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Liberty & Legends: Book Discussion and Trivia

America’s 250th Anniversary
2026-07-01 16:00:00 2026-07-01 17:30:00 America/New_York Liberty & Legends: Book Discussion and Trivia Enjoy a book talk discussing The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America by Kostya Kennedy, followed by a fun American Revolution trivia challenge. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 01
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 16:00:00 2026-07-01 17:30:00 America/New_York Liberty & Legends: Book Discussion and Trivia Enjoy a book talk discussing The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America by Kostya Kennedy, followed by a fun American Revolution trivia challenge. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Enjoy a book talk discussing The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America by Kostya Kennedy, followed by a fun American Revolution trivia challenge. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America by  Kostya Kennedy will be available for pickup at the Hiawassee Library starting June 1st. Explore the story of Paul Revere and other American history iconic stories. Test your knowledge, learn surprising facts, and celebrate America250!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Games & Activities | Authors - Books - Writing |

TAGS: | America250 |

Hiawassee Branch
Phone: 407-835/7323
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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 25, 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 25, 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.
Masterpiece Junior: Shell Painting - Summer at Your Library
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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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Sewing - Soup Bowl Cozy - Confident Beginner
Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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 for yourself or as a gift.
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Artsy Toddler: Pool Party - Summer at Your Library
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Discover colors, textures, and materials through stories, songs, and creative art activities. Recommended for ages 18–36 months. Registration required.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2 (AN Creole)
Fri, Jun 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.
Summer BreakSpot - OCPS Mobile Lunch
Fri, Jun 26, 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 26, 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 Cuisine: Mini Strawberry Shortcakes - Summer at Your Library
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Prep for the real world with cooking tips and tricks that lead to tasty results. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
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Upcycle Container Craft - Summer at Your Library
Sat, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Join us for a fun and creative journey, as we make everyday discarded jars/bottles into something unique and functional. Recommended ages 18 and up. Registration required.
Baby to Five Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Mon, Jun 29, 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 29, 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.
Adobe Illustrator Level 1
Mon, Jun 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn to create new documents for print or web use. Turn scanned drawings into vector graphics. Apply design techniques and use editing tools to trace and color artwork. Manage objects and layers.
Summer BreakSpot - OCPS Mobile Lunch
Mon, Jun 29, 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.
Cookie Mix Gift Jars - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Make a jar of layered cookie mix that you can bake at home or give as a gift! Recommended ages 18 and up. Registration required.
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English Conversation Hour
Mon, Jun 29, 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 30, 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.
Play Dough for Seniors - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Doing finger and hand activities can strengthen every part of your hand and rejuvenate the brain too! We’ll make our very own play dough. Recommended for seniors, registration required.
Summer BreakSpot - OCPS Mobile Lunch
Tue, Jun 30, 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.
Escape Room Junior: Legends of the Deep - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Hunt for clues, crack puzzles, and join forces to figure out the mystery. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Explore Microsoft Word's proofing features like the spelling and grammar check. Use and modify Word templates with ease. Enhance your document by inserting and formatting pictures.
Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
Tue, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Dance Party with DJ Renee Adams - Summer at Your Library
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hiawassee - Ask at Desk
Get ready to move and dance with this lively and engaging DJ. Challenge yourself to learn new dances and join in on the ones you know. A dance party for everyone to enjoy. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Summer BreakSpot - OCPS Mobile Lunch
Wed, Jul 01, 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.
Entwodiksyon nan Odinatè (kreyol)
Wed, Jul 01, 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.
Liberty & Legends: Book Discussion and Trivia - America’s 250th Anniversary
Wed, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Enjoy a book talk discussing The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America by Kostya Kennedy, followed by a fun American Revolution trivia challenge. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
English Reading Session
Wed, Jul 01, 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, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Open Lab - Ask A Tech
Thu, Jul 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Summer BreakSpot - OCPS Mobile Lunch
Thu, Jul 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.
Masterpiece Junior: Let's Watercolor - Summer at Your Library
Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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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Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
American Flag Craft - America’s 250th Anniversary
Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Wave our flag as we celebrate America's 250th birthday. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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