Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play

Thu, Nov 21, 10:15am - 10:40am

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:45am - 11:05am

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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.

Thu, Nov 21, 11:15am - 11:30am

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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.

Tiny Basket Weaving - Rope, Pine Needles, and Fabric!

Thu, Nov 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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.

Thu, Nov 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Celebrate the harvest season by learning the basics of basket weaving in our tiny basket weaving series! Recommended for confident fiber artists looking to expand their skill set.

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Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals

Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.

Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques

Thu, Nov 21, 5:45pm - 6:45pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.

Social Worker @ the Library

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Our social worker is on-site to assist customers with social and government services on the 4th Friday of the month. Walk-in appointments are available on a first come first service basis.

Sewing - Casserole Carrier - Confident Beginner

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

A casserole carrier is practical when visiting relatives or friends and bringing some homemade food with you. Learn simple quilting and create loops and straps. Students are required to bring fabric.

This event is full

Homeschool Teen Board Game Meetup

Fri, Nov 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Inviting all teen homeschoolers to play games, socialize, and share resources. Games will be provided or bring one to share! Recommended for ages 13-17.

Tea Social Hour: Dark Academia

Sat, Nov 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Enjoy an afternoon of intrigue with tea, snacks, and crafts all themed around the dark academia aesthetic. Recommended for adults.

Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features

Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

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

Sat, Nov 23, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

West Oaks - 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.

Family Storytime

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Storytime is the right time for family time. Reading together is a wonderful way to bond and learn from one another. Bring your families together for fun stories that are designed for all ages.

Homeschool Art: Julie Flett

Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Learn about Julie Flett, a Cree-Metis author and illustrator, whose art champions intergenerational bonds. Then create artwork reflecting your family. Recommended for ages 6-17.

Little Chef: Pumpkin Patch

Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Create your own pumpkin patch from pudding, cookies and more sweet treats! Adult participation is required. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.

This event is full

Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Snack Around the World: Thailand

Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

West Oaks - Back of Branch

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.

Wed, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Treat yourself to tasty snacks from a land far away! Each month we'll learn about a different culture and sample the yummiest snacks it has to offer. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

This event is full

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Wed, Nov 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills.

Character Mailbox

Sat, Nov 30, All day

Stop by to write a postcard to our character of the month. Then drop it in our mailbox. Our character of the month is the book character you are most thankful for!

Little Chef: Winter Cake in a Jar

Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Assemble a winter treat in a jar! Layer festive cake, sweet frosting and colorful sprinkles to make a delicious gift! Adult participation required. Recommended for ages 3-5.

This event is full

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Cuisine Corner Junior: Snowman Dessert Dip

Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

West Oaks - Back of Branch

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.

Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Do you want to build a snowman? Come pour, mix and taste a dip that will melt in your mouth this winter. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:15am - 10:40am

West Oaks - 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.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:45am - 11:05am

West Oaks - 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.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:15am - 11:30am

West Oaks - 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.

Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets

Thu, Dec 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm

West Oaks - 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.

Crochet Level 1

Thu, Dec 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

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.

Thu, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

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

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

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.

Sewing - Quilted Poinsettas - Confident Beginner

Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Create a festive decoration using a combination of machine and hand sewing techniques. Perfect for beginners!

City Year Info Session

Fri, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Join this info session with Q&A for an overview of City Year's mission and the role of tutors and mentors. Registration required.Register

Sewing - Quilted Poinsettas - Confident Beginner

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Create a festive decoration using a combination of machine and hand sewing techniques. Perfect for beginners!

This event is full

Blades of Flurry

Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Ice skaters make gliding across the ice look easy! Learn to skate across the floor while staying toasty inside with some hot cocoa. Recommended for families.

Wood Slice Ornaments

Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Bring the best of the outdoors indoors with these rustic, sliced wood ornaments! All supplies will be provided. For adults.

This event is full

Homeschool Art: Stained Glass Cards

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

The winter is dark, but your greeting cards don't have to be! Create a card inspired by stained glass mosaics. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Trivia

Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

You may have moved on from Harry Potter but you still remember the Sorcerer's Stone! Everyone is welcome to wear their house colors and test their Hogwarts knowledge at this magical trivia night.

Ice, Ice Baby

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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.

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Snack Around the World - The United Kingdom

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

West Oaks - Back of Branch

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.

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Treat yourself to tasty snacks from a land far away! Each month we'll learn about a different culture and sample the yummiest snacks it has to offer. Recommended for ages 6-12.

This event is full

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:15am - 10:40am

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:45am - 11:05am

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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.

Thu, Dec 12, 11:15am - 11:30am

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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.

Crochet Level 2 - Beginner Level

Thu, Dec 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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.

Thu, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

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.

Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features

Thu, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

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

West Oaks - 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.

Sewing Machine Maintenance - Confident Beginner

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Learn to perform basic maintenance on a sewing machine to keep it in happy working order! We will discuss dusting, oiling, and changing needles.

This event is full

Homeschool Teen Board Game Meetup

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Inviting all teen homeschoolers to play games, socialize, and share resources. Games will be provided or bring one to share! For teens.

Outreach Event: Story Time in the Garden - 2267 Hempel Ave Gotha, FL 34734

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join the West Oaks Library as we read a story and complete a craft in the beautiful and historic Nehrling Gardens. 2267 Hempel Ave Gotha, FL 34734

Crochet Shawl - Confident Beginner Level

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Create a beautiful shawl to keep you warm through a change of seasons. Learn a new repeating pattern that can grow your shawl to any desired size.

This event is full

Winter Wonderland Canvas Painting

Sat, Dec 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Embrace the beauty of winter with a creative twist! Join us for a delightful afternoon of canvas painting, guided by an instructor. All materials will be provided. Recommended for adults.

This event is full

Altered Books

Sun, Dec 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Junk journal, scrapbook, diary? Bring your imagination and discover the possibilities of altered books with instructor Kathy Boyle. Recommended for adults. Registration required.

This event is full

Homeschool Science: DIY Snow Slime

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Let it snow, let it snow, let it slime! Learn about chemical reactions and create your very own winter slime man! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Little Chef: Milk Carton Gingerbread Houses

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Celebrate the season with your little one as they build their very own gingerbread house. Adult participation required. Recommended for ages 3-5.

This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

West Oaks - Back of Branch

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.

Icy Science

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Combine ice, cold and fun for experiments that will make your teeth chatter! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:15am - 10:40am

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:45am - 11:05am

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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.

Thu, Dec 19, 11:15am - 11:30am

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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.