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Girls Who Code

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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...

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Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Dream Room Lab
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Wee Explorers

Friday, December 6, 2024 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...

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Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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, December 6, 2024 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.

Brown and green graphic describing the Author Salon event with a photo of the author and a photo of the book cover.

Author Salon: Suzanne Allain

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. In her new book, 'The Wrong Lady Meets Lord Right,' a young woman trades places with her noble cousin and their innocent ruse leads to true love. Ms. Allain is the author...

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Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Details:

Ages 18+. In her new book, 'The Wrong Lady Meets Lord Right,' a young woman trades places with her noble cousin and their innocent ruse leads to true love. Ms.

Descolonizarte TEATRO

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

¡Descubriremos y compartiremos juntos mientras exploramos diferentes temas que rodean el teatro, la actuación y la vida! Este Taller es en español con traducción al inglés cuando s...

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Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

¡Descubriremos y compartiremos juntos mientras exploramos diferentes temas que rodean el teatro, la actuación y la vida! Este Taller es en español con traducción al inglés cuando sea necesario.

Park It at the Market

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
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
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
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 Attack on Pearl Harbor

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Details:

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941 a date which will live in infamy” is how President Franklin D Roosevelt opened his speech before Congress asking for a declaration of war.  J...

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Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 61
Details:

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941 a date which will live in infamy” is how President Franklin D Roosevelt opened his speech before Congress asking for a declaration of war.  Join Valencia College Professor Carl Creasman to investigate the cru

Munchies & A Movie: Ice Age

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween
Details:

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

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween
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 "PG".

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Baldwin Book Club - "Devil in a Blue Dress" by Walter Mosely

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Memory Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Baldwin Book Club discusses books focused on the African American experience in the United States.2024 reading titles are: Dec 8: Devil in a blue dress: an Easy Rawlins no...

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Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

The Baldwin Book Club discusses books focused on the African American experience in the United States.

2024 reading titles are: 

One World, Many Beliefs: It Isn't What You Think

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Are you curious about diverse faiths and beliefs? Learn what makes each one different in this monthly series. Presenters will be available until 1:30 PM for questions. This month's...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Are you curious about diverse faiths and beliefs? Learn what makes each one different in this monthly series. Presenters will be available until 1:30 PM for questions. This month's topic is the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Warhammer Alliance Meetup

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Details:

Grades 5-12. Collect, build, paint, play, read, and meet others interested in Warhammer, a tabletop miniature wargame. All experience and interest levels are welcome!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Creative Arts, Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Grades 5-12. Collect, build, paint, play, read, and meet others interested in Warhammer, a tabletop miniature wargame. All experience and interest levels are welcome!

Mac OS Basics

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dream Room Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Mac OS Basics:

Ages 18+. Are you new to Apple Macs or need to brush up? Learn how to navigate the menu bar, Finder, Spotlight, and more including trackpad gestures and special keys.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Dream Room Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Ages 18+. Are you new to Apple Macs or need to brush up? Learn how to navigate the menu bar, Finder, Spotlight, and more including trackpad gestures and special keys.

Financial Inclusion: Becoming a Homeowner

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Living
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Find out what you need to know about loans, title companies, realtors and more so that you can make a sound home buying decision.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Find out what you need to know about loans, title companies, realtors and more so that you can make a sound home buying decision.

Kids wearing matching pajamas

Pajama Time

Monday, December 9, 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. Zoë for an evening of stories, songs and rhymes designed to build letter knowledge, vocabulary and narrative skills.&...

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.

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Bouncing Babies!

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

Ages birth to 12 months. Hold your little ones on your laps while they listen to playful stories, songs and rhymes that introduce them to the sounds and rhythms of the spoken ...

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

Ages birth to 12 months. Hold your little ones on your laps while they listen to playful stories, songs and rhymes that introduce them to the sounds and rhythms of the spoken word. We encourage full and active participat

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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Wobbly Walkers

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
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: 20
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.
 

Toddler Art

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Details:

Ages 13 - 36 months. Paint, glue, color and create! Young children will enjoy stories, songs and exploring age-appropriate art experiences. Enrollment is required per ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

Ages 13 - 36 months. Paint, glue, color and create! Young children will enjoy stories, songs and exploring age-appropriate art experiences.

Ruby Code book cover

Ravenous Readers Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Tween
Details:

Grades 5-7. Discuss The Ruby Code by Jessica Khoury and enjoy book-related games and activities, and pizza!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Grades 5-7. Discuss The Ruby Code by Jessica Khoury and enjoy book-related games and activities, and pizza!

Creative Crafters

Creative Crafters Fiber Arts Club: In-Person and Virtual

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Memory Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any type of fiber art? Then this is the club for you. Gather your projects to relax with friends and exchange ideas in this hybr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Ages 18+. Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any type of fiber art? Then this is the club for you. Gather your projects to relax with friends and exchange ideas in this hybrid physical and virtual meeting.

Author Salon: Robert Roncska & Jeffrey Kuhlman

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska and Jeffrey “Leno” Kuhlman, discuss their new book High Reliability Healthcare where they apply the wisdom of an unlikely mentor, the US Nuclear Navy, to ...

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Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 83
Details:

Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska and Jeffrey “Leno” Kuhlman, discuss their new book High Reliability Healthcare where they apply the wisdom of an unlikely mentor, the US Nuclear Navy, to patient care.

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Tales for Twos

Wednesday, December 11, 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: 20
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

Wednesday, December 11, 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: 20
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.
 

Angel Paws to Read

Wednesday, December 11, 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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

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

Angel Paws to Read

Wednesday, December 11, 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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

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