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Teen Volunteering

2023-08-19 11:00:00 2023-08-19 13:00:00 America/New_York Teen Volunteering High school students will earn two hours of community service by assembling craft kits for the library. Recommended for ages 13-18. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Saturday, August 19
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-19 11:00:00 2023-08-19 13:00:00 America/New_York Teen Volunteering High school students will earn two hours of community service by assembling craft kits for the library. Recommended for ages 13-18. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

High school students will earn two hours of community service by assembling craft kits for the library. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Registration is required. Please bring any necessary paperwork needed to log your volunteer hours. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Learning | Community & Citizenship |

TAGS: | bb-teen |

Hiawassee Branch

Phone: 407-835/7323

Hours
Mon, Oct 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 08 Closed

About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 37 Pine Hills / Florida Mall

The Hiawassee Branch began as a bookmobile station in 1962 and was first known as the Pine Hills Library. In later moves the branch became the West Colonial branch and in March 2000, Hiawassee. In early 2010, the Hiawassee Branch moved to a new home near the corner of Hiawassee Road and West Colonial Drive in the Highland Lakes shopping plaza.

Upcoming events

Canceled
Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
First come, first served. Until supplies last. Free non-perishable, shelf-stable food boxes for kids and families.

Tue, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting 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. 

Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 03, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann sou istwa a ak devlopman òdinatè a, kijan òdinatè-a fonksyone, pyès ki nan konpitè ak lojisyèl. #Creole

Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann Kòman pou pou itilize sourit ak klavye-a. nou fè ou fè pratik pou'w ka aprann deplase sourit la nan ekran-an. #HCreole

Wed, Oct 04, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
A small selected group of students: Reading and discussing what we read, In an effort to help students have a better understanding of the English language.

Thu, Oct 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Apran kòman pou plase men ou sou klavye-a avèk kòman pou ogmante vitès daktilograf ou. Nan klas sa ou ap itilize yon program ki rele TypingMaster sou entènèt.

Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Oct 05, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
English from Zero classes are designed for beginning English learners. Each workshop has a specific target topic.

Thu, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Learn about what causes a solar eclipse while making a tasty treat.

Thu, Oct 05, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.

Canceled
Fri, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Fri, Oct 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Start your programming adventure with the basics. Create a mobile web app while learning key concepts, including algorithms, programs, events and debugging.
Registration opens Friday, October 6 2023 at 11:30am

Fri, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Continue your programming adventure with the fundamentals. Create a mobile web app while learning key concepts, including inputs and variables.
Registration opens Friday, October 6 2023 at 1:00pm

Fri, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Is there anything you can't build with LEGOs? Let's find out! Join us for lots of building fun. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the creativity. LEGOs will be provided but cannot go home with you.
Registration opens Friday, October 6 2023 at 4:30pm

Sat, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons! Step into the exciting world of D&D. Choose your character and work together to face obstacles and defeat monsters.

Mon, Oct 09, 10:15am - 11:00am
Hiawassee - 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.

Mon, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn how to create relationship among tables and manipulate data with queries in a database.

Mon, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project. Creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches. Participants will then create their very eclipse art.
This event is full

Mon, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!

Canceled
Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
First come, first served. Until supplies last. Free non-perishable, shelf-stable food boxes for kids and families.

Tue, Oct 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting 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. 

Tue, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Get up and running with computers. Learn how to navigate the computer desktop and how to perform various techniques in manipulating windows using basic mouse and keyboard techniques.

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Create a one-of-a-kind flower UV resin pendant. Ages 9 and up. Registration required.

Tue, Oct 10, 5:25pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann fondasyon òdinatè-a ak tèminoloji yo. Vinn alèz avèk senbòl ki nan ekran-an ak kòman pou deplase sourit la nan ekran-an. #Creole

Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann fondasyon òdinatè-a ak tèminoloji yo. Vinn alèz avèk senbòl ki nan ekran-an ak kòman pou deplase sourit la nan ekran-an. #Creole

Wed, Oct 11, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
A small selected group of students: Reading and discussing what we read, In an effort to help students have a better understanding of the English language.

Thu, Oct 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann tout konsèp ak tèminoloji entènèt la. Epi tou Vinn abitye avk ki jan pou navige sou entènèt la. #HCreole

Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Oct 12, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
English from Zero classes are designed for beginning English learners. Each workshop has a specific target topic.

Thu, Oct 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Celebrate Halloween with a fright-filled hour of fun! Let out your mad scientist with experiments, games, and crafts! Recommended for ages 6-8.

Thu, Oct 12, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.

Fri, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hiawassee - Meeting 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.

Fri, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Learn about the different phases of the moon, eclipses and astronomy in general as we explore beyond the earth! Appreciate the Universe with a moon craft, games and snacks!

Sat, Oct 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
High school students will earn two hours of community service by assembling craft kits for the library. Recommended for ages 13-18.
This event is full

Sat, Oct 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
English from Zero classes are designed for beginning English learners. Each workshop has a specific target topic.

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.

Sat, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.

Mon, Oct 16, 10:15am - 11:00am
Hiawassee - 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.

Mon, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn how to create and customize forms and reports using data from tables and queries! You will also add a navigation menu using the Switchboard Manager.

Canceled
Mon, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Unleash your inner sorcerer in the kitchen with our collection of bewitching Halloween snacks.

Mon, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Unleash your inner sorcerer in the kitchen with our collection of bewitching Halloween snacks. For all ages.

Mon, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!

Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Ask at Desk
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
First come, first served. Until supplies last. Free non-perishable, shelf-stable food boxes for kids and families.

Tue, Oct 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting 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. 

Tue, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.

Tue, Oct 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.

Tue, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann teknik motè rechèch yo, pou- w ka jwenn egzakteman sa w-ap chèche sou entènèt la. #Creole

Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Nou montre ou kòman pou kreye yon kont imèl. Epi tou kòman pou voye, resevwa ak òganize imèl sou entènèt. #Creole

Wed, Oct 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Learn to make art using a scratch board, wooden stylus, and your imagination. For ages 6+

Wed, Oct 18, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
A small selected group of students: Reading and discussing what we read, In an effort to help students have a better understanding of the English language.

Thu, Oct 19, 10:15am - 11:15am
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann kijan pou fè resvasyon avyon, machine ak otèl sou entènèt. This class is taught in Haitian Creole.

Thu, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Oct 19, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
English from Zero classes are designed for beginning English learners. Each workshop has a specific target topic.

Thu, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Shriek with delight at this not-so-spooky event, celebrating 100 years of Happy Haunts at the library! Recommended for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Costumes encouraged.

Thu, Oct 19, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Analyze data with COUNT functions and recommended charts. Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Recommended Audience: Adult

Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hiawassee - Meeting 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.

Fri, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn publication concepts and terminology. Become familiar with the environment and explore pre-defined templates, formatting options and adding business information.

Fri, Oct 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn how to work with master pages, headers and footers, and how to customize your publications. Recommended Audience: Adult

Fri, Oct 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Is there anything you can't build with LEGOs? Let's find out! Join us for lots of building fun. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the creativity. LEGOs will be provided but cannot go home with you.
Registration opens Friday, October 20 2023 at 4:30pm

Mon, Oct 23, 10:15am - 11:00am
Hiawassee - 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.

Mon, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.

Canceled
Mon, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project. Techniques include creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches.

Mon, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
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.
This event is full

Mon, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!

Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Ask at Desk
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
First come, first served. Until supplies last. Free non-perishable, shelf-stable food boxes for kids and families.

Tue, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting 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. 

Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.

Tue, Oct 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn how to compose and send email messages with attachments. Become familiar with replying and forwarding messages.

Tue, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Apran konsèp ak tèminoloji. Vini alèz avèk environman Microsoft Word epi itilize bazik fonksyon nan Microsoft Word pou ka Kreye yon dokiman. #Creole

Wed, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann kijan pou sèvi avèk opsyon Atizay yo ak kijan pou aplike estil pou ka amelyore aparans yon dokiman. #Creole

Wed, Oct 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Learn to draw cartoon characters and leave with a personal work of art.

Wed, Oct 25, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
A small selected group of students: Reading and discussing what we read, In an effort to help students have a better understanding of the English language.

Thu, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann tablo konsèp ak tèminoloji. Aprann kijan pou kreye yon tablo debaz ak kijan pou aplike yon fòmil debaz. #Creole

Thu, Oct 26, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
English from Zero classes are designed for beginning English learners. Each workshop has a specific target topic.

Thu, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Let's get spooky with perler beads! Create your own pair of earrings with bats, pumpkins and ghosts. Recommended for Tweens and Teens ages 10-18

Thu, Oct 26, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hiawassee - Meeting 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.

Fri, Oct 27, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Create your own pumpkin patch from pudding, cookies and more sweet treats! Adult participation is required. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Recapture the wonder of Disney in the iconic movies we have enjoyed during the last 100 years!

Sat, Oct 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
English from Zero classes are designed for beginning English learners. Each workshop has a specific target topic.

Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Use templates with ease. Modify text and picture placeholders, explore paste options, format pictures and insert charts.

Sat, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.

Mon, Oct 30, 10:15am - 11:00am
Hiawassee - 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.

Mon, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Discover how you can use Microsoft's powerful productivity tools to connect and collaborate with your team. Learn how to access apps, store and share files.

Mon, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Wear your costume and join us in the pumpkin patch for games, crafts, and stories! Recommended for preschoolers, lower and upper elementary.

Mon, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!

Tue, Oct 31, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Ask at Desk
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

Tue, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
First come, first served. Until supplies last. Free non-perishable, shelf-stable food boxes for kids and families.

Tue, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn how to properly place your hands on the keyboard and enhance your typing skills by using the Web-based TypingMaster program.

Tue, Oct 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.

Tue, Oct 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann karakteristik otomatik, zouti pou fòmataj avanse,avèk kijan pou aplike fonksyon the baz lèw ap fè kalkilasyon. #Creole

Thu, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.