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STEAM Junior: Beach Ecosystem

Summer at Your Library
2026-06-11 14:00:00 2026-06-11 15:00:00 America/New_York STEAM Junior: Beach Ecosystem Junior scientists will explore STEAM concepts to expand their minds and explore the world around them. Recommended for ages 6-12. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Thursday, June 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-11 14:00:00 2026-06-11 15:00:00 America/New_York STEAM Junior: Beach Ecosystem Junior scientists will explore STEAM concepts to expand their minds and explore the world around them. Recommended for ages 6-12. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Junior scientists will explore STEAM concepts to expand their minds and explore the world around them. Recommended for ages 6-12.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Math | Games & Activities | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | summer-kids | bb-ages-6-12 |

Hiawassee Branch
Phone: 407-835/7323
Hours
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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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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.
This event is full
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.
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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.
Crazy Science: Dry Ice Show - Summer at Your Library
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hiawassee - Ask at Desk
Feel like a real scientist as you take part in these spectacular dry ice experiments with the Crazy Science Professor. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Summer BreakSpot - OCPS Mobile Lunch
Wed, Jun 10, 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.
Fondasyon Òdinatè Nivo 1 - Kòmanse avèk Windows (kreyol)
Wed, Jun 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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.
Masterpiece Junior: Let's Watercolor - Summer at Your Library
Wed, Jun 10, 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.
This event is full
English Reading Session
Wed, Jun 10, 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 11, 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 11, 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.
STEAM Junior: Beach Ecosystem - Summer at Your Library
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Junior scientists will explore STEAM concepts to expand their minds and explore the world around them. Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full
Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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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