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Plant Clinic

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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Life Skills | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | ipevents | bb-library-events |

Winter Garden Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
Mon, Oct 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 10:00AM to 3:00PM
(Closing early due to Hurricane Milton.)
Wed, Oct 09 Closed
(Closed due to Hurricane Milton.)
Thu, Oct 10 Closed
(Closed due to Hurricane Milton.)
Fri, Oct 11 Closed
(Closed due to Hurricane Milton.)
Sat, Oct 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 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

Cancelled
Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Wed, Oct 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
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Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Cancelled
STEAM Free Play Jr.
Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Cancelled
Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Wed, Oct 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Cancelled
Give a Hoot
Wed, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about our owl friends, play owl trivia, and make a clay owl charm to take home. Recommended for families with children ages 9 and up.
Cancelled
Winter Garden Chess Club - Free Play
Wed, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us for a game of chess. Whether you are a beginner, novice, or master all experience is welcome. Recommended for 8-15.
Cancelled
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Securing and Finalizing Documents
Wed, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Finalize your document by adding headers and footers. Secure your document with password protection. Work with distribution options like printing and sharing.
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Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merging Documents
Wed, Oct 09, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
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Homeschool: How to Survive a Nightmare
Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a dream inspired event with crafts and activities that will leave you knowing how to survive a nightmare. Ages 11-17.
Cancelled
Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Thu, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Cancelled
Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Please join us for a lively book discussion about our selected book of the month, West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.
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Storybook Fun
Fri, Oct 11, 10:15am - 10:40am
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.
Cancelled
Crochet Harvest Pumpkins - Confident Beginner
Fri, Oct 11, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Crochet a harvest pumpkin for a wonderful addition to your Fall table decor. We'll add to your skills by crocheting in the round, and creating circles with increasing and decreasing stitches.
Cancelled
Toddler Time
Fri, Oct 11, 10:45am - 11:10am
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.
Cancelled
Tiny Tales
Fri, Oct 11, 11:15am - 11:30am
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.
Cancelled
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Fri, Oct 11, 11:35am - 12:00pm
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.
Cancelled
Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools
Fri, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.
Cancelled
Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers
Fri, Oct 11, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
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.
Sidewalk Book Sale - Friends of the Library Sidewalk Book Sale
Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Join the Friends of the Orange County Library System for a sidewalk book sale. Shop a selection of gently used books and DVDs while supporting the Friends!
Cancelled
Plant Clinic
Sat, Oct 12, 10:15am - 12:15pm
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Sat, Oct 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
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
Sat, Oct 12, 11:25am - 12:25pm
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Sat, Oct 12, 12:35pm - 1:35pm
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.
Teen Art Jam
Sat, Oct 12, 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.
Crafternoons
Mon, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
A Festive Stocking KAL - Intermediate / Advanced
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Join us for a fun & festive Stocking knit-a-long (KAL) where you can ask questions, receive help, give help, share ideas, and meet new people, all while you design and create a treasured keepsake!
Cookies & Milk with a Cop
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Children's 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, Oct 15, 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.
Homeschool: World Traveler: South America
Tue, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Become a world traveler! Take a trip to South America with fun trivia, activities and crafts. Recommended for ages 6-8.
Pumpkin Pom Pom Coaster
Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Get in the spooky spirit by making your own Halloween Jack-o-lantern coaster. Recommended for adults ages 18+.
This event is full
Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Children's 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, Oct 16, 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.
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Enhancing Documents
Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 16, 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.
LinkedIn for Job Seekers
Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Become familiar with popular professional social media website and learn how to utilize it for better job hunting and prospecting.
Open Lab - Resume Writing
Wed, Oct 16, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Are you stuck on a your resume? Need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab.
Itsy-Bitsy Spiders
Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Children's Area
Eek a spider! Don’t be scared. Join us for not-so-creepy, crawly crafts and stories about our eight-legged friends. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.
This event is full
Homeschool: Riddles in the Dark
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn how to compose riddles while listening to a dramatic reading of The Hobbit and making fun bookmark crafts with the Elvish language! Recommended for ages 9 - 12.
Homeschool Tech: Let's Paint Miniatures - (Ages 10-16)
Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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.
Storybook Fun
Fri, Oct 18, 10:15am - 10:40am
Winter Garden - Children's 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, Oct 18, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Children's 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, Oct 18, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Children's 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.
Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration
Fri, Oct 18, 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.
Let's Paint Horror Miniatures - (Ages 18+)
Sat, Oct 19, 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
Petite Patches
Sat, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Embrace the fall season by crafting your own mini pumpkin patch! Recommended for ages 13-18.
Cancelled
Outreach Event: Storytime in Horizon West - 15572 Marina Bay Drive, Winter Garden, FL, 34787
Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join OCLS for our monthly Storytime and craft in the Waterleigh phase 1 clubhouse. Recommended ages 0-4. No registration required. Location: 15572 Marina Bay Drive, Winter Garden, FL, 34787
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Nov 04, 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 04, 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.
Read to a Therapy Dog
Mon, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Reading to a therapy dog encourages children to practice their reading skills with an attentive furry listener. All ages are welcome.
Crafternoons
Mon, Nov 04, 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 Club - 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Mon, Nov 04, 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.
It's Fall, Y'All!
Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
It's fall, y'all and time to explore all the season has to offer through stories and crafts. Recommended for preschoolers.
Homeschool: Warrior Poetry
Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Come experience heroic tales of ancient and modern times written in verse before crafting your own epic poetry worthy of a mighty warrior! Recommended for ages 13-17.
Outreach Event: Arts and Crafts in Horizon West - 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join OCLS in Horizon West as we make Autumnal centerpieces! All supplies provided. Recommended ages 13+. Registration required. Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787
Basic English 2
Tue, Nov 05, 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.
Tween Art Adventures: Paper Weaving
Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winter Garden - Children's Area
Create a beautiful woven wall hanging using only strips of paper! Recommended for ages 9-12.
Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows
Wed, Nov 06, 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.
Registration opens Monday, October 14 2024 at 9:00am
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Nov 06, 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 06, 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, Nov 06, 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.
Registration opens Monday, October 14 2024 at 9:00am
Winter Garden Chess Club - Free Play
Wed, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
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, Nov 06, 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.
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Enhancing Documents
Wed, Nov 06, 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.
Outreach Event: Oakland Storytime - Oakland Arts and Heritage Center
Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join OCLS at the Oakland Arts and Heritage Center for our monthly Storytime! Location: 126 W Petris Ave, Oakland, FL 34760
Shake, Rattle & Roll
Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Encourage your baby’s movement and hand-eye coordination by exploring shapes, shakers and sounds. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Bingo for Seniors
Thu, Nov 07, 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! Recommended for seniors.
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Thu, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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.
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