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Poetry Awards & Coffeehouse

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Poetry & Writing, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

2025 Theme: That Rings a Bell

  • 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.

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

2025 Theme: That Rings a Bell

  • 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.

Introduction to Chess

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Interested in learning to play chess? Join David Hardison and other members of the Orlando Chess Club here at the library to learn the basics of the game.

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

Interested in learning to play chess? Join David Hardison and other members of the Orlando Chess Club here at the library to learn the basics of the game.

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.

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Yoga with Deborah

Monday, April 28, 2025 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.  

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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, April 29, 2025 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: ...

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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.

Floral Arrangements with Nikki

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Please join Nikki Sefried, floral designer and owner of Pushing Petals, as she guides you through creating your own floral arrangement celebrating the spring season.

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

Please join Nikki Sefried, floral designer and owner of Pushing Petals, as she guides you through creating your own floral arrangement celebrating the spring season.

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.

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Toddler Tales

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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...

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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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Maitland Walks

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00am - 8:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Maitland Walks:

Join us every Thursday at 7 am for a group walk around our neighboring lakes, then cool down with conversation and coffee at the Library. 

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

Maitland Walks

Join us every Thursday at 7 am for a group walk around our neighboring lakes, then cool down with conversation and coffee at the Library. 

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Baby Babbles

Thursday, May 1, 2025 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...

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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, May 1, 2025 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.

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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, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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.

Heartfulness Meditation

Monday, May 5, 2025 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.

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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, May 6, 2025 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: ...

View Details
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.

Quick Cuisine

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be tough to find time for a home-cooked meal. Frozen dinners and takeout can be expensive and repetitive. Join us to learn two versatile and customizable dishes that come together in 30-minutes or less!

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be tough to find time for a home-cooked meal. Frozen dinners and takeout can be expensive and repetitive. Join us to learn two versatile and customizable dishes that come together in 30-minutes or less!

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Toddler Tales

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 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...

View Details
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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Fresh for Kids

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

It's our hands-on cooking class for kids. Each month, we'll learn two to three new recipes that children can make themselves.

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's our hands-on cooking class for kids. Each month, we'll learn two to three new recipes that children can make themselves.

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.

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Maitland Walks

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00am - 8:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Maitland Walks:

Join us every Thursday at 7 am for a group walk around our neighboring lakes, then cool down with conversation and coffee at the Library. 

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

Maitland Walks

Join us every Thursday at 7 am for a group walk around our neighboring lakes, then cool down with conversation and coffee at the Library. 

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Baby Babbles

Thursday, May 8, 2025 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...

View Details
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, May 8, 2025 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.

View Details
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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Share-a-Title Book Club

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Share-a-Title Book Club:

This special book club has no set book list! Read what you want, then come discuss it with others to find new reads.   Unable to attend in person, Zoom in! CLICK FOR ...

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

Share-a-Title Book Club

This special book club has no set book list! Read what you want, then come discuss it with others to find new reads.

 

Unable to attend in person, Zoom in!

CLICK FOR ZOOM MEETING

Or call 301-715-8592

Meeting ID: 998 3551 5977

Passcode: 328176

Friends of the Library Executive Board

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Director's Conference Room at Maitland Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting of the Executive Board

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

Monthly meeting of the Executive Board

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Yoga with Deborah

Monday, May 12, 2025 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.  

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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.  

Story Time Break

All Day 5/13 - 5/15
Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Story Time

Flower Arranging Workshop

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join Cari Rotenberger for a spring flower arranging workshop! Participants should bring a teacup & saucer; all other materials provided. No experience necessary, but space is limited so register now!

 

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

Join Cari Rotenberger for a spring flower arranging workshop! Participants should bring a teacup & saucer; all other materials provided. No experience necessary, but space is limited so register now!

 

Meet the Artist: James Castro

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Support local artists! You'll have a chance to meet this month's artist, view their work, and ask questions. 

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

Support local artists! You'll have a chance to meet this month's artist, view their work, and ask questions.