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Animal Sidekicks
2023-07-10 13:00:00 2023-07-10 14:00:00 America/New_York Animal Sidekicks Discover the world of animal mutualism and how different species help one another. Craft a creature and play an animal game to locate your sidekick in the wild. Recommended for ages 6-8. Southwest Branch - Southwest - Ask at Desk

Monday, July 10
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-07-10 13:00:00 2023-07-10 14:00:00 America/New_York Animal Sidekicks Discover the world of animal mutualism and how different species help one another. Craft a creature and play an animal game to locate your sidekick in the wild. Recommended for ages 6-8. Southwest Branch - Southwest - Ask at Desk

Southwest Branch

Southwest - Ask at Desk

Discover the world of animal mutualism and how different species help one another. Craft a creature and play an animal game to locate your sidekick in the wild. Recommended for ages 6-8.

Children will explore the world of symbiotic relationships among living organisms. Once they learn how some of those relationships are mutually beneficial, they will apply their knowledge and, during an interactive game, figure out which species they are, find their sidekick, and go to their specific sanctum. Finally, they will construct a craft representing animal mutualism.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Games & Activities | Education & Learning | Animals & Pets |

TAGS: | summer-kids | bb-childrens | animals |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
Mon, Sep 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 20 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 24 Closed
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About the branch

The Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

Read the Southwest blog often for more information on upcoming programs for children and adults, book news and book club discussions, technology classes, art exhibits, new library materials, and more. Email us your suggestions or questions; or post a comment. Let us hear from you!

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