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Smart Moves: A Chess Gathering

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to take your chess skills to the next level? Join David Hardison and members of the Orlando Chess Club to explore strategy, tactics, and thoughtful play.

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Ready to take your chess skills to the next level? Join David Hardison and members of the Orlando Chess Club to explore strategy, tactics, and thoughtful play.

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Yoga with Deborah

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join Deborah in the meeting room for a FREE Yoga class. Bring your own mat and water bottle.  

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Deborah in the meeting room for a FREE Yoga class. Bring your own mat and water bottle.  

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Preschool Palooza

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool
Preschool Palooza:

Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, movement, and a puppet show finale to help support early literacy development and cognitive growth using Every Child Ready to Read practices: ...

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Time

Preschool Palooza

Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, movement, and a puppet show finale to help support early literacy development and cognitive growth using Every Child Ready to Read practices: reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking. The program is followed by a fun craft.

Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 years.

No registration required.

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Books to Die for Book Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Books to Die for Book Club

It’s our book club for lovers of mysteries and suspense! We encourage everyone to read the book if they can, but come anyway even if you didn’t (just don’t mind the spoilers!). 

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Books to Die for Book Club

It’s our book club for lovers of mysteries and suspense! We encourage everyone to read the book if they can, but come anyway even if you didn’t (just don’t mind the spoilers!). 

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Toddler Tales

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Tales:

Enjoy age-appropriate books and stories, as well as action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, a puppet show finale, to help support toddlers’ early literacy development, basic gross motor...

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time

Toddler Tales

Enjoy age-appropriate books and stories, as well as action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, a puppet show finale, to help support toddlers’ early literacy development, basic gross motor movement and cognitive growth using Every Child Ready to Read practices: reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking. The program is followed with puppet playtime.

Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years.

No registration required.

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Contemporary Authors Book Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Contemporary Authors is a lively group that discusses current fiction (and the occasional taste of non-fiction).

Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

2026 Book List

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Contemporary Authors is a lively group that discusses current fiction (and the occasional taste of non-fiction).

Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

2026 Book List

Strategic Plan Committee Workshop

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Director's Conference Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Director's Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
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Baby Babbles

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Baby Babbles:

Socialize with other caregivers while engaging your baby with stories, songs, and rhymes that are carefully selected to foster cognitive and fine motor skill development using Ever...

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time

Baby Babbles

Socialize with other caregivers while engaging your baby with stories, songs, and rhymes that are carefully selected to foster cognitive and fine motor skill development using Every Child Ready to Read practices: reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking. The program is followed with open play and socializing.

Recommended for babies from birth to 18 months.

No registration required.

Adventures with Books

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Adventures with Books is an enrichment program geared towards homeschooled children (K-8), run by local moms and sponsored by the Library. The program is free, but you may be asked to help with supplies or snacks.

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Adventures with Books is an enrichment program geared towards homeschooled children (K-8), run by local moms and sponsored by the Library. The program is free, but you may be asked to help with supplies or snacks.

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Sensory Story Time

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Sensory Story Time:

Explore early learning concepts with Ms. Christina and Ms. Kami with action songs, interactive stories, and sensory activities! This special story time is on the last Friday of the...

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time

Sensory Story Time

Explore early learning concepts with Ms. Christina and Ms. Kami with action songs, interactive stories, and sensory activities! This special story time is on the last Friday of the month @ 10:30am.

Recommended for children ages 2 to 5.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Waiver

Children and adults participating in Maitland Public Library's programs may be photographed or recorded by Library staff members, newspaper or television reporters/photographers, or others involved with the program. The Maitland Public Library reserves the right to use such photographs or recordings for promotional purposes, in print and online. All library patrons consent to the use of their photo and/or video for such purposes, without compensation. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be labeled with personally identifiable information without express consent. Notify Library staff if you do not want to be photographed or recorded.

Poetry Coffeehouse Night

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Poetry & Writing
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for an open-mic night. You are invited to read an original poem of your own or just sit back and enjoy.

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Poetry & Writing
Event Details:

Join us for an open-mic night. You are invited to read an original poem of your own or just sit back and enjoy.

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notice

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with nuts, tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Quiet Book Club

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Elizabeth Wood Reading Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Love the idea of a book club, but not a fan of the pressure that comes with assigned reading or group discussions? Looking for a peaceful place to read without distractions?

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Elizabeth Wood Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Love the idea of a book club, but not a fan of the pressure that comes with assigned reading or group discussions? Looking for a peaceful place to read without distractions?

Writing Workshop

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Online at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Poetry & Writing, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join acclaimed writer, editor, and poet Elaine Person during these sessions to improve your writing. While poetry is the primary focus of the workshop, prose is also welcome.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry & Writing, Workshop
Event Details:

Join acclaimed writer, editor, and poet Elaine Person during these sessions to improve your writing. While poetry is the primary focus of the workshop, prose is also welcome.

Heartfulness Meditation

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Get your month off to a good start, joining Heartfulness Meditation for an in-person session on the first Monday of each month.

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get your month off to a good start, joining Heartfulness Meditation for an in-person session on the first Monday of each month.

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Preschool Palooza

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool
Preschool Palooza:

Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, movement, and a puppet show finale to help support early literacy development and cognitive growth using Every Child Ready to Read practices: ...

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Time

Preschool Palooza

Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, movement, and a puppet show finale to help support early literacy development and cognitive growth using Every Child Ready to Read practices: reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking. The program is followed by a fun craft.

Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 years.

No registration required.

Mosaic Vase Workshop

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we walk you through crafting your own mosaic vase. Participants will learn basic mosaic techniques and design a one of a kind piece to take home. No prior experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we walk you through crafting your own mosaic vase. Participants will learn basic mosaic techniques and design a one of a kind piece to take home. No prior experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.

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Toddler Tales

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Tales:

Enjoy age-appropriate books and stories, as well as action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, a puppet show finale, to help support toddlers’ early literacy development, basic gross motor...

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time

Toddler Tales

Enjoy age-appropriate books and stories, as well as action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, a puppet show finale, to help support toddlers’ early literacy development, basic gross motor movement and cognitive growth using Every Child Ready to Read practices: reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking. The program is followed with puppet playtime.

Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years.

No registration required.

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Baby Babbles

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Baby Babbles:

Socialize with other caregivers while engaging your baby with stories, songs, and rhymes that are carefully selected to foster cognitive and fine motor skill development using Ever...

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time

Baby Babbles

Socialize with other caregivers while engaging your baby with stories, songs, and rhymes that are carefully selected to foster cognitive and fine motor skill development using Every Child Ready to Read practices: reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking. The program is followed with open play and socializing.

Recommended for babies from birth to 18 months.

No registration required.

Adventures with Books

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Adventures with Books is an enrichment program geared towards homeschooled children (K-8), run by local moms and sponsored by the Library. The program is free, but you may be asked to help with supplies or snacks.

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Adventures with Books is an enrichment program geared towards homeschooled children (K-8), run by local moms and sponsored by the Library. The program is free, but you may be asked to help with supplies or snacks.

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Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Friendship, books & social interaction!

Next Chapter is a book club for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. All levels of reading ability are welcome.

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Friendship, books & social interaction!

Next Chapter is a book club for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. All levels of reading ability are welcome.

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Yoga with Deborah

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join Deborah in the meeting room for a FREE Yoga class. Bring your own mat and water bottle.  

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Deborah in the meeting room for a FREE Yoga class. Bring your own mat and water bottle.  

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Preschool Palooza

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool
Preschool Palooza:

Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, movement, and a puppet show finale to help support early literacy development and cognitive growth using Every Child Ready to Read practices: ...

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Time

Preschool Palooza

Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, movement, and a puppet show finale to help support early literacy development and cognitive growth using Every Child Ready to Read practices: reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking. The program is followed by a fun craft.

Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 years.

No registration required.

Love in Bloom: Floral Milkshake Workshop

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate friendship or romance by creating a charming “milkshake for two” floral arrangement. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design a delightful paired bouquet to share or gift.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate friendship or romance by creating a charming “milkshake for two” floral arrangement. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design a delightful paired bouquet to share or gift.

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Toddler Tales

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Tales:

Enjoy age-appropriate books and stories, as well as action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, a puppet show finale, to help support toddlers’ early literacy development, basic gross motor...

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time

Toddler Tales

Enjoy age-appropriate books and stories, as well as action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, a puppet show finale, to help support toddlers’ early literacy development, basic gross motor movement and cognitive growth using Every Child Ready to Read practices: reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking. The program is followed with puppet playtime.

Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years.

No registration required.