Upcoming Events

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.

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Allergy Notice

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

Next Chapter Book Club

4:00pm–5:30pm

Teens, Adults

Meeting Room

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.

Astronomy Week

All Day 2/16–2/20

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Science & Technology/STEM, Special Event

Event Details:

Our annual celebration of the sky is back! Join us all week for classes, lectures, crafts, and skygazing for all ages.

Junior Astronomers

4:30pm–5:30pm

Children, Tweens, Teens

Meeting Room

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Registration Required

Register Now

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Science & Technology/STEM, Special Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join astronomy expert Nanci Adler as she teaches us fascinating facts about the sun. Afterwards, we will get to make our own sun dials.

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.

Astronomy with Azaria

4:30pm–5:30pm

Children, Tweens, Teens

Register Now

Registration Required

Register Now

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lecture/Presentation, Science & Technology/STEM, Special Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join expert and student Azaria Arnold for a fun-filled afternoon learning astronomy, followed by a related activity.

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.

Mobile Planetarium from MOAS

3:00pm–6:00pm

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library

Age Group: 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.

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.

Sunspot Viewing

12:00pm–3:00pm

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Courtyard

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library

Room: Courtyard

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Science & Technology/STEM

Event Details:

Join local astronomy expert 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.

Next Chapter Book Club

4:00pm–5:30pm

Teens, Adults

Meeting Room

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.

Telescope Night with Emil Buehler Planetarium

7:00pm–9:00pm

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Science & Technology/STEM, Special Event

Event Details:

Join Derek Demeter, astronomer and director of the Emil Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College for a telescope viewing of the night sky at Quinn Strong Park and learn about our solar system and celestial happenings.

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.

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)

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)

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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