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Meet The Author

Margaret Edwards
2024-02-24 11:00:00 2024-02-24 12:00:00 America/New_York Meet The Author Join award-winning author Margaret Edwards as she reads excerpts from her memoir "Slue Foot: A Black Girl Grows up in the Midwest". The readings will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Eatonville Branch - Eatonville - Meeting Room

Saturday, February 24
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-24 11:00:00 2024-02-24 12:00:00 America/New_York Meet The Author Join award-winning author Margaret Edwards as she reads excerpts from her memoir "Slue Foot: A Black Girl Grows up in the Midwest". The readings will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Eatonville Branch - Eatonville - Meeting Room

Eatonville Branch

Eatonville - Meeting Room

Join award-winning author Margaret Edwards as she reads excerpts from her memoir "Slue Foot: A Black Girl Grows up in the Midwest". The readings will be followed by a Q&A and book signing.

The book follows the experiences of Margaret and her family from sharecropping in Mississippi to a racially segregation small town in southern Illinois. The readings will be followed by a Q&A and book signing.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

TAGS: | blackhistory | bb-meet-the-author |

Eatonville Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
Mon, Feb 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 Closed
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 1 N.Orange Ave. / Altamonte Mall
LYNX Bus Link 9 N. Orange Ave. / Rosemont

The Eatonville Library is located in the Town of Eatonville's Zora Neale Hurston Square. Eatonville is known as the oldest incorporated African American municipality in the United States.

The Eatonville Branch is a children's library featuring material and programming for children through the sixth grade. The branch serves the residents that make up the four residential quadrants of Eatonville - Calhoun, Catalina Park, Eaton Pointe, and Lake Lovely Estates. The collection, programs, and services are also available to all Orange County residents including residents of the City of Maitland and Winter Park through reciprocal borrowing.

Upcoming events

Homeschool Discovery
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Discover the world around us through STEM, geography, the Arts, culture, history, literature, and library-aligned themes with hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Wed, Feb 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
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.
Coloring with Photoshop (Ages 7-9)
Wed, Feb 05, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Use Adobe Photoshop to bring Library Mascots Squirt and Juicy to life! Learn how to work with Layers, Move and Transform Tools and much more!
Social Worker @ the Library
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to assist customers with social and government services on the 1st Thursday of the month. Walk-in appointments are available on a first come first service basis.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Feb 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Thu, Feb 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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
Reboot Boutique - With J. Machell of Tailored Looks
Thu, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
It’s time to add to your closet with new-to-you pieces. Join us on the first Thursday of every month for a free shopping experience with gently used clothing.
Code with the Foos (Ages 7-9)
Fri, Feb 07, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Solve problems for our heroes with code! Join the Foos on an adventure to walk, jump and build your way to the finish.
Teen Volunteering
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
High school students will earn two hours of community service by assembling craft kits and doing various tasks for the library. Recommended for ages 13-18.
This event is full
Teen Art Adventures: Rolled Paper Crafts
Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Recycle and rediscover all the amazing things you can make with rolled paper. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Citizenship Inspired
Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
During this program series, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Feb 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Bee My Valentine - Celebrate Valentine's Day
Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
The buzz is all about Valentine's Day. Come and join us for Valentine's stories, crafts and fun! Recommended for upper and lower elementary.
Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Wed, Feb 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Cybersecurity is all about the safety of our information when we’re online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
Make a Stop Motion Movie (Ages 10-12)
Wed, Feb 12, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Explore the basics of animation while creating your own stop motion movie! Use the Stop Motion Studio app to bring objects to life, add titles, credits, sound, and more.
Cuisine Corner Junior: Cupid in a Cup
Wed, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Love is in the air... and in a cup! Join us to create Valentine's Day themed dessert cups, blending sweet treats with a sprinkle of Cupid's magic! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Legal Learning Workshop: Fair Housing
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn about the protections against housing discrimination, what to do if you are the victim, and how this all affects the lending process.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Video Conferencing Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Thu, Feb 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Learn how to create an account on a popular video conferencing platform (Zoom) and build confidence when using features of the platform in an online meeting.
Blood Pressure Monitor Checkout Program - American Heart Association & HCA Florida Healthcare
Thu, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn a simple and efficient way to monitor your blood pressure at home, view diagrams on how to check your blood pressure accurately, access logs to track monitor readings, and more!
Valentines Day Craft and Snack
Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Join us for a Valentine's Day inspired craft and enjoy a small snack while creating. Recommended for ages 2-5.
iPad and iPhone - Basics
Sat, Feb 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Ask at Desk,Eatonville - Meeting Room
Get up and running with your new iPad or iPhone. Learn how to navigate an iPad and iPhone using gestures, install and organize apps, modify general and privacy settings and more.
iPad and iPhone - Productivity
Sat, Feb 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Get organized with your iPad or iPhone. Learn to create and edit events, reminders, lists and notes with Calendar, Reminders and Notes apps.
Crochet Level 1
Sat, Feb 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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.
This event is full
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Feb 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Tue, Feb 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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.
Soaring into Space - Celebrating Black History Month
Wed, Feb 19, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Celebrate Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space through stories, songs, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3-5.
This event is full
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Wed, Feb 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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.
Code with Sphero (Ages 7-9)
Wed, Feb 19, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Meet Sphero, the cute rolling robot. Use Sphero's LED matrix to display animations and pictures, then code your robot to roll along paths and through mazes.
Backyard Birds of Prey
Wed, Feb 19, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Meet and learn about the Birds of Prey that can be found in your own backyard! Recommended for ages 6-12. In partnership with Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Feb 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Homeschool Makerspace Meetup
Thu, Feb 20, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Welcome to our homeschool Maker Workshop series! Discover DIY fidgets, homemade gifts & the joy of crafting everyday items. Learn skills and embrace the art of making! Recommended for families.
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Thu, Feb 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
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.
Make Your Own Basquiat Inspired Self Portrait
Thu, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Unleash your creativity and make your own Basquiat inspired self-portrait! Recommended for ages 8-13.
Logical Quest with the Zoombinis (Ages 10-12)
Fri, Feb 21, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Guide sixteen little blue creatures to safety through a series of logic-based puzzles. Help the Zoombinis across treacherous cliffs, past hungry pizza trolls, and up an unclimbable wall.
Citizenship Inspired
Mon, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
During this program series, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Feb 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
Tue, Feb 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Crafternoons: Celebrate Black History Month
Tue, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn how to create new crafts in celebration of Black History Month. Use creativity and collaboration for an hour-long crafting event. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools
Wed, Feb 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Get your research papers and reports noticed. Learn how to use the review tools to discover errors and ensure readability. Add organization with a table of contents and clear citations.
Mix Music Using Audacity (Ages 10-12)
Wed, Feb 26, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Want to create your very own music mix? Learn how to use Audacity's sound tools to edit and mix audio files like a pro.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Feb 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Design with Canva - Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more
Thu, Feb 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.
Vision Board Workshop for Kids
Thu, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Inspire creativity and confidence in our kid's vision board workshop! Together we will craft vision boards to explore dreams and set goals. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Crochet Level 2 - Beginner Level
Sat, Mar 01, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - 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.
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Mar 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
Tue, Mar 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.
Homeschool Discovery
Wed, Mar 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Discover the world around us through STEM, geography, the Arts, culture, history, literature, and library-aligned themes with hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
Wed, Mar 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.
Backyard Birds of Prey
Wed, Mar 05, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Meet and learn about the Birds of Prey that can be found in your own backyard! Recommended for ages 6-12. In partnership with Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Mar 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3
Thu, Mar 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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.
Cozy Coloring Time
Fri, Mar 07, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Join us for a cozy adult coloring hour. Relax with lo-fi beats and a variety of coloring pages. All materials provided.
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