Southwest Branch
Hearts of Gold Therapy Dogs
Children can improve their reading skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Chess Club
Discover the game of chess while having fun and making friends. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Upcoming Events
Nature Walk Book Club
The Berry Pickers
Monday
October
12
10:00am
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join the Southwest Library for a casual walk outdoors at Shadow Bay Park followed by discussion of The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Registration required. For ages 18 and up.
No Registration Required
Monday
October
12
11:00am
Southwest Branch (Southwest – Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Storytime
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
No Registration Required
Monday
October
12
11:30am
Event Categories: Games & Activities
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Registration Required
Monday
October
12
1:00pm
Southwest Branch (Southwest – Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Education & Learning; Games & Activities
Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
No Registration Required
Tuesday
October
13
11:00am
Southwest Branch (Children’s Area)
Event Categories: Education & Learning; Storytime
Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.
