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Tween Advisory Board

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
School & Careers
Age Group:
Tween
Details:

Grades 5-7. Members of this advisory group learn and practice teamwork and communication, event planning, and community service. Your input will impact all aspects of library servi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: School & Careers
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Grades 5-7. Members of this advisory group learn and practice teamwork and communication, event planning, and community service. Your input will impact all aspects of library services for tweens. 

play and grow

Play and Grow!

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:15am
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Living
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Details:

Ages 12-36 months. Experience a fun, play-based environment rich with toys, books and art activities and the opportunity to spend time together, make new friends, and talk one...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Ages 12-36 months. Experience a fun, play-based environment rich with toys, books and art activities and the opportunity to spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with early childhood and family support specialist

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.
 
play and grow

Play and Grow!

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Living
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Details:

Ages 12-36 months. Experience a fun, play-based environment rich with toys, books and art activities and the opportunity to spend time together, make new friends, and talk one...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Ages 12-36 months. Experience a fun, play-based environment rich with toys, books and art activities and the opportunity to spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with early childhood and family support specialist

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.
 

Scholarship Success: Unlock Your College Funding Potential

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
School & Careers
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Details:

Grades 8-adult. Unlock the secrets of college financial aid with Julie from The College Map and discover hidden scholarship opportunities. Get hands-on experience in crafting a per...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: School & Careers
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Grades 8-adult. Unlock the secrets of college financial aid with Julie from The College Map and discover hidden scholarship opportunities.

Game On!: Minecraft

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 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!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

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

Open Mic Night

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Details:

Ages 13+. Musicians, poets, storytellers and performers of all stripes and styles take the stage of the Edyth Bush Theatre. Arrive promptly and sign up for a performance slot! ...

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

Ages 13+. Musicians, poets, storytellers and performers of all stripes and styles take the stage of the Edyth Bush Theatre. Arrive promptly and sign up for a performance slot! 

Wobbly Walkers

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Wobbly Walkers:

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 par...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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.

Duration: 25 minutes

Enrollment is required per baby/caregiver and accompanying siblings should be listed in the notes.

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.
 
Stained Glass Round

Senator Paula Hawkins’ Collection Chaz Williams Stained Glass Artwork Permanent Exhibition

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Join us in celebrating an extraordinary collection, now part of the Winter Park Library Archives and Special Collections, that celebrates the artistry of Chaz Williams and honors t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Details:

Join us in celebrating an extraordinary collection, now part of the Winter Park Library Archives and Special Collections, that celebrates the artistry of Chaz Williams and honors the legacy of Senator Paula Hawkins.  

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Tales for Twos

Thursday, January 30, 2025 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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
 
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Preschool Express

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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

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.
 
Pokemon characters

Pokémon Gym

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Details:

Grades 3-7. Calling all trainers! Bring your Pokémon cards to battle and trade with fellow players.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Grades 3-7. Calling all trainers! Bring your Pokémon cards to battle and trade with fellow players.

Girls Who Code

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dream Room Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Details:

Girls in grades 5-12 are invited to this free and fun weekly course introducing topics like artificial intelligence, graphics, game design, cryptography and app development. You’ll...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Dream Room Lab
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Girls in grades 5-12 are invited to this free and fun weekly course introducing topics like artificial intelligence, graphics, game design, cryptography and app development.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Wee Explorers

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Power Your Self-Resilience: Wisdom & Practice

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Living
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Learn gentle chair Yoga movement, breathing and meditation, and science based HeartMath® self-regulation techniques for managing stress and building resilience. Partnership with Ke...

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Living
Details:

Learn gentle chair Yoga movement, breathing and meditation, and science based HeartMath® self-regulation techniques for managing stress and building resilience. Partnership with Keep Winter Park Beautiful.

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.Here’s ...

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

02/01/2025 @ 12:00am to 02/08/2025 @ 1:00pm
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:Step ...

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:

Winter Park Ukulele Society

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Enjoy the sounds of ukulele music, fellowship with experienced players, and learn the art of playing the ukulele.   

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

Enjoy the sounds of ukulele music, fellowship with experienced players, and learn the art of playing the ukulele.   

Park It at the Market

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Details:

Ages 2-5 years. Preschoolers will listen and learn through stories, song, and play. We encourage full and active participation of the accompanying adult. Bring your own blanket to ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Details:

Ages 2-5 years. Preschoolers will listen and learn through stories, song, and play. We encourage full and active participation of the accompanying adult. Bring your own blanket to sit on the ground. No enrollment required.

Past Meets Present: The Underlying Philosophies of the USA

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Details:

From the early moment of the US colonies, the concept we call “The Enlightenment” played a significant role in the foundational view about the national future and structure. &...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 87
Details:

From the early moment of the US colonies, the concept we call “The Enlightenment” played a significant role in the foundational view about the national future and structure.  The Enlightenment itself is generally seen as starting around

Munchies & a Movie: WALL-E

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Details:

Ages 2-12. Bring your lunch and a blanket while you watch a family film. Small munchies provided. This movie is rated "G".

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Performing Arts
Details:

Ages 2-12. Bring your lunch and a blanket while you watch a family film. Small munchies provided. This movie is rated "G".

Year with Jane Austen logo

Jane Austen Crash Course

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Jane Austen, Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. A brief, fun and sometimes irreverent look at the time period that inspired Jane Austen and why her six novels continue to capture our imaginations years later. Partnersh...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Jane Austen, Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Ages 18+. A brief, fun and sometimes irreverent look at the time period that inspired Jane Austen and why her six novels continue to capture our imaginations years later. Partnership with Jane Austen Society of North America.

MLK Memorial Series: Our Friend Martin (1998)

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Details:

This 1998 classic animated film features the story of a Black teenager named Miles, who goes on a class field trip to the museum of learning what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. did fo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Performing Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 67
Details:

This 1998 classic animated film features the story of a Black teenager named Miles, who goes on a class field trip to the museum of learning what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. did for humanity.

Daniel Tiger's Be My Neighbor Day

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Details:

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of Daniel Tiger and kindness-themed stories and songs! After storytime, enjoy a drop-in crafting session making your own friendship bracelets!No regist...

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Details:

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of Daniel Tiger and kindness-themed stories and songs! After storytime, enjoy a drop-in crafting session making your own friendship bracelets!