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In-Person: Join the Daughters of the American Revolution
Registration Required
Saturday
August
27
10:15​am
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
(West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
The Adams-Onís Treaty DAR Chapter will be hosting a genealogist-assisted workshop to help prospective members find patriots to use to join the DAR.
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In-Person: Creatures of the Night
No Registration Required
Saturday
September
17
10:30​am
Southeast Branch
(Children's Area)
Event Categories: Storytime; History, Culture, Genealogy
Dream big like Pedro Linares and let your imagination tell a story. Create fantastical Mexican Folk art creatures called alebrijes! Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.
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In Person: Redescubre Lo Nuestro: Por Siempre María
A Hurricane's Legacy 5 Years Later
No Registration Required
Saturday
September
17
3:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Library Central)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; General Events
View the art exhibit, Por Siempre María, showcasing the beautiful photography of Janel Norton.
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In-Person: Family Art Adventures- Patterns in Peru!
Registration Required
Saturday
September
24
2:00​pm
South Creek Branch
(South Creek - Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Arts & Crafting
Weave in a little art-time as we travel the up and down The Andes! Create a vibrant paper tapestry inspired by traditional patterned textiles of Peru. Recommended for families with children ages 5+
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In-Person: Legend of El Coquí
Registration Required
Monday
October
3
4:00​pm
Windermere Branch
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Games & Activities
Discover the Taíno legend of the coquí and explore the indigenous art and culture of Borinquen, the island of Puerto Rico. Recommended for ages 6-8.
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In-Person: Local Legends Around the Campfire!
Registration Required
Monday
October
24
4:30​pm
South Trail Branch
(South Trail - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Games & Activities
Explore local folktales and urban legends through old-fashioned storytelling around a makeshift campfire. Bond with friends and share favorite camp songs and activities. Recommended for families.
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In-Person: Teen Art Adventures- Native American Weaving
Registration Required
Saturday
November
5
3:30​pm
South Creek Branch
(South Creek - Children's Area)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Education & Learning
Create your very own weaving project inspired by Native American designs and weaving styles. Recommended for ages 13-18.
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In-Person: It's All Greek (Pottery) to Me!
Registration Required
Saturday
November
19
4:00​pm
South Creek Branch
(South Creek - Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Arts & Crafting
Use your artistic skills to sculpt pottery to tell a story like the Ancient Greeks. Recommended for children 6-12.
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