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Storybook Fun
2020-01-30 10:15:00 2020-01-30 10:40:00 America/New_York Storybook Fun The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Southwest Branch -

Thursday, January 30
10:15am - 10:40am

Add to Calendar 2020-01-30 10:15:00 2020-01-30 10:40:00 America/New_York Storybook Fun The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Southwest Branch -

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play.

Designed especially for preschoolers, Storybook Fun lasts approximately 25 minutes.

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | preschool |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
Mon, Apr 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 21 Closed
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About the branch

The Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

Read the Southwest blog often for more information on upcoming programs for children and adults, book news and book club discussions, technology classes, art exhibits, new library materials, and more. Email us your suggestions or questions; or post a comment. Let us hear from you!

Upcoming events

Knit Hedgehogs (4-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - A Yarnfiti Project
Tue, Apr 16, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Learn and advance your skills while knitting an adorable hedgehog. Skills we will learn include working on double pointed needles, make 1 increases, and working in the round.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
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.
Computer Basics Level 1
Tue, Apr 16, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Technology Classroom
Get up and running with computers. Learn how to navigate the computer desktop and how to perform various techniques in manipulating windows using basic mouse and keyboard techniques.
Microsoft Excel - Formulas and Functions
Wed, Apr 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Use the Function Library to find the best fit for your project. Insert financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.
Toddlerumpus
Wed, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Wiggle, squiggle, dance and clap with stories and songs that invite play and motor movement. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks
Wed, Apr 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.
Legal Concerns in Today's Environment - Keeping Seniors in the Know
Wed, Apr 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Join us as Elder Law Attorney, Elizabeth Bertrand with Palumbo & Bertrand of Orlando discusses avoiding probate, advantages of a wills; benefits of trusts; having directives; and estate planning.
Southwest LEGO® Club
Wed, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The LEGO® Club at the Southwest Library invites you to come use your imaginations to build! Bricks will be provided but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Storytime Crafts
Thu, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in before and after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.
Storybook Fun
Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 10:55am
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.
Adobe Photoshop Level 3
Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Learn how to add layer styles, custom shapes, gradients, and photo filters. Become familiar with adding advanced effects to images.
Toddler Time
Thu, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:20am
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.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Apr 18, 11:30am - 11:45am
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.
Adobe Photoshop Level 4
Thu, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Technology Classroom
Learn how to apply common image editing techniques used to retouch and restore photographs.
Southwest Art Meet Up
Sat, Apr 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Bring your own art or craft projects with supplies to work on or create something new with provided supplies. Meet others and share the joy of creating art! Registration preferred. 18+
Y Read: Book Read Aloud
Sat, Apr 20, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud a book with others each week. Facilitator-led in partnership with the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and Southwest Library. 18+
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mon, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Using rhymes, songs, puppets, and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Mon, Apr 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Homeschool Meetup - Rolled Paper Art
Mon, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come participate in math, science, history, art and literature-based learning to support your child's homeschool curriculum. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Crochet in the Round - Beginner Level
Tue, Apr 23, 10:15am - 11:45am
Technology Classroom
Add to your project possibilities by crocheting in the round! Create amigurumi, hats, bowls and more. Learn how to create circles with increase stitches and use stitch markers to track your work.
This event is full
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Tue, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
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.
Computer Basics Level 2
Tue, Apr 23, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Technology Classroom
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.
Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
Wed, Apr 24, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools. Learn how to create and customize PivotTables and PivotCharts using Microsoft Excel.
Now I'm Big
Wed, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Let’s come together to explore our surroundings. Enhance your gross motor skills through activities that will get your large muscles movin’. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Wed, Apr 24, 12:45pm - 2:45pm
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
Southwest LEGO® Club
Wed, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The LEGO® Club at the Southwest Library invites you to come use your imaginations to build! Bricks will be provided but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Storytime Crafts
Thu, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in before and after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.
Design with Canva - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more
Thu, Apr 25, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.
Storybook Fun
Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 10:55am
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.
Toddler Time
Thu, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:20am
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.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Apr 25, 11:30am - 11:45am
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.
Open Lab - Ask A Tech
Thu, Apr 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab.
Southwest Book Club: The Rabbit Hutch
Thu, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty. A story of loneliness and community, entrapment and freedom. 2022 National Book Award Winner. Registration req. 18+
Qigong Movement and Breathing
Fri, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Learn ancient Qigong practice with modern day instructor Jasmine Win. Using the 5 elements of life, students will undergo an empowering & uplifting shift to take control of their health & lives.
Hearts of Gold Therapy Dogs
Sat, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Children can improve their literacy skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence. Recommended for children.
This event is full
Macramé a Yarnfiti Leaf - Yarnfiti 2024: Enchanted Forest
Sat, Apr 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Let's macra-make a leaf for our Enchanted Forest! Once finished, you can submit your project for display in this year's Yarnfiti Community Project.
Y Read: Book Read Aloud
Sat, Apr 27, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud a book with others each week. Facilitator-led in partnership with the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and Southwest Library. 18+
Family Fiber Arts: Yarnfiti Fairy Friend - Yarnfiti 2024: Enchanted Forest
Sat, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Classroom
Make a felt fairy friend for display in our Yarnfiti Community Project: Enchanted Forest! Best for ages 10+. This program is intended for families, whatever family means to you.
Nature Baby
Mon, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Help boost your child's pre-literacy skills as you clap, bounce and sing along together to favorite nursery rhymes with a nature theme. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Mon, Apr 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Homeschool Meetup - Fitness
Mon, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come participate in math, science, history, art and literature-based learning to support your child's homeschool curriculum. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Character Mailbox
Tue, Apr 30, All day
Stop by to write a postcard to our character of the month and drop it in our mailbox! The character mailbox helps encourage reading, writing, and creativity.
Library Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Apr 30, All day
Use your best detective skills to discover the secrets hidden in plain sight. Snoop around the library and enjoy fun crafts and activities. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.
Knit Hedgehogs (4-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - A Yarnfiti Project
Tue, Apr 30, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Learn and advance your skills while knitting an adorable hedgehog. Skills we will learn include working on double pointed needles, make 1 increases, and working in the round.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Tue, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
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.
Outreach Event: Storytime at Bill Frederick Park
Wed, May 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for an outdoor nature Storytime hosted near the playground at Bill Frederick Park. Small fee required to enter the park. Recommended for ages 0-12.
Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 1
Wed, May 01, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.
I Can Do It!
Wed, May 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Get in the groove and move along with us! Toddlers will use gross motor movement to sing, dance and have fun. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 2
Wed, May 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.
Southwest LEGO® Club
Wed, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The LEGO® Club at the Southwest Library invites you to come use your imaginations to build! Bricks will be provided but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Storytime Craft
Thu, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in before and after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.
Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Thu, May 02, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
Storybook Fun
Thu, May 02, 10:30am - 10:55am
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.
Toddler Time
Thu, May 02, 11:00am - 11:20am
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.
Tiny Tales
Thu, May 02, 11:30am - 11:45am
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.
Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Thu, May 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Outreach Event: Storytime at Bill Frederick Park
Sat, May 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for an outdoor nature Storytime hosted near the playground at Bill Frederick Park. Small fee required to enter the park. Recommended for ages 0-12.
Y Read: Book Read Aloud
Sat, May 04, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. Facilitator-led in partnership with the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and Southwest Library. 18+
Mama Gansa
Mon, May 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
A Spanish immersion Mother Goose on the Loose with interactive songs, rhymes and activities to grow your baby's early literacy and Spanish skills! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Mon, May 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Homeschool Meetup - Revenge of the Sixth
Mon, May 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come participate in math, science, history, art and literature-based learning to support your child's homeschool curriculum. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Knit Hedgehogs (4-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - A Yarnfiti Project
Tue, May 07, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Learn and advance your skills while knitting an adorable hedgehog. Skills we will learn include working on double pointed needles, make 1 increases, and working in the round.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Tue, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
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.
Adobe Illustrator Level 1
Wed, May 08, 10:15am - 11:30am
Technology Classroom
Turn scanned drawings into sleek vector graphics. Apply several design techniques and use common editing tools to trace and color artwork as well as manage objects and layers.
Froggy Frolic
Wed, May 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Can you jump like a frog? Jump, hop and sing along to your favorite frog songs and rhymes. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Adobe Illustrator Level 2
Wed, May 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Design professional-looking stationery using Adobe Illustrator. Create and arrange text and image assets and use masks, transparency, and blending modes to create eye-catching designs.
Southwest LEGO® Club
Wed, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The LEGO® Club at the Southwest Library invites you to come use your imaginations to build! Bricks will be provided but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Storytime Craft
Thu, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in before and after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.
Email Level 1 - Create an Account
Thu, May 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Create a free email account. Learn how to navigate the environment, including the Inbox, the Reading pane, and the Compose area.
Storybook Fun
Thu, May 09, 10:30am - 10:55am
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.
Toddler Time
Thu, May 09, 11:00am - 11:20am
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.
Tiny Tales
Thu, May 09, 11:30am - 11:45am
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.
Email Level 2 - Manage Your Account
Thu, May 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Learn how to compose and send email messages with attachments. Become familiar with replying and forwarding messages.
Make Art and Be Well: - Painted Cactus Rock Garden
Sat, May 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Create a colorful garden that rocks! Design and paint your own mini cacti rock garden. No experience needed. Supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 18+
Y Read: Book Read Aloud
Sat, May 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. Facilitator-led in partnership with the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and Southwest Library. 18+
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mon, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Using rhymes, songs, and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Mon, May 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
Homeschool Meetup: Dot-to-Dot with Yayoi Kusama
Mon, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come participate in math, science, history, art and literature-based learning to support your child's homeschool curriculum. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Bow Knot (Beginner Level)
Tue, May 14, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Technology Classroom
Learn sashiko hand sewing techniques that form geometric patterns from simple running stitches. stitch and relax while creating beautiful geometric designs.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Tue, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
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.
Sewing Open Lab
Wed, May 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Sewing machines, and cutting mats are here for you to create your project. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
Toddler Playground
Wed, May 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
Toddlers use unstructured play to advance their physical and cognitive development and to have FUN! Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Wed, May 15, 12:45pm - 2:45pm
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.
Southwest LEGO® Club
Wed, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The LEGO® Club at the Southwest Library invites you to come use your imaginations to build! Bricks will be provided but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Storytime Craft
Thu, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in before and after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.
Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Thu, May 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Cybersecurity is all about the safety of our information when we’re online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
Storybook Fun
Thu, May 16, 10:30am - 10:55am
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.
Toddler Time
Thu, May 16, 11:00am - 11:20am
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.
Tiny Tales
Thu, May 16, 11:30am - 11:45am
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.
Video Conferencing Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Thu, May 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Learn how to create an account on a popular video conferencing platform (Zoom) and build confidence when using features of the platform in an online meeting.
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