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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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Saturday April 27 10:30am

Southwest Branch (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 children.

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Macramé a Yarnfiti Leaf

Yarnfiti 2024: Enchanted Forest

Registration Required
Saturday April 27 10:30am

Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Let’s macra-make a leaf for our Enchanted Forest! Once finished, you can submit your project for display in this year’s Yarnfiti Community Project.

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Saturday April 27 1:30pm

Southwest Branch

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud a book with others each week. Facilitator-led in partnership with the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and Southwest Library. 18+

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Family Fiber Arts: Yarnfiti Fairy Friend

Yarnfiti 2024: Enchanted Forest

Registration Required
Saturday April 27 3:00pm

Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Make a felt fairy friend for display in our Yarnfiti Community Project: Enchanted Forest! Best for ages 10+. This program is intended for families, whatever family means to you.

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Monday April 29 11:00am

Southwest Branch

Event Categories: Storytime

Help boost your child’s pre-literacy skills as you clap, bounce and sing along together to favorite nursery rhymes with a nature theme. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

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Monday April 29 11:30am

Southwest Branch

Event Categories: Games & Activities

Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

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Monday April 29 1:00pm

Southwest Branch

Event Categories: Education & Learning

Come participate in math, science, history, art and literature-based learning to support your child’s homeschool curriculum. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Tuesday April 30 12:00am

Southwest Branch

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; Games & Activities

Stop by to write a postcard to our character of the month and drop it in our mailbox! The character mailbox helps encourage reading, writing, and creativity.

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Tuesday April 30 12:00am

Southwest Branch

Event Categories: Games & Activities

Use your best detective skills to discover the secrets hidden in plain sight. Snoop around the library and enjoy fun crafts and activities. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.

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Knit Hedgehogs (4-Part)

Confident Beginner Level – A Yarnfiti Project

Registration Required
Tuesday April 30 10:15am

Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Learn and advance your skills while knitting an adorable hedgehog. Skills we will learn include working on double pointed needles, make 1 increases, and working in the round.

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