School Break
Sign up for some School Break fun! Attend STEAM camps, make DIY arts and crafts, and more!
Staff Picks for Kids
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Upcoming School Break Events
Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores - Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Games & Activities
Share your love of anime and manga at the library, complete with games and activities to help you connect to your favorite series. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Embroidery for Teens: Mini Butterflies
Beginner Level
Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Learn how to thread a needle, make a knot and embroider mini butterflies to decorate fabric. Ages 13-18
Baby to Five Storytime: Prehistoric Pals
DINOvember at South Trail
South Trail Branch (South Trail - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes as a family while growing early literacy skills. Recommended for families.
South Trail Branch (South Trail - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Games & Activities
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.
Southwest Branch (Southwest - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning
Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Photography; Video Production
Use the Stop Motion Studio app to create a stop-motion animation movie! Bring objects to life, add titles, credits, sound, and more. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Family Fun: Movie and Craft
Toy Story 5
Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores - Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Enjoy watching Pixar's "Toy Story 5" while creating a craft inspired by the movie. A light snack is provided. Registration required. Recommended for families.
Masterpiece Junior: Prehistoric Prints
DINOvember at South Trail
South Trail Branch (South Trail - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning
Discover the world of art! Together, we'll learn something new, get inspired, and create a masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden - Program Area)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning
Learn to create your very own pumpkin out of yarn! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Learn how to fold the Flower Twist Box, a unique paper structure that can be used to hold gift cards or a small gift.
North Orange Branch (North Orange - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Language Learning; Storytime
Toddlers will explore a playful mix of songs, rhymes, and stories while building early literacy skills and having fun. Recommended for ages 18–36 months.
Southwest Branch (Southwest - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Coding & Robotics
Drive Dash the robot. Learn about robots and control Dash's motion, colors and sounds. Drive Dash through an obstacle course to the finish line. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores - Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: Cooking & Food; Education & Learning
Junior chefs will follow a recipe and demonstration to whip up something delicious! Recommended for kids ages 6–12. Registration required.
Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Games & Activities
Join us for a game of chess. All experience levels are welcome and chess sets are available for play. Recommended for families.
Family Fun: Movie and Make
Brother Bear
North Orange Branch (North Orange - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Kick back and enjoy a family film while creating your own masterpiece inspired by the movie. Brother Bear is rated G. Recommended for families.
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Cooking & Food; Life Skills
Junior chefs will follow a recipe and demonstration to whip up something delicious! Recommended for ages 6–12. Registration required.
Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden - Program Area)
Event Categories: Coding & Robotics; Game Design & Virtual Reality
Make your own Minecraft world! Program the environment and complete code challenges. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Event Categories: Games & Activities
Discover the game of chess while having fun and making friends. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Orlando Public Library (Papa Bear - First Floor)
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.
Family Fun: Dino Bingo
DINOvember at South Trail
South Trail Branch (South Trail - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Games & Activities
Do you love Bingo? Come play with us! Meet new people and play for your chance to win! Recommended for families.