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Recording Studio Essentials

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Recording Studio
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

Ages 18+. Come learn recording basics to create your own music or spoken-word project. The studio is available to full-service cardholders; attending this class is required to use the studio.

Creating a Daily Peace Practice

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Living
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Details:

What do you do daily to nurture your humanity? This workshop will explore how to develop and sustain a daily peace practice. Partnership with the Peace and Justice Institute.

Orlando WordLab

6:45pm - 8:45pm
Adult
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Details:

Fiction and non-fiction writers meet the 4th Wednesday of the month, in association with the Writers of Central Florida, offering each other support and critiques. 

Wobbly Walkers

9:15am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Ages 13 - 24 months. Singing, dancing and moving to rhymes and simple stories will introduce young children to the joys of language and literature. We encourage full and active participation of accompanying adults.&

Disclaimer(s)

Priority registration for high-demand events is given to full-service library cardholders, while others can join a waitlist. Three days before the event, waitlisted individuals may gain access if spots are available.

Your Wellness: Recommitting to Your Goals

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Living
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

With only a few months left in 2024, it’s time to reconnect and recommit to your wellness goals.

Tales for Twos

10:15am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Ages 24 - 36 months. Bring your terrific tots to this interactive storytime that includes fun with books, songs, fingerplays and movement. We encourage full and active participation of the accompanying adults. 

Disclaimer(s)

Priority registration for high-demand events is given to full-service library cardholders, while others can join a waitlist. Three days before the event, waitlisted individuals may gain access if spots are available.

Wee Explorers

11:30am - 12:15pm
Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Ages 3-5. Explore STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math – concepts through stories and hands-on activities. Classes may focus on one or more areas. Please dress for mess.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Libraries Love Lakes: LAKEWATCH

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Living
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Details:

Age 18+. Attention citizen scientists! Several Winter Park lakes need volunteers to monitor the health of our lakes. This session will provide information on the program’s vital impact.

Web Based Election Tools

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Learn about helpful voting resources that you can use to make informed decisions at the polls this election cycle. Instructor: Reggie Davis, Emerging Technology Librarian, Valencia College. Partnership with Valencia College.

Pokémon Gym

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tween
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Grades 3-7. Calling all trainers! Bring your Pokémon cards to battle and trade with fellow players.

Author Salon: Ashley Spencer

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Details:

Ages 18+.

Girls Who Code

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tween, Teen
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Dream Room Lab
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Girls in grades 5-12 are invited to this free and fun weekly course introducing topics like artificial intelligence, graphics, game design, cryptography and app development.

Cuentos y Cantos

10:15am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Duration: 20 minutes.

Edades Nacimiento-5. Disfrute de este cuento bilingüe dirigido por Ms. Emerald que presenta historias y rimas hispanas/latinas en inglés y español.

Japanese Language & Culture

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tween, Teen, Adult
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Ages 10+. Take a deep dive into understanding Japanese Culture. Instructor: Kyoko Blanchard, M.A. in Foreign Language Education, UCF.

There will be 4 sessions in this series and it is recommended that you take each session:

Digital SAT/PSAT Prep Course

9:30am - 12:30pm
Teen
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: School & Careers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Grades 8-12. Set yourself up for Digital SAT success with this test prep course. Sessions will include comprehensive test-taking strategies, study plans, and guided practice, which will also benefit Digital PSAT test takers.

Maternal Matters: Overcoming perinatal and postpartum anxiety and depression

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Collaboration Room 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Living
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

One in five of those who are pregnant and in the postpartum period will suffer from a maternal mental health disorder like postpartum depression. And this is ok...

Winter Park Legends: 1900 - 1920

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 62
Details:

Ages 18+. Rick Baldwin, lifelong Winter Park resident, will tell you how Winter Park grew into a small but vibrant town during its early years.

Puppy Pals

10:30am - 12:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Health & Living
Details:

Ages 3-18. Unwind with therapy dogs, Bachata and Cobbler, while you give them some love and they give you doggy kisses.

Central Florida Folk Concerts

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 78
Details:

Monthly folk concert featuring noted musicians from Florida and surrounding regions. Suggested donation $10.   

Life Screenings

4:15pm - 5:45pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Details:

Explore humanity through film, followed by engaging conversation, in this monthly showcase of short films. For more information, contact Banks Helfrich at bankshelfrich@gmail.com

Books & Bunnies

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Health & Living
Details:

Ages 5+.

Read to a rescue bunny while learning how to care for a pet rabbit!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Baldwin Book Club - "South to America" by Imani Perry

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

The Baldwin Book Club discusses books focused on the African American experience in the United States.

2024 reading titles are: 

Play and Grow!

9:15am - 10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Living
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Ages 12-36 months.

Disclaimer(s)

Priority registration for high-demand events is given to full-service library cardholders, while others can join a waitlist. Three days before the event, waitlisted individuals may gain access if spots are available.

Play and Grow!

10:45am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Living
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Ages 12-36 months. Experience a fun, play-based environment rich with toys, books and art activities and the opportunity to spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with early childhood and family support specialist