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Armchair Detectives Book Club

Thursday, December 19, 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: 9
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. 

Santa and Mrs. Claus

Stories with Santa

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Details:

 Ages 2 - 7. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and hear stories about his adventures. After the stories, stay and take a photo with Santa. Registration is required and seating is l...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

 Ages 2 - 7. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and hear stories about his adventures. After the stories, stay and take a photo with Santa.

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.
 

Jane Austen Society of North America

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Adult
Cancelled
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit

Kids Cooking Club: Holiday Treats

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

Holiday Tales

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Details:

Ages 5+. Join the Storytellers of Central Florida as the regale us with stories of the holidays.

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Details:

Ages 5+. Join the Storytellers of Central Florida as the regale us with stories of the holidays.

Last Minute Gifts

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Health & Living
Age Group:
Teen
Details:

Grades 8-12. Pressed for time and need some gifts fast? Create a stylish Sharpie dot mug and cute homemade hair clips—and while you're at it, whip up some Oreo ornaments just ...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Creative Arts, Health & Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Grades 8-12. Pressed for time and need some gifts fast? Create a stylish Sharpie dot mug and cute homemade hair clips—and while you're at it, whip up some Oreo ornaments just for you!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Kids Make!

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children
Details:

Grades K – 5. Go beyond crayons! Explore the world of art and crafts. Work with cool and creative art/craft mediums and join in the fun of expressing yourself. Please dress for mes...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Grades K – 5. Go beyond crayons! Explore the world of art and crafts. Work with cool and creative art/craft mediums and join in the fun of expressing yourself. Please dress for mess.

Enrollment is required per child.  

Open Tech Time

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dream Room Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. Got tech questions? Join us for Open Tech Time, where you can drop in and get personalized help with your technology needs. Whether you're struggling with a smartphone, c...

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

Ages 18+. Got tech questions? Join us for Open Tech Time, where you can drop in and get personalized help with your technology needs. Whether you're struggling with a smartphone, computer, or any device, our staff is ready to assist.

HOLIDAY - Library Closed

All Day
Winter Park Library

Christmas Eve

Closing
Branches:
Winter Park Library
Description:

Christmas Eve

HOLIDAY - Library Closed

All Day
Winter Park Library

Christmas Day

Closing
Branches:
Winter Park Library
Description:

Christmas Day

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Game On! Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween
Details:

Grades 5-7. Battle monsters, solve mysteries and write your own heroic epic! All levels welcome. This Dungeons & Dragons class will be a four-part series. ...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

Grades 5-7. Battle monsters, solve mysteries and write your own heroic epic! All levels welcome.

This Dungeons & Dragons class will be a four-part series.

Pokemon characters

Pokémon Gym

Thursday, December 26, 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.

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

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

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Game On! Dungeons & Dragons

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween
Details:

Grades 5-7. Battle monsters, solve mysteries and write your own heroic epic! All levels welcome. This Dungeons & Dragons class will be a four-part series. ...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

Grades 5-7. Battle monsters, solve mysteries and write your own heroic epic! All levels welcome.

This Dungeons & Dragons class will be a four-part series.

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Game On! Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween
Details:

Grades 5-7. Battle monsters, solve mysteries and write your own heroic epic! All levels welcome. This Dungeons & Dragons class will be a four-part series. ...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

Grades 5-7. Battle monsters, solve mysteries and write your own heroic epic! All levels welcome.

This Dungeons & Dragons class will be a four-part series.

Life Screenings

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
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: Performing Arts
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

Chess Club

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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.

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

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

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Game On! Dungeons & Dragons

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween
Details:

Grades 5-7. Battle monsters, solve mysteries and write your own heroic epic! All levels welcome. This Dungeons & Dragons class will be a four-part series. ...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

Grades 5-7. Battle monsters, solve mysteries and write your own heroic epic! All levels welcome.

This Dungeons & Dragons class will be a four-part series.

Tweens Make! Hand-Sewn Penguins

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Tween
Details:

Grades 5-7. Explore the world of art, crafting, and creating. This session: Hand-Sewn Penguins

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Grades 5-7. Explore the world of art, crafting, and creating.

This session: Hand-Sewn Penguins

Noon Year's Eve

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Details:

Ages 2-5. Ready to ring in the new year before bedtime? Countdown to 12:00 Noon and celebrate the coming year along with your friends at the Library’s Noon Year's Eve Party! Hear s...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Ages 2-5. Ready to ring in the new year before bedtime? Countdown to 12:00 Noon and celebrate the coming year along with your friends at the Library’s Noon Year's Eve Party!

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.

Cue robot

Coding with Cue

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween
Details:

Grades 5-7. Learn new skills and put them to use in coding activities with Wonder Workshop's Cue robots.

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Grades 5-7. Learn new skills and put them to use in coding activities with Wonder Workshop's Cue robots.

Open Tech Time

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

Ages 18+. Got tech questions? Join us for Open Tech Time, where you can drop in and get personalized help with your technology needs. Whether you're struggling with a smartphone, c...

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

Ages 18+. Got tech questions? Join us for Open Tech Time, where you can drop in and get personalized help with your technology needs. Whether you're struggling with a smartphone, computer, or any device, our staff is ready to assist.

New Year's Eve - Library Closed

All Day
Winter Park Library

New Year's Eve

Closing
Branches:
Winter Park Library
Description:

New Year's Eve

HOLIDAY - Library Closed

All Day
Winter Park Library

Library Closed for New Year's Day

Closing
Branches:
Winter Park Library
Description:

Library Closed for New Year's Day

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.