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Little Chef: P is for Polar Bear

2024-01-19 11:15:00 2024-01-19 12:00:00 America/New_York Little Chef: P is for Polar Bear When there is a chill in the air this fun Polar Bear snack is sure to get the kids smiling! Adult participation is required. Space is limited. Registration required. Ages 3–5. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Friday, January 19
11:15am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-01-19 11:15:00 2024-01-19 12:00:00 America/New_York Little Chef: P is for Polar Bear When there is a chill in the air this fun Polar Bear snack is sure to get the kids smiling! Adult participation is required. Space is limited. Registration required. Ages 3–5. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

When there is a chill in the air this fun Polar Bear snack is sure to get the kids smiling! Adult participation is required. Space is limited. Registration required. Ages 3–5.

Bring your little one to learn cooking skills such as kitchen safety, layering, measuring, smearing, tasting and presentation as you interact with a delicious recipe.

Food will be served at this event; Please see staff about specific needs concerning food allergies.

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers |

EVENT TYPE: | Cooking & Food |

TAGS: | bb-early-learning-preschool |

Hiawassee Branch

Phone: 407-835/7323

Hours
Mon, May 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 19 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

Fri, May 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Nou montre ou kòman pou kreye yon kont imèl. Epi tou kòman pou voye, resevwa ak òganize imèl sou entènèt. #Creole

Fri, May 17, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann kijan pou kreye fòmil ak fonksyon de baz avèk ki lè pou itilize selil relative ak absolit. #Creole

Sat, May 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Professor Kersuze Simeon-Jones walks us through Jean-Jaques Dessalines’ 1804 speech that forewarned Haiti's measures, precautions, and responsibilities necessary to maintain freedom.

Sat, May 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
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, May 20, All day
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Mon, May 20, 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, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one plays with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Mon, May 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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

Mon, May 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Level up your knitting. Learn how to combine knit and purl stitches to create smooth fabric. Techniques include the purl stitch, counting stitches and rows, using stitch markers, and fabric sides.

Tue, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
First come, first served. Until supplies last. Free non-perishable, shelf-stable food boxes for kids and families.

Tue, May 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.info/socialworker.

Tue, May 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 

Tue, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.

Tue, May 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.

Tue, May 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann kòman pou sèvi avèk opsyon Atizay yo ak kijan pou aplike estil Pou ka amelyore aparans yon dokiman.

Wed, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann kijan pou fè resvasyon avyon, machine ak otèl sou entènèt. This class is taught in Haitian Creole.

Wed, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
CareerSource Central Florida’s Career Navigators will provide expert tips on how to navigate the world of job interviews.

Wed, May 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Basic hand sewing skills are essential skills needed in everyday life. Learn the basic techniques to get started, including how to make a quilter's knot, thread a needle and sew a running stitch.

Wed, May 22, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
A small selected group of students: Reading and discussing what we read, In an effort to help students get a better understanding of the English language.

Thu, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, May 23, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for adults.

Thu, May 23, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Join us to learn different English idioms and phrases that are used to communicate on a daily basis. Recommended for adults.

Fri, May 24, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
If you give a mouse a cookie silly things are bound to happen! Let your little one explore culinary concepts with cookie dough. Adult participation is required at this event. Recommended for ages 3-5.
This event is full

Fri, May 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.

Fri, May 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Experience new artistic techniques with your fellow artists! Recommended for ages 7 and up.

Fri, May 24, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann kijan pou Travay avèk diferan fèy kalkil, lyen selil nan yon fèy kalkil, avèk proteje yon fèy kalkil.

Sat, May 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, May 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Explore your place in the Chinese zodiac and create your own lantern to bring home! Recommended for teens.

Sat, May 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Tue, May 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.info/socialworker.

Tue, May 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 

Tue, May 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Create a free email account. Learn how to navigate the environment, including the Inbox, the Reading pane, and the Compose area.

Tue, May 28, 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, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann kijan pou ajoute yon paj kouvèti ak nimero paj yo. Vini familye avèk opsyon paj oryantasyon yo epi lòt opsyon chache ak ranplase-a.

Wed, May 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Wed, May 29, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
A small selected group of students: Reading and discussing what we read, In an effort to help students get a better understanding of the English language.

Thu, May 30, 10:15am - 11:15am
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

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

Thu, May 30, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for adults.

Thu, May 30, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Join us to learn different English idioms and phrases that are used to communicate on a daily basis. Recommended for adults.

Fri, May 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.

Fri, May 31, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.

Sat, Jun 01, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Sat, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Blast off into summer reading with space-themed crafts and activities! Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Limited capacity.

Mon, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.

Mon, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
You don’t need a white coat and a fancy lab to be a scientist! Join us to learn about a new STEM topic and conduct an experiment or demonstration every week!

Mon, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Learn how to cast on and basic knit stitch. Choose the right yarn every time. Learn how to read a yarn label, about fiber content.

Mon, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Tue, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
First come, first served. Until supplies last. Free non-perishable, shelf-stable food boxes for kids and families.

Tue, Jun 04, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.info/socialworker.

Tue, Jun 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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, Jun 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.

Tue, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Get in the spirit of summer and create your own custom beach themed wine glass.

Tue, Jun 04, 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, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Dive in and meet rare, threatened, and endangered species. Learn about interesting animals that can be found throughout different lands and animal conservation. Recommended for ages 0-12.

Wed, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.

Wed, Jun 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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.

Wed, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Basic hand sewing skills are essential skills needed in everyday life. Learn the basic techniques to get started, including how to make a quilter's knot, thread a needle and sew a running stitch.

Wed, Jun 05, 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 get a better understanding of the English language.

Thu, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Jun 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.

Thu, Jun 06, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Jun 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Embark on a global adventure this summer at the library! Explore a new country each week, discovering its culture, traditions, and lifestyle through activities, stories, and crafts. Ages 6-12.

Thu, Jun 06, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Fri, Jun 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.

Fri, Jun 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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

Fri, Jun 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.

Fri, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Do you want a garden but don’t have supplies to make it happen? Upcycle it! Join us to create a planter using discarded CDs. Watch your plants thrive in a home! Recommended for ages 13 and older.

Fri, Jun 07, 4:35pm - 5:30pm
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

Sat, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
High school students will earn two hours of community service by assisting the library. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Sat, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Mon, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.

Mon, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
You don’t need a white coat and a fancy lab to be a scientist! Join us to learn about a new STEM topic and conduct an experiment or demonstration every week!

Mon, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Level up your crocheting. Learn how to create more open fabric with new stitches. Techniques include chaining up rows, as well as double and half double crochet stitches.

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

Tue, Jun 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.info/socialworker.

Tue, Jun 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.

Tue, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Explore the basics of animation while creating your own stop motion movie! Use the Stop Motion Studio app to bring objects to life, add titles, credits, sound, and more.

Wed, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Come for great laughs, illusions, and magical fun. It's time for mayhem with an award-winning comedy magician and entertainer! Get ready to grin from ear to ear. Recommended for ages 0-12.

Wed, Jun 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.

Wed, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
You are trapped underwater in the Atlantis Library. Using your critical thinking and collaborating skills, can you solve the puzzles to escape before your oxygen runs out? Recommended for ages 13-18.

Wed, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Get ready to move it, move it and learn how to draw King Julien from Madagascar. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Thu, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Jun 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.

Thu, Jun 13, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Jun 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Embark on a global adventure this summer at the library! Explore a new country each week, discovering its culture, traditions, and lifestyle through activities, stories, and crafts. Ages 6-12.

Thu, Jun 13, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Fri, Jun 14, 10:15am - 11:00am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Inspire curiosity and a sense of wonder about nature with hands-on activities and stories that encourage children to explore the world around them. Recommended for ages 0-5 years.

Fri, Jun 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.

Sat, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
In honor of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month enjoy a live performance by steel pan musician Ravon Rhoden and island culture!