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TTRPG Academy: D&D at Level One
2023-09-23 14:30:00 2023-09-23 17:30:00 America/New_York TTRPG Academy: D&D at Level One Explore a new tabletop role-playing game every month as we play through a multitude of new releases and longstanding favorites. Ages 16 and up. Registration required. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Saturday, September 23
2:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-23 14:30:00 2023-09-23 17:30:00 America/New_York TTRPG Academy: D&D at Level One Explore a new tabletop role-playing game every month as we play through a multitude of new releases and longstanding favorites. Ages 16 and up. Registration required. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Explore a new tabletop role-playing game every month as we play through a multitude of new releases and longstanding favorites. Ages 16 and up. Registration required.

If you've heard of tabletop role-playing games but haven't heard how to get started, here's your chance! Every month we'll explore a different type of TTRPG, learning what it means to play these popular storytelling games. This month we'll look into what it takes to start playing Dungeons and Dragons from the ground up, including character creation, the different classes and builds available, playstyles and world building.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Games & Activities |

TAGS: | gaming | bb-library-events |

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
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 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 125 Silver Star Rd.
LYNX Bus Link 27 Ocoee / Winter Garden

The construction of the West Oaks Branch was funded by the Library System and a Florida Library Construction Grant.

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Upcoming events

Let's Craft Wrapping Paper Gift Bags
Sat, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn how to turn wrapping paper into custom gift bags using folding techniques! Recommended for ages 10+
This event is full
Sewing - Easy Drawstring Gift Bag - Beginner Level
Sat, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Impress that special someone in your life by wrapping their gift in a handmade gift bag! These gift bags can be made for any occasion. They are fast and easy to make and each one is unique.
This event is full
Altered Books
Sat, Dec 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Junk journal, scrapbook, diary? Bring your imagination and join us to discover the possibilities of altered books at this monthly workshop. Registration required. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Canceled
Book Page Ornaments
Sun, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Book lovers, create unique, vintage-inspired ornaments for your holiday decor. All supplies will be provided. Recommended for adults. Registration required.
Peppermint Pals
Tue, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
They are red and white and sure smell nice! Join us for stories, crafts and activities inspired by sweet peppermint treats. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
This event is full
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Dec 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Ask at Desk
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.
Let It Snow
Wed, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
These winter activities will brighten the season and keep you cool. Create a variety of winter-themed activities. Recommended for ages 6-8.
Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Wed, Dec 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community 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. 
Storybook Fun
Thu, Dec 07, 10:15am - 10:40am
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.
Toddler Time
Thu, Dec 07, 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.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Dec 07, 11:15am - 11:40am
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 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, Dec 07, 11:45am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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.
English from Zero
Thu, Dec 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 1
Thu, Dec 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.
Microsoft Excel Level 2
Thu, Dec 07, 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.
Cocoa and Construction
Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Test your marshmallow engineering skills while drinking a hot cup of cocoa! Supplies are limited. Registration required. Recommended for families with children ages 4 and up.
This event is full
Let's Craft Scandinavian Fabric Stars
Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Turn your scrap fabric into beautifully intricate Scandinavian fabric stars. Learn how to iron and fold fabric into an eight-pointed star for decoration or gifts. No sewing required.
Rescheduled
Cocoa and Construction
Sat, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Saturday, December 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Test your marshmallow engineering skills while drinking a hot cup of cocoa! Supplies are limited. Registration required. Recommended for families with children ages 4 and up.
Bollywood Dance
Sat, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Groove to the beat at this special performance by the Bollywood Dance Academy.
DIY Planners
Sun, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Get ready for the new year by creating a custom DIY planner! This event will involve a Japanese book binding technique using a large sewing needle. Ages 13 and up. Registration required.
Little Chef: Winter Cake in a Jar
Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Assemble a winter treat in a jar! Layer festive cake, sweet frosting and colorful sprinkles to make a delicious gift! Adult participation required. Recommended for ages 3-5.
This event is full
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Dec 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Ask at Desk
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 100 Word Challenge
Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect and collaborate with others through games and competitions, while showcasing your storytelling skills at the celebration of the century! Recommended for ages 9-12.
Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Wed, Dec 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community 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. 
Storybook Fun
Thu, Dec 14, 10:15am - 10:40am
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.
Toddler Time
Thu, Dec 14, 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.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Dec 14, 11:15am - 11:40am
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 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, Dec 14, 11:45am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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.
English from Zero
Thu, Dec 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 3
Thu, Dec 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - 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
Microsoft Excel Level 4
Thu, Dec 14, 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.
Sewing - Gift Card Holder - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Dec 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
This gift card holder project is a great way to use up larger scraps. These mini envelopes or gift card holders are easy to make and the perfect way to personalize your gift!
The Evolution of Anime
Fri, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Explore the many Japanese art styles that led to the creation of some of today's most beloved anime. Learn to draw anime characters and leave with a personal work of art. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Let's Craft DIY Gift Wrapping Bows
Sat, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Make your own gift wrapping bows out of ribbon to customize gift giving! Recommended for ages 10+
This event is full
Let's Hand Sew Mitten Ornament - Beginner
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn the basics of hand sewing while we make a mitten ornament - to keep or give away! Recommended for ages 10+
Family Movie
Sat, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Children's Area
Sit back and relax for a family-friendly movie and coloring sheets. Recommended for families.
Babushka's Books
Tue, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Gather round and enjoy Slavic stories straight from your babushka’s bookshelf! Recommended for ages 3-5.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Dec 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Ask at Desk
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.
Snack Around the World: Greece
Wed, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Treat yourself to tasty snacks from a land far away! Each month we'll learn about a different culture and sample the yummiest snacks it has to offer. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Wed, Dec 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community 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. 
Storybook Fun
Thu, Dec 21, 10:15am - 10:40am
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.
Toddler Time
Thu, Dec 21, 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.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Dec 21, 11:15am - 11:40am
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 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, Dec 21, 11:45am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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.
English from Zero
Thu, Dec 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Microsoft Excel - Formulas and Functions
Thu, Dec 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Use the Function Library to find the best fit for your project. Insert financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.
Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
Thu, Dec 21, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - 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.
Let's Embroider Gift Tags - Beginner
Sat, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn basic embroidery skills while we make customized gift tags. Recommended for ages 10+, perfect for embroidery beginners!
Hibernation Stations
Tue, Dec 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
See who’s snoozing this season! Join us for crafts and activities about animals who sleep all winter. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Winter Wonderland
Wed, Dec 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Even though it’s not very cold, it really is winter! Join us for winter themed stories and crafts to get into the spirit of colder weather. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Wed, Dec 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community 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. 
Storybook Fun
Thu, Dec 28, 10:15am - 10:40am
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.
Toddler Time
Thu, Dec 28, 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.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Dec 28, 11:15am - 11:40am
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 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, Dec 28, 11:45am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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.
English from Zero
Thu, Dec 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Character Mailbox
Sat, Dec 30, All day
Stop by to write a postcard to our character of the month. Then drop it in our mailbox. This month's characters are Eric Carle's characters!
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