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Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, December 17, 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.

Yoga Junior

Monday, December 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

It’s never too early to start teaching children healthy habits for life. Yoga is wonderfully suited to people of all ages, and it’s a perfect bonding exercise to do with your favorite little ones.

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Time
Event Details:

It’s never too early to start teaching children healthy habits for life. Yoga is wonderfully suited to people of all ages, and it’s a perfect bonding exercise to do with your favorite little ones.

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.

Friends Executive Board Meeting

Monday, December 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library's Executive Board

Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library's Executive Board

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Preschool Palooza

Tuesday, December 22, 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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Toddler Tales

Wednesday, December 23, 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.

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Maitland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Maitland Public Library

Quiet Book Club

Saturday, December 26, 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?

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Preschool Palooza

Tuesday, December 29, 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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Toddler Tales

Wednesday, December 30, 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.

Closing Early for New Year's Eve

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Maitland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Maitland Public Library

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Maitland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Maitland Public Library

Closed for Easter

All Day
Maitland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Maitland Public Library
Green dragon flying in a cloudy sky, with the words Dreams & Dragons Poetry Contest.

Poetry Awards & Coffeehouse

Friday, April 30, 2027 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Poetry & Writing, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

2024 Theme: Dreams & Dragons

  • The annual Poetry Contest is held each year, with entries collected in March.
  • Cash prizes for both adults and youth sponsored by the Friends of the Maitland Public Library.
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Poetry & Writing, Special Event
Event Details:

2024 Theme: Dreams & Dragons

  • The annual Poetry Contest is held each year, with entries collected in March.
  • Cash prizes for both adults and youth sponsored by the Friends of the Maitland Public Library.

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.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Maitland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Maitland Public Library

Summer Reading Tea

Sunday, June 6, 2027 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Elizabeth Wood Reading Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Kick off the Summer Reading Program for adults at our annual tea party. Join us in the Reading Room for some refreshing tea, sparkling conversation, and delicious refreshments.

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

Kick off the Summer Reading Program for adults at our annual tea party. Join us in the Reading Room for some refreshing tea, sparkling conversation, and delicious refreshments.

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.

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Maitland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Maitland Public Library

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Maitland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Maitland Public Library

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Maitland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Maitland Public Library

Annual Public Meeting

Wednesday, September 15, 2027 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Maitland Public Library, Inc., invites you to its annual meeting of the membership. Residents of the City of Maitland with valid Maitland Public Library cards may vote at this meeting.

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

Maitland Public Library, Inc., invites you to its annual meeting of the membership. Residents of the City of Maitland with valid Maitland Public Library cards may vote at this meeting.

Closed for Staff In-Service Day

All Day
Maitland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Maitland Public Library

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/25 - 11/26
Maitland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Maitland Public Library

Season of Light at Lake Lily

Saturday, December 4, 2027 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us at Lake Lily park for this annual City event. Listen to music from local schools, enjoy food and treats from local businesses, meet a special guest from the North Pole, and enjoy the fireworks and lights as we enter the winter season.

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us at Lake Lily park for this annual City event. Listen to music from local schools, enjoy food and treats from local businesses, meet a special guest from the North Pole, and enjoy the fireworks and lights as we enter the winter season.

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Maitland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Maitland Public Library