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Astronomy Week

All Day 2/24 - 2/28
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology/STEM, Special Event
Event Details:

It's Astronomy Week! Join us for classes, crafts, story times, and star-gazing throughout the week. It's out of this world fun for all ages.

This event is in the "Children" group.
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Junior Astronomers

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology/STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join astronomy enthusiast Nanci Adler to explore our Moon through books, activities, and crafts.

Recommended for ages 6+, but all ages welcome!

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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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Telescope Night with CFAS

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology/STEM
Event Details:

Don't miss one of our most popular Astronomy Week events! Join Douglas Woods, Outreach Chair of Central Florida Astronomical Society for a telescope viewing of the night sky at Quinn Strong Park.

All ages welcome.

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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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Mobile Planetarium from MOAS

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture/Presentation, Science & Technology/STEM, Special Event
Event Details:

Lift off and explore the universe in a portable planetarium! Observe space under the dome and enjoy an educational and entertaining experience led by a Museum of Arts and Sciences expert.

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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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Telescope Viewing with Astronomy on Tap

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology/STEM, Special Event
Event Details:

Don't miss one of our most popular Astronomy Week events! Join Astronomy on Tap for a telescope viewing of the night sky at Quinn Strong Park.

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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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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Solar Telescope Viewing

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Courtyard
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology/STEM
Event Details:

Join Derek Demeter, Director of Emil Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College and safely view the Sun through a solar telescope and search for sunspots and solar flares.

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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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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Celestial Discoveries & Telescope Night

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture/Presentation, Science & Technology/STEM
Event Details:

Join Derek Demeter, astronomer and director of the Emil Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College as he details the amazing recent discoveries in the field of Astronomy and what lies for the future ahead.

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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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sunspot Viewing

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Courtyard
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology/STEM
Event Details:

Join local astronomer Don Crowell as he fixes his telescope on our closest star, the Sun. Safely view the Sun and look for sunspots and solar flares in detail in the library courtyard.

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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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Stars with Azaria

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lecture/Presentation, Science & Technology/STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Join astronomy expert and student Azaria Arnold for a fun-filled afternoon learning about stars and how they are classified followed by a related activity. Recommended for children and tweens ages 6+.

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

Celestial Cinema: The Right Stuff

11:30am - 2:45pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a showing of The Right Stuff, 1983, PG* (3 hours, 13 minutes). Popcorn included! 

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

Celestial Cinema: Hidden Figures

3:00pm - 5:15pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a showing of Hidden Figures, 2016, PG (2 hours, 7 minutes). Popcorn included! 

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

Silly Birds

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children, Tweens
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn to paint Silly Birds using acrylic paint on canvas with local artist Wendy Bennett.

 

Wendy Joy Bennett, Painter

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

Poetry Awards & Coffeehouse

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poetry Coffeehouse Night

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poetry Coffeehouse Night

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Season of Light at Lake Lily

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poetry Awards & Coffeehouse

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Season of Light at Lake Lily

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poetry Awards & Coffeehouse

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Season of Light at Lake Lily

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poetry Awards & Coffeehouse

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Season of Light at Lake Lily

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Season of Light at Lake Lily

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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.