Summer at Your Library for Kids
Best of 2025 Youth
Zebra and Yak : the backwards alphabet book / Paul Friedrich.
Friedrich, Paul (Cartoonist), author, illustrator.
Who meows? : a book of animal sounds / Robin Page.
Page, Robin, 1957- author, illustrator.
Tuck me in! / by Nathan W Pyle.
Pyle, Nathan W., author, illustrator.
Norman and the smell of adventure / by Ryan T. Higgins.
Higgins, Ryan T., author, illustrator.
Fix-it familia / by Latin Grammy winner Lucky Diaz illustrated by Micah Player.
Diaz, Lucky, author.
Cats in construction hats / written by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen illustrated by Leeza Hernandez.
Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta, author.
Millie Fleur saves the night / Christy Mandin.
Mandin, Christy, author, illustrator.
The interrupted plans of Mango and Nan / Hala Tahboub.
Tahboub, Hala, author, illustrator.
J vs. K / Kwame Alexander & Jerry Craft.
Alexander, Kwame, author.
How to talk to your succulent / Zoe Persico.
Persico, Zoe, 1993- artist, author.
Cruise life. Queen of the sea / Reese Eschmann.
Eschmann, Reese, author.
The story spinners : a sisterly tale of danger, a princess, and her crew of lady pirates / written and illustrated by Cassandra Federman.
Federman, Cassandra, author, illustrator.
Silence. 1 / Yoann Vornière.
Vornière, Yoann, author, illustrator.
Wings of starlight / Allison Saft.
Saft, Allison, author.
We could be magic / Marissa Meyer illustrated by Joelle Murray.
Meyer, Marissa, author.
Summer at Your Library Kids Events
Colors of the Solar System
Summer at Your Library
Washington Park Branch (Washington Park - Children's Area)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Science & Math
Learn all the colors of our solar system and create a beautiful work of art inspired by the cosmos. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Learn more>Zoo Mom Science
Summer at Your Library
Windermere Branch (Windermere - Ask at Desk)
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.
Learn more>Bilingual Comedy Magic Show
Summer at Your Library
South Trail Branch (South Trail - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Language Learning; Music, Movies, Live Performances
Learn new tricks and Spanish vocabulary words in this dynamic and educational magic show. Surprise your kids with the best bilingual magic show. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Learn more>The Magic of Oz With the Wonderful Wizard
Summer at Your Library
Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances; Private - Offsite
The Wizard of Oz will see you now! Pay close attention to the man behind the curtain as he unveils sensational stories, secrets and sleight of hand from over the rainbow. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Learn more>Dance Party with DJ Renee Adams
Summer at Your Library
Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Back of Branch)
Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances
Get ready to move and dance with this lively and engaging DJ. Challenge yourself to learn new dances and join in on the ones you know. A dance party for everyone to enjoy. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Learn more>Magic With Mark Alan
Summer at Your Library
Southeast Branch (Southeast - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances
Enjoy Mark Alan and his travel buddy Bixby's FUN interactive comedy magic show that you won't forget. Who knows, you may even get to be part of the show! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Learn more>Melrose Center (Melrose Classroom - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Graphic Design
Design and craft your own holo or standard Pokémon cards using everyday materials.
Learn more>Amazing Animals
Summer at Your Library
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room)
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.
Learn more>South Trail Branch (South Trail - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Continue celebrating Summer at Your Library and join us for a craft following our OCPS Summer BreakSpot while supplies last. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Learn more>3D Design & Printing Camp
(Ages 6-12)
Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Science & Math
Learn 3D design with Tinkercad! Create a pendant or bookmark and discover how to prepare your model for 3D printing. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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