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LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering
2026-10-16 16:30:00 2026-10-16 17:30:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering 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. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Friday, October 16
4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Hiawassee Branch

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.

    Students will:

    • Follow instructions to build project
    • Program the components
    • Bugfix, change, and improve the program

    Required Skills: 1st Grade Reading and Writing Level, Keyboard and Mouse Proficiency

    * For children’s safety and comfort, a responsible adult/caregiver must accompany children age 10 and under while using the library. Caregivers may join the class if space allows; otherwise, they must wait within view of the 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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    Mon, Sep 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Tue, Sep 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Wed, Sep 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
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    Fri, Oct 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sat, Oct 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sun, Oct 04 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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    Mad Science Spooktacular Show
    Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    Grab your broomsticks and lab coats and join us for an interactive and frightfully fun science adventure! Registration required. Recommended for ages 6–12.
    This event is full
    Adult Craft & Chat: Diamond Art
    Sat, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Get into the spooky spirit with some adorable black cat diamond art—perfect for Halloween! Recommended for ages 18 and up.
    This event is full
    Baby to Five Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
    Mon, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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.
    Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
    Mon, Oct 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.
    Open Lab - Ask A Tech
    Mon, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    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.
    English Conversation Hour
    Mon, Oct 05, 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 06, 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, Oct 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    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. 
    Fall Dot Magnets for Seniors
    Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Customize and decorate a creative Fall magnet using paint dots in wonderful Fall colors.  Recommended for Seniors 18 and up.
    Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 ( An Creole)
    Tue, Oct 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.
    Family Fun: Movie and Make - Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare
    Tue, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    Kick back and enjoy a family film while creating your own masterpiece inspired by the movie.
    Fondasyon Òdinatè Nivo 1 - Kòmanse avèk Windows (kreyol)
    Tue, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    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.
    Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
    Wed, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    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.
    Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
    Wed, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    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.
    English Reading Session
    Wed, Oct 07, 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 08, 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 1
    Thu, Oct 08, 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. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
    LEGO® Club
    Thu, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    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.
    English Conversation Hour
    Thu, Oct 08, 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.
    Fondasyon Òdinatè Nivo 2 - Kreye ak Sere Fichye (kreyol)
    Fri, Oct 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Vin pi byen metrize konpetans ou nan domèn òdinatè. Aprann kijan pou kreye, chanje non, efase, epi òganize fichye ak dosye sou òdinatè w la.
    Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows
    Fri, Oct 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    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.
    STEAM Junior: Sensational Spiders
    Fri, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Junior scientists will explore STEAM concepts to expand their minds and explore the world around them. Recommended for ages 6-12.
    Writing Clearly Intermediate
    Fri, Oct 09, 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.
    Basic English 1
    Sat, Oct 10, 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. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
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