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Introduction to Composting Class

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Living
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Learn how to turn yard and kitchen waste into organic matter to use as a soil amendment, mulch, and potting soil. By composting, you can help reduce your overall landfill contribut...

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Living
Details:

Learn how to turn yard and kitchen waste into organic matter to use as a soil amendment, mulch, and potting soil.

Girls Who Code

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dream Room Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Details:

Girls in grades 5-12 are invited to this free and fun weekly course introducing topics like artificial intelligence, graphics, game design, cryptography and app development. You’ll...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Dream Room Lab
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Girls in grades 5-12 are invited to this free and fun weekly course introducing topics like artificial intelligence, graphics, game design, cryptography and app development.

Armchair Detectives Book Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Collaboration Room 3 at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Mystery lovers meet on the third Thursday of the month to discuss what they're reading.  Email Emily McQuade at emcquade@winterparklibrary.org for suggested reading li...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Collaboration Room 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Mystery lovers meet on the third Thursday of the month to discuss what they're reading. 

Email Emily McQuade at emcquade@winterparklibrary.org for suggested reading lists and more information. 

Sensory Play

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Living
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Details:

Ages 1-5. Learn through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity in this sensory play opportunity. Squish, squelch, spin, splash, squeeze, bang, run, scoop, shake, dr...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Health & Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Ages 1-5. Learn through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity in this sensory play opportunity. Squish, squelch, spin, splash, squeeze, bang, run, scoop, shake, drop, smear, toss, spray, and ooze!

Sensory Play

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Living
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Details:

Ages 1-5. Learn through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity in this sensory play opportunity. Squish, squelch, spin, splash, squeeze, bang, run, scoop, shake, dr...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Health & Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Ages 1-5. Learn through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity in this sensory play opportunity. Squish, squelch, spin, splash, squeeze, bang, run, scoop, shake, drop, smear, toss, spray, and ooze!

Botanical Dyeing with Jenifer Patrick

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. Create heart-shaped books and learn about simple natural dyes using avocados and other easily accessible materials. Find out how to create your own recipe book and dye ou...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Ages 18+. Create heart-shaped books and learn about simple natural dyes using avocados and other easily accessible materials. Find out how to create your own recipe book and dye our own paper using avocado ink and dye. Materials provided.

Descolonizarte TEATRO

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

¡Descubriremos y compartiremos juntos mientras exploramos diferentes temas que rodean el teatro, la actuación y la vida! Este Taller es en español con traducción al inglés cuando s...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

¡Descubriremos y compartiremos juntos mientras exploramos diferentes temas que rodean el teatro, la actuación y la vida! Este Taller es en español con traducción al inglés cuando sea necesario.

Casual Gaming at the Winter Park Library

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Murrah Community Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Gather with other board and card game enthusiasts to play Say Anything, Taboo, Likewise, Word on the Street, Scattergories, Apples to Apples, and more. Card games (Hearts and Spade...

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Murrah Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Details:

Gather with other board and card game enthusiasts to play Say Anything, Taboo, Likewise, Word on the Street, Scattergories, Apples to Apples, and more. Card games (Hearts and Spades, Uno, Phase 10) may also be available.

Central Florida Folk Concerts

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Film & Music
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Monthly folk concert featuring noted musicians from Florida and surrounding regions. Suggested donation $10.   

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 78
Details:

Monthly folk concert featuring noted musicians from Florida and surrounding regions. Suggested donation $10.   

Tweens Make! Hand-Sewn Penguins

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Tween
Details:

Grades 5-7. Explore the world of art, crafting, and creating. This session: Hand-Sewn Penguins

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Creative Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

Grades 5-7. Explore the world of art, crafting, and creating.

This session: Hand-Sewn Penguins

Genius Preserve Tour

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Genius Preserve Tour Sun May 19 | 10 am-12 pm I Convene at Winter Park Library, 1052 W. Morse Blvd, Winter Park Ages 18+. Enjoy a free, 2-hour walking tour of the beautiful Geniu...

Waitlist
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Genius Preserve Tour
Sun May 19 | 10 am-12 pm I Convene at Winter Park Library, 1052 W. Morse Blvd, Winter Park

Munchies & a Movie: Detective Pikachu

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Film & Music
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Details:

Grades 5-12. Bring your lunch and a blanket while you watch Detective Pikachu. Small munchies and water provided. This film is rated "PG."

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Film & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Grades 5-12. Bring your lunch and a blanket while you watch Detective Pikachu. Small munchies and water provided. This film is rated "PG."

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Author Salon: Dr. Ruth D. Edwards

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Historian Valada Flewellyn will be in conversation with Library Director of Education Dr. Ruth Edwards to discuss her book Becoming a Black Woman, a discourse on Black women’s...

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Details:

Historian Valada Flewellyn will be in conversation with Library Director of Education Dr.

Child playing with blocks and toys

STEM Lab

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Children
Details:

K - Grade 4. Take part in hands-on, minds-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and math concepts. Together we'll explore, create and discover through challe...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

K - Grade 4. Take part in hands-on, minds-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and math concepts. Together we'll explore, create and discover through challenges, experiments and projects.

Using Google Drive

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dream Room Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. If you have a Gmail address, you have access to free storage through Google Drive! Drive acts like a virtual hard drive where you can store many types of files and access...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Dream Room Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

Ages 18+. If you have a Gmail address, you have access to free storage through Google Drive! Drive acts like a virtual hard drive where you can store many types of files and access them from any device with an internet connection.

Escape Cover

Ravenous Readers Book Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hideout at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Tween
Details:

Grades 5-7. Discuss Escape by K. R. Alexander and enjoy book-related games and activities, and pizza!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Grades 5-7. Discuss Escape by K. R. Alexander and enjoy book-related games and activities, and pizza!

Spanish Literature Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Age 18+. A weekly gathering of individuals with a passion for Spanish literature to have thoughtful conversations and deepen your understanding, regardless of your level of profici...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Age 18+. A weekly gathering of individuals with a passion for Spanish literature to have thoughtful conversations and deepen your understanding, regardless of your level of proficiency in the language.

Remaining dates in this series:

Memory Lab Mondays: Large Format Scanner

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Memory Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
, Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. Would you like to learn how to use our Memory Lab's Epson Expression 11000xl Graphic Arts Scanner to turn your family documents, photographs, negatives and slid...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: , Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Ages 18+. Would you like to learn how to use our Memory Lab's Epson Expression 11000xl Graphic Arts Scanner to turn your family documents, photographs, negatives and slides into easily shareable digital files?

Data Strategy Essentials Series: Part 3

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. Learn to blend technology with business practices to transform data into actionable insights. No prior experience required! Sign up now to begin your journey towards mast...

Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Ages 18+. Learn to blend technology with business practices to transform data into actionable insights. No prior experience required! Sign up now to begin your journey towards mastering data strategy.

Disclaimer(s)

This class is free, but registration is required. Register using the form below or by calling 407-623-3300.

Improv Showcase

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Details:

All ages. Winter Park Library’s youth improv group will show off their newly acquired skills in this dizzying display of talent!  Partnership with Central Florida Comm...

Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Creative Arts
Details:

All ages. Winter Park Library’s youth improv group will show off their newly acquired skills in this dizzying display of talent! 

Partnership with Central Florida Community Arts.

Angel Paws to Read

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Children
Details:

Students age 5+ may read to a therapy dog and earn paw stamps towards free books. Enrollment required per child. Please only register for either the 3:30 pm or 4:...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Students age 5+ may read to a therapy dog and earn paw stamps towards free books.

Enrollment required per child. Please only register for either the 3:30 pm or 4:00 pm session.

Angel Paws to Read

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Imagination Room at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Stories, Language & Lit
Age Group:
Children
Details:

Students age 5+ may read to a therapy dog and earn paw stamps towards free books. Enrollment required per child. Someone will check you in to confirm your reserva...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Students age 5+ may read to a therapy dog and earn paw stamps towards free books.

Google Photos

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dream Room Lab at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Technology & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. Learn to use Google Photos, the popular photo sharing and cloud storage platform, to back-up your photos and create albums.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Dream Room Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

Ages 18+. Learn to use Google Photos, the popular photo sharing and cloud storage platform, to back-up your photos and create albums.

Orchestrating Change Poster

Film Screening: Orchestrating Change

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Edyth Bush Theatre at Winter Park Library
Program Type:
Film & Music, Health & Living
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Ages 18+. The Me2/Orchestra is erasing mental health stigma one concert at a time. In this film, hear the inspiring story of the only orchestra in the world created by and for peop...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film & Music, Health & Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 88
Details:

Ages 18+. The Me2/Orchestra is erasing mental health stigma one concert at a time. In this film, hear the inspiring story of the only orchestra in the world created by and for people living with mental illness.