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Wild Wonderful Worms

Summer at Your Library

2024-07-09 11:00:00 2024-07-09 12:00:00 America/New_York Wild Wonderful Worms Wriggle on in and have a wonderful time learning about worms! Dress for a mess and come ready for stories, songs, and crafts. Recommended for ages 18-36 months. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Tuesday, July 09
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-09 11:00:00 2024-07-09 12:00:00 America/New_York Wild Wonderful Worms Wriggle on in and have a wonderful time learning about worms! Dress for a mess and come ready for stories, songs, and crafts. Recommended for ages 18-36 months. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Wriggle on in and have a wonderful time learning about worms! Dress for a mess and come ready for stories, songs, and crafts. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Registration required.

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

Phone: 407-835-7323

Hours
We're closed Thursday July 04 due to Closed - Independence Day
Mon, Jul 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 04 Closed
(Closed - Independence Day)
Fri, Jul 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 07 1:00PM to 6:00PM

About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 125 Silver Star Rd.
LYNX Bus Link 27 Ocoee / Winter Garden

The construction of the West Oaks Branch was funded by the Library System and a Florida Library Construction Grant.

Genealogy Center Blog

Learn about the Genealogy Collection!

Upcoming events

Mon, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Watch Blaise Ryndes, master bubble performer, blow gigantic bubbles and create “liquid fireworks.” Listen to fun music as you are amazed by this bubble and light show. Recommended for ages 0-12.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This series of workshops is designed for students to practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Tue, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn to sew an easy project with materials safe for little hands! Perfect for beginners, caregivers welcome to stay during class.
This event is full

Tue, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Gather around the campfire for stories and indulge in tasty treats! Enjoy a cozy day as we share tales and assemble delicious smores! Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.
This event is full

Tue, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn the basics of sewing with safe materials as we create fridge magnets! Perfect for beginners!
This event is full

Tue, Jul 02, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn to create friendship bracelets to keep or give away! Beginners welcome.

Wed, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.

Wed, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Treat yourself to tasty snacks from a land far away! Each month we'll learn about a different culture and sample the yummiest snacks it has to offer. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full

Canceled
Wed, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Improve reading and writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. This event is for adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 

Canceled
Fri, Jul 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.

Canceled
Sat, Jul 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.

Canceled
Sat, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Explore the world of 3D Design. Build models in 3D using Tinkercad's tools and design your own pendant or bookmark. Learn the process of exporting models to a slicer software for 3D printing.

Rescheduled
Sat, Jul 06, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
New date Tuesday, July 02, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Learn to create friendship bracelets to keep or give away! Beginners welcome.

Sun, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Learn about the history of fragrances and create your own signature scent for your home.
This event is full

Rescheduled
Sun, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Learn to sew an easy project with materials safe for little hands! Perfect for beginners, caregivers welcome to stay during class.

Rescheduled
Sun, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New date Tuesday, July 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Learn the basics of sewing with safe materials as we create fridge magnets! Perfect for beginners!

Mon, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Enjoy Mark Alan and his travel buddy Bixby's FUN interactive comedy magic show that you won't forget. Who knows you may even get to be part of the show! Recommended for ages 0-12.
This event is full

Tue, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Wriggle on in and have a wonderful time learning about worms! Dress for a mess and come ready for stories, songs, and crafts. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
This event is full

Wed, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.

Wed, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to through trek a swamp? Explore an important wetland in the United States and one of Florida’s natural wonders. Recommended for families.
This event is full

Canceled
Wed, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Improve reading and writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. This event is for adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 

Thu, Jul 11, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Thu, Jul 11, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Jul 11, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Thu, Jul 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Thu, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Build and program LEGO Robotic Bee with a simple to use computer interface. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life.
This event is full

Thu, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Jul 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the Word user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Ensure readability with basic review tools.
This event is full

Thu, Jul 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English to continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Jul 11, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
This event is full

Fri, Jul 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Make fabric storage bins that are a great way to showcase or hold products in any room. Beginner friendly!
This event is full

Fri, Jul 12, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Join the West Oaks Library at Foxtail Coffee Co - Ocoee where an assortment of books will be available for check-out to anyone with Library Card. - 10157 W Colonial Dr Suite B Ocoee, FL 34761

Fri, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Discover what type of information is contained in church and cemetery records, how to access them, and how they can help enhance your family history research.

Sat, Jul 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Make fabric storage bins that are a great way to showcase or hold products in any room. Beginner friendly!
This event is full

Sat, Jul 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Family story time in the historical and beautiful Nehrling Gardens - 2267 Hempel Ave Gotha, FL 34734

Sat, Jul 13, 10:15am - 12:15pm
West Oaks - Ask at Desk
Bring your plants and ask questions! Master Gardener Volunteers from the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Office will be available to answer your gardening questions.

Sat, Jul 13, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Have you heard about D&D and want to see what it's all about? Are you an experienced player looking for a new party? Join us at the Library where every event is a new adventure!
This event is full

Sat, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Explore the world of 3D Design. Build models in 3D using Tinkercad's tools and design your own pendant or bookmark. Learn the process of exporting models to a slicer software for 3D printing.
This event is full

Sat, Jul 13, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn the basics of hand sewing while we create a fridge magnet! Beginners welcome, all materials provided.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Animals move in many ways. How many can you think of? Can you imitate? Discover all the right moves and get moving during this lively presentation! Recommended for families with children ages 0-12.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This series of workshops is designed for students to practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
All aboard for exciting stories and activities about trains. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
This event is full

Tue, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
It's hurricane season! Enjoy a story and a snack while learning about these powerful storms and what you can do to prepare for them. Presented by the City of Ocoee. Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full

Wed, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.

Wed, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Compete against the best in the branch in challenging minute-to-win it mini games. Do you have what it takes to win the gold? Recommended for ages 9-12.
This event is full

Canceled
Wed, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Improve reading and writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. This event is for adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 

Thu, Jul 18, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Thu, Jul 18, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Jul 18, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Thu, Jul 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Thu, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Build and program LEGO Robotic Grabber with a simple to use computer interface. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life.
This event is full

Thu, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Jul 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Use templates with ease. Modify text and picture placeholders, explore paste options, format pictures and insert charts.

Thu, Jul 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English to continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Jul 18, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Create professional reports. Unify formatting with Themes and shading, organize topics with titles and headers, and distribute the finished document through printing and sharing options.
This event is full

Fri, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Create a simple and easy tote bag perfect for shopping, the beach or running errands. Beginner friendly!
This event is full

Fri, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Bring your kids to meet our local police officers and enjoy a story, cookies & milk! This is a great chance to interact with Ocoee officers in a fun and informative environment. Registration required.
This event is full

Sat, Jul 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Create a simple and easy tote bag perfect for shopping, the beach or running errands.
This event is full

Sat, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Learn about life in the Middle Ages before creating medieval art and building marshmallow catapults. Recommended for ages 9-12.

Sat, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Explore the world of 3D Design. Build models in 3D using Tinkercad's tools and design your own pendant or bookmark. Learn the process of exporting models to a slicer software for 3D printing.
This event is full

Sat, Jul 20, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn hand sewing basics while we craft a cover for Bluetooth earbud cases! Beginners welcome, all materials provided.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Children will go on a Science adventure using UV light disguises, catapults, and chemistry to help rescue the Prince and Princess! Recommended for ages 5-12.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
There's a storm a brewing! Explore how thunderstorms, tornadoes and hurricanes are formed. Recommended for families with children ages 0-15 years.
This event is full

Tue, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Set out on an adventure to explore the great outdoors! Preschoolers will engage in fun stories and activities about camping. Recommended for ages 3-5.
This event is full

Wed, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.

Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Put your Demigod skills to the test! Compete in our 2-part Camp Half-Blood event (July 24 and 25) and vie for the grand prize as part of Team Greece or Team Rome. Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full

Canceled
Wed, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Improve reading and writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. This event is for adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 

Thu, Jul 25, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Thu, Jul 25, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Jul 25, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Thu, Jul 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Thu, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Build and program LEGO Rover with a simple to use computer interface. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life.
This event is full

Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Put your Demigod skills to the test! Compete in our 2-part Camp Half-Blood event (July 24 and 25) and vie for the grand prize as part of Team Greece or Team Rome. Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full

Thu, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Jul 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Thu, Jul 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English to continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Jul 25, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Fri, Jul 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.
This event is full

Fri, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Bring your kids to meet our local police officers and enjoy a story, cookies & milk! This is a great chance to interact with Ocoee officers in a fun and informative environment. Registration required.
This event is full

Sat, Jul 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.

Sat, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Run your own pizza shop with Osmo. Make customers happy with fresh made-to-order pizzas and good service. Learn how to help customers and make change with Osmo Pizza Co.
This event is full

Sat, Jul 27, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Run your own pizza shop with Osmo. Make customers happy with fresh made-to-order pizzas and good service. Learn how to help customers and make change with Osmo Pizza Co.

Canceled
Sun, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Storytime is the right time for family time. Reading together is a wonderful way to bond and learn from one another. Bring your families together for fun stories that are designed for all ages.

Sun, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Celebrate the end of Summer at Your Library with a live performance! Ages 0-18. Registration is required.

Tue, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
It's picture day at the library! Have your Back-to-School picture taken by a Melrose Photography Instructor and receive a free digital photo to share with family and friends.
This event is full

Wed, Jul 31, All day
Stop by to write a postcard to our character of the month. Then drop it in our mailbox. This month's character is Curious George!