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In-Person: The Storyteller and Her Town

2022-01-29 12:00:00 2022-01-29 13:00:00 America/New_York In-Person: The Storyteller and Her Town Eatonville comes to life from the pages of Zora Neale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God.” Eatonville Branch - Eatonville - Meeting Room

Saturday, January 29
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-01-29 12:00:00 2022-01-29 13:00:00 America/New_York In-Person: The Storyteller and Her Town Eatonville comes to life from the pages of Zora Neale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God.” Eatonville Branch - Eatonville - Meeting Room

Eatonville Branch

Eatonville - Meeting Room

Eatonville comes to life from the pages of Zora Neale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God.”

Explore the real town of Eatonville during this walking tour, while learning about Zora alongside scholar Rae Chesny. See town landmarks and hear about the impactful legacy of Zora.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy | General Events | Authors - Books - Writing |

TAGS: | zora | bb-theme |

Eatonville Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
Mon, Mar 10 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 Closed
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 1 N.Orange Ave. / Altamonte Mall
LYNX Bus Link 9 N. Orange Ave. / Rosemont

The Eatonville Library is located in the Town of Eatonville's Zora Neale Hurston Square. Eatonville is known as the oldest incorporated African American municipality in the United States.

The Eatonville Branch is a children's library featuring material and programming for children through the sixth grade. The branch serves the residents that make up the four residential quadrants of Eatonville - Calhoun, Catalina Park, Eaton Pointe, and Lake Lovely Estates. The collection, programs, and services are also available to all Orange County residents including residents of the City of Maitland and Winter Park through reciprocal borrowing.

Upcoming events

Social Worker @ the Library
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to assist customers with social and government services on the 1st Thursday of the month. Walk-in appointments are available on a first come first service basis.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Mar 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration
Thu, Mar 13, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
Community Event: Eatonville NCF Open House
Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
To share resources of the library
Reboot Boutique - With J. Machell of Tailored Looks
Thu, Mar 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
It’s time to add to your closet with new-to-you pieces. Join us for a free shopping experience with gently used clothing.
St. Patricks Day Craft and Snack - St. Patrick’s Day
Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Join us for a St. Patrick's Day inspired craft and enjoy a small snack while creating. Recommended for ages 2-5.
Introduction to Computers
Sat, Mar 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
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.
How to Use the Mouse & Keyboard
Sat, Mar 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard to navigate within the computer's interface. Practice using these two devices with hands-on exercises and online resources.
Meet the Artist: Angie Vazquez
Sat, Mar 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
View the "Faces of Freedom and Equality" through the artistic lens of artist Angie Vazquez whose works showcase individuals who played pivotal roles in advocating for freedom, equality, and justice.
Crochet in the Round - Beginner Level
Sat, Mar 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Add to your project possibilities by crocheting in the round! Create amigurumi, hats, bowls and more. Learn how to create circles with increase stitches and use stitch markers to track your work.
This event is full
St. Patrick's Day! - St. Patrick’s Day
Mon, Mar 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Celebrate St. Patrick's day the leprechaun way. Don't forget to wear green! Recommended for lower and upper elementary.
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Mar 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Coding Concepts Level 1 - Visual Studio Code Editor
Tue, Mar 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Begin your journey into the world of coding. Learn to use the Visual Studio Code editor to write coding languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript or even Python.
Cuisine Corner Junior: Dirt and Worms in a Cup
Tue, Mar 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Dirt and worms? Yuck! Or...yum? Join us to create a delicious dessert and explore critters and ecosystems that may be found when digging in the dirt. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.
LEGO Spike Essentials: Great Adventures (Ages 6-12) - Animal Alarm
Tue, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories.
Coding Concepts Level 2 - Terminology
Wed, Mar 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Explore HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python using Visual Studio Code. Learn the foundational, universal programming terminology to help you succeed in creating apps, games, and other solutions.
LEGO Spike Essentials: Great Adventures (Ages 6-12) - Arctic Ride
Wed, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Mar 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Virtual Garden Planners
Thu, Mar 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Get ready for a beautiful and productive garden. Use virtual garden planners to map out plantings, paths and buildings to create your ideal outdoor space.
LEGO Spike Essentials: Great Adventures (Ages 6-12) - Underwater Quest
Thu, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories.
LEGO Spike Essentials: Great Adventures (Ages 6-12) - Treehouse Camp
Fri, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories.
Teen Volunteering
Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
High school students will earn two hours of community service by assembling craft kits for the library. Recommended for ages 13-18.
This event is full
Scavenger Hunt - Teen Edition
Sat, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Use your best detective skills to discover the secrets of the library! Come prepared to snoop around and defeat your friends. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Puzzled Peace Artist Showcase - Featuring Jane Turner and Nicole Persley
Sat, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Meet artists Jane Turner and Nicole Persley for a conversation with Dr. Rebeka McCloud about Puzzled Peace, an artistic initiative that advocates for the preservation of African American history.
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Mar 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Search & Apply for Jobs
Tue, Mar 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Become familiar with popular job search websites and common questions asked on job applications. Learn how to use various Internet resources to search and apply for jobs.
Barbie World - Celebrate Women's History Month
Tue, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Be who you want to be! Join us to learn the origin behind one of our favorite icons and her empowering effect on many! We will then engage in Barbie-inspired activities! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Homeschool Makerspace Meetup
Wed, Mar 26, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Welcome to our homeschool Maker Workshop series! Discover DIY fidgets, homemade gifts & the joy of crafting everyday items. Learn skills and embrace the art of making! Recommended for families.
Resume Writing
Wed, Mar 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Bring your resume to the top of the pile. Learn how to plan, create, and format a professional-looking resume using built-in templates in Microsoft Word and library resources.
Animate Shapes with PowerPoint (Ages 7-9)
Wed, Mar 26, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Bring your ideas to life. Draw and animate shapes in Microsoft PowerPoint. Combine shapes into pictures, then use simple formatting, transition and animation tools.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Mar 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Write Cover and Thank-You Letters
Thu, Mar 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Provide the perfect introduction for yourself with a well-written and succinct cover letter, and leave the best final impression with a polite thank-you letter after you ace your interview.
Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows
Sat, Mar 29, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
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.
Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files
Sat, Mar 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.
Crochet Granny Squares - Confident Beginner Level
Sat, Mar 29, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Crochet a classic granny square. Granny squares are the foundation of many blankets, bags and sweaters. Learn how to crochet in circles and then use increase stitches to make a square.
This event is full
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Apr 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Tue, Apr 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
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.
April Fools!
Tue, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Scientists say the sky is now green, and the grass is blue. APRIL FOOLS! Join us to celebrate the silliest holiday by engaging in wacky activities and learning the history of the day. For ages 6-10.
Homeschool Discovery
Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Discover the world around us through STEM, geography, the Arts, culture, history, literature, and library-aligned themes with hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Wed, Apr 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
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.
Algodoo with Physics (Ages 10-12)
Wed, Apr 02, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with objects and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Apr 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Thu, Apr 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
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.
MakeCode Arcade (Ages 6 - 12) - Pixel Art & Animations - Shark Attack!
Fri, Apr 04, 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Create the Pixel Art and Animations for the game Shark Attack with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! Bring a free login to get the most of this class https://arcade.makecode.com
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Apr 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
Tue, Apr 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
S.T.E.M Challenge: Make it Rain!
Tue, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
April showers bring May flowers! Dive into our STEM challenge to explore rain and make it happen! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools
Wed, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Get your research papers and reports noticed. Learn how to use the review tools to discover errors and ensure readability. Add organization with a table of contents and clear citations.
Legal Learning Workshop: Domestic Violence Protections
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Join us for an informative session on domestic violence explaining your legal rights, resources, and how to find support.
Social Worker @ the Library
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Apr 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Thu, Apr 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Cybersecurity is all about the safety of our information when we’re online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
Reboot Boutique - With J. Machell of Tailored Looks
Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
It’s time to add to your closet with new-to-you pieces. Join us on the second Thursday of the month for a free shopping experience with gently used clothing.
Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Sat, Apr 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Sat, Apr 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Embroidery Level 1 - Beginner Level
Sat, Apr 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Start hand embroidery today. Learn the basics of using a hoop and needles to create running, back and cross stitches to create a beautiful sampler.
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