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Preschool Palooza

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Meeting Room
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

Books to Die for Book Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Books to Die for Book Club

It’s our book club for lovers of mysteries and suspense! We encourage everyone to read the book if they can, but come anyway even if you didn’t (just don’t mind the spoilers!). 

Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

*Date changed because of Thanksgiving holiday

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Tales

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Meeting Room
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

Contemporary Authors Book Club

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Contemporary Authors Book Club

Contemporary Authors is a lively group that discusses current fiction (and the occasional taste of non-fiction).

Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Maitland Walks

7:00am–8:30am
Adults
Meeting Room
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

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Meeting Room
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
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Nature Lab

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Grab a Nature Lab passport and interact with our various nature stations exploring topics from plant biology and wildlife food to pollinators and conservation hacks.

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

Sensory Story Time

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time

Sensory Story Time

Explore early learning concepts with Ms. Christina and Ms. Kami with action songs, interactive stories, and sensory activities! This special story time is on the last Friday of the month @ 10:30am.

Recommended for children ages 2 to 5.

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
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 "Tweens" group

American Girl® Friendship Club

2:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens
Meeting Room
Join Waiting List
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the "American Girl Friendship Club," a unique educational adventure for friends 8-12 years old. Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting, cooking, and learning about an American Girl doll character and her times. 

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

Stained Glass Watercolors

1:30pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color your world with a scenic watercolor landscape that resembles stained glass. Students will learn to outline a design using glue and fill in shapes with watercolor.

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 "Preschool" group

Move & Groove

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Meeting Room
Join Waiting List
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your groove on! Children and caregivers will sing, dance, and explore their moves to lively music and have a GREAT time with NRG Dance!

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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room
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

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Meeting Room
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group

Trucks and Tales

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Special Event, Story Time, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for story time with special guests from the Maitland Police and Fire Departments. After story time, we will have cookies and go outside where you can touch a firetruck, police car, and an ambulance.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Maitland Walks

7:00am–8:30am
Adults
Meeting Room
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

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Meeting Room
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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

2:00pm–4:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Science & Technology/STEM, Special Event, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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

Next Chapter Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
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.

Branches:
Maitland Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Heartfulness Meditation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Palooza

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Meeting Room
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Let's Dance: Musical Theater

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Meeting Room
Join Waiting List
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try something new or brush up on your dance skills this summer with NRG Dance! The stage is calling you! This month features Musical Theater Dance. Beginners welcome. 

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Tales

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Meeting Room
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.