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Tales for Twos

10:15am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Registration 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.
 

Girls Who Code

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tween, Teen
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Dream Room Lab
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration 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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Collaboration Room 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Registration 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. 

Stories with Santa

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Registration 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

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

Kids Cooking Club: Holiday Treats

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Living
Registration 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

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Details:

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

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

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

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

2024 reading titles are: 

Last Minute Gifts

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Creative Arts, Health & Living
Registration 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!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Creative Arts
Registration 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

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Dream Room Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration 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
Closing
Branches:
Winter Park Library
Description:

Christmas Eve

HOLIDAY - Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Winter Park Library
Description:

Christmas Day

Game On! Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration 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.

Pokémon Gym

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

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

Game On! Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration 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.

Game On! Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration 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

4:15pm - 5:45pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Performing Arts
Registration 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

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

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

Game On! Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration 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

11:00am - 1:00pm
Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Creative Arts
Registration 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

11:30am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration 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.

Coding with Cue

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration 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

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Dream Room Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration 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.