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Join us January 30 at the Veterans Memorial Library St. Cloud Branch at 2:00 p.m. Click here to register.

Click here for a list of other computer workshops available at your local library!

Jammy Jamboree

Come in your PJ's and bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for a fun story time and craft activity.

Join us on January 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Poinciana Library.

Check out these other events that are fun for the whole family!

Preschool Rockin' Readers

Preschoolers and their grownups are invited to theme-based storytimes geared for the interests and development stages of three-five year old. Join in songs, flannel board stories rhymes, and books-of course! This interactive program builds early literacy skills.

Join us January 18 at the Buenaventura Lakes Branch Library at 11:00 a.m.

Click here to see other events for kids at your local library!

Exhibition: Literacy Through Art "Fables, Folk Tales, Legends, & Myths"

The Osceola Library System and School District of Osceola County are pleased to present the 8th annual Exhibition Literacy through Art. Enjoy the artistic talents of many hardworking and gifted students, and their teachers, who live in Osceola County.

This year's theme of "Fables, Folk Tales, Legends, & Myths" must include the original pieces of student created art that reflects a scene, character, or idea from a book classified in one of these genres.

Don’t miss this special exhibit created by Osceola County's very special artists! It's on display at the Hart Memorial Central Library until January 9.

Holiday Extravaganza

While parents finish up last-minute holiday errands, the Library's elves will keep kids busy with a fun-filled afternoon: making presents in Santa's Workshop, being entertained by special performers, watching Holiday G-rated movies, and more!

This special drop-off event is for kids in 1st-5th grades only! Legal guardians complete a permission slip and show photo ID at drop-off and pick-up. Pre-registration is required. Please click here to register.

Join us on Saturday, December 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hart Memorial Central Library.

Holiday craft for adults!

Holiday Recycled Crafts
Just in time for the holidays, have fun creating a Christmas Tree and Angel out of recycled materials. Click below for dates, times and locations.

Click here to register!

Check out these reference ebooks!

Check out the great reference eBooks from the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Type in a keyword in the box above and it the go symbol next the text box to give it a try.

To access this database from our website, go to:

1. www.osceolalibrary.org
2. Mouse over the Research tab and click on the Databases link.
3. Scroll to the Encyclopedias, Reference Resources & Law section
4. Click on Gale Virtual Reference Library. You will need your Library card number to log in from home.
   

For more information about GVRL, watch this tutorial.

Watercolor Workshop with Maria Barry

Ever thought about taking a watercolor class? No artistic abilities, experience, or supplies needed. Just bring a great attitude and the curiosity to learn. Everyone will find this a rewarding and relaxing learning experience with local professional artist, Maria Barry.

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 15 PEOPLE. Click the links below to register online, or call 407-742-8888

Dates:
Hart Memorial Central Library - Tuesday, December 6 at 4:00 p.m.
Hart Memorial Central Library - Tuesday, December 13 at 4:00 p.m.