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Storybook Fun

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.

Designed especially for preschoolers, Storybook Fun lasts approximately 25 minutes. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5. 

Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in any class or event due to a disability may arrange for accommodations by contacting the location at which the event is held at least seven days prior to the event.

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | preschool | earlylearning | bb-early-learning-preschool |

Southeast Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

Hours
Mon, Dec 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed

About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 41 State Road 436
LYNX Bus Link 51 Conway / Orlando International Airport

Two miles from the Orlando International Airport, the Southeast Branch is located in the Terracotta Business Park. Included on the property are various terracotta statues of Chinese warriors and horses to enhance the name of the center. Within the business park are Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez, a Veteran's Center, an EMT training center, other businesses and various fast food restaurants.

Upcoming events

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Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Go on a coding adventure. Help Awbie, the loveable monster, find his animal friends with the use of tangible Osmo coding blocks in this fun game.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Dec 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Learn how to design neat vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator. Create and arrange assets and use common design techniques and editing tools to create artwork as well as manage objects and layers.

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Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

Mon, Dec 23, 10:15am - 10:55am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
You’re never too young to get your start in the kitchen! Bring your little one to learn cooking skills as you interact with a delicious recipe. Recommended for ages 3–5.

Mon, Dec 23, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Crea documentos pulidos en Microsoft Word. Navegue por la interfaz de usuario y aplique técnicas básicas de procesamiento de texto. Aprende acciones importante como copiar, cortar y pegar.

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's 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.

Wed, Dec 25, 10:15am - 10:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.

Wed, Dec 25, 10:45am - 11:05am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.

Wed, Dec 25, 11:15am - 11:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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
Thu, Dec 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

Thu, Dec 26, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Create a free email account. Learn how to navigate the environment, including the Inbox, the Reading pane, and the Compose area.

Thu, Dec 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Learn how to compose and send email messages with attachments. Become familiar with replying and forwarding messages.

Thu, Dec 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Discover a world of fun & friendship during our Thursday Kids Club. Every week offers a different kind of adventure: games, STEM challenges & more! Recommended for families with children ages 5 & up.

Thu, Dec 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Get more precise control over your presentation. Learn how to insert slide transitions, add animations and hyperlinks. Create a customized photo album with simple to use tools.

Cancelled
Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

Cancelled
Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

Cancelled
Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

Mon, Dec 30, 10:15am - 10:55am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Cuentame un Cuento is an interactive bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish that are suitable for speakers of either language. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Connect with other caregivers while sipping a hot beverage and making a craft. Your child will explore play with friends. Recommended for adults and their children ages 0-5.

Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's 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.

Thu, Jan 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Thu, Jan 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Discover a world of fun & friendship during our Thursday Kids Club. Every week offers a different kind of adventure: games, STEM challenges & more! Recommended for families with children ages 5 & up.

Fri, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Fri, Jan 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a bookmark for your favorite read. Techniques include creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches.

Fri, Jan 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Spread happiness by painting a rock and adding a positive message to the back. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Mon, Jan 06, 10:15am - 11:00am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Introduce your baby to music and stimulate cognitive development, language learning and motor coordination. Recommended for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's 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.

Tue, Jan 07, 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.info/socialworker.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer 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.

Tue, Jan 07, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Southeast - 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.

Tue, Jan 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Practice how to navigate the computer desktop and how to perform various techniques in manipulating windows using basic mouse and keyboard techniques.

Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases.

Tue, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 5:10pm
Children's Area
Wiggle and stretch to stories, songs and rhymes focusing on motor development. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Jan 07, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Children's 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.

Wed, Jan 08, 10:15am - 10:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.

Wed, Jan 08, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprenda conceptos y terminología de computadoras. Explore el escritorio de la computadora usando técnicas básicas del ratón (mouse) y el teclado.

Wed, Jan 08, 10:45am - 11:05am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.

Wed, Jan 08, 11:15am - 11:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.

Wed, Jan 08, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Southeast - Ask at Desk
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.

Wed, Jan 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprenda como organizar archivos y carpetas en su computadora.

Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Ask at Desk
Earn community service hours by becoming involved in Southeast's teen literary and creative arts magazine. Ages 13-18.

Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - 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.

Wed, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
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.

Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Financial planning is a significant key to your retirement. Discuss ways to have a clear plan in place before you retire.

Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's 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.

Thu, Jan 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Thu, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Discover a world of fun & friendship during our Thursday Kids Club. Every week offers a different kind of adventure: games, STEM challenges & more! Recommended for families with children ages 5 & up.

Thu, Jan 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
This class will equip you with the essentials to navigate the world's largest professional platform. Learn to build a strong profile, and start exploring career opportunities.

Fri, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Put on your favorite jammies for a fun-filled afternoon of a story, craft and a snack. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Fri, Jan 10, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
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.

Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Southeast - Ask at Desk
During this two-session program, students will prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Comience a usar Excel hoy mismo. Ingrese, formatee y guarde datos en hojas de cálculo. Calcule datos con fórmulas básicas. Guarde sus datos y aprenda a compartir libros de trabajo con colaboradores.

Sat, Jan 11, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Personalice y organice hojas de trabajo con nombres, códigos de colores, encabezados, temas y más. Proteja sus hojas de trabajo con una contraseña y aprenda a imprimir sus hojas de cálculos.

Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Sean Gaskell will give a performance on the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. Gaskell’s performance will feature traditional songs and some of his own personal compositions.

Mon, Jan 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Time to move! At this event full of songs and dancing that will get you up off the floor to learn and play along. Just say the magic words - “Dance Party!” Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's 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.

Mon, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Join the Southeast Book Club to discuss our book selection.

Mon, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Learn a new language using library resources. Aprende un nuevo idioma utilizando los recursos de la biblioteca.

Tue, Jan 14, 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.info/socialworker.

Tue, Jan 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Jan 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.

Tue, Jan 14, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Southeast - 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.

Tue, Jan 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Practice how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.

Cancelled
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases.

Tue, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:10pm
Children's Area
Time to move! At this event full of songs and dancing that will get you up off the floor to learn and play along. Just say the magic words - “Dance Party!” Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Jan 14, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Children's 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.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:15am - 10:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprender los conceptos y terminología de la Internet. Familiarícese con los navegadores web mientras navega por la Internet.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:45am - 11:05am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.

Wed, Jan 15, 11:15am - 11:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.

Wed, Jan 15, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Southeast - Ask at Desk
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.

Wed, Jan 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Practica con conceptos y terminología de la Internet. Practica con los navegadores web mientras navega por la Internet.

Wed, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Ask at Desk
High school students will earn up to two hours of community service by assembling craft kits, testing new projects for future programs & performing other tasks as needed. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer 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.

Thu, Jan 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprenda sobre motores de búsqueda y sobre técnicas de búsqueda para encontrar exactamente lo que está buscando en la Internet.

Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's 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.

Thu, Jan 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Practica con motores de búsqueda y usando técnicas de búsqueda para encontrar exactamente lo que está buscando en la Internet.

Thu, Jan 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Thu, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Discover a world of fun & friendship during our Thursday Kids Club. Every week offers a different kind of adventure: games, STEM challenges & more! Recommended for families with children ages 5 & up.

Thu, Jan 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer 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.

Thu, Jan 16, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Taught by a certified ESOL instructor from the Adult Literacy League and focuses on developing various aspects of literacy.

Fri, Jan 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Southeast - Ask at Desk
Level up your crocheting. Learn how to create more open fabric with new stitches. Techniques include chaining up rows, as well as double and half double crochet stitches.

Fri, Jan 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Southeast - Ask at Desk
During this two-session program, students will prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 5:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Get ready to escape winter by using your puzzle solving skills. Avoid the madness with crafts, an escape room and possibly a yeti or two. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 11:25am
Get ready to escape winter by using your puzzle solving skills. Avoid the madness with crafts, an escape room and possibly a yeti or two. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Southeast - Computer Lab
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.

Sat, Jan 18, 11:30am - 11:55am
Get ready to escape winter by using your puzzle solving skills. Avoid the madness with crafts, an escape room and possibly a yeti or two. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Sat, Jan 18, 12:00pm - 12:25pm
Get ready to escape winter by using your puzzle solving skills. Avoid the madness with crafts, an escape room and possibly a yeti or two. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Sat, Jan 18, 12:30pm - 12:55pm
Get ready to escape winter by using your puzzle solving skills. Avoid the madness with crafts, an escape room and possibly a yeti or two. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 2:25pm
Get ready to escape winter by using your puzzle solving skills. Avoid the madness with crafts, an escape room and possibly a yeti or two. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Sat, Jan 18, 2:30pm - 2:55pm
Get ready to escape winter by using your puzzle solving skills. Avoid the madness with crafts, an escape room and possibly a yeti or two. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Sat, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 3:25pm
Get ready to escape winter by using your puzzle solving skills. Avoid the madness with crafts, an escape room and possibly a yeti or two. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Sat, Jan 18, 3:30pm - 3:55pm
Get ready to escape winter by using your puzzle solving skills. Avoid the madness with crafts, an escape room and possibly a yeti or two. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Sat, Jan 18, 4:00pm - 4:25pm
Get ready to escape winter by using your puzzle solving skills. Avoid the madness with crafts, an escape room and possibly a yeti or two. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Sat, Jan 18, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Create the world for your Roblox games. Learn to use pre-designed and custom elements to build your world from scratch with Roblox Studio.