Paths to Publishing

Cuentame un Cuento - A Day on the Farm

Tue, Mar 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Tue, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Cuentame un Cuento is an interactive bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish that are suitable for speakers of either language. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Registration is now closed

In-Person: Microsoft Excel: Data Management Level 1

Tue, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.

Registration is now closed

In-Person: Microsoft Excel: Data Management Level 2

Tue, Mar 21, 12:15pm - 1:15pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Mar 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

West Oaks - Children's Area

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.

Gold Rush

Wed, Mar 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Take a step back in time to the days of the Gold Rush. Mosey on over in your western finest for some fun at our readin’ ranch. Recommended for ages 6-8.

Thu, Mar 23, 10:15am - 10:30am

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 to 18 months.

Thu, Mar 23, 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, Mar 23, 11:15am - 11:40am

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.

Let's Crochet a Market Bag (4-Part) - Confident Beginner

Thu, Mar 23, 11:45am - 12:30pm

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.

Thu, Mar 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Learn new stitches while creating a market bag out of cotton yarn in this four part series! We will be learning double crochet and in the round techniques in this class.

English from Zero

Thu, Mar 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

English from Zero is a series of vocabulary classes that follow the Oxford Picture Dictionary outline to address fundamental English vocabulary needed for everyday life.

This event is full

In-Person: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn

Thu, Mar 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

West Oaks - 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.

Video Conferencing Basics - PLA DigitalLearn

Thu, Mar 23, 5:45pm - 6:45pm

West Oaks - 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.

Sewing - Envelope Pouch (2 Days) - Confident Beginner

Fri, Mar 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Fri, Mar 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Use beginner sewing techniques to sew an envelope pouch in this two day class.

West Oaks Plant Swap

Sat, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:30am

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

Meet other nature enthusiasts to celebrate Spring at this plant exchange. Bring your own plants and cuttings to share with others and you might walk away with a new favorite for your own garden!

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READing Paws

Sat, Mar 25, 11:30am - 1:30pm

West Oaks - Children's Area

The Reading Education Assistance Dogs® [R.E.A.D.] program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.

READing Paws

Sat, Mar 25, 11:30am - 1:30pm

West Oaks - Children's Area

The Reading Education Assistance Dogs® [R.E.A.D.] program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Dungeons and Dragons at the Library!

Sat, Mar 25, 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! Ages 16 and up.

This event is full

Family Storytime

Sun, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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.

Citizenship Inspired (Week 4 of 4)

Mon, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

During this 4-week program, students will meet once each week to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

In-Person: Microsoft Excel - Charts

Tue, Mar 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Cardboard Box Play!

Tue, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Fuel your creativity with a cardboard box! Explore imaginary places with friends during an interactive storytime and free play. Recommended for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Registration required.

Tue, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.

In-Person: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Tue, Mar 28, 12:15pm - 1:15pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.

Character Mailbox

Wed, Mar 29, All day

Stop by to write a postcard to our character of the month. Then drop it in our mailbox. Our character of the month is Dr. Seuss!

Wonder Women - Celebrate Women’s History Month

Wed, Mar 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

West Oaks - Children's Area

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, Mar 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Marvel at the contributions of some amazing women in history with brainy trivia and brilliant activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Thu, Mar 30, 10:15am - 10:30am

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Thu, Mar 30, 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, Mar 30, 11:15am - 11:40am

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.

Fiber Arts Meetup with Raegan

Thu, Mar 30, 11:45am - 12:30pm

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.

Thu, Mar 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.

English from Zero

Thu, Mar 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

English from Zero is a series of vocabulary classes that follow the Oxford Picture Dictionary outline to address fundamental English vocabulary needed for everyday life.

This event is full

Design with Canva - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more

Thu, Mar 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

West Oaks - 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.

Microsoft 365 Basics

Thu, Mar 30, 5:45pm - 6:45pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Discover how you can use Microsoft's powerful productivity tools to connect and collaborate with your team. Learn how to access apps, store and share files.

Family Fiber Arts: Mini Cross Stitch Series

Fri, Mar 31, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Sat, Apr 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Learn Cross Stitch techniques while creating a cute mini mermaid. Best for ages 6+. This program is intended for families, whatever family means to you!

Crafting Dialogue for Young Adult Characters - presented by Florida SCBWI

Sat, Apr 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Engaging and well-written dialogue bring your characters to life. Author Ginny Myers Sain shares tips to pull readers into your story by creating realistic teen characters who speak from the heart.

Butterfly and Pollinator Gardening

Mon, Apr 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Learn how to attract the butterflies, bees and everything in between to your Florida garden! Attendees will learn the latest and safest methods for growing a garden that is pollinator friendly.

Budgeting Basics It's a Money Thing - Presented by Vystar Credit Union

Mon, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

In this program, you will learn important information about budgeting, including the 6 principles of budgeting, common misconceptions, and best practices, and you will get to create your own budget.

Little Chef: Peep Pudding Cups

Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Tue, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Create your own peep cup with pudding, cookies, and other yummy treats. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.

This event is full

In-Person: Microsoft Word Level 1

Tue, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Microsoft Word Level 2

Tue, Apr 04, 12:15pm - 1:15pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.

Wed, Apr 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

West Oaks - Children's Area

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.

Help! I’m Endangered!

Wed, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

What do giant pandas, gorillas and Brazilian three-toed sloths have in common? They are all endangered. Find out how as we celebrate Earth Day and all living things on our planet.

Thu, Apr 06, 10:15am - 10:30am

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Thu, Apr 06, 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, Apr 06, 11:15am - 11:40am

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.

In-Person: Let's Crochet Level 1

Thu, Apr 06, 11:45am - 12:30pm

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.

Thu, Apr 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a bookmark for your favorite read. Techniques include creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches.

English from Zero - April, May, and June 2023

Thu, Apr 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

English from Zero is a series of vocabulary classes that follow the Oxford Picture Dictionary outline to address fundamental English vocabulary needed for everyday life.

In-Person: Microsoft Excel Level 1

Thu, Apr 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.

In-Person: Microsoft Excel Level 2

Thu, Apr 06, 5:45pm - 6:45pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.

Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine

Fri, Apr 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Fri, Apr 07, 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.

Snack Around the World: Austria

Fri, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Treat yourself to tasty snacks from a land far away! Each month we will learn about a different culture while we sample the yummiest snacks it has to offer. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Movie and a Craft

Sat, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Children's Area

Sit back and relax during a family-friendly movie while working on a craft or coloring sheets. Recommended for families.

Breakdown of a Credit Score- It's a Money Thing - Presented by Vystar Credit Union

Mon, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

In this program, you will learn important information about what your credit score means, why it matters, how it is calculated, and how to keep track of it.

In-Person: Microsoft Word Level 3

Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Rescue Patrol

Tue, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

All paws on deck! No job is too big; no kid is too small. We are off on a mission to learn, laugh and play with stories and activities inspired by Nick Jr.'s TV series, Paw Patrol.

Tue, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Use templates with ease. Modify text and picture placeholders, explore paste options, format pictures and insert charts.

In-Person: Microsoft Word Level 4

Tue, Apr 11, 12:15pm - 1:15pm

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.

Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

West Oaks - Children's Area

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.

The Red Pyramid

Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Dive into Egyptology and explore hieroglyphics, pyramids, amulets and ancient Egyptian history. Based on The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Thu, Apr 13, 10:15am - 10:30am

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Thu, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 11:15am - 11:40am

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.

In-Person: Let's Crochet Level 2 - Beginner Level

Thu, Apr 13, 11:45am - 12:30pm

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.

Thu, Apr 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Level up your crocheting. Learn how to create more open fabric with new stitches. Techniques include chaining up rows, as well as double and half double crochet stitches.

English from Zero - April, May, and June 2023

Thu, Apr 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

English from Zero is a series of vocabulary classes that follow the Oxford Picture Dictionary outline to address fundamental English vocabulary needed for everyday life.

In-Person: Microsoft Excel Level 3

Thu, Apr 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Analyze data with COUNT functions and recommended charts. Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Recommended Audience: Adult

In-Person: Microsoft Excel Level 4

Thu, Apr 13, 5:45pm - 6:45pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Format workbooks with frozen panes, headers and themes. Customize worksheets with sheet names, color coding and hidden sheets. Print your data for perfect reports and presentations.

Family Fiber Arts: Mini Cross Stitch Series

Fri, Apr 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Teen Board Game Meetup

Fri, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Leave Monopoly at home! Come learn a new board game or revisit some unique favorites. Games and snacks will be provided. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.

Sat, Apr 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Learn Cross Stitch techniques while creating a cute mini mermaid. Best for ages 6+. This program is intended for families, whatever family means to you!

100 Years of Art

Sat, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Explore art styles through the decades as we celebrate the library’s 100th birthday! Recommended for families with children 6 and up. Registration required.

Emergency Fund Boot Camp- It's a Money Thing - Presented by Vystar Credit Union

Mon, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

In this program, you will learn the importance of preparing for the unknown by setting funds aside for an emergency, knowing how much to have in an emergency fund, and tips to set money aside.

In-Person: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Earth Day, Hooray!

Tue, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

It’s never too early to start learning about protecting our planet! Enjoy nature-friendly stories, crafts and activities with your little one. Recommended for ages 18-36 months. Registration required.

Tue, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

In-Person: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Tue, Apr 18, 12:15pm - 1:15pm

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.

Wed, Apr 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

West Oaks - Children's Area

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.

Wild Earth: Volcanoes

Wed, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Did you know that every week we have at least one volcano erupt on planet earth? Together we will experiment and learn more fun facts about volcanoes! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Thu, Apr 20, 10:15am - 10:30am

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Thu, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 11:15am - 11:40am

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.