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LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Amusement Parks

Summer at Your Library
2026-07-24 11:45:00 2026-07-24 12:45:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Amusement Parks Engineer an amusement park with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom

Friday, July 24
11:45am - 12:45pm

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Southwest Branch

Technology Classroom

Engineer an amusement park with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

    Students will:

    • Follow instructions to build rides   
    • Program the components to bring the rides to life  
    • Test and improve the rides 

    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 |

    Southwest Branch
    Phone: 407-835-7323
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    Mon, Aug 24 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Tue, Aug 25 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Wed, Aug 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Thu, Aug 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Fri, Aug 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sat, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sun, Aug 30 Closed
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    About the branch

    Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

    Upcoming events

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    Y Read: Book Read Aloud
    Sat, Aug 29, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
    Conference Room
    Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. No pressure to read aloud. Come to listen! Facilitator-led. Ages 18 and up.
    Baby Storytime: Community Helpers
    Mon, Aug 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
    Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
    Baby Play & Connect
    Mon, Aug 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm
    Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
    Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
    Mon, Aug 31, 12:45pm - 2:45pm
    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.
    This event is full
    Homeschool Junior: Picture This
    Mon, Aug 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
    This event is full
    Gather and Unwind - Fiber Arts Meetup
    Tue, Sep 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Technology Classroom
    Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
    This event is full
    Preschool Storytime: Alphabet Adventures "C"
    Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
    Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.
    Mindful Start Family Yoga
    Tue, Sep 01, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
    Southwest - Ask at Desk
    Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families.
    LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures
    Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Technology Classroom
    Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    Historical Girls Book Club: Meet Josefina
    Tue, Sep 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Explore a period of time through the eyes of a girl from history with crafts, activities and discussion. Learn more about the 1820’s and the book Meet Josefina: an American Girl. For ages 6-12.
    Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
    Wed, Sep 02, 10:15am - 11:15am
    Technology Classroom
    Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Learn important actions like copy, cut, and paste.
    Toddler Storytime: T is for Teacher
    Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
    Southwest - Ask at Desk
    Toddlers will explore a playful mix of songs, rhymes, and stories while building early literacy skills and having fun. Recommended for ages 18–36 months.
    Toddler Play & Connect
    Wed, Sep 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
    Southwest - Ask at Desk
    Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
    Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
    Wed, Sep 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Technology Classroom
    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.
    LEGO® Club
    Wed, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    The Library invites you to come and use your imagination to build! Bricks will be provided, but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.
    District 1 Office Hours - Commissioner Nicole Wilson
    Thu, Sep 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Reading Area
    An opportunity for legislative teams to meet directly with constituents to assist with general questions or concerns.
    Storytime Crafts
    Thu, Sep 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Drop-in before or after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.
    Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
    Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 10:55am
    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
    Thu, Sep 03, 11:00am - 11:20am
    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
    Thu, Sep 03, 11:30am - 11:45am
    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).
    Fiber Arts Open Studio
    Thu, Sep 03, 11:45am - 1:45pm
    Technology Classroom
    Bring your sewing, and unfinished fiber arts projects to the Southwest Branch Library. Sewing machines and tools are here for you. Participants must bring their own materials.
    Teen Art Adventures: Printmaking
    Thu, Sep 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Southwest - Ask at Desk
    Explore the world of art, experiment with new techniques, and create a masterpiece of your own! Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    Paper Possibilities: Gift Pouch
    Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Technology Classroom
    The Gift Pouch is a quickly folded pouch that can be used to hold gifts. Customize using your own scrapbook paper and ribbon combinations.
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    Florida Children's Museum - Mobile Museum Library Program - Sponsored by Orlando Health
    Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Drop in during this 90-minute timeframe to hear stories, explore art, use your senses and play through hands-on fun! Designed for preschoolers and their caregivers, with children under 3 also welcome.
    Microsoft 365 Basics
    Fri, Sep 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Technology Classroom
    Discover how you can use Microsoft's powerful productivity tools to connect and collaborate with your team. Learn how to access apps, store and share files.
    Cancelled
    Read Aloud Book Club
    Fri, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Read aloud classics or modern retellings and other great books weekly with discussion. Read aloud or just come to listen! Facilitator-led. Ages 18 and up.
    Better Cellphone Photography
    Sat, Sep 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Southwest - Ask at Desk
    Are you a mobile photographer who wants to improve your cellphone pictures? Join us for this informative session with Melrose Photo Instructors.
    This event is full
    Y Read: Book Read Aloud
    Sat, Sep 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
    Conference Room
    Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. No pressure to read aloud. Come to listen! Facilitator-led. Ages 18 and up.
    Job Seekers Spotlight
    Sat, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
    Explore library database resources to improve your job skills. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
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