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Circus, Sequins & Science

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Details:

Ages 4-9. Come run away with Circus Gracie! Be entertained and amazed with this mostly circus performance sprinkled with sequins and science. Enroll all attendees including...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 78
Details:

Ages 4-9. Come run away with Circus Gracie! Be entertained and amazed with this mostly circus performance sprinkled with sequins and science.

Enroll all attendees including adults.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Summer Chef: Literary Treats

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Living
Age Group:
Tween
Details:

Grades 5-7. Take a culinary quest! Make some sweet treats inspired by favorite books.

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Health & Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Grades 5-7. Take a culinary quest! Make some sweet treats inspired by favorite books.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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Tales for Twos

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Details:

Ages 24 - 36 months. Bring your terrific tots to this interactive storytime that includes fun with books, songs, fingerplays and movement. We encourage full and acti...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Ages 24 - 36 months. Bring your terrific tots to this interactive storytime that includes fun with books, songs, fingerplays and movement. We encourage full and active participation of the accompanying adults. 

Preschool Express

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Preschool
Details:

Ages 3 - 5 years. Preschoolers will enjoy listening and learning through stories, song, and play. We encourage full and active participation of the accompanying adult. Du...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Ages 3 - 5 years. Preschoolers will enjoy listening and learning through stories, song, and play. We encourage full and active participation of the accompanying adult. Duration: 30 minutes

Angel Paws to Read

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Children
Details:

Students age 5+ may read to a therapy dog and earn paw stamps towards free books. Enrollment required per child. Someone will check you in to confirm your reserva...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Students age 5+ may read to a therapy dog and earn paw stamps towards free books.

Angel Paws to Read

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Children
Details:

Students age 5+ may read to a therapy dog and earn paw stamps towards free books. Enrollment required per child. Someone will check you in to confirm your reserva...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Students age 5+ may read to a therapy dog and earn paw stamps towards free books.

Game On!: Minecraft

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Computer Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween
Details:

Grades 5-7. Get your game on and join us for Minecraft!

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Grades 5-7. Get your game on and join us for Minecraft!

Teen Book Guild

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Teen
Details:

Grades 8-12. The Teen Book Guild is a volunteer opportunity for teens who love to read and talk about YA books. Their purpose is to advocate for and spread that love of readin...

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Details:

Grades 8-12. The Teen Book Guild is a volunteer opportunity for teens who love to read and talk about YA books. Their purpose is to advocate for and spread that love of reading to other teens in the community.

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Got Robots?

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Health & Living, Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Details:

All ages. Find out how NASA is preparing the way for humans to live and work, long-term, on the Moon and eventually on Mars! Don’t miss this opportunity to have an interactive enco...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: History & Culture, Health & Living, Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 88
Details:

All ages. Find out how NASA is preparing the way for humans to live and work, long-term, on the Moon and eventually on Mars!

Recording Studio Essentials

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Recording Studio at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Come learn recording basics to create your own music or spoken-word project. The studio is available to full-service cardholders; attending this class is required to use the studio...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Recording Studio
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Come learn recording basics to create your own music or spoken-word project. The studio is available to full-service cardholders; attending this class is required to use the studio.

Orlando WordLab

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:45pm - 8:45pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Fiction and non-fiction writers meet the 4th Wednesday of the month, in association with the Writers of Central Florida, offering each other support and critiques. 

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Details:

Fiction and non-fiction writers meet the 4th Wednesday of the month, in association with the Writers of Central Florida, offering each other support and critiques. 

Caregivers on the floor with babies

Wobbly Walkers

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Details:

Ages 13 - 24 months. Singing, dancing and moving to rhymes and simple stories will introduce young children to the joys of language and literature. We encourage full...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Ages 13 - 24 months. Singing, dancing and moving to rhymes and simple stories will introduce young children to the joys of language and literature. We encourage full and active participation of accompanying adults.&

Disclaimer(s)

Priority registration for high-demand events is given to full-service library cardholders, while others can join a waitlist. Three days before the event, waitlisted individuals may gain access if spots are available.
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Tales for Twos

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Details:

Ages 24 - 36 months. Bring your terrific tots to this interactive storytime that includes fun with books, songs, fingerplays and movement. We encourage full and acti...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Ages 24 - 36 months. Bring your terrific tots to this interactive storytime that includes fun with books, songs, fingerplays and movement. We encourage full and active participation of the accompanying adults. 

Disclaimer(s)

Priority registration for high-demand events is given to full-service library cardholders, while others can join a waitlist. Three days before the event, waitlisted individuals may gain access if spots are available.

Wee Explorers

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Preschool
Details:

Ages 3-5. Explore STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math – concepts through stories and hands-on activities. Classes may focus on one or more areas. Please dress fo...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Ages 3-5. Explore STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math – concepts through stories and hands-on activities. Classes may focus on one or more areas. Please dress for mess.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Anna Eskamani Office Hours

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Collaboration Room 1 at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Living
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

  State Representative Anna V. Eskamani proudly serves District 42 as an elected Florida House of Representatives member. Although Florida has a part-time legislature, a re...

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Collaboration Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Living
Details:

 

Scratch Explorers: Design a Video Game

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dream Room Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween
Details:

Grades 5-7. Explore, design, invent and share in this video game coding class. Each student will create and share a game they make in Scratch.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Dream Room Lab
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Grades 5-7. Explore, design, invent and share in this video game coding class. Each student will create and share a game they make in Scratch.

Wilderness Wonders: Virtual National Park Expedition

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dream Room Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. Embark on an electrifying VR National Park Expedition using YouTube VR videos and the Wander app. Explore breathtaking landscapes, encounter majestic wildlife, and uncove...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Dream Room Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Ages 18+. Embark on an electrifying VR National Park Expedition using YouTube VR videos and the Wander app.

Disclaimer(s)

This class is free, but registration is required. Register using the form below or by calling 407-623-3300.

Introduction to Vermicomposting

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Living
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Learn how to turn yard and kitchen waste into organic matter using worms to use as a soil amendment, mulch, and potting soil. By composting, you can help reduce your overall landfi...

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Living
Details:

Learn how to turn yard and kitchen waste into organic matter using worms to use as a soil amendment, mulch, and potting soil.

Black Light Paint Party

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Teen
Details:

Rising grades 8-12. Explore how black lights work, experiment with making your own black light paint, and create a masterpiece in our blacklit room.

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Rising grades 8-12. Explore how black lights work, experiment with making your own black light paint, and create a masterpiece in our blacklit room.

Central Florida Folk Concerts

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Film & Music
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Monthly folk concert featuring noted musicians from Florida and surrounding regions. Suggested donation $10.   

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Details:

Monthly folk concert featuring noted musicians from Florida and surrounding regions. Suggested donation $10.   

Life Screenings

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Film & Music
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Explore humanity through film, followed by engaging conversation, in this monthly showcase of short films. For more information, contact Banks Helfrich at bankshelfrich@g...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Explore humanity through film, followed by engaging conversation, in this monthly showcase of short films. For more information, contact Banks Helfrich at bankshelfrich@gmail.com

The Holocaust in Poetry & Music

Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Learn about the lives of noteworthy individuals from the Holocaust through history and art. Holly Mandelkern will read from her book "Beneath White Stars" with accompanying songs c...

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type:
Details:

Learn about the lives of noteworthy individuals from the Holocaust through history and art. Holly Mandelkern will read from her book "Beneath White Stars" with accompanying songs composed and performed by Brendan Nolan.

Book Boxes for Teens & Tweens

All Day
Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Details:

Grades 5-12. Sign up each month to receive a Book Box containing one surprise book (selected especially for you based on your input) and a selection of snacks and surprises. Her...

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Details:

Grades 5-12. Sign up each month to receive a Book Box containing one surprise book (selected especially for you based on your input) and a selection of snacks and surprises.

Just For You: Reading Recommendations for Adults

All Day
Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Sign up each month to receive one surprise book (selected especially for you based on your input) and a fun bookish item. Here’s how it works: Step 1: If you would like to ge...

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Details:

Sign up each month to receive one surprise book (selected especially for you based on your input) and a fun bookish item.