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Ready, Set, Sail!

2023-06-21 10:15:00 2023-06-21 11:00:00 America/New_York Ready, Set, Sail! All aboard junior sailors! Get ready to sail through stories and activities and talk about boats. Put on your lab coat to build and test whether your boat will sink or float. Eatonville Branch - Eatonville - Meeting Room

Wednesday, June 21
10:15am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2023-06-21 10:15:00 2023-06-21 11:00:00 America/New_York Ready, Set, Sail! All aboard junior sailors! Get ready to sail through stories and activities and talk about boats. Put on your lab coat to build and test whether your boat will sink or float. Eatonville Branch - Eatonville - Meeting Room

Eatonville Branch

Eatonville - Meeting Room

All aboard junior sailors! Get ready to sail through stories and activities and talk about boats. Put on your lab coat to build and test whether your boat will sink or float.

Recommended for children ages 3-5.

Eatonville Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

Hours
Mon, Nov 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 03 Closed

About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 1 N.Orange Ave. / Altamonte Mall
LYNX Bus Link 9 N. Orange Ave. / Rosemont

The Eatonville Library is located in the Town of Eatonville's Zora Neale Hurston Square. Eatonville is known as the oldest incorporated African American municipality in the United States.

The Eatonville Branch is a children's library featuring material and programming for children through the sixth grade. The branch serves the residents that make up the four residential quadrants of Eatonville - Calhoun, Catalina Park, Eaton Pointe, and Lake Lovely Estates. The collection, programs, and services are also available to all Orange County residents including residents of the City of Maitland and Winter Park through reciprocal borrowing.

Upcoming events

Sat, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Join Jonathan Tyson as he takes us on an artistic exploration through the town that freedom built with "The Eatonville Experience" exhibit and learn about the inspiration behind his artistry.

Tue, Dec 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Tue, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Tue, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
We may be in Florida, but today we are going sledding! Join us for an engineering project to build a mini sled and asses its strength using multiple forms of testing! Recommended for ages 6-10.

Wed, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Wed, Dec 06, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Guide sixteen little blue creatures to safety through a series of logic-based puzzles. Help the Zoombinis across treacherous cliffs, past hungry pizza trolls, and up an unclimbable wall.

Wed, Dec 06, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Meet and learn about the Birds of Prey that can be found in your own backyard! Recommended for ages 6-12. In partnership with Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.

Thu, Dec 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Thu, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
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.

Thu, Dec 07, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Combine ice, cold and fun for experiments that will make your teeth chatter! Recommended for lower and upper elementary.

Fri, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Zzzzz… Winter is here and it is time to hibernate! Interact and explore animal patterns as we snuggle into dreamland. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.

Sat, Dec 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Take your first steps into the world of computing. Discover the essential parts of and types of computers, as well as the basics of using a computer for the first time.

Sat, Dec 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard to navigate within the computer's interface. Practice using these two devices with hands-on exercises and online resources.

Sat, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
This educational and interactive experience provides step-by-step instructions on headwrap styling techniques. Learn about the significance and history of head wrapping. Registration required.

Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Join us for a winter inspired craft and enjoy a small snack while creating. Recommended for ages 2-4.

Tue, Dec 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.

Tue, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
What animals live in the Arctic? How do they thrive in such cold weather? Join us to engage in fun activities to introduce animal species that live in that climate! Recommended for ages 5-9.

Wed, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.

Wed, Dec 13, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Fly around the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth. Also, go beyond the Earth with Google Sky!

Wed, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 5:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Calling all adults! Are you a movie fan? Enjoy and discuss a film with fellow movie enthusiasts! Required age: 18+.

Thu, Dec 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Thu, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Analyze data with COUNT functions and recommended charts. Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Recommended Audience: Adult

Thu, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
'Tis the season to show us your ugliest sweater during this holiday movie and teen craft spectacular! Ages 13-18.

Fri, Dec 15, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Meet Sphero, the cute rolling robot. Use Sphero's LED matrix to display animations and pictures, then code your robot to roll along paths and through mazes.

Sat, Dec 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Celebrate becoming a better version of yourself!

Tue, Dec 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Tue, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using selection and editing tools.

Wed, Dec 20, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Brrr… it’s cold outside! Be sure to button up before coming to the library. Join us for stories, crafts, and activities all about buttons. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Wed, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Learn how to use layers, layer masks, free transform tools, and text tools. Become familiar with adding basic effects to images.

Wed, Dec 20, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with objects and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.

Thu, Dec 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Thu, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Learn how to add layer styles, custom shapes, gradients, and photo filters. Become familiar with adding advanced effects to images.

Thu, Dec 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
What do you want to be when you grow up? Learn how income is earned while exploring your personal interests as they relate to potential careers. Recommended for ages 6-8.

Sat, Dec 23, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Learn how to properly place your hands on the keyboard and enhance your typing skills by using the Web-based TypingMaster program.

Sat, Dec 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
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.

Tue, Dec 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Wed, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Get ready for a beautiful and productive garden. Use virtual garden planners to map out plantings, paths and buildings to create your ideal outdoor space.

Wed, Dec 27, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Run and jump into coding with SpriteBox! Play a unique platforming game that combines exploration and coding puzzles. Learn sequencing, parameters, debugging and looping using visual programming.

Wed, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Do you want to build a snowman...snack? Join us to transform a classic winter icon, into a delicious, themed snack! Recommended for upper elementary, tween, and teens.

Thu, Dec 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Thu, Dec 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
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.

Fri, Dec 29, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn to code with Dash the robot. Create a path for Dash to move along. Complete a code challenge by guiding Dash through an obstacle course to the finish line.