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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.

    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 |

    Alafaya Branch
    Phone: 407-835-7323
    Hours
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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
    Thu, Oct 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Fri, Oct 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sat, Oct 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sun, Oct 04 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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    About the branch

    LYNX Bus Link 104 East Colonial

     

    Alafaya Branch has a long history of providing library services to the East Orange County community. The branch originally opened in 1965 as the Azalea Park branch, situated on Lake Barton Road. From the 1970s through the 1990s the branch provided library services from shopping center locations. Ground was broken in January 1999 for a new branch, designed to be the prototype branch for future Orange County Library System branches. Opened on February 1, 2000, Alafaya Branch was funded by a Florida Library Construction Grant.

    Upcoming events

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    Preschool Storytime: Monsters
    Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
    Alafaya - Back of Branch
    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.
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    Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
    Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
    Bingo for Seniors
    Tue, Sep 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Do you love Bingo? Come play with us! Meet new people, listen to music and play for your chance to win a fun prize! Recommended for seniors.
    This event is full
    Code with SpriteBox
    Tue, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Play a unique platforming game that combines exploration and coding puzzles. Learn sequencing, parameters, debugging and looping with SpriteBox. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    This event is full
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    Better Cellphone Photography
    Tue, Sep 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Are you a mobile photographer who wants to improve your cellphone pictures? Join us for this informative session with Melrose Photo Instructors.
    Toddler Play & Connect: Move and Play
    Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Preschoolers will wiggle and stretch to stories, songs, and rhymes, focusing on motor development. Recommended for ages 3–5.
    Python Programming Basics Level 2 - Loops, Conditions, & Functions
    Wed, Sep 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Explore more Python fundamentals! Have your code do the hard repetitive work by using loops. Determine the flow of your code with conditional statements. Define functions to maximize efficiency.
    Senior Dance: Swing
    Wed, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Learn to East Coast Swing dance! We will learn steps, dance terms and how to stylize your dance to different kinds of music. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
    District 10 Office Hours - Representative Frost
    Wed, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Alafaya - Flex Space
    An opportunity for legislative teams to meet directly with constituents to assist with general questions or concerns.
    Design Characters using Tynker
    Wed, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    Masterpiece Junior: Huichol Yarn Art
    Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Discover the world of art! Together, we'll learn something new, get inspired, and create a masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    This event is full
    Microsoft Excel - Data Summary & Analysis
    Wed, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Ready to analyze your data? Learn how to work with subtotals, grouping, and consolidation. Apply conditional formatting for a more visual look based on the criteria you set.
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    Open Lab - Ask A Tech for Seniors
    Thu, Oct 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer 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.
    Homeschool Junior: Monster Bugs
    Thu, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Alafaya - Back of Branch
    Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
    This event is full
    Cancelled
    Build Robots using Cubelets
    Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Design and build complex robots with magnetic blocks. No coding required! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Alafaya Book Club
    Thu, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    The Alafaya Book Club's October selection is "Dungeon Crawler Carl" by Matt Dinniman.
    Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
    Fri, Oct 02, 10:15am - 10:40am
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    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
    Fri, Oct 02, 10:45am - 11:10am
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    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
    Fri, Oct 02, 11:15am - 11:40am
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    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).
    Canva Basics
    Fri, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Use thousands of templates to gain inspiration and ideas for your next project.
    Crochet Open Lab
    Fri, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Alafaya - Back of Branch
    Come in to work on projects, ask questions, or just socialize! Make sure to bring your own materials and tools to this open lab. All levels welcome.
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    Create with Canva: Bookmark Mania!
    Fri, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Create your own bookmarks with the online graphic design tool Canva! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Social Worker @ the Library
    Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
    Family Fun: Halloween Spooktacular!
    Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Alafaya - Back of Branch
    Dress up in a costume and join us for a spooktacular time with crafts, games, and activities. Recommended for families.
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    Make a Stop Motion Movie
    Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Use the Stop Motion Studio app to create a stop-motion animation movie! Bring objects to life, add titles, credits, sound, and more. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    iPad - Procreate Basics
    Sat, Oct 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Procreate is a powerful digital illustration and painting app designed exclusively for the iPad. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    Teen Volunteering: Orange Slice
    Sat, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Alafaya - Back of Branch
    Earn community service hours by becoming involved in Alafaya's teen literary and creative arts magazine. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    Local Author Festival
    Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Alafaya - Ask at Desk,Alafaya - Back of Branch,Alafaya - Flex Space,Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Meet & greet local authors at our Local Author Festival. Authors from a variety of genres will share their experiences and books. Each author will have books available for purchase and signing.
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Mon, Oct 05, 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.
    Florida Children's Museum - Mobile Museum Library Program - Sponsored by Orlando Health
    Mon, Oct 05, 10:15am - 11:45am
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    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.
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    Adobe Illustrator Level 1
    Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Learn to create new documents for print or web use. Turn scanned drawings into vector graphics. Apply design techniques and use editing tools to trace and color artwork. Manage objects and layers.
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    Adobe Illustrator Level 2
    Mon, Oct 05, 11:45am - 12:45pm
    Design professional-looking business stationery using Adobe Illustrator. Learn to arrange text and image assets using masks, transparency, and blending modes to create eye-catching designs.
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    Build Robots using Cubelets
    Mon, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Design and build complex robots with magnetic blocks. No coding required! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Preschool Storytime: Halloween!
    Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:40am
    Alafaya - Back of Branch
    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.
    Basic Internet Safety - Senior Skills
    Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Don't get scammed! It is important to learn how to be safe and secure with your information while you are online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
    Build Robots using Cubelets
    Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Design and build complex robots with magnetic blocks. No coding required! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    This event is full
    Cancelled
    LEGO® Club
    Tue, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    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.
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