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

Amazing Animals

Summer at Your Library

Registration Required
Wednesday July 16 10:30am

Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores – Ask at Desk)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets; Music, Movies, Live Performances

Dive in and meet rare, threatened and endangered species. Learn about interesting animals that can be found throughout different lands and animal conservation. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Meet a Gatorland Wrangler

Summer at Your Library

Registration Required
Wednesday July 16 10:30am

Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Ask at Desk)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets; Music, Movies, Live Performances

Get ready for family fun with The Alligator Capital of the World®. Did you know alligator babies are also known as “grunts”? Learn about snakes, reptiles and more up close. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Amazing Animals

Summer at Your Library

Registration Required
Thursday July 17 10:30am

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Back of Branch)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets; Music, Movies, Live Performances

Dive in and meet rare, threatened and endangered species. Learn about interesting animals that can be found throughout different lands and animal conservation. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Zoo Mom Science

Summer at Your Library

Registration Required
Friday July 18 10:30am

South Creek Branch (South Creek – Meeting Room 1)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets; Music, Movies, Live Performances

Meet animal ambassadors such as alligators, lizards, tree frogs, creepy bugs and slithering snakes. Learn about animals in this unique and exciting program. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Amazing Animals

Summer at Your Library

Registration Required
Friday July 18 10:30am

Southwest Branch

Event Categories: Animals & Pets; Music, Movies, Live Performances

Dive in and meet rare, threatened and endangered species. Learn about interesting animals that can be found throughout different lands and animal conservation. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Registration Required
Friday July 18 2:00pm

Windermere Branch (Windermere – Ask at Desk)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets; Arts & Crafting

Create art like your favorite animal! Paint like a dog, sculpt like an elephant, and explore art materials in fun, unexpected ways. Recommended for families with kids 5 and up. Registration required.

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Registration Required
Saturday July 19 10:30am

South Creek Branch (South Creek – Children’s Area)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

Children can improve their literacy skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Registration Required
Saturday July 19 10:30am

Winter Garden Branch

Event Categories: Animals & Pets; Music, Movies, Live Performances

Dive in and meet rare, threatened and endangered species. Learn about interesting animals that can be found throughout different lands and animal conservation. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Registration Required
Saturday July 19 11:00am

Southwest Branch

Event Categories: Animals & Pets; Education & Learning

Children learn about the special functions of bird beaks. Presented as a part of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Project WILD®. Recommended for ages 3-5.

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Meet a Gatorland Wrangler

Summer at Your Library

No Registration Required
Monday July 21 11:00am

Southeast Branch (Southeast – Meeting Room 2)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets; Music, Movies, Live Performances

Get ready for family fun with The Alligator Capital of the World®. Did you know alligator babies are also known as “grunts”? Learn about snakes, reptiles and more up close. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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