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Registration opens:
September 02nd, 2026

The Joy of Failure
2026-10-02 16:30:00 2026-10-02 17:30:00 America/New_York The Joy of Failure Learn how mistakes and failures can lead to massive success if you just “keep a’goin’!” Create your own failure turned masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12 years. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Friday, October 02
4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Learn how mistakes and failures can lead to massive success if you just “keep a’goin’!” Create your own failure turned masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12 years.

Children will connect with real-world examples and poetic and artistic expressions of beautiful messiness, teaching them the importance of persevering through difficult situations, knowing that rewards wait at the end.  

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | bb-ages-6-12 |

Hiawassee Branch
Phone: 407-835/7323
Hours
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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

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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Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Tue, Aug 25, 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.
Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
Cancelled
Cuisine Corner Junior: PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches
Wed, Aug 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Junior chefs will follow a recipe and demonstration to whip up something delicious! Recommended for ages 6–12. Registration required.
English Reading Session
Wed, Aug 26, 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, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
District 10 Office Hours - Representative Frost
Fri, Aug 28, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Hiawassee - Ask at Desk
An opportunity for legislative teams to meet directly with constituents to assist with general questions or concerns.
Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Fri, Aug 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Fri, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
Writing Clearly Intermediate
Fri, Aug 28, 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.
Basic English 1
Sat, Aug 29, 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.
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Sat, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.
American Road Trip: One Nation, Many Stories with Roy Stone - America’s 250th Anniversary
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
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.
Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
Sat, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Baby to Five Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Mon, Aug 31, 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, Aug 31, 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.
Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Mon, Aug 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Torn Paper Collage
Mon, Aug 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Make your very own piece of collage art using torn paper. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration required.
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English Conversation Hour
Mon, Aug 31, 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 with a basic understanding of English.
Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Tue, Sep 01, 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, Sep 01, 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. 
Introduction to Computers
Tue, Sep 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Tue, Sep 01, 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.
Entwodiksyon nan Odinatè (kreyol)
Tue, Sep 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
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