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LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Amusement Parks
2026-09-08 16:30:00 2026-09-08 17:30:00 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. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Tuesday, September 08
4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

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 | lego | bb-childrens-tech-classes |

    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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    Baby to Five Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
    Mon, Oct 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
    Hiawassee - Ask at Desk
    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.
    English Conversation Hour
    Mon, Oct 12, 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 18 years and older.
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Tue, Oct 13, 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.
    Mini Pumpkin Painting for Seniors
    Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Create your own festive fall decoration by painting a mini pumpkin. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
    Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
    Wed, Oct 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.
    Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
    Wed, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    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.
    Bring Your Art to Life with AR
    Wed, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Color a magic page, then use the Quiver app to bring it to life with games and augmented reality. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    English Reading Session
    Wed, Oct 14, 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, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
    Basic English 2
    Thu, Oct 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
    Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
    Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    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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    English Conversation Hour
    Thu, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
    Entènèt Nivo 2 - Pou Fè Rechèch (kreyol)
    Fri, Oct 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Aprann teknik motè rechèch yo, pou- w ka jwenn egzakteman sa w-ap chèche sou entènèt la.
    LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering
    Fri, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
    Teen Volunteering: Clementine Chronicles
    Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
     Earn community service hours by becoming involved in the Hiawassee teen literary and creative arts magazine. Registration required. Recommended for ages 13-18.
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