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Exploring Earth: Bear’s Shadow

Part of Our Eclipse Celebrations

2024-03-19 17:00:00 2024-03-19 18:00:00 America/New_York Exploring Earth: Bear’s Shadow In this hands-on activity designed for younger visitors and their families, participants move a flashlight around an object to make and experiment with shadows. Shadow play for the whole family! Washington Park Branch - Washington Park - Children's Area

Tuesday, March 19
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-19 17:00:00 2024-03-19 18:00:00 America/New_York Exploring Earth: Bear’s Shadow In this hands-on activity designed for younger visitors and their families, participants move a flashlight around an object to make and experiment with shadows. Shadow play for the whole family! Washington Park Branch - Washington Park - Children's Area

Washington Park Branch

Washington Park - Children's Area

In this hands-on activity designed for younger visitors and their families, participants move a flashlight around an object to make and experiment with shadows. Shadow play for the whole family!

Two solar eclipses are coming to North America – an Annular Eclipse on October 14, 2023 and a Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. Thanks to a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and a supplement to the NASA @ My Library Project, the Space Science Institute’s STAR Net team is providing solar viewing glasses to public libraries. To receive your solar viewing glasses (while supplies last) you must attend a program presented by the Orange County Library System related to the upcoming eclipses. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Math |

TAGS: | science | family-fun | bb-seal |

Washington Park Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

Hours
Mon, Oct 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 Closed

About the branch

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The Washington Park Branch serves the Carver Shores and Metrowest areas, along with the many other subdivisions and local businesses surrounding it. The Washington Park branch has a history that dates back to 1924. It is a combination of the former Booker T. Washington and Washington Shores Libraries. The two branches combined as one and opened in this current location on April 11, 1984. Although small, the glass walls on the front and back of the building create a bright, airy and comfortable atmosphere.

Upcoming events

Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Celebrate Halloween making a ghost plush. Create a friend or some home decor while practicing crocheting in the round. Size of ghost will depend on yarn used.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Washington Park - Children's Area
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.

Tue, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Come practice your basic English conversation skills! This class is intended for beginning English Language Learners.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Washington Park - Children's Area
Have you ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons? Now's your chance! Join us adventurers on our next quest!

Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Aprender los conceptos y terminología de la Internet. Familiarícese con los navegadores web mientras navega por la Internet.

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Aprenda sobre motores de búsqueda y sobre técnicas de búsqueda para encontrar exactamente lo que está buscando en la Internet.

Wed, Oct 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Utilice las plantillas de Microsoft Word para crear un resume profesional. Audiencia Recomendada: Adultos #tec101

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
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.

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park - Children's Area
The arm bone is connected to the…what bone? Make skeleton crafts, shake your bones and learn a little about what holds us all together. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.

Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.

Thu, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
We will teach you everything you need to know to start sewing like a pro. Learn to use hand sewing to add depth to your pumpkin.
This event is full

Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Design professional-looking stationery using Adobe Illustrator. Create and arrange text and image assets and use masks, transparency, and blending modes to create eye-catching designs.

Fri, Oct 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.
This event is full

Fri, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Machines can learn just like us! Explore the ocean while learning how machines can see patterns and predict outcomes.

Cancelled
Mon, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Discover a variety of beautiful creations made entirely of felt. Recommended for tweens and teens.

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wear your costume and join us for ghoulish games, creepy crafts and spooky stories…if you dare! Recommended for preschoolers, lower and upper elementary.

Sat, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Aprann fondasyon òdinatè-a ak tèminoloji yo. Vinn alèz avèk senbòl ki nan ekran-an ak kòman pou deplase sourit la nan ekran-an. #Creole

Sat, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Nov 02, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Create a funky bug friend. Learn how to create amigurumi and accessories while stitching a fantastical bug.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Washington Park - Children's Area
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.

Tue, Nov 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
This event is full

Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
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, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Aprenda conceptos de presentación y terminología. Aprenda a crear una presentación utilizando plantillas, texto y imágenes. Use herramientas de formato para mejorar la apariencia de su presentación.

Wed, Nov 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Aprender los conceptos y terminología de la Internet. Familiarícese con los navegadores web mientras navega por la Internet.

Wed, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Aprenda sobre motores de búsqueda y sobre técnicas de búsqueda para encontrar exactamente lo que está buscando en la Internet.

Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park - Children's Area
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, learn about the indigenous people of North America. Appreciate their cultures through stories, songs, games & crafts. Recommended for all ages.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Thu, Nov 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Washington Park - Lobby/Foyer
CareerSource offers career exploration, training, internships and job placement.

Thu, Nov 07, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
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.

Thu, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.
This event is full

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about pets through stories, rhymes and activities designed to help preschoolers develop the necessary skills to become readers and succeed in kindergarten. Recommended for ages 4-5.

Sat, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Aprann fondasyon òdinatè-a ak tèminoloji yo. Vinn alèz avèk senbòl ki nan ekran-an ak kòman pou deplase sourit la nan ekran-an. #Creole

Sat, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Nov 09, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Mon, Nov 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to assist customers with social and government services on the 2nd Monday of the month. Walk-in appointments are available on a first come first service basis.

Cancelled
Mon, Nov 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
You'll be happy as a clam while creating this season themed craft! Create a beautiful suncatcher, perfect for any time of year. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Create a funky bug friend. Learn how to create amigurumi and accessories while stitching a fantastical bug.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Washington Park - Children's Area
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.

Tue, Nov 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
This event is full

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Have you ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons? Now's your chance! Join us adventurers on our next quest!

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Aprenda a insertar y personalizar graficos SmartArt, tablas, videos y más.

Wed, Nov 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Aprenda a componer y enviar mensajes de correo electrónico con archivos adjuntos. Familiarícese con las opciones para responder y reenviar mensajes.

Wed, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
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.

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park - Children's Area
Show your appreciation for family, friends, teachers, your community, and whatever else you may be thankful for with craft and activity stations full of kindness! Recommended for 6-12.

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Thu, Nov 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
Learn how to compose and send email messages with attachments. Become familiar with replying and forwarding messages.

Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park - Technology Classroom
New to sewing and ready for that first simple project? These easy to make coasters, based on the four square quilt block design, make great gifts for many occasions.

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Start your engines! Engage in transportation-themed stories, rhymes and activities to strengthen fine and gross motor skills needed for writing and success in kindergarten. Recommended for ages 4-5.