00:00 2026-06-13 17:30:00 America/New_York Caribbean Culture Celebration Celebrate the islands of the Caribbean with fun activities, music, trivia and refreshments. Recommended for adults 18 and up. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Saturday, June 13
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-13 16:00:00 2026-06-13 17:30:00 America/New_York Caribbean Culture Celebration Celebrate the islands of the Caribbean with fun activities, music, trivia and refreshments. Recommended for adults 18 and up. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Celebrate the islands of the Caribbean with fun activities, music, trivia and refreshments. Recommended for adults 18 and up.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy | Games & Activities | Cooking & Food |

TAGS: | caribbean-american-heritage-month | bb-adult-events |

Hiawassee Branch
Phone: 407-835/7323
Hours
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Mon, May 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 10 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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Baby to Five Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Mon, May 11, 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, May 11, 10:45am - 11:30am
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Mon, May 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Container Gardening - Fleet Farming
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Join Fleet Farming for Container Gardening, a class designed for those with limited space or a love of creative planting!
English Conversation Hour
Mon, May 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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, May 12, 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.
Maximize Your Retirement - For Seniors
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Learn how to maximize your time and resources during your retirement. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows
Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Prime Time Family Reading Time
Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Join us for six weeks of fun, stories, and conversation designed for families with children ages 6–12. Each week, enjoy lively storytelling and explore meaningful themes.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Fondasyon Òdinatè Nivo 1 - Kòmanse avèk Windows (kreyol)
Wed, May 13, 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.
Prepare for Your Job Search - Job Seekers Series
Wed, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This program provides hands-on worksheets and strategies to help you reflect on your goals, identify your skills, and succeed. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Cuisine Corner Junior: Korean Soy Sauce Noodles
Wed, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Junior chefs will follow a recipe and demonstration to whip up something delicious! Recommended for ages 6–12. Registration required.
Art 101: Medieval Manuscripts
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Each Art 101 event will feature a hands-on activity. Registration required. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
This event is full
English Reading Session
Wed, May 13, 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, May 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Cancelled
Basic English 1
Thu, May 14, 11:45am - 12:45pm
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Teen Homeschool: Anatomy of Your Smartphone
Thu, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Meet other teens and learn something new through hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
Cancelled
Basic English 2
Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Sewing - Soup Bowl Cozy - Confident Beginner
Thu, May 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Here’s an easy-to-make solution to burnt fingers and spilled soup. Protect hands and furniture from hot soup, chili, and oatmeal with this easy sewing project. Great as a gift or for yourself.
This event is full
Cancelled
English for Social Interactions
Thu, May 14, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
District 10 Office Hours - Representative Frost
Fri, May 15, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Hiawassee - Ask at Desk
An opportunity for legislative teams to meet directly with constituents to assist with general questions or concerns.
Artsy Toddler: Colors and Patterns
Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Discover colors, textures, and materials through stories, songs, and creative art activities. Recommended for ages 18–36 months. Registration required.
Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration
Fri, May 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
Fri, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.
LEGO® Education Spike Prime: Science & Engineering
Fri, May 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
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.
Writing Clearly Intermediate
Fri, May 15, 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.
Teen Movie & Snacks - How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Unwind after finals with a fun movie and tasty snacks! Join us for a chill afternoon to relax, laugh, and recharge after a long week of testing. For ages 13-18.
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