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Comic Strip Creations
2023-08-11 16:00:00 2023-08-11 17:00:00 America/New_York Comic Strip Creations Come create a three-panel comic strip bookmark and take a free comic! Recommended for all ages, 6 and up. Winter Garden Branch - Winter Garden - Program Area

Friday, August 11
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-11 16:00:00 2023-08-11 17:00:00 America/New_York Comic Strip Creations Come create a three-panel comic strip bookmark and take a free comic! Recommended for all ages, 6 and up. Winter Garden Branch - Winter Garden - Program Area

Winter Garden Branch

Winter Garden - Program Area

Come create a three-panel comic strip bookmark and take a free comic! Recommended for all ages, 6 and up.

Come create a three-panel comic strip bookmark and take a free comic! Recommended for all ages, 6 and up.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | family | bb-library-events |

Winter Garden Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
Mon, Nov 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 Closed
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 105 West Colonial

LYNX Bus Link 612 NeighborLink 612 / Winter Garden

The Winter Garden Branch has all the charm of a small town library plus all of the resources available through the Orange County Library System. It is the westernmost branch in Orange County. Noted for friendly and helpful staff, the branch is now serving a third generation of patrons.

Upcoming events

Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Nov 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Nov 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Crafternoons
Mon, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Winter Garden Knits - A Fiber Arts Meetup
Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Have a knitting or crochet project in progress, we’d love to see it! Bring your own work in progress, yarn & tools, ask questions, receive help, give help, share ideas, and meet new people!  
Cookies & Milk with a Cop
Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Bring your kids to meet our local police officers and enjoy a story, cookies and milk! This is a great chance to interact with Winter Garden officers in a fun and informative environment.
Basic English 2
Tue, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Florida Natives
Tue, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Experience a day in the life of Florida's first people and learn about their history and culture through engaging hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-11.
Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Wed, Nov 20, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology 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.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Ages 2 - 5.
STEAM Free Play Jr.
Wed, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Explore, discover, and learn with STEAM-related toys! Help your child build observation skills, boost creativity, and develop critical thinking while engaging in STEAM-based play. Ages 2-5.
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Wed, Nov 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology 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.
Outreach Event: Horizon West Book Club - 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Wed, Nov 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join OCLS at the Waterleigh clubhouse for our monthly book club. Coffee and snacks will be provided! No registration required. Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Rescheduled
Outreach Event: Horizon West Book Club - 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Wed, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Wednesday, November 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join OCLS at the Waterleigh clubhouse for our monthly book club. Coffee and snacks will be provided! No registration required. Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
What Can You Do with a Potato?
Wed, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area,Winter Garden – Outdoor Yard
Turn your food prep into an experiment. Explore kitchen science and spud art at this STEAM inspired event. Recommended for families.
This event is full
In-Person: QuickBooks Online Level 1
Wed, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn the basic features of QuickBooks Online to get you started in organizing your business finances.
In-Person: QuickBooks Online Level 2
Wed, Nov 20, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Recommended Audience: Adult
Thankful Hands
Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Celebrate the fall season with interactive stations and get creative while crafting to share your gratitude. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.
Homeschool Tech: Let's Paint Fantasy Miniatures - (Ages 10-16)
Thu, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Miniature painting is a wondrous art form. Learn the basics of miniature painting. Paint a miniature for use in D&D or other popular tabletop role-playing games. Ages 10-16 Event.
Microsoft Excel - Data Management
Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.
Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
Thu, Nov 21, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools. Learn how to create and customize PivotTables and PivotCharts using Microsoft Excel.
Crochet in the Round - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Nov 22, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Storybook Fun
Fri, Nov 22, 10:15am - 10:40am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Fri, Nov 22, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tiny Tales
Fri, Nov 22, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Fri, Nov 22, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration
Fri, Nov 22, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
Ask a Tech for Seniors
Sat, Nov 23, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology 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.
Teen Art Jam
Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Compete to create the best themed crafts with provided supplies in an hour. Winning crafts will receive a prize and be displayed at the Winter Garden Branch for a month. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Adobe Creative Workshop
Sat, Nov 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Don't have Adobe Creative Cloud for a project? Stop by in this creator's workshop to apply your skills to your next photo, video, or any other Adobe Creative project. Limited computers available.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Nov 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Nov 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Crafternoons
Mon, Nov 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Winter Garden Knits - A Fiber Arts Meetup
Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Have a knitting or crochet project in progress, we’d love to see it! Bring your own work in progress, yarn & tools, ask questions, receive help, give help, share ideas, and meet new people!  
Little Chef: Turkey Popcorn Treat Bags
Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Sort colors and play with food to make a cute little turkey that is both festive and delicious! Adult participation is required for this event. Registration required. Recommended for ages 3-5.
This event is full
Basic English 2
Tue, Nov 26, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Teen Art Adventures: Colorburst Coasters
Tue, Nov 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Construct your very own coaster using simple materials. The more colorful, the better! Recommended for tweens and teens.
Lego WEDO Build a Lunar Rover (Ages 7-9)
Wed, Nov 27, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Build and program LEGO Rover with a simple to use computer interface. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life.
This event is full
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Ages 2 - 5.
Bubble Playtime
Wed, Nov 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden – Outdoor Yard
Help your child develop gross-motor skills in this interactive bubble party. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.
Roblox Game Design (Ages 10-12)
Wed, Nov 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Create Roblox games. In this introduction to game design and coding learn how to manipulate 3D parts to create obstacles and racers, then use code to bring your game to life.
Digital Sculpting (Ages 10-12)
Wed, Nov 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Create detailed sculptures in a digital environment. Learn to use SculptGL and the intuitive brushes and tools to create amazing artwork.
Winter Garden Knitting Circle & Festive Stocking KAL - Intermediate / Advanced
Sat, Nov 30, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Join us for a fun & festive knit-a-long (KAL). We'll learn the basics of knitting socks by knitting a holiday stocking and create a treasured keepsake by choosing your own design!
Registration is now closed
Let's Paint Fantasy Miniatures - (Ages 13+)
Sat, Nov 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Miniature painting is a wondrous art form. Learn the basics of miniature painting. Paint a miniature for use in D&D or other popular tabletop role-playing games. Ages 13+ Event.
This event is full
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Dec 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Dec 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Crafternoons
Mon, Dec 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Outreach Event: Horizon West Kids Book - 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
OCLS has a book club for kids in Horizon West. Join us each month at the Waterleigh phase 2 clubhouse as we discuss our books of the month. Recommended ages 7+. No Registration required.
Winter Garden Knits - A Fiber Arts Meetup
Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Have a knitting or crochet project in progress, we’d love to see it! Bring your own work in progress, yarn & tools, ask questions, receive help, give help, share ideas, and meet new people!  
Little Chef Jr. - Gingerbread Person
Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Bring a tasty gingerbread person to life with decorations and dressings. Adult participation required. Recommended for ages 3-5.
This event is full
Outreach Event: Arts and Crafts in Horizon West - 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join OCLS in Horizon West as we make Winter themed ornaments! All supplies provided. Recommended ages 13+. Registration required.
Basic English 2
Tue, Dec 03, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Wishing for Winter
Tue, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Improve your child's literacy skills through stories, crafts, and games all centered around the joys of winter. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows
Wed, Dec 04, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Ages 2 - 5.
STEAM Free Play Jr.
Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Explore, discover, and learn with STEAM-related toys! Help your child build observation skills, boost creativity, and develop critical thinking while engaging in STEAM-based play. Ages 2-5.
Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files
Wed, Dec 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.
Winter Garden Chess Club - Free Play
Wed, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Join us for a game of chess. Whether you are a beginner, novice, or master all experience is welcome. Recommended for ages 6 to 12.
Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Wed, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology 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.
Holiday DIY Crafts
Wed, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Create handmade decorations, ornaments or simple gifts for the holiday season. Recommended for families.
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Wed, Dec 04, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology 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.
Penguin Party
Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Brrr! It’s cold out there! Warm up with stories, math, science activities, and a craft featuring some icy friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Bingo for Seniors
Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Do you love Bingo? Come play with us! Meet new people, listen to music and play for your chance to win a fun prize! Designed for seniors.
Holiday Card Workshop
Thu, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Use a variety of art supplies to create unique cards for your loved ones this holiday season. Recommended for all ages.
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Thu, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology 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.
Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Thu, Dec 05, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.
Crochet in the Round - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Dec 06, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Storybook Fun
Fri, Dec 06, 10:15am - 10:40am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Fri, Dec 06, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tiny Tales
Fri, Dec 06, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Fri, Dec 06, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools
Fri, Dec 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.
Ask a Tech for Seniors
Sat, Dec 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology 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.
Bunny Care 101 - Presented by Orlando Rabbit Care & Adoptions
Sat, Dec 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Learn all about the care and keeping of bunnies as house pets in this informative class, and meet some adoptable rabbits! Registration required.
Exploring Your Library Card Benefits - Beyond the Books
Sat, Dec 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Are you new to the system or have been a long-time customer? This class is for you. Learn about ALL the benefits your OCLS library card provides beyond the books.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Dec 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Dec 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Homeschool Teen Board Game Meetup
Mon, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Inviting all teen homeschoolers to play games, socialize, and share resources. Games will be provided or bring one to share! Recommended for tweens and teens.
Crafternoons
Mon, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Winter Garden Knits - A Fiber Arts Meetup
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Have a knitting or crochet project in progress, we’d love to see it! Bring your own work in progress, yarn & tools, ask questions, receive help, give help, share ideas, and meet new people!  
Basic English 2
Tue, Dec 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Festive Coasters
Tue, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Create a seasonal ceramic coaster with napkins using decoupage. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
This event is full
Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Wed, Dec 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Ages 2 - 5.
Sensory Free Play
Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Explore, discover, and learn through sensory play! Encourage your child to build motor skills, boost creativity, and develop independent thinking while engaging in sensory-based play. Ages 2-5.
Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Wed, Dec 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Little Chef: Milk Carton Gingerbread Houses
Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Celebrate the season with your children as they build their very own gingerbread house. Adult participation required. Recommended for families.
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology 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.
Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
Wed, Dec 11, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Community Event: Oakland Farmer's Market - Meet the Book Bike!
Thu, Dec 12, 9:00am - 12:00pm
The OCLS Book Bike will be at the Oakland Farmer’s Market with a library of books available for checkout! Location: 126 W Petris Ave, Oakland, FL 34760
Homeschool: What Is Snow?
Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Discover the science behind winter weather with experiments and crafts. Recommended for ages 5 - 9.
Ice, Ice Baby
Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Discover the season of cold with your baby. Stories, songs, and rhymes will introduce your baby to all things cold. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Homeschool Tech: Let's Paint Miniatures - (Ages 12-17)
Thu, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Miniature painting is a wondrous art form. Learn the basics of miniature painting. Paint a miniature for use in D&D or other popular tabletop role-playing games. Ages 12-17 Event.
Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Thu, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology 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.
Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Thu, Dec 12, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Analyze data by using functions like COUNT. Visually represent your data with tools like recommended charts.
Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Please join us for a lively book discussion about the book selection of the month, The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan.
Storybook Fun
Fri, Dec 13, 10:15am - 10:40am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Fri, Dec 13, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tiny Tales
Fri, Dec 13, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Fri, Dec 13, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers
Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology 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.
Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration
Fri, Dec 13, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
Plant Clinic
Sat, Dec 14, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Ask at Desk
Bring your plants and ask questions! Master Gardener Volunteers from the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Office will be available to answer your gardening questions.
Winter Garden Knitting Circle & Festive Stocking KAL - Intermediate / Advanced
Sat, Dec 14, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Join us for a fun & festive knit-a-long (KAL). We'll learn the basics of knitting socks by knitting a holiday stocking and create a treasured keepsake by choosing your own design!
Registration is now closed
Pokémon TCG - Game and Trade (Ages 9+) - Monthly Meet-up
Sat, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
You can be the very best Pokémon trainer. Meet with other Pokémon TCG (Trading Card Game) enthusiasts at this meetup. Play with your own deck or trade cards with other players to build better a deck.
Writer's Meetup
Sat, Dec 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Attend an hour-long workshop with local writers as we brainstorm ideas, discuss writing methods, and give constructive feedback. Submissions must be sent ahead of time. Recommended for adults.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Dec 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Dec 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Crafternoons
Mon, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Florida Snowglobe and Terrarium
Mon, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Use sand, glitter, shells, and miniature beach decorations to create your own Florida paradise in a terrarium or "snow" globe. Recommended for ages 18+. Registration Required.
Winter Garden Knits - A Fiber Arts Meetup
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Have a knitting or crochet project in progress, we’d love to see it! Bring your own work in progress, yarn & tools, ask questions, receive help, give help, share ideas, and meet new people!  
Cookies & Milk with a Cop
Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Bring your kids to meet our local police officers and enjoy a story, cookies and milk! This is a great chance to interact with Winter Garden officers in a fun and informative environment.
Basic English 2
Tue, Dec 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Paper Pizzazz
Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Learn to make cool paper decorations to add pizzazz to your own room or to give as a gift. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Ages 2 - 5.
Bubble Playtime
Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden – Outdoor Yard
Help your child develop gross-motor skills in this interactive bubble party. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.
Outreach Event: Horizon West Book Club - 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join OCLS at the Waterleigh clubhouse for our monthly book club. Coffee and snacks will be provided! No registration required. Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Winter Garden Chess Club - Free Play
Wed, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Join us for a game of chess. Whether you are a beginner, novice, or master all experience is welcome. Recommended for ages 6 to 12.
It Doesn't Snow in Florida
Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
It may not snow in Florida, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make our own winter fun! Recommend for families.
In-Person: QuickBooks Online Level 1
Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn the basic features of QuickBooks Online to get you started in organizing your business finances.
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