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Short Sci-Fi Book Club
2027-01-23 16:30:00 2027-01-23 17:30:00 America/New_York Short Sci-Fi Book Club The January Short Sci-Fi Book Club selection is "Automatic noodle" by Annalee Newitz. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Saturday, January 23
4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Alafaya Branch

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The January Short Sci-Fi Book Club selection is "Automatic noodle" by Annalee Newitz. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Want to read more, but don't have the time? We read both classics and new books of about 200 pages, the sweet spot of story and time spent!  Recommended for ages 18 and up.  The January Short Sci-Fi Book Club selection is "Automatic Noodle" by Annalee Newitz.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

TAGS: | bb-bookclubs |

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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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Code with Rodocodo
Wed, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Explore coding concepts while gaming! Learn about sequencing, debugging, looping, and more by completing coding puzzles with Rodocodo. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Masterpiece Junior: Fall Foil Art
Wed, Nov 04, 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.
Registration is now closed
Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools
Wed, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.
Open Lab - Ask A Tech for Seniors
Thu, Nov 05, 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: Food Science
Thu, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures
Thu, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
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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Alafaya Book Club
Thu, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
The Alafaya Book Club's November selection is "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Social Worker @ the Library
Fri, Nov 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Fri, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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).
Baby Play & Connect
Fri, Nov 06, 11:45am - 12:15pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Art with Microsoft Paint - Senior Skills
Fri, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Unleash your creativity with Microsoft Paint. Dive into the colorful world of digital art. Learn how to bring your ideas to life using simple tools, bold colors, and cool techniques.
Create with Canva: Bookmark Mania!
Fri, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Create your own bookmarks with the online graphic design tool Canva! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Basic English 2
Sat, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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.
Family Fun: Art Made Together
Sat, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Explore the world of art, experiment with new techniques and create a masterpiece together! Recommended for families.
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Make a Stop Motion Movie
Sat, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
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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English Conversation Hour
Sat, Nov 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Let's Play Dungeons & Dragons - Create Your Character
Sat, Nov 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Learn to create a Dungeons & Dragons character with D&D Beyond! Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
Teen Volunteering: Orange Slice
Sat, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Earn community service hours by becoming involved in Alafaya's teen literary and creative arts magazine. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
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LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures
Sun, Nov 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
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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Family Fun: Game Time
Sun, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Come play board games and card games with family and friends. Recommended for families.
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Sun, Nov 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Get started playing Dungeons & Dragons. Walk through character creation, form your party, and roll the dice on an exciting adventure together! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration Required.
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Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Mon, Nov 09, 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.
Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Mon, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.
Bilingual Baby Storytime: My Family/Mi Familia
Mon, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Introduce babies to bilingual literacy in English and Spanish through songs, rhymes, and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Mon, Nov 09, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Visually represent your data with recommended charts. Analyze data by using functions like COUNT.
LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures
Mon, Nov 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
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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Cookbook Swap!
Mon, Nov 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Finished with an old cookbook and looking for something new? Stop by and swap an old cookbook for a new-to-you one! Please bring at least one cookbook to share.
Preschool Storytime: Pumpkins
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
Senior Studio: Canvas Painting
Tue, Nov 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Let's get creative! Meet new people, explore your artistic side, and create art together. This month, we're unwinding while painting on canvases. Recommended for Seniors. Registration required.
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Code with Lightbot
Tue, Nov 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Program Lightbot to light up its world. Solve puzzles using sequencing, loops and conditions. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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LEGO® Club
Tue, Nov 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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.
District 35 Office Hours - Representative Booth
Wed, Nov 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Alafaya - Flex Space
An opportunity for legislative teams to meet directly with constituents to assist with general questions or concerns.
Artsy Toddler: Falling Leaves
Wed, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Discover colors, textures, and materials through stories, songs, and creative art activities. Recommended for ages 18–36 months. Registration required.
Computer Basics - Senior Skills
Wed, Nov 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Get started by learning how to navigate your computer. Access common applications including word processors and web browsers.
Create with Canva: Bookmark Mania!
Wed, Nov 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Create your own bookmarks with the online graphic design tool Canva! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Fiber Arts Junior: Bracelet Weaving
Wed, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Learn to weave a bracelet using yarn and a loom. Recommended for kids ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers
Wed, Nov 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.
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