Dew Action: Check it Out!

The Dew Action Sports Tour wants you to Check it Out! Check out three items with your library card and enter to win a BMX bike! Pick up an entry form at any library location or click here to download an entry form. Deadline for entries is October 10. Ages 6-18. In partnership with the Dew Action Sports Tour and the Central Florida Sports Commission.

Back to School
Edgewater Branch: Saturday, September 13, 10:30 a.m.

Find a wealth of back-to-school information at the library including Homework Help, Alphabet Bites, tutorials and more. Bring your child for fun activities and games!

Bedtime Stories
Herndon Branch: Thursday, September 18, 6:30 p.m.

Come in your most comfy pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed friend to enjoy bedtime stories, milk and cookies!

Best of Both Worlds
Washington Park Branch: Wednesday, September 10, 6 p.m.

If you missed the Hannah Montana/Miley Cryus Best of Both Worlds concert, or if you simply want to relive it all over again, then come on down to the library! Enjoy buttery-hot popcorn with the whole family as we watch Miley and Hannah’s live show.

Celebrity Bedtime Stories
Edgewater Branch: Wednesday, September 17, 7 p.m.

Join us for story time with a surprise special guest storyteller. Bring your teddy bear and favorite blanket, and enjoy milk and cookies!

Cuentame un Cuento/Tell Me a Story: Bilingual Stories & Fun!

Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library:  Saturday, September 6, 11 a.m.

North Orange Branch:  Saturday, September 27, 10:30 a.m.

                     

Venga y disfruten de cuentos bilingues y actividades de arte para niños.  Come enjoy bilingual stories and crafts for children.  The Library provides an interactive storytime in English and Spanish suitable for speakers of either or both languages.  Programs are designed for ages 3 and up, and the whole family is welcome! 

Dear Diary Day
Herndon Branch: Wednesday, September 24, 3:30 p.m.

Attend a fun diary workshop and hand craft your very own decorative journal to house your thoughts, memories and stories.

Family Movie Night
Winter Garden Branch: Thursday, September 4, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a special family movie night featuring the outrageously funny film College Road Trip. An overachieving high school student decides to travel around the country to choose the perfect college; her overprotective cop father also decides to accompany her in order to keep her on the straight and narrow.

Fishtastic FUN!

Herndon Branch: Wednesday, September 3, 3:30 p.m.

Eatonville Branch: Tuesday, September 9, 10:30 a.m.

Edgewater Branch: Thursday, September 11, 10:30 a.m.

Alafaya Branch: Saturday, September 13, 10:30 a.m.

North Orange Branch: Saturday, September 13, 10:30 a.m.

Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Saturday, September 20, 3 p.m.

Preschoolers, join us for some under the sea fun! We will explore the sea with fishtastic stories, crafts and activities. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Florida Snakes & Reptiles
South Creek Branch: Saturday, September 13, 11 a.m.

Slither into the library for a hands-on program featuring species of reptiles and snakes found in Florida.

Hobbits in the Library
Edgewater Branch: Saturday, September 20, 2 p.m.

Calling all elves, orcs and hobbits! Celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien week at the library as we watch The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Enjoy snacks and games as the epic tale unfolds. One program to rule them all!

Honey Bees
Edgewater Branch: Wednesday, September 24, 6 p.m.

“Bee” sweet! Celebrate National Honey Month with stories, crafts and honey treats.

Latin Fun Fiesta!

Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Saturday, September 13, 3 p.m.

North Orange Branch: Saturday, September 20, 10:30 a.m.

Washington Park Branch: Thursday, September 25, 3:30 p.m.

Kids, join us for a fun Maya and Miguel celebration! Activities, crafts and culture await you at this program that will prove to be “muy fabuloso”. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Paws to Read

Southeast Branch: Saturday, September 6, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Herndon Branch: Saturday, September 6, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

North Orange Branch:  Saturday, September 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

South Creek Branch:  Saturday, September 20, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Alafaya Branch:  Saturday, September 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Orlando Public Library: Saturday, September 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

West Oaks Branch:  Saturday, September 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sign up to practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a loveable, furry listener. Be An Angel Therapy Dogs Ministry presents this reading program for children with certified therapy dogs. Seating is limited, call today to reserve your spot 407.835.7323.

Pirate Party
Edgewater Branch: Saturday, September 27, 2 p.m.

Ahoy maties! Join us for a treasure trove of pirate activities including crafts, stories and songs from the high seas.

Roald Dahl Time
Eatonville Branch: Monday, September 15, 10:15 a.m.

Have a ball with Roald Dahl! Celebrate the author’s birthday with stories, crafts and much more.

Take a Break – It’s Recess! Time to Play!

North Orange Branch: Saturday, September 6, 2 p.m.

Herndon Branch: Wednesday, September 17, 3:30 p.m.

Alafaya Branch: Saturday, September 20, 1 p.m.

Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Saturday, September 27, 3 p.m.

Take a break and come play because it’s time for recess at the library! Join us for an afternoon of games and fun! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Talk Like a Pirate Party
Herndon Branch: Friday, September 19, 4 p.m.

Avast me hearty! Arrggghhh! Prepare ye maties for stories, games and crafts in honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Join us for a swashbuckling pirate experience.

Teddy Bear Picnic
North Orange Branch: Tuesday, September 16, 11 a.m.

Join us for teddy bear stories, songs, activities, crafts and snacks and be sure to bring your cuddly teddy bear buddy. Ages 3-5.

Third Thursdays Pajama Jamboree
Windermere Branch: Thursday, September 18, 6 p.m.

Cuddle up to a good story in your favorite pajamas and enjoy crafts, music and milk and cookies.

Time Travel Tuesdays
Windermere Branch: Tuesday, September 2, 4 p.m.

Travel back in time to the 1950s and twist the day away in the Windermere Sock Hop! Then enter our Most Outrageous Socks Contest and have a swell time with stories, music and games.

Wacky Wednesday Arts & Crafts
Windermere Branch: Wednesday, September 10, 3:30 p.m.

Celebrate National Teddy Bear month with a fun craft at the library.