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An Artist’s Whimsy for Preschoolers
Are You Ready to Play Outside?
Windermere Branch: Friday, June 11, 11 a.m.
Southeast Branch: Saturday, June 12, 1:30 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Wednesday, July 21, 11 a.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Friday, August 6, 10:30 a.m.
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Southwest Branch: Tuesday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Friday, June 11, 10:30 a.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Friday, June 11, 10:30 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Wednesday, June 23, 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Saturday, June 26, 11 a.m.
Herndon Branch: Thursday, July 8, 10:30 a.m.
Eatonville Branch: Tuesday, July 20, 10:30 a.m
Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
Herndon Branch: Thursday, June 10, 10:30 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Wednesday, June 16, 11 a.m.
Knuffle Bunny
Hiawassee Branch: Thursday, June 10, 10:15 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Friday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Friday, June 25, 11 a.m.
Eatonville Branch: Tuesday, June 29, 10:30 a.m.
South Trail Branch: Friday, July 2, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Wednesday, July 7, 11 a.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Friday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.
North Orange Branch: Tuesday, July 20, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Branch: Tuesday, July 27, 10:30 a.m.
Southeast Branch: Saturday, July 31, 2 p.m.
Leonardo the Terrible Monster
North Orange Branch: Tuesday, June 15, 10:30 a.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Friday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Wednesday, June 30, 11 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Friday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Wednesday, June 9, 11 a.m.
Eatonville Branch: Tuesday, June 22, 10:30 a.m
West Oaks Branch: Thursday, July 8, 10:30 a.m.
There is a Bird on Your Head!
West Oaks Branch: Friday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Friday, July 23, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Wednesday, July 28, 11 a.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Friday, August 20, 10:30 a.m.
Have a Knuffle Funny good time celebrating the art of Mo Willems by creating art and listening to stories. Preschoolers enjoy whimsical stories, crafts and fun! In conjunction with the Orlando Museum of Art’s exhibition Knuffle Funny: The Art and Whimsy of Mo Willems. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration is required, call 407.835.7323 to register. |
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A Magi Temple
Southwest Branch: Friday, June 11, 11 a.m.
Washington Park Branch: Monday, June 14, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Thursday, June 24, 11 a.m.
Windermere Branch: Wednesday, June 30, 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Thursday, July 1, 11 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!
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A Splash of Magic
North Orange Branch: Thursday, June 10, 11 a.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, July 6, 11 a.m.
South Trail Branch: Tuesday, July 20, 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Thursday, July 22, 11 a.m.
South Creek Branch: Wednesday, July 28, 11 a.m.
Southeast Branch: Thursday, July 29, 11 a.m.
Southwest Branch: Friday, July 30, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Tuesday, August 17, 11 a.m.
A hero, a villain, and a splash of magic! Come join in the fun of mixing up a good story.
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Adventures Under the Sea
Southeast Branch: Thursday, June 10, 11 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, June 30, 11 a.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, July 20, 11 a.m.
Windermere Branch: Wednesday, July 21, 11 a.m.
North Orange Branch: Thursday, July 22, 11 a.m.
South Trail Branch: Tuesday, July 27, 11 a.m.
Herndon Branch: Friday, July 30, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Thursday, August 12, 11 a.m.
Why is turtle’s shell cracked? How did clams wind up buried in the sand? MoGoo will answer these questions and more with her multicultural folktales about creatures in the sea.
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An Ocean of Fun
Winter Garden Branch: Saturday, August 14, 2 p.m.
Spend some time in an octopus’ garden and experience an ocean of fun. Enjoy stories and make a craft to take home.
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Animals Have Class
Orlando Public Library, Children's Library: Friday, June 11, 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Friday, July 9, 11 a.m.
Focus on the similarities and differences between most of the vertebrate classes, and some invertebrates, while learning interesting facts about each of the animals. Registration required, call 407.835.7323. Presented by the Central Florida Zoo.
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The Avatar Challenge: Welcome to the Water Tribe
Herndon Branch: Wednesday, June 9, 3 p.m.
North Orange Branch: Saturday, June 12, 3 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children's Library: Saturday, June 26, 3 p.m.
The Last Airbender challenges you to join this journey as we master one of the four elements. The Water Tribe welcomes you to the library with stories, crafts, and more.
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Back to School Bonanza
Eatonville Branch: Monday, August 2, 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Thursday, August 5, 11 a.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Monday, August 16, 11 a.m.
It's time to go back to school, so come to this program that's really cool. Make some crafts to get through the school days, and this will help you get As.
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Back to School Celebration
Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, August 10, 11 a.m.
Join us at the Back 2 School Celebration! Get a head start on the year and prepare to learn with stories, activities, crafts, and lots of fun!
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Back to School Movie Madness
Winter Garden Branch: Monday, August 2, 11 a.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, August 3, 11 a.m.
South Trail Branch: Tuesday, August 3, 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 10, 11 a.m. &
Tuesday, August 17, 11 a.m.
Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, August 3, 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 10, 11 a.m. &
Tuesday, August 17, 11 a.m.
Windermere Branch: Wednesday, August 4, 11 a.m.
Herndon Branch: Friday, August 6, 11 a.m., Friday, August 13, 11 a.m. &
Friday, August 20, 11 a.m.
Southwest Branch: Friday, August 6, 11 a.m., August 13, 11 a.m.
& Friday, August 20, 11a.m.
Washington Park Branch: Monday, August 9, 11 a.m. & Monday, August 16, 11 a.m.
Eatonville Branch: Monday, August 16, 11 a.m.
South Creek Branch: Wednesday, August 18, 11 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, August 4, 11 a.m. & Wednesday, August 18, 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Thursday, August 19, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Thursday, August 19, 11 a.m.
Let us entertain you with movies as you get ready to go back to school.
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Beauty and the Beast
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Thursday, June 17, 11 a.m.
Enjoy a classic retelling of the famous tale done with marionettes. Hosted by West Puppets.
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Bedtime Stories
West Oaks Branch: Thursday, June 3 and 17, 7 p.m.
Herndon Branch: Monday, June 21, 6 p.m. *Snack provides.
Dress up in your pajamas and bring your favorite blanket and plush animal for bedtime stories to get us ready for sleepy time.
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Check It Out: King of Wake
July 1-August 22
Rockstar WWA Wakeboard World Championships Presented by Supra wants you to Check it Out! Check out three items with your library card and receive a free ticket to the competition while supplies last. See the top wakeboarding athletes on the planet in action and find out who is the World Champion. In partnership with the Rockstar WWA Wakeboard World Championships Presented by Supra (August 19-22). Ages 6-18.
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Alafaya Branch: Saturday, June 12, 1 p.m.
North Orange Branch: Saturday, June 19, 2 p.m.
Windermere Branch: Tuesday, June 22, 2 p.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Friday, July 9, 3 p.m.
Eatonville Branch: Saturday, July 10, 12 p.m.
Washington Park Branch: Saturday, July 10, 2 p.m.
West Oaks Branch: Sunday, July 18, 2 p.m.
Herndon Branch: Wednesday, July 28, 3 p.m.
South Trail Branch: Thursday, July 29, 4 p.m.
Southwest Branch: Saturday, July 31, 10:30 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children's Library: Saturday, July 31, 3 p.m.
Join us for a tasty viewing of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, the major motion picture based on the book by Judi Barrett. Bring the whole family to the movie and enjoy funny weather and food crafts.
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Commotion in the Ocean
Eatonville Branch: Tuesday, June 8, 2:30 p.m.
Alafaya Branch: Saturday, June 19, 2 p.m.
South Creek Branch: Saturday, June 26, 2 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children's Library: Saturday, July 3, 3 p.m.
North Orange Branch: Wednesday, July 7, 7 p.m.
Herndon Branch: Wednesday, July 14, 11 a.m.
Southwest Branch: Saturday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.
Windermere Branch: Thursday, July 22, 3 p.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Saturday, July 31, 2 p.m.
Beware! There are rough waters ahead… and sharks! Take off on a wild adventure with a movie and shark craft.
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Crazy for Crayola
South Creek Branch: Wednesday, August 4, 11 a.m.
Windermere Branch: Wednesday, August 18, 11 a.m.
North Orange Branch: Thursday, August 19, 11 a.m.
If you are crazy about Crayola, stop by the library and get crafty with Crayola. Don't forget to dress up as your favorite crayon!
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Cuentame un Cuento/Tell Me a Story: Bilingual Stories & Fun!
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Saturday, June 5, 11 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Saturday, June 19, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Saturday, July 3, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children's Library: Saturday, August 7, 11 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!
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Curious George Live!
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Wednesday, July 7, 10 a.m.
Go bananas at this special Curious George event. Enjoy stories and songs, and monkey around with the Man in the Yellow Hat and Curious George. Fun for all ages! Call to register: 407.835.7323. This program is brought to you in partnership with Curious George Live! and the University of Central Florida Arena.
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Dive Into Fun
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Saturday, June 5, 3 p.m.
Get ready to dive into summer! Join us as we splash through stories, crafts, and activities to kickoff the summer break! Registration is required, call 407.835.7323.
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Furry Tail Tuesdays
Windermere Branch: Tuesday, June 1, 3 p.m.
Hey kids! Do you go ape over animals? Then this is the purrrfect progam for you! Join us every first Tuesday of the mother for stories, crafts and a whale of time!
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Hanging Out at the Porch
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Every Friday at 3 p.m.
Come hang out in the Children’s Library every Friday afternoon for different games, crafts, movies and more. Recommended for school aged up to age 18.
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In the Swamp with Mr. Bill
South Trail Branch: Tuesday, June 8, 11 a.m.
Herndon Branch: Friday, June 18, 11 a.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Monday, June 28, 11 a.m.
Southwest Branch: Friday, July 2, 11 a.m.
Windermere Branch: Wednesday, July 14, 11 a.m.
Southeast Branch: Thursday, July 22, 11 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, July 28, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Tuesday, August 10, 11 a.m.
Wear your wading boots for fun and exciting stories about alligators, snakes, turtles, and frogs.
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Jiggleman
Alafaya Branch:Tuesday, July 6, 11 a.m.
Southeast Branch: Thursday, July 8, 11 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, June 16, 11 a.m.
South Trail Branch: Tuesday, July 13, 11 a.m.
Southwest Branch: Friday, July 23, 11 a.m.
Windermere Branch: Wednesday, July 28, 11 a.m.
Get ready to laugh out loud and be amazed by the jumping, joking, juggling Jiggleman!
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Kid Safe Workshop
Southeast Branch: Thursday, June 24, 11 a.m.
Herndon Branch: Friday, July 9, 11 a.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, July 13, 11 a.m.
Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, July 20, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Tuesday, July 27, 11 a.m.
Learn the skills to avoid and escape stranger danger in this fun workshop hosted by Torukukai Aikijitsu.
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The Life of a Firefighter
Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, June 15, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Tuesday, June 22, 11 a.m.
South Creek Branch: Wednesday, June 23, 11 a.m.
South Trail Branch: Tuesday, July 6, 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Thursday, July 15, 11 a.m.
Herndon Branch: Friday, July 16, 11 a.m.
Washington Park Branch: Monday, July 19, 11 a.m.
Meet real firefighters and find out what it takes to fight the heat. Presented by the Orlando Fire Department and Orange County Fire Rescue.
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Mad Cow Theatre
Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, June 22, 11 a.m.
Eatonville Branch: Monday, July 19, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Thursday, July 22, 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Thursday, July 29, 11 a.m.
Join artists from Mad Cow Theatre in their Acting Stage Lab with this interactive, hands-on experience emphasizing theatre games.
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The Magic of Glen Foster
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Thursday, June 10, 11 a.m.
Washington Park Branch: Monday, June 28, 11 a.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, June 29, 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Thursday, July 1, 11 a.m
Herndon Branch: Friday, July 2, 11 a.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Monday, July 19, 11 a.m.
Get ready for a magical journey with award-winning comedy magician Glen Foster.
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Marina the Mermaid
Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, June 8, 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Thursday, June 24, 11 a.m.
North Orange Branch: Thursday, July 1, 11 a.m.
Eatonville Branch: Monday, July 12, 11 a.m.
South Creek Branch: Wednesday, July 14, 11 a.m.
Southwest Branch: Friday, July 16, 11 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, July 21, 11 a.m.
Herndon Branch: Friday, July 23, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Thursday, July 29, 11 a.m.
Marina the Mermaid swims ashore for an extended vacation with Deanna. Hear saucy “tails” about her life as a mermaid who can’t sing and about her life in the sea with other sea friends.
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Mermaids and Monsters
North Orange Branch: Thursday, August 5, 11 a.m.
Come explore the depths of the ocean with tales that take you into the realms of mystery and fantasy.
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Mr. Tim the Comedy Magician
North Orange Branch: Thursday, June 17, 11 a.m.
South Creek Branch: Wednesday, July 21, 11 a.m.
Eatonville Branch: Monday, July 26, 11 a.m.
Mr. Tim is a bumbling magician whose magic never seem to go as planned. Can you help him make the day magical?
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Mules and Men
Eatonville Branch: Thursday, June 26, 1 p.m.
Mr. Windell Campbell, elementary school teacher, storyteller and performer artist from Tampa, will perform adapted folktales from Zora Neal Hurston's Mules and Men. Campbell's unique style of incorporating the art of puppetry with the art of storytelling will produce an atmosphere of excitement and exhilaration as the stories come to life.
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Nautical Nonsense
Edgewater Branch: Saturday, June 19, 2 p.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Saturday, June 19, 2 p.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Thursday, June 24, 11 a.m.
Herndon Branch: Wednesday, June 30, 11 a.m.
Eatonville Branch: Tuesday, July 13, 1 p.m.
Southwest Branch: Wednesday, July 14, 3 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children's Library: Saturday, July 17, 3 p.m.
North Orange Branch: Saturday, July 24, 3 p.m.
Ahoy there boys and girls! Enjoy stories, crafts, and lots of nautical nonsense at this SpongeBob SquarePants-inspired program!
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Never Smile at a Crocodile
West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, June 9, 11 a.m.
Washington Branch: Saturday, June 12, 2 p.m.
Eatonville Branch: Friday, June 18, 11 a.m.
Southwest Branch: Saturday, June 19, 10:30 a.m.
Herndon Branch: Wednesday, June 23, 3 p.m.
Alafaya Branch: Saturday, July 3, 2 p.m.
Windermere Branch: Saturday, July 10, 2:30 p.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Saturday, July 17, 2 p.m.
North Orange Branch: Saturday, August 7, 2 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children's Library: Saturday, August 7, 3 p.m.
Grab your pixie dust and set your bearings for the second star to the right where you never have to grow up. It’s all aboard for Neverland with pirate crafts and a showing of Disney’s Peter Pan.
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Orlando Museum of Art
Edgewater Branch: Thursday, June 10, 11 a.m.
Eatonville Branch: Monday, June 14, 11 a.m.
Herndon Branch: Friday, June 25, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Thursday, July 8, 11 a.m.
Get to know the art and whimsy of popular author/illustrator Mo Willems, as you meet Pigeon and Knuffle Bunny. Enjoy a story or two and try your hand at creating a doodle!
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Orlando Police K-9 Dogs
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Tuesday, June 15, 11 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 every day.
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Paws to Read
Herndon Branch: Saturday, June 5, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
North Orange Branch: Saturday, June 12, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
South Creek Branch: Saturday, June 12, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Alafaya Branch: Saturday, June 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Saturday, June 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
West Oaks Branch: Saturday, June 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Herndon Branch: Saturday, July 3, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
North Orange Branch: Saturday, July 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
South Creek Branch: Saturday, July 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Alafaya Branch: Saturday, July 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Saturday, July 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
West Oaks Branch: Saturday, July 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Herndon Branch: Saturday, August 7, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
North Orange Branch: Saturday, August 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
South Creek Branch: Saturday, August 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Alafaya Branch: Saturday, August 28, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Saturday, August 28, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
West Oaks Branch: Saturday, August 2811:30 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.
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Pirates Dinner Adventure
Winter Garden Branch: Monday, June 14, 11 a.m.
South Trail Branch: Tuesday, June 22, 11 a.m.
Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, June 29. 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Tuesday, July 6, 11 a.m.
South Creek Branch: Tuesday, July 7, 11 a.m.
Southeast Branch: Thursday, July 15, 11 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, August 11, 11 a.m.
Set sail for a swashbuckling good time with Pirates Dinner Adventure! Come meet pirates, hear stories, and try to find their buried treasure.
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Preschool: Splish, Splash Bathtime!
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Saturday, July 10, 3 p.m.
Preschoolers, ready for some bath bubble fun? SPLASH into the library for some great bath time stories, games and crafts. We will be having a bubble dance off, so don’t forget your best moves. See you there!
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Preschool: Under the Sea
Orlando Public Library, Children’s Library: Saturday, June 12, 3 p.m.
Windermere Branch: Monday, June 14, 11 a.m.
Travel under the sea and discover all the treasures therein with activities, crafts, and more. Ages 3-5.
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The Ravenous Road Trip
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Saturday, July 17, 11:30 a.m.
Join us for a visit from John Perry, author of The Book That Eats People, for a special reading of his man-eating book. He promises to read it to you - very carefully! Running shoes recommended! All ages!
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Reading with Ronald McDonald
Herndon Branch: Friday, June 11, 11 a.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, June 15, 11 a.m.
Southeast Branch: Thursday, June 17, 11 a.m.
Washington Park Branch: Monday, June 21, 11 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, June 23, 11 a.m.
South Trail Branch: Tuesday, June 29, 11 a.m.
South Creek Branch: Wednesday, June 30, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Thursday, July 1, 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Thursday, July 8, 11 a.m.
North Orange Branch: Thursday, July 15, 11 a.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Monday, July 26, 11 a.m.
Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, July 27, 11 a.m.
Join Ronald McDonald for reading, magic, and fun!
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Return to the Sea
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Tuesday, June 8, 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Saturday, June 12, 2 p.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Friday, June 25, 3 p.m.
West Oaks Branch: Saturday, June 26, 2 p.m.
South Creek Branch: Tuesday, July 6, 11 a.m.
Alafaya Branch: Saturday, July 24, 2 p.m.
Windermere Branch: Saturday, July 31, 2 p.m.
Herndon Branch: Wednesday, August 11, 3 p.m.
Washington Park Branch: Saturday, August 14, 2 p.m.
Kids, come sit and relax at the library while watching Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea, and have fun making cool crafts.
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Return to the Sea
West Oaks Branch: Saturday, June 26, 2 p.m.
Watch the Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea and have fun making cool crafts from under the sea. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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SAK Comedy Lab
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Thursday, August 5, 11 a.m.
Join performers from SAK Comedy Lab as they explore how using teamwork and improv can create stories…and lots of fun!
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Save the Manatee Club
Windermere Branch: Wednesday, June 16, 11 a.m.
Eatonville Branch: Monday, June 21, 11 a.m.
North Orange Branch: Thursday, June 24, 11 a.m.
Washington Park Branch: Monday, July 12, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Thursday, July 15, 11 a.m.
Join the Save the Manatee Club for a fun, educational program and learn all about our state's fascinating official marine animal.
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Splish, Splash Summer Fun
Winter Garden Branch: Friday, August 20, 3 p.m.
Splash into summer fun with stories and crafts that will keep you cool this summer.
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Summer Leftovers
Winter Garden Branch: Monday, August 9, 11 a.m.
South Creek Branch: Wednesday, August 11, 11 a.m.
Windermere Branch: Wednesday, August 11, 11 a.m.
North Orange Branch: Thursday, August 12, 11 a.m.
Didn't get enough of summer? Well, we've got your leftovers! Don't miss out on your last chance for summer crafts and stories.
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Summer Splash Bash
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Saturday, August 21, 3 p.m.
Splish, splash it's the end of summer bash. Celebrate summer fun with stories, crafts, and games galore! Don't forget to bring your Squirt's Splash Pass to see if you are one of the lucky winners of the Grand Prize Drawing. Child must be present to win. Registration required, call 407.835.7323.
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Summer Movie Marathon
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Monday, June 14 - Monday, August 16, 11 a.m.
Enjoy a movie on the big screen every Monday at 11 a.m. from June 14 to August 16.
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Take a Break - It's Recess! Time to Play!
Eatonville Branch: Monday, August 9, 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Thursday, August 12, 11 a.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, August 17, 11 a.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!
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Talako Indian Dancers
Windermere Branch: Wednesday, July 7, 11 a.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Monday, July 12, 11 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, July 14, 11 a.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, July 27, 11 a.m.
North Orange Branch: Thursday, July 29, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Tuesday, August 3, 11 a.m.
Enjoy a performance by the award-winning, non-profit performing youth organization, the Talako Indian Dancers.
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Third Thursday Pajama Jamboree
Windermere Branch: Thursday, June 17, 6 p.m.
Come dressed in your favorite pajamas for a fun craft, music, a bedtime story and milk an cookies!
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The Last Airbender: Master of the Elements
Alafaya Branch: Saturday, June 26, 1 p.m.
Celebrate the release of the new movie The Last Airbender as we watch the first and final episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender, play games, make crafts and practice our airbender skills.
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Weavers of Orlando
South Creek Branch: Wednesday, June 16, 11 a.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Monday, June 21, 11 a.m.
Southwest Branch: Friday, June 25, 11 a.m.
Washington Park Branch: Monday, July 26, 11 a.m.
Meet the Weavers of Orlando and learn about the fiber arts - weaving, basketry, felting, beading, and more!
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Whale of a Tale
Herndon Branch: Saturday, June 12, 11 a.m.
Eatonvile Branch: Tuesday, June 15, 1 p.m.
South Creek Branch: Thursday, June 17, 2 p.m.
Windermere Branch: Saturday, June 26, 2:30 p.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Saturday, July 3, 2 p.m.
North Orange Branch: Saturday, July 10, 3 p.m.
Edgewater Branch: Saturday, July 17, 2 p.m.
West Oaks Branch: Thursday, July 22, 7 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children's Library: Saturday, July 24, 3 p.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Thursday, August 5, 11 a.m.
Join us for a fun filled whale event with larger than life stories, activities, and crafts all about these gigantic creatures.
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When Toilet Water Attacks
North Orange Branch: Wednesday, June 9, 7 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Children's Library: Saturday, June 19, 3 p.m.
Southwest Branch: Wednesday, June 23, 3 p.m.
Herndon Branch: Wednesday, July 21, 3 p.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Friday, July 23, 3 p.m.
Windermere Branch: Saturday, July 24 11 a.m.
Edgewater Branch: Saturday, July 24, 2 p.m.
Eatonville Branch: Tuesday, August 10, 1 p.m.
Does your toilet water attack? Well then, that’s a job for Captain Underpants! Come to the Library for a program filled with Captain Underpants-related stories, games, and crafts!
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Wii Love Gaming
Washington Park Branch: Wednesday, June 2, 4 p.m.
Eatonville Branch: Tuesday, June 8, 3:30 p.m.
North Orange Branch: Wednesday, June 9, 3 p.m.
Winter Garden Branch: Tuesday, June 8, 6 p.m.
& Tuesday, August 10, 6 p.m.
Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, June 15, 6 p.m.
Southwest Branch: Wednesday, June 16, 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, 3 p.m. &
Wednesday, August 18, 3 p.m.
Windermere Branch: Saturday, June 19, 3 p.m.
South Creek Branch: Sunday, June 20, 2 p.m.
West Oaks Branch: Monday, June 21, 7 p.m., Monday, July 19, 7 p.m. &
Monday, August 16, 7 p.m.
Edgewater Branch: Tuesday, June 22, 2:30 p.m. & Tuesday, July 20, 2:30 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 and more!
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WonderWorks Magician
South Trail Branch: Tuesday, June 15, 11 a.m.
Southwest Branch: Friday, June 18, 11 a.m.
West Oaks Branch: Wednesday, July 7, 11 a.m.
Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, July 13, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Tuesday, July 20, 11 a.m.
Tony Brent is a high energy performer combining magic and comedy into an interactive experience.
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Wow! Wonders of Water
Winter Garden Branch: Friday, August 6, 3 p.m.
Join us as we explore the science of water. Enjoy hands-on fun and play the ever-popular game show “Sink or Float?”
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Wrangler on the Way
Hiawassee Branch: Tuesday, June 22, 11 a.m.
North Orange Branch: Thursday, July 8, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Tuesday, July 13, 11 a.m.
Washington Park Branch: Monday, August 2, 11 a.m.
Gatorland brings the wild to the library! Get up close and personal with snakes and gators and learn about these amazing creatures!
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Yellow Submarine
North Orange Branch: Saturday, July 17, 2 p.m.
Welcome aboard the yellow submarine! Rock out with music, crafts, and activities inspired by The Beatles and life under the sea.
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Zoo Mom Science
Windermere Branch: Wednesday, June 23, 11 a.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Tuesday, June 29, 11 a.m.
Southeast Branch: Thursday, July 1, 11 a.m.
Southwest Branch: Friday, July 9, 11 a.m.
Lizards, snakes, and bugs, oh my! Learning comes alive with the fun, hands-on approach that is characteristic of Zoo Mom Science.
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ZOOm Around the World
Eatonville Branch: Monday, June 28, 11 a.m.
See the world through the eyes of animals from a variety of continents and habitats and meet animals native to the far corners of our planet. Registration required, call 407.835.7323. Presented by the Central Florida Zoo.
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