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OrisiRisi African Folklore

Celebrate Black History Month
2023-02-13 10:00:00 2023-02-13 11:00:00 America/New_York OrisiRisi African Folklore Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling. Recommended for ages 0-12. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Ask at Desk

Monday, February 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2023-02-13 10:00:00 2023-02-13 11:00:00 America/New_York OrisiRisi African Folklore Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling. Recommended for ages 0-12. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Ask at Desk

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling. Recommended for ages 0-12.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Toddlers | Preschoolers | Kids | Families | Babies |

EVENT TYPE: | Music - Movies - Live Performances |

TAGS: | blackhistory | beanstack | bb-childrens |

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Mon, Mar 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
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Wed, Mar 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
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Upcoming events

Family Fiber Arts: Mini Cross Stitch Series
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.
AARP Income Tax Assistance 2023-BY APPOINTMENT
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
Little Chef: Peep Pudding Cups
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.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
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.
Canceled
Practice Makes Perfect
Wed, Apr 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Practice Makes Perfect are English conversation classes that are led by Adult Literacy League volunteers.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Apr 06, 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.
Toddler Time
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.
Storybook Fun
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.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
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.
In-Person: Let's Crochet Level 1
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.
AARP Income Tax Assistance 2023-BY APPOINTMENT
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
Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
AARP Income Tax Assistance 2023-BY APPOINTMENT
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.
In-Person: Microsoft Word Level 3
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.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
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.
Canceled
Practice Makes Perfect
Wed, Apr 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Practice Makes Perfect are English conversation classes that are led by Adult Literacy League volunteers.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Apr 13, 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.
Toddler Time
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.
Storybook Fun
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.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
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.
In-Person: Let's Crochet Level 2 - Beginner Level
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
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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.
AARP Income Tax Assistance 2023-BY APPOINTMENT
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.
Family Fiber Arts: Mini Cross Stitch Series
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.
AARP Income Tax Assistance 2023-BY APPOINTMENT
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.
In-Person: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
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.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
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.
This event is full
Canceled
Practice Makes Perfect
Wed, Apr 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Practice Makes Perfect are English conversation classes that are led by Adult Literacy League volunteers.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Apr 20, 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.
Toddler Time
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.
Storybook Fun
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.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, Apr 20, 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.
In-Person: Let's Crochet in the Round - Beginner Level
Thu, Apr 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
West Oaks - 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.
English from Zero - April, May, and June 2023
Thu, Apr 20, 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: Data Management Level 1
Thu, Apr 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.
Microsoft Excel: Data Management Level 2
Thu, Apr 20, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.
Sewing Open Lab
Fri, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Come to the library for open sewing time. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own patterns and materials.
READing Paws
Sat, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 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, Apr 23, 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.
Fooling Identity Theft- It's a Money Thing - Presented by Vystar Credit Union
Mon, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
In this program, you will learn how to safeguard your personal information and the warning signs to look for to ensure you are being a victim of identity theft.
Cuentame un Cuento - Colors and Shapes
Tue, Apr 25, 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.
In-Person: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3
Tue, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Get more precise control over your presentation. Learn how to insert slide transitions, add animations and hyperlinks. Create a customized photo album with simple to use tools.
Microsoft PowerPoint: Create Custom Templates
Tue, Apr 25, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Make universal style changes to all slides in your presentation. Learn how to customize a theme and to format slides through the slide master.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Apr 26, 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.
Arab American Heritage - Exploring Culture and Language
Wed, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Children will explore stories and activities that introduce them to the Arabic language and teach them about understanding and celebrating cultures outside of their own. Recommended for ages 6-8.
Canceled
Practice Makes Perfect
Wed, Apr 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Practice Makes Perfect are English conversation classes that are led by Adult Literacy League volunteers.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Apr 27, 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.
Toddler Time
Thu, Apr 27, 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.
Storybook Fun
Thu, Apr 27, 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.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, Apr 27, 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.
In-Person: Let's Crochet Granny Squares - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Apr 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
English from Zero - April, May, and June 2023
Thu, Apr 27, 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 - Pivot Tables
Thu, Apr 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.
In-Person: Microsoft Excel - Charts
Thu, Apr 27, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.
Character Mailbox
Sat, Apr 29, All day
Stop by to write a postcard to our character of the month. Then drop it in our mailbox.
Family Fiber Arts: Mini Cross Stitch Series
Sat, Apr 29, 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!
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