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

Wed, Sep 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

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, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Learn what a budget is and make your own budget to take home! Discover the difference between needs and wants and fixed versus variable costs. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Wed, Sep 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 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.

Let's Crochet Granny Squares - Confident Beginner Level

Thu, Sep 28, 11:15am - 11:40am

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.

Caregiver Connect

Thu, Sep 28, 11:45am - 12:30pm

West Oaks - Children's Area

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, Sep 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Crochet a classic granny square. Granny squares are the foundation of many blankets, bags and sweaters. Learn how to crochet in circles and then use increase stitches to make a square.

Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals

Thu, Sep 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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.

Thu, Sep 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.

Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques

Thu, Sep 28, 5:45pm - 6:45pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.

Mexican Folk Art

Fri, Sep 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage Month by creating your own craft honoring Mexican folk art. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Character Mailbox

Sat, Sep 30, All day

Stop by to write a postcard to our character of the month. Then drop it in our mailbox. This month's characters are Marvel!

Family Fiber Arts: Mending Series - Beginner

Sat, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:30am

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Interested in learning how to do common repairs on clothes? This series will teach the basics of mending! Best for ages 10+. This program is intended for families, whatever family means to you!

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Sewing - Patterns and Fabric - Beginner Level

Sat, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Reading the symbols on a sewing pattern can be quite intimidating. Learn to read a professional sewing pattern, how to layout fabric and prepare material for a project.

Be a Bee

Sat, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Learn how bees act as pollinators for our crops and how they communicate with each other with stories, crafts, and activities. Recommended for families with kids ages 5 and up. Registration required.

Microsoft Excel Level 1

Sun, Oct 01, 1:15pm - 2:15pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

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

Microsoft Excel Level 2

Sun, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

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

Romps Through Marshes and Swamps

Mon, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the wetlands and how we can protect our native neighbors. Presented by the City of Ocoee and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Wild Wonderful Witches

Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Let's get witchy! Celebrate Halloween with fun stories about spells and potions, black cats and broomsticks. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Way Back When the Maya Chased the Sun

Wed, Oct 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

West Oaks - 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.

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Learn about the ancient Maya culture, construct a pyramid, try ancient hot cocoa, and make a death mask! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Wed, Oct 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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.

Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play

Thu, Oct 05, 11:15am - 11:40am

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, Oct 05, 11:45am - 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 babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Search and Apply for Jobs

Thu, Oct 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Become familiar with popular job search websites and common questions asked on job applications. Learn how to use various Internet resources to search and apply for jobs.

Sewing - Buttonholes and Buttons - Confident Beginner Level

Thu, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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.

Microsoft Excel Level 1

Thu, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

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

Microsoft Excel Level 2

Thu, Oct 05, 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.

Fri, Oct 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Go beyond the basics with your sewing machine! Learn to stabilize and stitch machine buttonholes for a polished finish, then use your machine to attach buttons for the perfect project accent.

The Designer Is In: Design Your Space Series

Fri, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Join Rebecca Hubler, Interior Designer, as she helps homeowners and design enthusiasts understand and apply the basics of Interior Design to successfully create their own projects.

This event is full

Family Fiber Arts: Let's Loom Knit Pumpkins (2 Parts) - Beginner

Sat, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:30am

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Learn the basics of Loom Knitting as we make adorable loom knitted pumpkins! Best for ages 10+. This program is intended for families, whatever family means to you!

Eclipse Chalk Art - Part of Our Eclipse Celebrations

Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Learn how eclipse watchers used to record what they saw before modern technology. Participants will then create their very eclipse art! Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Let's Crochet Level 1

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Dungeons and Dragons at the Library!

Sat, Oct 07, 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.

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Altered Books

Sun, Oct 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Junk journal, scrapbook, diary? Bring your imagination and join us to discover the possibilities of altered books at this monthly workshop. Registration required. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

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Cuisine Corner Junior: Holy Guacamole!

Mon, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Nothing is better than fresh guacamole! Learn how to prepare this classic dip that’s both easy to whip up and delicious. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Little Chef: PB&J Spiders

Tue, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

It’s peanut butter and jelly time! Come spread, cut and stack ingredients to make a friendly & delicious spider. Adult participation is required. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.

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Microsoft Word Level 1

Tue, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 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.

Design Your Own Solar Cupcakes - Part of Our Eclipse Celebrations

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Decorate your own cupcake inspired by the Sun! Explore aspects of the Sun and solar activity by modeling them as solar cupcakes. Recommended for adults and families with children ages 5 and up.

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

Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

West Oaks - 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.

Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Learn what a budget is and make your own budget to take home! Discover the difference between needs and wants and fixed versus variable costs. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Wed, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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, Oct 12, 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, Oct 12, 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.

Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play

Thu, Oct 12, 11:15am - 11:40am

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, Oct 12, 11:45am - 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 babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Resume Writing

Thu, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Bring your resume to the top of the pile. Learn how to plan, create, and format a professional-looking resume using built-in templates in Microsoft Word and library resources.

Sewing - Treat Bag (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Thu, Oct 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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.

Microsoft Excel Level 3

Thu, Oct 12, 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

Microsoft Excel Level 4

Thu, Oct 12, 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.

Fri, Oct 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Need a trick or treating bag, or a cute tote to carry around town? Learn the basics of pattern reading in this easy and beginner friendly class. Students are encouraged to bring their own material.

The Designer Is In: Design Your Space Series

Fri, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Join Rebecca Hubler, Interior Designer, as she helps homeowners and design enthusiasts understand and apply the basics of Interior Design to successfully create their own projects.

This event is full

Family Fiber Arts: Let's Loom Knit Pumpkins (2 Parts) - Beginner

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:30am

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Learn the basics of Loom Knitting as we make adorable loom knitted pumpkins! Best for ages 10+. This program is intended for families, whatever family means to you!

Let's Crochet Level 2 - Beginner Level

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

TTRPG Academy: The Quiet Year

Sat, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 5:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Explore a new tabletop role-playing game every month as we play through a multitude of new releases and longstanding favorites. Ages 16 and up. Registration required.

Art of Henna

Sun, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

For more than 5,000 years, women have been using henna as a temporary way to turn their body into a work of art. Come in to have a special henna design drawn on your hand by a local young artist.

Homeschool Art: Art Upcycle

Mon, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Reduce, reuse, upcycle! Get your creativity flowing as we learn about art restoration and add personal touches to some of our favorite paintings. Recommended for ages 6-15. Registration required.

Batty for Halloween

Tue, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Learn about the secret life of bats in this program about the behaviors of bats through books, riddles, and a craft. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Microsoft Word Level 3

Tue, Oct 17, 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.

Microsoft Word Level 4

Tue, Oct 17, 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.

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

West Oaks - 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.

Bugs!

Wed, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Head to the garden to check out what's crawling, buzzing and flying around for some creepy outdoor fun! Learn about the important role that bugs play in our ecosystem. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Wed, Oct 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

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, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 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.

Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play

Thu, Oct 19, 11:15am - 11:40am

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, Oct 19, 11:45am - 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 babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Improve Your Job Interview Skills

Thu, Oct 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Better prepare yourself for the big day! Learn the interview process and become familiar with popular websites that provide supporting information.