Library Pop-Up: Horizon West

Nature Walk Book Club - Life in Five Senses

Sat, Dec 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Conference Room

Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud a book with others each week. Presented by the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and the Southwest Library. 18+

Mon, Dec 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meet in Parking Lot 1

Join the Southwest Library for a walk outdoors at Bill Frederick Park followed by discussion of Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin. Registration required. 18+

Mother Goose on the Loose

Mon, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments 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, Dec 11, 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 0-5.

Homeschool Meet Up - Cocoa and Construction

Mon, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Inviting all homeschoolers to play games, socialize, and share resources. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Kagome (Confident Beginner Level)

Tue, Dec 12, 10:15am - 12:15pm

Technology Classroom

Learn sashiko hand sewing techniques that form geometric patterns from simple running stitches. Create beautiful designs layer-by-layer while learning to mark and sew these geometric designs.

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Storybook STEAM - Snow

Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:45am

Listen to stories and complete a STEAM challenge. Challenges will invite preschoolers to imagine, plan, create and improve upon a story-related project. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Microsoft 365 Forms Basics

Tue, Dec 12, 1:15pm - 2:15pm

Technology Classroom

Discover how you can use Microsoft 365's Forms App to create forms, collect data and view and analyze data.

Adobe Illustrator Level 1

Wed, Dec 13, 10:15am - 11:15am

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.

Chilly Critters

Wed, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:45am

Brrr! Who is brrrave enough to live in the cold? Discover chilly animal friends and their snowy homes with fun stories, crafts and activities. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.

Adobe Illustrator Level 2

Wed, Dec 13, 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.

Microsoft Excel Level 2

Wed, Dec 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Technology Classroom

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

Wed, Dec 13, 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.

Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

Thu, Dec 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Drop-in before and after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.

Thu, Dec 14, 10:15am - 11:15am

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.

Thu, Dec 14, 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.

Thu, Dec 14, 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.

Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Thu, Dec 14, 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.

Thu, Dec 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Technology Classroom

Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Beginner Line Dancing

Sat, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Learn beginner line dances to all types of music and discover a great way to exercise and have fun. Partners not needed. Bring water. Non-stick sole shoes recommended. 18+

Device Advice

Sat, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Technology Classroom

Have a new tablet or smartphone, but not sure how to use it? Let us get you started with the basics, so you become more familiar with your personal device.

Let's Play Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 11-17)

Sat, Dec 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Conference Room

Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud a book with others each week. Presented by the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and the Southwest Library. 18+

Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Southwest - Ask at Desk

Let's play a single session of Dungeons and Dragons. Choose a premade hero for an adventure with fearsome foes, dire dungeons, and tons of treasure.

Ice, Ice Baby

Mon, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Discover the season of cold with your baby. Stories, songs, and rhymes will introduce baby to all things cold. Recommended for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play

Mon, Dec 18, 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 Meet Up

Mon, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Inviting all homeschoolers to play games, socialize, and share resources. Bring your favorite board games and card games to share. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.

Podcast Listening Club: Favorites - Like Book Club, but for Podcasts

Mon, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Inside Dr. Phillips YMCA

Join us at Foxtail Coffee Co. to share with others your favorite podcasts you listen to and love. No pre-selected playlist this month. 18+

Let's Knit Gift Toppers - Confident Beginner Level

Tue, Dec 19, 10:15am - 12:00pm

Technology Classroom

Create mini gift toppers to decorate and gift. Learn and practice knitting techniques while creating a cute gift topper to accent your gifts.

Little Chef: Melted Snowman Cookies

Tue, Dec 19, 11:00am - 11:45am

Get cozy as we build a snowman with wintry sweets. Adult participation is required. Space is limited. Registration required. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine

Tue, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

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Adobe Illustrator: Logo Design & Development

Wed, Dec 20, 10:15am - 11:15am

Technology Classroom

Build your business logo using graphic design theory for concepts, color, and font choices. Learn the basics of designing a business logo using vector graphics tools.

Bubble Playtime

Wed, Dec 20, 11:00am - 11:45am

Southwest - Ask at Desk

Help your child with their motor development skills in this interactive bubble class. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Microsoft Excel Level 3

Wed, Dec 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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

Wed, Dec 20, 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.

Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3

Thu, Dec 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Drop-in before and after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.

Thu, Dec 21, 10:15am - 11:15am

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.

Thu, Dec 21, 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.

Thu, Dec 21, 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.

Microsoft PowerPoint: Create Custom Templates

Thu, Dec 21, 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.

Thu, Dec 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm

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.

Southwest Daytime Book Club: - Joy of Reading Celebration

Fri, Dec 22, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Gather with us in the children’s area daily at noon for a story about winter. We will open a different wrapped book each day for shared reading. Recommended for families.

Fri, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Enjoy an afternoon of sharing a favorite book or author with other readers. Give a toast to a new year of shared reading adventures! No preselected title. For ages 18+.

Microsoft Excel - Charts

Sat, Dec 23, 10:15am - 11:15am

Technology Classroom

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

Hearts of Gold Therapy Dogs

Sat, Dec 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area

Children can improve their reading 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

Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Sat, Dec 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm

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.

Sat, Dec 23, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Gather with us in the children’s area daily at noon for a story about winter. We will open a different wrapped book each day for shared reading. Recommended for families.

Sat, Dec 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Conference Room

Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud a book with others each week. Presented by the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and the Southwest Library. 18+

Tue, Dec 26, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Gather with us in the children’s area daily at noon for a story about winter. We will open a different wrapped book each day for shared reading. Recommended for families.

Toddler Playground

Wed, Dec 27, 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.

Wed, Dec 27, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Gather with us in the children’s area daily at noon for a story about winter. We will open a different wrapped book each day for shared reading. Recommended for families.

Wed, Dec 27, 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.

Thu, Dec 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Drop-in before and after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.

Thu, Dec 28, 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.

Thu, Dec 28, 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.

Thu, Dec 28, 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.

Qigong Movement and Breathing

Thu, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Gather with us in the children’s area daily at noon for a story about winter. We will open a different wrapped book each day for shared reading. Recommended for families.

Fri, Dec 29, 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.

Code with Minecraft - Adventurer (Ages 7-9)

Fri, Dec 29, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Gather with us in the children’s area daily at noon for a story about winter. We will open a different wrapped book each day for shared reading. Recommended for families.

Character Mailbox

Sat, Dec 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.

Sat, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Technology Classroom

Join Alex and Steve on a Minecraft Adventure! Solve code challenges to explore, gather resources, and defeat mobs. Create algorithms, use loops, and debug your code.

Happy Noon Year

Sat, Dec 30, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Southwest - Ask at Desk

Make some noise and ring in the noon year with your little ones! Join us for fun and games with an exciting countdown at noon. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Code with Minecraft - Designer (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Dec 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Technology Classroom

Make your own Minecraft world! Program the environment, animals and mobs. Use algorithms, functions, loops, and conditions to complete code challenges.

Let's Knit Level 1 for Families - Beginner Level for Ages 11 and up

Sat, Dec 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Conference Room

Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud a book with others each week. Presented by the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and the Southwest Library. 18+

Tue, Jan 02, 10:30am - 12:15pm

Technology Classroom

Start learning how to knit together ! Knitting for families focuses on basic techniques while and muscle memory. Techniques include casting on, the knit stitch and binding off.

Amusing Arctic Animals

Tue, Jan 02, 11:00am - 11:45am

Preschoolers will discover how arctic animals survive in the cold while practicing early literacy skills through stories, songs and a craft. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Outreach Event: Storytime at Bill Frederick Park

Tue, Jan 02, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Gather with us in the children’s area daily at noon for a story about winter. We will open a different wrapped book each day for shared reading. Recommended for families.

Wed, Jan 03, 10:00am - 10:45am

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.

Parachute Play

Wed, Jan 03, 11:00am - 11:45am

Join us with your toddlers for a special parachute playtime. Enjoy rhymes, songs and tons of parachute fun. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Let's Crochet Level 1 for Families - Beginner Level Ages 11 and up

Wed, Jan 03, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Gather with us in the children’s area daily at noon for a story about winter. We will open a different wrapped book each day for shared reading. Recommended for families.

Wed, Jan 03, 12:45pm - 2:45pm

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.

Wed, Jan 03, 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.

Code with Osmo (Ages 5-6)

Thu, Jan 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Drop-in before and after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.

Thu, Jan 04, 10:15am - 11:00am

Technology Classroom

Go on a coding adventure. Help Awbie, the loveable monster, find his animal friends with the use of tangible Osmo coding blocks in this fun game.

Thu, Jan 04, 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.

Run a Pizza Shop with Osmo (Ages 5-6)

Thu, Jan 04, 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.

Thu, Jan 04, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Technology Classroom

Run your own pizza shop with Osmo. Make customers happy with fresh made-to-order pizzas and good service. Learn how to help customers and make change with Osmo Pizza Co.

Thu, Jan 04, 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.

Thu, Jan 04, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Gather with us in the children’s area daily at noon for a story about winter. We will open a different wrapped book each day for shared reading. Recommended for families.

Outreach Event: Storytime at Bill Frederick Park

Fri, Jan 05, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Gather with us in the children’s area daily at noon for a story about winter. We will open a different wrapped book each day for shared reading. Recommended for families.

Sat, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:45am

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.

Code with Osmo (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Jan 06, 10:15am - 11:15am

Technology Classroom

Go on a coding adventure. Help Awbie, the loveable monster, find his animal friends with the use of tangible Osmo coding blocks in this fun game.

Run a Pizza Shop with Osmo (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Jan 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Technology Classroom

Run your own pizza shop with Osmo. Make customers happy with fresh made-to-order pizzas and good service. Learn how to help customers and make change with Osmo Pizza Co.

Sat, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Gather with us in the children’s area daily at noon for a story about winter. We will open a different wrapped book each day for shared reading. Recommended for families.

Nature Walk Book Club - Go As A River

Sat, Jan 06, 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+

Mon, Jan 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Join the Southwest Library for a walk outdoors at Nehrling Gardens followed by discussion of Go As A River by Shelly Read. Registration required. 18+

Bounce Into Books

Mon, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Introduce your baby to important early literacy skills through movement, music, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play

Mon, Jan 08, 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.