Upcoming Closed Day for Downtown Library

Due to street closures for the Florida Puerto Rican Parade, the Orlando Public Library will be closed on Saturday, April 25. All other library locations will be open for normal operating hours. View street closures

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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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Thursday April 16 10:00am

Southwest Branch

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting

Drop-in before or after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.

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Registration Required
Thursday April 16 10:15am

Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting

Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.

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Registration Required
Thursday April 16 10:30am

Winter Garden Branch

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Storytime

Discover colors, textures, and materials through stories, songs, and creative art activities. Recommended for ages 18–36 months. Registration required.

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No Registration Required
Thursday April 16 10:30am

South Creek Branch (South Creek – Meeting Room 1)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning; Storytime

Let your imagination and little hands run wild with color and textures to create a masterpiece inspired by artists throughout history! Recommended for ages 3–5.

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Registration Required
Thursday April 16 10:30am

North Orange Branch (North Orange – Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Storytime

Let your imagination and little hands run wild with color and textures to create a masterpiece inspired by artists throughout history! Recommended for ages 3–5. Registration required.

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Registration Required
Thursday April 16 10:30am

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Technology Lab)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Are you a senior who loves to knit or crochet or wants to practice your skills? Join our vibrant fiber arts community where you can connect with others, share patterns and create beautiful projects.

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Registration Required
Thursday April 16 11:00am

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks – Sarchet Community Room)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Storytime

Discover colors, textures, and materials through stories, songs, and creative art activities. Recommended for ages 18–36 months. Registration required.

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Registration Required
Thursday April 16 11:00am

Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw – Lab)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Create a beautiful granny square perfect for spring! Participants must bring their own materials for the project class. Registration required.

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Registration Required
Thursday April 16 3:00pm

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Technology Lab)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Build knitting skills 1 square at a time! We’ll focus on 2 new stitches per month. Come for one or all & create beautiful squares, perfect for a sampler blanket. *Students must bring tools & yarn.*

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Registration Required
Thursday April 16 3:30pm

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks – Sarchet Community Room)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting

Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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