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In Person: Women on the High Seas - Family Pirateship Game
Registration Required
Saturday
July
2
2:00​pm
South Creek Branch
(South Creek - Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Games & Activities
Did you know that female pirates once terrorized the seas? Find out about these notorious women and compete in a life-size game of “Pirateship”. Recommended for families with children ages 6-12.
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In-Person: Cryptid Creatures of the Deep
Registration Required
Saturday
July
9
3:00​pm
North Orange Branch
(North Orange - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Games & Activities
Dive into the wide world of cryptozoology. Learn about Nessie, Kraken, and a host of other creatures who lurk in the deep sea. Recommended for ages 13-18.
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In-Person: Cryptid Creatures of the Deep
Registration Required
Saturday
July
9
4:00​pm
Alafaya Branch
(Alafaya - Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Games & Activities
Dive into the wide world of cryptozoology. Learn about Nessie, Kraken, and a host of other creatures who lurk in the deep sea. Recommended for ages 13-18.
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In-Person: Cryptid Creatures of the Deep
Registration Required
Monday
July
11
1:00​pm
Southwest Branch
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Games & Activities
Dive into the wide world of cryptozoology. Learn about Nessie, Kraken, and a host of other creatures who lurk in the deep sea. Recommended for ages 13-18.
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In Person: Women on the High Seas
Registration Required
Monday
July
11
4:00​pm
Windermere Branch
(Windermere - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Games & Activities
Did you know that female pirates once terrorized the seas? Find out about these notorious women and create your own pirate flag. Recommended for families with children ages 6-12.
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In-Person: Cryptid Creatures of the Deep
Registration Required
Wednesday
July
13
1:00​pm
Southwest Branch
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Games & Activities
Dive into the wide world of cryptozoology. Learn about Nessie, Kraken, and a host of other creatures who lurk in the deep sea. Recommended for ages 13-18.
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In Person: Cryptid Creatures of the Deep
Registration Required
Wednesday
July
20
2:30​pm
Fairview Shores Branch
(Fairview Shores - Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Games & Activities
Dive into the wide world of cryptozoology. Learn about Nessie, Kraken, and a host of other creatures who lurk in the deep sea. Recommended for ages 13-18.
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In-Person: The Outlaw Ocean
Researching Ocean Related True Crime at the Library
Registration Required
Thursday
July
21
5:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Albertson Room)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; General Events
Learn about ocean-related true crimes, including piracy then enjoy a demonstration of how to use different library resources to research true crime.
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In-Person: Galápagos Girl: Biologist Valentina Cruz
Registration Required
Tuesday
July
26
11:00​am
South Trail Branch
(South Trail - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Science & Math; History, Culture, Genealogy
Explore the Galápagos Islands, an island formed by fire. Learn about Valentina Cruz, a girl born on the Galápagos Islands who became a biologist to protect her homeland. Recommended for ages 6-8.
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In- Person: This is My Name
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
2
11:00​am
North Orange Branch
(North Orange - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Storytime; History, Culture, Genealogy
Your name is special, just like you! Help your child learn to recognize and spell their name through fun crafts and activities. Recommended for ages 3–5. 
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