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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.

DIY Miniature Zen Gardens

Celebrate Asian American Heritage Month

Registration Required
Thursday May 2 3:30pm

Eatonville Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting

Construct a Zen garden from rocks and gravel while exploring the art of abstraction. Recommended for ages 9-12.

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No Registration Required
Friday May 3 4:00pm

Southeast Branch (Meeting Room 2)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Community & Citizenship; Games & Activities; Storytime

Observe a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, and learn about the Chinese zodiac and chopsticks. Then create a Chinese-style paper lantern. Children will use spatial reasoning. Recommended for ages 6-8.

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Registration Required
Saturday May 4 2:30pm

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Technology Lab)

Event Categories: Maker/DIY

Construct a Zen garden from rocks and gravel while exploring the art of abstraction. Ages 11-18.

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Registration Required
Saturday May 4 4:00pm

Hiawassee Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting

Unleash the Force in Your Garden!

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No Registration Required
Thursday May 9 11:30am

Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw – Ask at Desk)

Event Categories: Education & Learning; Life Skills

Bring your plants and ask questions! Master Gardener Volunteers from the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Office will be available to answer your gardening questions.

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Registration Required
Thursday May 9 5:30pm

South Creek Branch (South Creek – Ask at Desk)

Event Categories: General Events

In this class you will learn how to make a vegetable garden plan, build garden beds, and prepare a healthy soil for a great growing season.

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No Registration Required
Saturday May 11 10:15am

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks – Ask at Desk)

Event Categories: Education & Learning; Life Skills

Bring your plants and ask questions! Master Gardener Volunteers from the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Office will be available to answer your gardening questions.

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Make Art and Be Well:

Painted Cactus Rock Garden

Registration Required
Saturday May 11 10:30am

Southwest Branch

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting

Create a colorful garden that rocks! Design and paint your own mini cacti rock garden. No experience needed. Supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 18+

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Registration Required
Saturday May 11 2:30pm

Orlando Public Library (Purple Room)

Event Categories: Life Skills

Get ready for a beautiful and productive garden. Use virtual garden planners to map out plantings, paths and buildings to create your ideal outdoor space.

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Registration Required
Thursday May 16 11:00am

Eatonville Branch (Eatonville – Ask at Desk)

Event Categories: Life Skills

Get ready for a beautiful and productive garden. Use virtual garden planners to map out plantings, paths and buildings to create your ideal outdoor space.

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