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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.

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In Person: Science Stars
Invasive Animals
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
17
3:00​pm
North Orange Branch
(North Orange - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Science & Math; Arts & Crafting
An hour of Science experiments, crafts, and trivia covering topics like space, dinosaurs, and chemistry!
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In-Person: STEAM Free Play
Registration Required
Thursday
August
18
3:30​pm
South Trail Branch
(South Trail - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Science & Math; Games & Activities
Explore and play as we have fun with STEAM-related toys! Kits such as LEGOS and K'NEX are available for anyone to play. All ages.
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Online Class: Let's Code an Ocean AI (Ages 7-9)
Registration Required
Saturday
August
20
10:00​am
Online
(Online Technology Classroom 1)
Event Categories: Science & Math; Coding & Robotics
Machines can learn just like us! Explore the ocean while learning how machines can see patterns and predict outcomes.
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In-Person: Family STEM Saturdays - Guided Lab
Origami Boat Paper Circuits
Registration Required
Saturday
August
20
10:30​am
Melrose Center
(Fab Lab)
Event Category: Science & Math
Learn beginner electronics with paper circuits and apply the same principles to an origami boat. No boating license required! This class is taught by Melrose Center Fab Lab Instructors.
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In-Person: Pipe Cleaner Crafts
Registration Required
Saturday
August
20
11:00​am
Windermere Branch
(Windermere - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Create toys and rings with pipe cleaners. Make dinosaurs, butterflies, flowers and more with easy-to-use craft supplies.
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In-Person: STEAM Free Play
Registration Required
Monday
August
22
3:30​pm
South Trail Branch
(South Trail - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Science & Math; Games & Activities
Explore and play as we have fun with STEAM-related toys! Kits such as LEGOS and K'NEX are available for anyone to play. All ages.
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In-Person: Homeschool - Project WILD
Color Crazy
No Registration Required
Thursday
August
25
2:00​pm
Southeast Branch
(Children's Area)
Event Categories: Science & Math; Education & Learning
How does color make it easier to survive? Find out as we learn how animals use color adaptations in the wild. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Online Class: Animate Cars with Algodoo (Ages 10-12)
Registration Required
Thursday
August
25
5:00​pm
Online
(Online Technology Classroom 2)
Event Category: Science & Math
Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with interactive cars and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.
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In-Person: Learn to Use a Microscope (Ages 7-9)
Registration Required
Friday
August
26
3:00​pm
Alafaya Branch
(Alafaya - Computer Lab)
Event Category: Science & Math
There's a microscopic world waiting to be explored! Learn how to use a microscope and view the world around us through a different lens.
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In-Person: Owls - The Wonderful and Gross
No Registration Required
Friday
August
26
4:00​pm
Southeast Branch
(Children's Area)
Event Categories: Science & Math; Education & Learning
Fly into the wonderful world of owls, where we will discover their secrets from the wondrous to the gross. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.
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