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Season of Light at Lake Lily

Saturday, December 6, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writing Workshop

Sunday, December 7, 2025 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.

Friends of the Library Executive Board

Monday, December 8, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga with Deborah

Monday, December 8, 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.  

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.  

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Palooza

Tuesday, December 9, 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: ...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pasta from Scratch

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Nothing beats fresh, homemade pasta! Join Mike and Diana from Taste of Curiosity to learn how to make your own fettuccine noodles from scratch. They will also prepare a creamy alfredo sauce to tie it all together.

Join Waiting List
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nothing beats fresh, homemade pasta! Join Mike and Diana from Taste of Curiosity to learn how to make your own fettuccine noodles from scratch. They will also prepare a creamy alfredo sauce to tie it all together.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Tales

Wednesday, December 10, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Fresh for Kids

Wednesday, December 10, 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.

Join Waiting List
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Maitland Walks

Thursday, December 11, 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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Babbles

Thursday, December 11, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Adventures with Books

Thursday, December 11, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Share-a-Title Book Club

Friday, December 12, 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 ...

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Penguin Pajama Party

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens

You're invited to a Penguin Pajama Party! Wear your favorite PJs and we'll show Happy Feet (2006, PG), have snacks, do crafts, and more! Geared for ages 5+, everyone welcome. 

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

You're invited to a Penguin Pajama Party! Wear your favorite PJs and we'll show Happy Feet (2006, PG), have snacks, do crafts, and more! Geared for ages 5+, everyone welcome. 

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.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

American Girl® Friendship Club

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens

Join the American Girl Friendship Club for a cozy, creative Winter Adventure! In this class, we’ll celebrate the magic of the season with fun crafts and delicious treats to share with friends.

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

Join the American Girl Friendship Club for a cozy, creative Winter Adventure! In this class, we’ll celebrate the magic of the season with fun crafts and delicious treats to share with friends.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Baby & Me Yoga

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga with Deborah

Monday, December 15, 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.  

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.  

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Palooza

Tuesday, December 16, 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: ...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Quick Cuisine: DIY Edible Gifts

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Join JB and KB for another fun and fast cooking adventure and get into the gift-giving spirit. Learn to make easy edible gifts to share with friends and family this season and all year long.

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

Join JB and KB for another fun and fast cooking adventure and get into the gift-giving spirit. Learn to make easy edible gifts to share with friends and family this season and all year long.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Tales

Wednesday, December 17, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Board of Trustees Meeting:

The Board of Trustees meets monthly to oversee Library operations. All meetings are open to the public. Agendas are posted in the lobby of the Library in advance of each meeting...

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees meets monthly to oversee Library operations. All meetings are open to the public.

Agendas are posted in the lobby of the Library in advance of each meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Maitland Walks

Thursday, December 18, 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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Babbles

Thursday, December 18, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Adventures with Books

Thursday, December 18, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.