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Book Arts Guild: Halloween!

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Details:

Calling all book artists and book arts enthusiasts! This month: Learn to make a be-witching 6-piece Halloween card. Partnership with Book Arts Guild of Central Florida. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

Calling all book artists and book arts enthusiasts!

This month: Learn to make a be-witching 6-piece Halloween card.

Partnership with Book Arts Guild of Central Florida. 

Please bring the following materials:

Using Ancestry Library Edition

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Memory Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. Get started on your family history research journey by learning how to use Ancestry.com Library Edition!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Ages 18+. Get started on your family history research journey by learning how to use Ancestry.com Library Edition!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Tales for Twos

Wednesday, October 16, 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.
 

Preschool Express

Wednesday, October 16, 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

Kids Cooking Club: Candy Apples

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Living
Age Group:
Children
Details:

Grades K-5. Kids are taking over the kitchen in this monthly series! Learn basic food safety and cooking skills in this fun with food hands-on experience.  Enrollment ...

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

Grades K-5. Kids are taking over the kitchen in this monthly series! Learn basic food safety and cooking skills in this fun with food hands-on experience. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Glowforge Laser Cutting Basics

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dream Room Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Glowforge Laser Cutting Basics:

Ages 18+. Discover the world of laser cutting with using one of the most user-friendly laser cutters on the market, the Glowforge.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Dream Room Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 13

Ages 18+. Discover the world of laser cutting with using one of the most user-friendly laser cutters on the market, the Glowforge.

Teen Book Guild

Wednesday, October 16, 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.

Central Florida Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Film & Music
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Adult
Details:

Any person interested in listening to or playing acoustic fingerstyle guitar is welcome to join this free monthly gathering that is free and open to the public. Guests may bring th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Film & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Details:

Any person interested in listening to or playing acoustic fingerstyle guitar is welcome to join this free monthly gathering that is free and open to the public. Guests may bring their own guitars and play along with the group or solo. 

Better Read Book Club

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Collaboration Room 3 at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Readers meet the third Wednesday of the month to discuss and share insights. All kinds of books are welcome, whether they are fiction, nonfiction, classic or contemporary. &nb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Collaboration Room 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Readers meet the third Wednesday of the month to discuss and share insights. All kinds of books are welcome, whether they are fiction, nonfiction, classic or contemporary.  

Girls Who Code

Thursday, October 17, 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.

Armchair Detectives Book Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Collaboration Room 3 at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Mystery lovers meet on the third Thursday of the month to discuss what they're reading.  Email Emily McQuade at emcquade@winterparklibrary.org for suggested reading li...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Collaboration Room 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Mystery lovers meet on the third Thursday of the month to discuss what they're reading. 

Email Emily McQuade at emcquade@winterparklibrary.org for suggested reading lists and more information. 

The Dawn of Latinx Creative Writing in Florida

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Join Descolonizarte TEATRO and  the University of Central Florida’s Department of Modern Languages and Literatures on a journey through Florida's early 20th century ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 79
Details:

Join Descolonizarte TEATRO and  the University of Central Florida’s Department of Modern Languages and Literatures on a journey through Florida's early 20th century literary landscape that serves as a precursor of today’s Latinx wri

REEL History Halloween Special: Corpse Bride (2005)

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Film & Music, History & Culture
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Adult
Details:

Enjoy a historically inspired movie and stick around to discuss the historical inaccuracies with our Archivist. REEL History features the Tim Burton classic: Corpse Bride.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Film & Music, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Details:

Enjoy a historically inspired movie and stick around to discuss the historical inaccuracies with our Archivist.

REEL History features the Tim Burton classic: Corpse Bride.

Gamble Rogers Cinema Fest

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Film & Music
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Sit back and enjoy this double feature honoring the life and legacy of Gamble Rogers, a Winter Park favorite son. Screenings include the documentary Gamble Rogers: Down at the...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 86
Details:

Sit back and enjoy this double feature honoring the life and legacy of Gamble Rogers, a Winter Park favorite son.

Gamble Rogers' Orange Blossom Special

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Film & Music
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of music and stories with singer-songwriters Del Suggs and Sam Pacetti about Winter Park favorite son, Gamble Rogers. These fans-friends of Gamble will capture h...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Film & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 74
Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of music and stories with singer-songwriters Del Suggs and Sam Pacetti about Winter Park favorite son, Gamble Rogers. These fans-friends of Gamble will capture his spirit while sharing their memories.

Pumpkin Painting at Mead Gardens

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Details:

  Paint and create your very own pumpkin in this special Fall craft session at Mead Gardens.

Closed
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

 

Paint and create your very own pumpkin in this special Fall craft session at Mead Gardens.

Cricut Intermediate

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dream Room Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Cricut Cutter 102:

Ages 18+. Take your Cricut one step further by learning to use items such as Markers, Scoring Tools, and a few of the more niche tools.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Dream Room Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Ages 18+. Take your Cricut one step further by learning to use items such as Markers, Scoring Tools, and a few of the more niche tools.

Author Salon Series with Frank W. Baker Graphics from Writer's Block Bookstore

Author Salon: Frank W. Baker

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. We Survived the Holocaust is the story of Bluma Tishgarten and Felix Goldberg, who were both young Polish Jews caught up in the Holocaust, Hitler’s rise to power, the ris...

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

Ages 18+. We Survived the Holocaust is the story of Bluma Tishgarten and Felix Goldberg, who were both young Polish Jews caught up in the Holocaust, Hitler’s rise to power, the rise of antisemitism, and more. Yet they survived.

Ukulele Strum and Sing Along Recital

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Film & Music
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Details:

Bring your singing voices and your ukuleles to sing along with Central Florida Community Arts' Intermediate Ukulele class as they perform songs learned during their ten-week course...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Film & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Details:

Bring your singing voices and your ukuleles to sing along with Central Florida Community Arts' Intermediate Ukulele class as they perform songs learned during their ten-week course. Music and lyrics will be projected on the big screen.

Black Light Paint Party

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Tween
Details:

Grades 5-7. Explore how black lights work, experiment with making your own black light paint, and create a masterpiece in our blacklit room.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Grades 5-7. Explore how black lights work, experiment with making your own black light paint, and create a masterpiece in our blacklit room.

Recording Studio Essentials

Wednesday, October 23, 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, October 23, 2024 at 6:45pm - 8:45pm
Edyth Bush Theatre 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: Edyth Bush Theatre
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. 

Pokemon characters

Pokémon Gym

Thursday, October 24, 2024 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: 14
Details:

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

Girls Who Code

Thursday, October 24, 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.