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Events Calendar

Week of September 12, 2021

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Time	Sun (9/12)	Mon (9/13)	Tue (9/14)	Wed (9/15)	Thu (9/16)	Fri (9/17)	Sat (9/18)
All day	Collecting Your Stories: Celebrating Our Library 12:00am - 11:45pm Collecting Your Stories: Celebrating Our Library 12:00am - 11:45pm May 1, 2021 Winter Park Library Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, K-4, Tween, Teen, Adult, Program Type: Poetry & Writing Description Share your favorite memories of the library by sending in a short video or as a written story. Contact archivist Rachel Simmons at rsimmons@wppl.org for an appointment. ...
	Story Sacks for Kids All Day Story Sacks for Kids 12:00am - 12:00am Sep 1, 2021 Winter Park Library Age Group: Preschool, K-4, Program Type: Authors & Book Clubs Description Ages 3 - 9. Sign up each month to get one of these Story Sacks. Each bag will contain surprise books and a selection of activities and surprises. Here’s how it works:...
	Book Box Service All Day Book Box Service 12:00am - 12:00am Sep 1, 2021 Winter Park Library Age Group: Tween, Teen, Program Type: Authors & Book Clubs Description Grades 5-12. Sign up each month to receive a Book Box containing one surprise book (selected and checked out especially for you based on your input) and a selection of snacks and surprises....
	Community Cookbook Call for Submissions All Day Community Cookbook Call for Submissions 12:00am - 12:00am Sep 1, 2021 Winter Park Library Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, K-4, Tween, Teen, Adult, Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition Description Participate in a community cookbook this year by submitting your favorite family recipes. We will compile all your submissions into an eBook for you to download in December. ...
7am			Morning Milers 7:00am - 8:00am Winter Park Library Library Parking Lot Age Group: Adult Program Type: Well & Wise Description This energetic walk (approximately 2-2.5 miles and lasting 45-60 minutes) is for the speed walker in you! Finish with a water break, stretches and discussion. Convene in Library Parking Lot. ...
8am					Annual Meeting of the Winter Park Library Association 8:00am - 9:00am Winter Park Library Winter Park Community Center Description The Annual Meeting of the Winter Park Library Association will take place on September 16, 2021 at 8am at the Winter Park Community Center. The Community Center is located at 721 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789....
9am			Bouncing Babies! 9:30am - 10:00am Registration Required Winter Park Library Community Room Age Group: Babies Program Type: Language & Literacy, Storytime, Registration Required Description Ages birth to 12 months; Duration: 20 minutes...	Tales for Twos 9:30am - 10:00am Registration Required Winter Park Library Community Room Age Group: Toddlers Program Type: Language & Literacy, Storytime, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Description Ages 24 - 36 months; Duration: 25 minutes ...	Wobbly Walkers 9:30am - 10:00am Registration Required Winter Park Library Community Room Age Group: Babies Program Type: Language & Literacy, Storytime, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Ages 13 - 24 months; Duration: 25 minutes ...
10am		Tech Bytes: iPhone Tips 10:00am - 11:00am Tech Bytes: iPhone Tips 10:00am - 11:00am Sep 13, 2021 Winter Park Library Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult, Program Type: Technology & Gaming Description Learn useful tips and tricks to make your devices more pleasant to use. This month will focus on iPhone tips and tricks. Watch on our Facebook and YouTube channels. ...		Preschool Express 10:30am - 11:00am Registration Required Winter Park Library Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Language & Literacy, Storytime, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Ages 3 - 5 years; Duration: 30 minutes Preschoolers will enjoy listening and learning through stories, song, and play. We encourage full and active participation of the accompanying adult....		Read at Mead - Teddy Bear Picnic 10:30am - 11:00am Registration Required Read at Mead - Teddy Bear Picnic 10:30am - 11:00am Sep 17, 2021 Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Language & Literacy, Storytime, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Join Ms. Shanna for stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes in a nature-themed surrounding. Enrollment is required. We'll be sitting on the ground (Learning Circle) so please (BYOB) bring your own blanket. ...	Descolonizarte TEATRO: Body Narratives Workshop 10:30am - 12:30pm Registration Required Descolonizarte TEATRO: Body Narratives Workshop 10:30am - 12:30pm Sep 18, 2021 Winter Park Library Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Culture, Films & Music, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description Taller “narrativas del cuerpo” de Descolonizarte TEATRO ...
11am					Adult Basic Education 11:00am - 2:00pm Winter Park Library Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Well & Wise Description ABE 1 is a BASIC level Adult Basic Education class specifically geared for Emerging Readers. ABE 2 is an INTERMEDIATE level Adult Basic Education class specifically geared for Emerging Readers. ...	Microsoft Word Intermediate 11:00am - 12:30pm Registration Required Winter Park Library Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology & Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Description Insert tables and images, set paragraph tabs, indents, headers, footers and more. Laptops will not be available during class so please bring your own. This class is free but signup is required....
1pm				Movies @ Midweek - Nobody 1:00pm - 2:30pm Registration Required Winter Park Library Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Films & Music Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description A bystander who intervenes to help a woman being harassed by a group of men becomes the target of a vengeful drug lord....			Full STEAM Ahead - Magnets 1:30pm - 2:30pm Registration Required Full STEAM Ahead - Magnets 1:30pm - 2:30pm Sep 18, 2021 Winter Park Library Community Room Age Group: Preschool, K-4, Program Type: Language & Literacy, Science & Engineering, Storytime, Technology & Gaming, Registration Required Description Ages 3 - 6. Enjoy activities that build STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math....
2pm	James Baldwin Book Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Registration Required Outreach Age Group: Adult Program Type: Authors & Book Clubs Registration Required Description The Baldwin Book Club discusses books and films focused on the African American experience in the United States. Meet in person at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center or virtually through Zoom. Sign up to receive the Zoom session link....		The Art of Calligraphy 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registration Required Winter Park Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description Jazz up your handwritten correspondence and signature in this virtual class. Pick up your kits at the library the week before the class. Enroll to receive the class link. You will be notified when your kit is ready. ...
3pm				Demystifying the Computer: Hardware Edition 3:00pm - 4:30pm Registration Required Winter Park Library Program Type: Technology & Gaming Registration Required Description Ages 18+. Learn how your computer does what it does, how it connects to the internet and all that is hardware. Your email address is required at sign-up. We’ll send you the Adobe Connect link approximately one hour before the class starts.... Crafty Kids - Canvas Art 3:30pm - 4:30pm Registration Required Winter Park Library Community Room Age Group: K-4 Program Type: DIY & Crafting Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description Grades K – 5 Explore the world of arts and crafts and join in the fun of expressing yourself through art. ...			Cricut Cutter Intermediate 3:00pm - 4:30pm Registration Required Winter Park Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology & Gaming Registration Required Description Ages 18+. Learn just how far the Cricut can go using Cricut markers, welding, slicing and much more.Your email address is required at sign-up. We’ll send you the Adobe Connect link approximately one hour before the class starts....
4pm		STEM Lab - Flotation Device 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration Required Winter Park Library Community Room Age Group: K-4 Program Type: Science & Engineering, Technology & Gaming, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description K4 - Grade 5. Take part in hands-on, minds-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and math concepts. Together we'll explore, create and discover through challenges, experiments and projects....	Y.U.M. What's On Your Plate? 4:00pm - 4:30pm Registration Required Winter Park Library Community Room Age Group: K-4 Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description Ages K-grade 1. Nutrition has never been more fun. Learn about food groups, healthy eating and cooking in this class through hands-on activities and fun snacks....	CANCELLED: Problems Solved - Math Tutoring 4:15pm - 5:00pm CANCELLED: Problems Solved - Math Tutoring 4:15pm - 5:00pm Sep 15, 2021 Winter Park Library Teen Area Age Group: K-4, Tween, Teen, Program Type: School & College Description Grades 4 - 10 Fumbling with fractions? Dying over decimals? Algebra anxiety? Whether you are really struggling with math or just need some extra explanation, we're here to help!...
5pm				Teen Book Guild 5:00pm - 6:00pm Registration Required Winter Park Library Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Authors & Book Clubs, School & College, Registration Required Description What is TBG? ... CANCELLED: Problems Solved - Math Tutoring 5:00pm - 5:45pm CANCELLED: Problems Solved - Math Tutoring 5:00pm - 5:45pm Sep 15, 2021 Winter Park Library Teen Area Age Group: K-4, Tween, Teen, Program Type: School & College Description Grades 4 - 10 Fumbling with fractions? Dying over decimals? Algebra anxiety? Whether you are really struggling with math or just need some extra explanation, we're here to help!... CANCELLED: Problems Solved - Math Tutoring 5:45pm - 6:30pm CANCELLED: Problems Solved - Math Tutoring 5:45pm - 6:30pm Sep 15, 2021 Winter Park Library Teen Area Age Group: K-4, Tween, Teen, Program Type: School & College Description Grades 4 - 10 Fumbling with fractions? Dying over decimals? Algebra anxiety? Whether you are really struggling with math or just need some extra explanation, we're here to help!...
6pm			Ravenous Readers Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration Required Winter Park Library Community Room Age Group: Tween Program Type: Authors & Book Clubs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description IN-PERSON, OUTDOOR EVENT Grades 5-7. Discuss Clean Getaway by Nic Stone and enjoy book-related games and activities. We will meet outside the South entrance of the library if weather allows.... Creative Crafters Fiber Arts Club: In-Person and Virtual 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration Required Creative Crafters Fiber Arts Club: In-Person and Virtual 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sep 14, 2021 Winter Park Library Winter Park History Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult, Program Type: Arts & Culture, DIY & Crafting, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description Ages 8-Adult. Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any type of fiber art? Then this is the club for you. Gather your projects to relax with friends and exchange ideas in this virtual class. Beginner and intermediate crafters welcome....	Better Read Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration Required Winter Park Library Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Authors & Book Clubs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description Library Research Assistant Jeremy Zorn hosts a monthly book club featuring fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary. This month’s selection is Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler....	Dollars & Sense: Bonds 6:00pm - 7:30pm Registration Required Winter Park Library Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Business & Finance Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Description Adding bonds to your portfolio can create balance in a volatile market. Learn what they are and how to make the most of them for your future. Presented by Dwayne Gayle, financial advisor. Light refreshments will be offered.... Armchair Detectives: In Person and Virtual 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration Required Armchair Detectives: In Person and Virtual 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sep 16, 2021 Winter Park Library Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Authors & Book Clubs Registration Required Description Mystery lovers meet on the third Thursday of the month to discuss what they're reading. The theme for this month is Private Eyes. Enroll to meet in person or to join with the event link. ...