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Registration opens:
December 01st, 2026

Learn to Use a Microscope
2027-01-25 14:00:00 2027-01-25 15:00:00 America/New_York Learn to Use a Microscope There's a microscopic world waiting to be explored! Learn how to use a microscope and view the world around us through a different lens. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Horizon West Branch - Horizon West - Training Room 1

Monday, January 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Horizon West Branch

Horizon West - Training Room 1

There's a microscopic world waiting to be explored! Learn how to use a microscope and view the world around us through a different lens. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

* 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 |

TAGS: | homeschool |

Horizon West Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
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Mon, Oct 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

The Horizon West Branch is located at 4657 Hamlin Groves Trail, adjacent to the Orange County Regional Park, the branch is perfectly positioned to serve the growing Hamlin Villages and the greater Horizon West community.

Opened on October 10, 2026, the 20,000 square-foot Horizon West Branch is one of the largest libraries in the Orange County Library System.

Upcoming events

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Family Fun: Design a Haunted House
Sun, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 1,Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
Work together to design and build your own haunted house full of spooky details and silly fun! Recommended for families. Registration required.
This event is full
Fiber Arts Open Studio - Sewing-Crochet-Macramé-Embroidery
Sun, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Horizon West - Training Room 2
Bring your unfinished sewing or fiber arts projects to the Horizon West Branch Library. Sewing machines and tools are here for you. Participants must bring their own materials. Registration required.
This event is full
Introductory English Course
Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
This course is designed for students who have very little English experience. Start from the beginning with basic vocabulary. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
This event is full
Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Training Room 1
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
Mon, Oct 26, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Horizon West - Training Room 1
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.
Basic English 1
Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
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.
Masterpiece Junior: Chalk Art
Mon, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Horizon West - 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
English Conversation Hour
Mon, Oct 26, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
This event is full
Preschool Artists: Build a Monster
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Meeting Room 1,Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
Let your imagination and little hands run wild with colors and textures to create a masterpiece inspired by artists throughout history! Recommended for ages 3–5. Registration required.
This event is full
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Training Room 1
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.
Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
Tue, Oct 27, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Tai Chi Chuan
Tue, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Join us for light exercises from the traditions of Tai Chi Chuan. Get rooted in a system of coordinated body-posture, movement, breathing, and meditation.
This event is full
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wed, Oct 28, 10:15am - 10:40am
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2,Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
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.
Introductory English Course
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 1
This course is designed for students who have very little English experience. Start from the beginning with basic vocabulary. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Toddler Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wed, Oct 28, 10:45am - 11:10am
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2,Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
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
Wed, Oct 28, 11:15am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2,Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
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).
Baby Play & Connect
Wed, Oct 28, 11:35am - 12:05pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2,Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering - (Ages 13-18)
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 1
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Apply STEAM concepts and the engineering design process with hands-on learning. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
Macramé Level 2 - Beginner Level
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Horizon West - Training Room 2
Take your macramé to the next level by learning half-square knots to make decorative keychains. Recommended for Adults. Registration Required.
This event is full
Basic English 2
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
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.
This event is full
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Oct 28, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
This event is full
Canva Projects - Presentations
Wed, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Create visually appealing and effective presentations. Dive into thousands of free Canva presentation templates. Once you have selected a template, edit it with ease and implement Canva elements.
Baby Storytime: Peek-a-Boo!
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Sewing - How to Read a Pattern - Beginner Level
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Horizon West - Training Room 2
Unlock the mystery of sewing patterns. Learn how to read and interpret pattern instructions, understand pattern piece layouts, and common symbols. Recommended for Adults. Registration Required.
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LEGO® Digital Builds
Thu, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Create custom LEGO® builds on the computer with this easy-to-use free software. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Teen Escape Room: Escape Plum Manor
Thu, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
Team up to crack codes, decipher clues, and solve a mystery! Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
Embroidery - Felt Pumpkins - Intermediate Level
Sat, Oct 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Horizon West - Training Room 2
Fall into Fiber Arts with felt as you assemble a cute pumpkin with embroidery stitches. Recommended for Adults. Registration Required.
This event is full
Basic English 1
Sat, Oct 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
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.
Introduction to 3D Printers
Sat, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Explore the world of 3D printing. Learn about different printers, filaments and what you need to get started. Recommended for adults, registration required.
This event is full
Family Fiber Arts: Candy Corn Bag
Sat, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Horizon West - Training Room 2
Fall into Fiber Arts with this simple decorative craft. Recommended for families of all ages. Registration required as space is limited.
This event is full
Adult Game Time
Sat, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Get your game on! Spend a fun afternoon playing games and meeting new friends. From party games to strategic, on a team or on your own, enjoy seeing how the dice roll. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Basic English 1
Sat, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
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.
Sewing - Fabric Bookmarks - Beginner Level
Sun, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Horizon West - Training Room 2
These fabric bookmarks are easy to make and the perfect gift accessory. Recommended for Adults. Registration Required. Please read full description for class materials.
This event is full
LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering
Sun, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 1
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.
This event is full
Basic English 2
Sun, Nov 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
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.
English Conversation Hour
Sun, Nov 01, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
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