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Simple Stitch Society

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Memory Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen
Details:

Age 8 - 17. Would you like to learn to crochet? This class welcomes beginners and intermediate crocheters wanting to start their fiber arts journey! Enroll using the form belo...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Age 8 - 17. Would you like to learn to crochet? This class welcomes beginners and intermediate crocheters wanting to start their fiber arts journey! Enroll using the form below or call 407-623-3300 ext. 3.

Storytellers of Central Florida

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Murrah Community Room 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: Murrah Community Room
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, October 2, 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.
 

Preschool Express

Wednesday, October 2, 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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.
 

Tips For Being News Savvy Online

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dream Room Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. Sharing the news with others? In the digital age, anyone can publish anything on the internet, even if it's completely false. This lecture will explain the way technology...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Dream Room Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Ages 18+. Sharing the news with others? In the digital age, anyone can publish anything on the internet, even if it's completely false. This lecture will explain the way technology has made it easier to create and spread misinformation.

Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
School & Careers
Age Group:
Teen
Details:

Grades 8 - 12. Share your time, creativity, and enthusiasm to make the library a better resource and space for teens. A volunteer service opportunity. Prior to attending meeti...

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: School & Careers
Details:

Grades 8 - 12. Share your time, creativity, and enthusiasm to make the library a better resource and space for teens. A volunteer service opportunity.

Caregivers on the floor with babies

Wobbly Walkers

Thursday, October 3, 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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.
 
Smiling child

Tales for Twos

Thursday, October 3, 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...

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

Community Volunteer Fair 2024

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Adult
Details:

Learn how to get involved and make a difference helping local nonprofit organizations. If you have a passion for service, there is a project for you! Our exhibitors: AARP Tax...

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult
Details:

Learn how to get involved and make a difference helping local nonprofit organizations. If you have a passion for service, there is a project for you! Our exhibitors:

City Year Info Session Graphics

Engage in City Year

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
School & Careers
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Ages 18-25. Become a tutor, coach, or mentor for children in underserved communities. City Year is seeking college-aged individuals passionate about community service who are willi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: School & Careers
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

Ages 18-25. Become a tutor, coach, or mentor for children in underserved communities. City Year is seeking college-aged individuals passionate about community service who are willing to work with them for 11 months.

Girls Who Code

Thursday, October 3, 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...

Closed
Required
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.

Visiting Angels: VA Benefits, Part III

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Living
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Learn the ins and outs of veteran benefits for you and your family. Topics include state discounts, important contact information, how to obtain a DD-214, burial benefits, GI bill ...

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

Learn the ins and outs of veteran benefits for you and your family. Topics include state discounts, important contact information, how to obtain a DD-214, burial benefits, GI bill distribution, hospice care and more.

Japanese Language & Culture

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Adult
Details:

Ages 10+. Take a deep dive into understanding Japanese Culture. Instructor: Kyoko Blanchard, M.A. in Foreign Language Education, UCF. There will be 4 sessions in this ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Ages 10+. Take a deep dive into understanding Japanese Culture. Instructor: Kyoko Blanchard, M.A. in Foreign Language Education, UCF.

There will be 4 sessions in this series and it is recommended that you take each session:

Genius Preserve

Genius Preserve Tour

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Health & Living, History & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. Dr. Leslie Kemp Poole leads this free, 2-hour walking tour of the Genius Preserve, a beautiful natural wonder that is home to many species of flora and fauna and not regu...

Waitlist
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Living, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Ages 18+. Dr.

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.
 
Maternal matters flyer. Woman holding baby.

Maternal Matters: Overcoming perinatal and postpartum anxiety and depression

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Collaboration Room 3 at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Living
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

One in five of those who are pregnant and in the postpartum period will suffer from a maternal mental health disorder like postpartum depression. And this is ok... Come connect wit...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Collaboration Room 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

One in five of those who are pregnant and in the postpartum period will suffer from a maternal mental health disorder like postpartum depression. And this is ok...

Descolonizarte TEATRO

Saturday, October 5, 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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.

AI Superpowers: Using AI Ethically for School Success

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
School & Careers, Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Adult
Details:

Grades 5-adult. AI is here, and it’s already a part of our daily lives. From helping us communicate to rapidly becoming a critical job skill, knowing how to use AI ethically a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: School & Careers, Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Grades 5-adult. AI is here, and it’s already a part of our daily lives. From helping us communicate to rapidly becoming a critical job skill, knowing how to use AI ethically and effectively is a responsibility we all have.

Space Crafts

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Details:

All Ages. Drop in while supplies last to make some out-of-this-world space crafts.

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Creative Arts
Details:

All Ages. Drop in while supplies last to make some out-of-this-world space crafts.

Two Guitars Live

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Film & Music
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Two Guitars Live features Fred Cantor and Patrick Kabott playing original music and creative interpretations of great songs on acoustic and electric guitars. Their music has been f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 61
Details:

Two Guitars Live features Fred Cantor and Patrick Kabott playing original music and creative interpretations of great songs on acoustic and electric guitars.

Life Screenings

Saturday, October 5, 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...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film & Music
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

Sunday Stories

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Details:

Ages 2-5. Mr. Tom brings you a fun-filled afternoon of stories, songs, and movement! Seating is limited. Enroll required for each child attending. We encourage full and active part...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Ages 2-5. Mr. Tom brings you a fun-filled afternoon of stories, songs, and movement! Seating is limited. Enroll required for each child attending. We encourage full and active participation of the accompanying adult(s).

Chess Club

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween
Details:

Grades 5-7. Play chess in a fun, informal setting, with snacks! All levels welcome.

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

Grades 5-7. Play chess in a fun, informal setting, with snacks! All levels welcome.

Writer's Atelier

Writer's Atelier: Fall Write-In

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. Writer's Atelier and the Winter Park Library offer you free fall write-ins! Writers, bring your writing instruments of choice, along with any other writing supplies. The ...

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

Ages 18+. Writer's Atelier and the Winter Park Library offer you free fall write-ins! Writers, bring your writing instruments of choice, along with any other writing supplies. The write-in will be timed sprints with short breaks in between.

Lost But Not Forgotten

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. Maria Olivia Bryant presents a Chautauqua of Hannibal Square history that brings to life the voices of founding pioneers: Newspaper Publisher Gus Henderson, Alderman Walt...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Details:

Ages 18+. Maria Olivia Bryant presents a Chautauqua of Hannibal Square history that brings to life the voices of founding pioneers: Newspaper Publisher Gus Henderson, Alderman Walter B. Simpson, Alderman Frank R.