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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.

Story Sacks for Kids

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 12:00am - 11:00pm
Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Details:

Ages 3 - 9. Sign up each month to get one of these Story Sacks. Each bag will contain surprise books and a selection of activities and surprises! Here’s how it works: ...

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

Ages 3 - 9. Sign up each month to get one of these Story Sacks. Each bag will contain surprise books and a selection of activities and surprises!

Here’s how it works:

Move & Groove

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Details:

Ages 18 months- 2 years. Get your groove on! Children and caregivers will sing, dance, and explore their moves to lively music and have a GREAT time! Enroll each participating c...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Ages 18 months- 2 years. Get your groove on! Children and caregivers will sing, dance, and explore their moves to lively music and have a GREAT time!

Enroll each participating child.

Move & Groove

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Preschool
Details:

Ages 3-5 years. Get your groove on! Children and caregivers will sing, dance, and explore their moves to lively music and have a GREAT time! Enroll each participating child.

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Ages 3-5 years. Get your groove on! Children and caregivers will sing, dance, and explore their moves to lively music and have a GREAT time!

Enroll each participating child.

Go Figure!

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Children
Details:

Rising grades 1-4. Join us on this five-week mathemagical adventure (with snacks)! Kids of all math abilities can participate in these lively, hands-on activities.

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Rising grades 1-4.
Join us on this five-week mathemagical adventure (with snacks)! Kids of all math abilities can participate in these lively, hands-on activities.

Teen 'Toon Afternoon

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Film & Music
Age Group:
Teen
Details:

Rising grades 8-12. Calling anime & cartoon enthusiasts! Hide out in The Hideout, and watch the first few episodes or feature-length of an animation adventure. C...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Film & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Rising grades 8-12. Calling anime & cartoon enthusiasts! Hide out in The Hideout, and watch the first few episodes or feature-length of an animation adventure. Cosplay is always welcome!

LEGO Club

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Details:

Grades K-7. Build your imagination and problem-solving abilities with LEGO bricks.  Please enroll each child and adult.  

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Grades K-7. Build your imagination and problem-solving abilities with LEGO bricks. 

Please enroll each child and adult.

 

Kids wearing matching pajamas

Pajama Time

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Details:

Ages 2-5. Wear your favorite pair of pajamas and join Ms. Shanna for an evening of stories, songs and rhymes designed to build letter knowledge, vocabulary and narrative skill...

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

Ages 2-5. Wear your favorite pair of pajamas and join Ms.

Silly Stories

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Children
Details:

Ages 3-9. WPL Youth Services staff will share some of their favorite stories in this live action performance of tales by Jan Thomas, Mo Willems and more. Enroll all attendees in...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Details:

Ages 3-9. WPL Youth Services staff will share some of their favorite stories in this live action performance of tales by Jan Thomas, Mo Willems and more.

Enroll all attendees including adults.

Choose Your Adventure Movie Night

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Film & Music
Age Group:
Tween
Details:

Grades 5-7. Vote to select the night's adventure movie! Popcorn, pizza, and drinks will be served. All movie options will be rated G or PG. 

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Film & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Grades 5-7. Vote to select the night's adventure movie! Popcorn, pizza, and drinks will be served. All movie options will be rated G or PG. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Get Crafty! & Mocktail Mixer

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Come along with us for an evening of crafty fun! Create something you can proudly display while sipping on a signature mocktail (non-alcoholic beverage). Craft changes monthly. Mat...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Come along with us for an evening of crafty fun! Create something you can proudly display while sipping on a signature mocktail (non-alcoholic beverage). Craft changes monthly. Materials provided.

Storytellers of Central Florida

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
, Creative Arts
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Experienced and fledgling tellers gather monthly to share stories and practice their craft. This event is free and open to the public.

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

Experienced and fledgling tellers gather monthly to share stories and practice their craft. This event is free and open to the public.

Excited child smiling

Tales for Twos

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
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. 

Preschool Express

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Imagination Room 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: Imagination Room
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