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Homeschool Junior: Create a Coaster
2026-09-21 13:00:00 2026-09-21 14:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool Junior: Create a Coaster Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12. Southwest Branch - Southwest - Ask at Desk

Monday, September 21
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Southwest Branch

Southwest - Ask at Desk

Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | bb-ages-6-12 |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
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Mon, Sep 07 Closed
(Closed in observance of Labor Day.)
Tue, Sep 08 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 09 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 10 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 13 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.

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Semamori Paper Stitched Patterns - Crane
Tue, Sep 08, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Semamori are traditional Japanese auspicious patterns. Learn about the meaning and history of the featured Semamori pattern. Pierce and stitch the pattern on paper.
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Preschool Storytime: Alphabet Adventures "G"
Tue, Sep 08, 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 08, 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.
Explore Algodoo Physics
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Classroom
Have fun with physics! Use Algodoo to experiment with objects and see how they react to gravity and friction. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Chess Club
Tue, Sep 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Discover the game of chess while having fun and making friends. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Wed, Sep 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Enhance your document by adding elements like shapes, SmartArt, headers, and more. Secure your document with password protection. Work with distribution options like printing and sharing.
Toddler Play & Connect
Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 4 - Mail Merge
Wed, Sep 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
LEGO® Club
Wed, Sep 09, 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.
Storytime Crafts
Thu, Sep 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 are must bring their own materials.
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Read Aloud Book Club
Fri, Sep 11, 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.
Build & Perfect Your Resume - Job Seekers Series
Sat, Sep 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Transform your unique talents and experiences into a career-launching masterpiece! Learn how to craft a resume. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
All About Skunks - With Pibbles and Company Exotic Animal Advocacy
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Learn about the diet, habitat and behavior of one of the world's most misunderstood animals, and meet a de-scented pet skunk! Registration required. Recommended for families.
Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Sat, Sep 12, 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.
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Y Read: Book Read Aloud
Sat, Sep 12, 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.
Animanga Club
Sat, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Share your love of anime and manga at the library, complete with games and activities to help you connect to your favorite series. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Baby Storytime: Art & Colors
Mon, Sep 14, 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, Sep 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Homeschool Junior: Hue Knew - A Color Mystery
Mon, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Introduction to Computers
Mon, Sep 14, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Technology Classroom
Take your first steps into the world of computing. Discover the essential parts of and types of computers, as well as the basics of using a computer for the first time.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Tortoiseshell - Beginner Level
Tue, Sep 15, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Learn sashiko hand sewing techniques that form geometric patterns from simple running stitches. Create beautiful designs layer-by-layer while learning to mark and sew these geometric designs.
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Preschool Storytime: Alphabet Adventures "S"
Tue, Sep 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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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American Road Trip: One Nation, Many Stories with Roy Stone - America’s 250th Anniversary
Tue, Sep 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Take a magical road trip across America as Roy Stone blends history, humor, and heartwarming stories with dazzling illusions and puppetry. Recommended for ages 6–12.
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