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Special Guest Programs & Presenters

Carry your card! Customers who present their library cards at programs and events will be eligible for priority seating.

 

Am - Jam

Windermere Branch: Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.

Am-Jam Productions presents a puzzle of puppetry spinning funny tales and featuring some fuzzy friends!

 

Are you a Tinker?

Washington Park Branch: Saturday, June 6, 2 p.m.
Orlando Public Library: Saturday, June 13, 3 p.m.

Eatonville Branch: Thursday, July 2, 1 p.m.
Herndon Branch: Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m.

North Orange Branch: Saturday, August 8, 2 p.m.


Join us in watching a movie, find out if you’re a tinker, and have fun with lots of crafts.

 

Audience Participation Stories

Southeast Branch: Monday, June 22, 10:30 a.m.

Windermere Branch: Wednesday, July 1, 10:30 a.m.

North Orange Branch: Thursday, July 2, 10:30 a.m.

South Trail Branch: Tuesday, July 14, 10:30 a.m.

Winter Garden Branch: Monday, July 20, 10:30 a.m.

West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, August 5, 10:30 a.m.

Orlando Public Library: Thursday, August 6, 10:30 a.m.

Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, August 11, 10:30 a.m.
South Creek Branch: Wednesday, August 12, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Branch: Friday, August 14, 10:30 a.m.

Join MoGoo for a rollicking good time where everyone gets to be part of the story!

 

Barking Cows and Mewing Birds

Winter Garden Branch: Monday, June 29, 10:30 a.m.

West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, July 1, 10:30 a.m.

Eatonville Branch: Friday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.

South Trail Branch: Tuesday, July 21, 10:30 a.m.

Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, August 11, 10:30 a.m.
South Creek Branch: Wednesday, July 22, 10:30 a.m.

North Orange Branch: Thursday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.

Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, August 4, 10:30 a.m.

Washington Park Branch: Monday, August 10, 10:30 a.m.
Orlando Public Library: Tuesday, August 13, 10:30 a.m.

Help Miss Nancy create wacky versions of familiar stories when people, animals and things trade voices!

 

Boot Scootin' Boogie

Orlando Public Library: Saturday, August 1, 3 p.m.

Ya’ll grab a friend and come on down for a foot stompin' good time with stories and activities guaranteed to get your boots a-scootin’.

Build a Story

Orlando Public Library: Saturday, June 20, 3 p.m.

Edgewater Branch: Saturday, July 11, 2 p.m.
North Orange Branch: Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m.
Herndon Branch: Saturday, August 8, 11 a.m.

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away lived a storyteller. The storyteller is YOU! Kids, join us for stories, activities and crafts that are sure to make a storyteller out of you!

 

The Buzz about Bees

Herndon Branch: Tuesday, June 16, 3 p.m

Bee present and see a live observation hive and sample fresh honey as we learn all about bees. Presented by Frederickson Apiaries- HappyBeeHoneyFarm.com.

 

Canine Companions

Herndon Branch: Friday, June 19, 10:30 a.m.

South Creek Branch: Wednesday, July 1, 10:30 a.m.

Southeast Branch: Monday, July 6, 10:30 a.m.

Southwest Branch: Friday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.

Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, July 21, 10:30 a.m.

Did you know that some dogs have jobs? Come learn about Canine Companions for Independence and meet Harv – a dog with a very important job!

Crazy for Crayola

Windermere Branch: Saturday, June 6, 2 p.m.

Southwest Branch: Wednesday, June 10, 3:30 p.m.

Alafaya Branch: Saturday, June 13, 1 p.m.
Eatonville Branch: Tuesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m.

Southeast Branch: Tuesday, June 16, 4 p.m.

Herndon Branch: Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m.

North Orange Branch: Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Saturday, June 27, 2 p.m.
Orlando Public Library: Saturday, June 27, 3 p.m.

If you’re crazy for Crayola, come to the library and get creative with Crayola. Don’t forget to wear your favorite color!

Critter Encounters

Edgewater Branch: Thursday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.

Herndon Branch: Friday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.

Only with passion can we help in the conservation of wildlife - that passion coming from what we have the knowledge of and beginning with what we are taught at your local library and with critter encounters.

 

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

Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m.
North Orange Branch: Saturday, July 25, 10:30 a.m

North Orange Branch: Saturday, June 27, 11:30 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!

 

Daddy Day Cards

Edgewater Branch: Friday, June 19, 3 p.m

Delight your dads by designing your Father's Day cards at the Edge! We'll provide craft materials, you provide the art. Ages 5-12.

 

Dino Lore
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Friday, July 17, 11 a.m.


Travel in our imaginary time machine to meet some lively prehistoric friends. Puppets, sound effects and a dinosaur story will bring some magnificent creatures from long ago to life. Then meet some living descendants of the dinosaurs and some animal species that walked the earth before and with the dinosaurs. Recommended for Preschool to Kindergarten aged children. Seating is limited. Call to register: 407.835.7323. Presented by the Central Florida Zoo.

Deanna and Doodle

Orlando Public Library: Tuesday, July 21, 10:30 a.m.

Join Deanna and her ventriloquist pal Doodle who is supposed to be a mime, but cannot keep from talking, as they explore wacky stories of adventure.

 

Fairy Tale Tuesdays

Windermere Branch: Tuesday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, at 2pm.

Calling all princess and princesses! No need to travel to a land far, far away this month. Come to the library every Tuesday for a storytelling series of fairy tales.

 

Family Movie Night

Winter Garden Branch: Thursday, June 4, at 6:30pm

Come watch The Tale of Despereaux, the story of three unlikely heroes; a misfit mouse, an unhappy rat and a bumbling servant girl whose fates are intertwined with that of the castle's princess.

 
A Good Day for Pancake
South Trail Branch: Thursday, June 11, 2 p.m.
Orlando Public Library: Friday, June 12, 11 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Tuesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m.
Alafaya Branch: Wednesday, June 17, 11:30 a.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Thursday, June 18, 12 p.m.
Windermere Branch: Monday, June 22, 2 p.m.
Eatonville Branch: Tuesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m.
Herndon Branch: Wednesday, June 24, 11:30 a.m.
South Creek Branch: Friday, June 26, 11:30 a.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Friday, June 26, 3 p.m.

Open your heart to Pancake Pig. Bullied by his classmates, Pancake Pig doesn’t know what to do. Realizing that ignoring the problem doesn't fix it, Pancake learns he has the power to help stop the bullying and teach everyone a valuable lesson. Presented by Michelee Puppets. Recommended for Preschool through 2nd grade. Call for more information: 407.835.7323.



 

Gross Me Out! Orlando Science Center

Southeast Branch: Monday, July 13, 10:30 a.m.

Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, July 14, 10:30 a.m.
North Orange Branch: Thursday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.

Discover why your body makes snot, what causes gas build up, and many other impolite science facts about the human body.

 
Hanging Out at the Porch
Children’s Library, Porch Area: Every Friday at 3 p.m.

Come hang out in the porch area of the Children’s Library every Friday afternoon for different games, crafts and more. Recommended for school aged up to age 18.

 

Hip Hop You Don't Stop

Hiawassee Branch: Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.

Herndon Branch: Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m.

Windermere Branch: Friday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.

Eatonville Branch: Tuesday, July 14, 10:30 a.m.

Orlando Public Library: Saturday, July 18, 3 p.m.

Southwest Branch: Wednesday, July 29, 3:30 p.m.

North Orange Branch: Saturday, August 1, 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Saturday, August 1, 2 p.m.

Celebrate stories with a beat! Hip hop on in for stories, activities and crafts.

 
How to Play Chess Like an Animal
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Friday, June 19, 3 p.m.

Get ready to learn how to play chess like an animal. Join us for an interactive performance and lessons from a Chess Master. Beginners and experts will have fun learning techniques that are a little silly and perhaps a bit unorthodox. Recommended for ages 6-12.

 

Hula Day!

North Orange Branch: Saturday, June 13, 2 p.m.

Eatonville Branch: Monday, June 15, 1 p.m.

South Trail Branch: Wednesday, June 17, 2 p.m.

Southwest Branch: Wednesday, June 24, 3:30 p.m.

Windermere Branch: Saturday, June 20, 2 p.m.
Herndon Branch: Saturday, June 27, 11 a.m.

Aloha! Explore islands of fun with stories, hula hooping and the limbo plus island crafts!

Jiggleman

Orlando Public Library: Thursday, July 2, 10:30 a.m.

Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, July 7, 10:30 a.m.
Washington Park Branch: Monday, June 15, 10:30 a.m.

Get ready to laugh out loud and be amazed by the jumping, joking, juggling Jiggleman!

Jugglemania

Edgewater Branch: Thursday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.

Windermere Branch: Wednesday, July 8, 10:30 a.m.

Get ready to be amazed! Join us for an outrageous juggling performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Jungle Time

Edgewater Branch: Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 24, at 10:30am

Swing in for wild jungle stories along with your favorite stuffed animal and there may even be an adventure for your special friend too. Up to age 5 are welcome.

 

Laugh Out Loud with Mr. Bill

Winter Garden Branch: Monday, June 22, 10:30 a.m.

Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m.

West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, July 8, 10:30 a.m.

Eatonville Branch: Friday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.

South Creek Branch: Wednesday, July 15, 10:30 a.m.

Orlando Public Library: Thursday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.

Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, July 28, 10:30 a.m.

Washington Park Branch: Monday, August 3, 10:30 a.m.

South Trail Branch: Tuesday, August 4, 10:30 a.m.
North Orange Branch: Thursday, August 6, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Branch: Friday, August 7, 10:30 a.m.
Southeast Branch: Monday, August 10, 10:30 a.m.
Windermere Branch: Wednesday, August 12, 10:30 a.m.

Joke, Riddle and Rhyme your way to laughs with Mr. Bill and his wacky puppet buddies.

 

The Life of a Firefighter

Orlando Public Library: Tuesday, July 7, 10:30 a.m.

Herndon Branch: Friday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.
Washington Park Branch: Monday, June 29, 10:30 a.m.

Meet real firefighters and tour their truck to see what it takes to fight the heat! Presented by the Orlando Fire Department.

 

Mad Cow Theatre

Edgewater Branch: Thursday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.

Herndon Branch: Friday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.

Orlando Public Library: Tuesday, July 28, 10:30 a.m.

Eatonville Branch: Friday, July 31, 10:30 a.m.

Join artists from Mad Cow Theatre in their Acting Stage Lab with this interactive, hands-on experience emphasizing theatre games.

 

A Magi Temple

Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, June 9, 10:30 a.m.

Winter Garden Branch: Monday, June 15, 10:30 a.m.

West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.
Orlando Public Library: Thursday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.

Open the magical, mystical doors of an enchanting place and time. Let the dance of A Magi Temple take you on a magic carpet ride.

 

The Magic of Glen Foster

Winter Garden Branch: Monday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.

South Trail Branch: Tuesday, June 9, 10:30 a.m.

West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, June 10, 10:30 a.m.

Eatonville Branch: Friday, June 12, 10:30 a.m.

Southeast Branch: Monday, June 15, 10:30 a.m.

Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m.
South Creek Branch: Wednesday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.
North Orange Branch: Thursday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Branch: Friday, June 19, 10:30 a.m.

Get ready for a Magical journey with Award Winning Comedy Magician Glen Foster.

 

Muggles, Mudbloods and Wizards

Alafaya Branch: Saturday, July 11, 2 p.m.

North Orange Branch: Saturday, July 11, 2 p.m.

Orlando Public Library: Saturday, July 11, 3 p.m.

Southeast Branch: Saturday, July 11, 3 p.m.

Hiawassee Branch: Wednesday, July 15, 10:30 a.m.

Herndon Branch: Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Saturday, July 18, 2 p.m.
Southwest Branch: Wednesday, July 22, 3:30 p.m.

Guess who’s back again?! Celebrate the release of the new Harry Potter movie with a story and craft program!

 

OMA: An Artist’s Tale for Preschoolers

Aesop’s Fables

Southwest Branch: Tuesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.

Live a day in the life of Jerry Pinkney by creating art and listening to stories. Preschoolers, weave tales with stories, crafts and fun! In conjunction with the Orlando Museum of Art’s exhibition Jerry Pinkney: Aesop’s Fables and other tails. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration is required, call 407.835.7323 to register.

 

OMA: An Artist’s Tale for Preschoolers

The Little Red Hen
Eatonville Branch: Wednesday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Wednesday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.
Alafaya Branch: Saturday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.
North Orange Branch: Tuesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Tuesday, June 23, 2:30 p.m.
Windermere Branch: Saturday, June 27, 2:30 p.m.

Live a day in the life of Jerry Pinkney by creating art and listening to stories. Preschoolers, weave tales with stories, crafts and fun! In conjunction with the Orlando Museum of Art’s exhibition Jerry Pinkney: Aesop’s Fables and other tails. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration is required, call 407.835.7323 to register.

 

OMA: An Artist’s Tale for Preschoolers

Pretend You’re a Cat
West Oaks Branch: Tuesday, June 9, 2:30 p.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Tuesday, June 9, 10:30 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Wednesday, June 10, 10:30 a.m.
Herndon Branch: Thursday, June 18, 11 a.m.
South Creek Branch: Friday, June 19, 11 a.m.
Southeast Branch: Saturday, June 20, 2 p.m.
Alafaya Branch: Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Friday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.


Live a day in the life of Jerry Pinkney by creating art and listening to stories. Preschoolers, weave tales with stories, crafts and fun! In conjunction with the Orlando Museum of Art’s exhibition Jerry Pinkney: Aesop’s Fables and other tails. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration is required, call 407.835.7323 to register.

 

OMA: An Artist’s Tale for Preschoolers

The Ugly Duckling
Southeast Branch: Saturday, June 6, 3 p.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Thursday, June 11, 10:30 a.m.

Live a day in the life of Jerry Pinkney by creating art and listening to stories. Preschoolers, weave tales with stories, crafts and fun! In conjunction with the Orlando Museum of Art’s exhibition Jerry Pinkney: Aesop’s Fables and other tails. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration is required, call 407.835.7323 to register.

 

Once Upon a Stage

Eatonville Branch: Friday, June 19, 10:30 a.m.

Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m.

North Orange Branch: Thursday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.

Southwest Branch: Friday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.

Washington Park Branch: Monday July 27, 10:30 a.m.

South Creek Branch: Wednesday, July 29, 10:30 a.m.
Orlando Public Library: Thursday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.

Southeast Branch: Monday, August 3, 10:30 a.m.

Windermere bracnh: Wednesday, August 5, 10:30 a.m.

West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, August 12, 10:30 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Thursday, August 13, 10:30 a.m.

The stage is set for stories about theatre, acting and the fun of putting on a show!

 

Once upon a Story

Herndon Branch: Tuesday, June 23, 3 p.m

Young readers, writers and illustrators of all ages are invited to create your own story book. Get inspired with stories, tips, and crafts to bring your ideas to life! All ages welcome.

 

Origami Extravaganza

Southwest Branch: Saturday, June 6, 10:30a.m

Instructors Al Aki and Jean Kinsey will teach you how to create origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. For ages 7 and up. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Reservations Required. For more information call 407.835.7323.

 

Orlando Museum of Art

Eatonville Branch: Friday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Thursday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.
Herndon Branch: Friday, July 31, 10:30 a.m.

Join the Orlando Museum of Art to explore the legend of an American folk hero as we read John Henry, written by Julius Lester, with pictures by Jerry Pinkney, whose beautiful illustrations bring the story to life. Find out what happens when man takes on machine!

 

Orlando Police K-9 Dogs

Orlando Public Library: Thursday, June 11, 10:30 a.m.
Washington Park Branch: Monday, June 22, 10:30 a.m.

Edgewater Branch: Thursday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.

Get a glimpse of a dog’s life and meet some special furry friends from the Orlando Police K-9 unit that help save lives everyday.

 

Pa Danny's Hootenanny

Winter Garden Branch: Saturday, June 13, 2p.m

Come to our family folk festival with songs from the Big Book along from some old favoites and even new songs.

 
Paws to Read
Herndon Branch: Saturday, June 6, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Southeast Branch: Saturday, June 6, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
North Orange Branch: Saturday, June 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
South Creek Branch: Saturday, June 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Alafaya Branch: Saturday, June 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Orlando Public Library: Saturday, June 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
West Oaks Branch: Saturday, June 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

North Orange Branch: Saturday, July 11, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
South Creek Branch: Saturday, July 11, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Alafaya Branch: Saturday, July 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Orlando Public Library: Saturday, July 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
West Oaks Branch: Saturday, July 25, 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.

 

Pirates Dinner Adventure

Orlando Public Library: Tuesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m.

Winter Garden Branch: Monday, July 6, 10:30 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, July 22, 10:30 a.m.

Herndon Branch: Friday, August 7, 10:30 a.m.

Set sail for a swashbuckling good time with Pirates Dinner Adventure! Come meet the pirates, hear stories and try to find their buried treasure.

 

Play Out Loud in Outer Space

Southeast Branch: Monday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.

Orlando Public Library: Tuesday, June 9, 10:30 a.m.

North Orange Branch: Thursday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.

Washington Park Branch: Monday, July 13, 10:30 a.m.

Windermere Branch: Wednesday, July 15, 10:30 a.m.

West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, July 29, 10:30 a.m.

Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, August 4, 10:30 a.m.

South Creek Branch: Wednesday, August 5, 10:30 a.m.
Eatonville Branch: Friday, August 7, 10:30 a.m.

Winter Garden Branch: Monday, August 10, 10:30 a.m.

South Trail Branch: Tuesday, August 11, 10:30 a.m.

Herndon Branch: Friday, August 14, 10:30 a.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, July 28, 10:30 a.m.

Spacy Stacy rockets to outer space with stories of aliens, space creatures and more, but be careful, sometimes she spaces out.


 

Play-o-rama: End Summer Bash

Orlando Public Library: Saturday, August 15, 3 p.m.

Get creative at the end of summer bash with sizzling stories, cool crafts and games galore! Don't forget to bring your Bonus Pass to see if you are one of the lucky winners of the Grand Prize Drawing. Child must be present to win. Registration is required, call 407.835.7323.

 

Pop in for Art

Edgewater Branch: Saturday, June 6, 2 p.m.
Herndon Branch: Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m.
North Orange Branch: Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library: Saturday, July 25, 3 p.m.
Southwest Branch: Wednesday, August 12, 3:30 p.m.

Pop on in and join us for some great art-related stories and crafts.

 
Press Play Monday Movie Mania!
Orlando Public Library, Library Central Stage
Mondays, June 8- August 10, 10:30 a.m.

Kids, join us as we press play on the movies that are sure to make you want to play!
Recommended for ages 6-12. For more information call 407.835.7323.

 

Reading with Ronald McDonald

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

Orlando Public Library: Tuesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m.

South Creek Branch: Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.
North Orange Branch: Thursday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.

Southeast Branch: Monday, June 29, 10:30 a.m.

South Trail Branch: Tuesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m.

Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, July 7, 10:30 a.m.
Washington Park Branch: Monday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Branch: Friday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.
Windermere Branch: Wednesday, June 10, 10:30 a.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Monday, July 13, 10:30 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, July 15, 10:30 a.m.

Join Ronald McDonald for reading, magic and fun!

 

Reptile Realities

Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m.
South Trail Branch: Tuesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m.

Remarkable reptiles have instilled both fascination and fear in humans for centuries. Many of the myths surrounding these animals will be dispelled as students are introduced to snakes, turtles, lizards and an alligator. Presented by the Central Florida Zoo.

 

SAK Comedy

Southwest Branch: Friday, June 12, 10:30 a.m.

Orlando Public Library: Thursday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.

Join performers from SAK Comedy Lab as they explore how using teamwork and improv can create stories...and lots of fun.

 

Save the Manatee Club

Edgewater Branch: Thursday, July 2, 10:30 a.m.
Herndon Branch: Friday, June 12, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Branch: Friday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.

Join Save the Manatee Club for a fun, educational program and learn all about our state's fascinating, official marine mammal. Discover how you, too, can help protect the endangered, sweet-natured manatees and their aquatic habitats for future generations.

 

School's Out - Twist and Shout

Orlando Public Library: Saturday, June 6, 3 p.m.

Come on everybody! Twist and shout and celebrate summer because school's out! Get creative with stories, crafts, music and more! Ages 6-12. Registration is required, call 407.835.7323.

 

Shiver Me Timbers

South Creek Branch: Wednesday, June 10, 10:30 a.m.

South Trail Branch: Tuesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m.
Windermere Branch: Wednesday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.

Orlando Public Library: Tuesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m.

Join Orlando Repertory Theatre and participate in story re-enactment, create a pirate costume, make a prop, play a swash buckling theatre game and learn how to talk like a pirate. A treasure chest full of fun for all!

 

Some Bunny Special

Westoaks Branch: Monday, June 8, 2:30pm
Windermere Branch: Tuesday, June 9, 10:30 a.m.
Herndon Branch: Wednesday, June 10, 11:30 a.m.
Alafaya Branch: Monday, June 15, 11:30 a.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Friday, June 19, 3 p.m.
Orlando Public Library: Friday, June 19, 11 a.m.
Southeast Branch: Wednesday, June 24, 3 p.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Thursday, June 25, 12 p.m.
Eatonville Branch: Tuesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m.

Join Miss Bunny on her forest escapade with mischievous Squirrels, the howling Hound Dog, and the “oh too cool” Raccoon as she discovers that she is SomeBunny Special. Along the way, children learn that they are SomeBunny Special too! Presented by Michelee Puppets. Recommended for Preschool through 2nd grade. Call for more information: 407.835.7323.

 

Spy Kids 3- D Movie and Craft

Alafaya Branch: Saturday, August 1, 2 p.m.

Join us for the spectacular Spy Kids 3-D movie and craft as we take you to another dimension, a 3-D dimension.

 

Star Wars Saturday

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

Take in a flick and some snacks at the library as we watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars and meet our special guest too.

 

Summer Craft Series

Alafaya Branch: Monday, June 8, 2 p.m.
Alafaya Branch: Monday, July 13, 2 p.m.
Alafaya Branch: Monday, August 10, 2 p.m.

Join us for fun summer crafts. We'll paint, color, decorate and draw 'til the cows come home!

 

Talako Indian Dancers

Winter Garden Branch: Monday, July 27, 10:30 a.m.

Windermere Branch: Wednesday, July 29, 10:30 a.m.

Southwest Branch: Friday, July 31, 10:30 a.m.

Orlando Public Library: Tuesday, August 4, 10:30 a.m.

Edgewater Branch: Thursday, August 6, 10:30 a.m.

The Talako Indian Dancers are an award-winning non-profit performing youth organization, founded in 1986. New members are always welcome.

 

Third Thursday Pajama Jamboree

Windermere Branch: Thursday, June 18, 6 p.m

Slip on your looniest pajamas and get ready for bed, Bugs and Looney Tunes! But that's not all, folks! Enjoy a delicious bedtime snack of milk and cookies

 

Twist My Tale

West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.

South Creek Branch: Wednesday, July 8, 10:30 a.m.

Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, July 14, 10:30 a.m.

Southeast Branch: Monday, July 20, 10:30 a.m.

South Trail Branch: Tuesday, July 28, 10:30 a.m.

Winter Garden Branch: Monday, August 3, 10:30 a.m.

Orlando Public Library: Tuesday, August 11, 10:30 a.m.

North Orange Branch: Thursday, August 13, 10:30 a.m.
Eatonville Branch: Friday, August 14, 10:30 a.m.

Ever wanted to change a story or add a new twist to a tale? Join our storyteller for creative story games that show how to add your creative, new ideas to the story!


 

Wacky Wednesday Arts & Crafts

Windermere Branch: Wednesday, June 10, 3:30p.m.

Join is for a wacky good time as we make a wild and wacky crafts for kids.

 

Wii Love Gaming

Orlando Public Library: Saturday, August 8, 3 p.m.

If you love gaming like we love gaming, come get your game on at the library! Join us for action packed fun with the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 and PS2. Come in and get active at the library!

 
Wizard Rock with the Remus Lupins and the Whomping Willows!
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Friday, June 26, 6:30 p.m.

The library WRocks! Join the Remus Lupins and the Whomping Willows for a magical night of Wizard Rock! Special guests from Pottercast will be podcasting live at the event. Fight Evil, Read Books! Call for more information call 407.835.7323.

 

WonderWorks Magician

Washington Park Branch: Monday, July 6, 10:30 a.m.

South Trail Branch: Tuesday, July 7, 10:30 a.m.

Orlando Public Library: Thursday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.

Edgewater Branch: Thursday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, July 21, 10:30 a.m.

Tony Brent is a high energy performer combining magic and comedy into an interactive experience. See Tony Brent nightly at the Outta Control Dinner Show, where the audience becomes part of the show. Located inside WonderWorks.

 

World of Wildlife

Orlando Public Library: Thursday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.
Windermere Branch: Wednesday, July 22, 10:30 a.m.

Herndon Branch: Friday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.

Experience the wonderful world of wildlife and meet animal ambassadors! World of Wildlife offers a variety of educational lectures and reptile parties that are tailored to fit any age or level of education.

 

Wrangler on the Way

Orlando Public Library: Tuesday, July 14, 10:30 a.m.

Washington Park Branch: Monday, July 20, 10:30 a.m.
Southeast Branch: Monday July 27, 10:30 a.m.

Gatorland brings the wild to the library! Get up close and personal with snakes and gators and learn about these amazing creatures!

 

Zoo Mom Science

Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, June 9, 10:30 a.m.

North Orange Branch: Thursday, June 11, 10:30 a.m.

Eatonville Branch: Friday, June 26, 1 p.m.

Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m.

Lizards, snakes, and bugs, oh my! Learning comes alive with the fun, hands-on approach that is characteristic of Zoo Mom Science. Our creepy crawlies are known to venture all across Central Florida!