Maitland Public Library regularly hosts a wide variety of limited-run classes and events, including educational seminars, language workshops, craft classes, and even movie nights!  Everyone is welcome. All events and classes are FREE, although some require registration. Check here for listings and availability, or sign up for our monthly NEWSLETTER!

 

Don’t forget to participate in our Summer Reading book challenge and win prizes!

Join us for a presentation from Daniel Muni, luthier, on the violin–its construction, how it works and what makes one violin sound better than another, demonstrated with different instruments. Please register at the Reference Desk or by calling 407-647-7700.

Join us as we create music-themed vases with sheet music and mason jars. For ages 16 and up. Materials provided–just bring your creativity! Please register at the Reference Desk or by calling 407-647-7700

Come enjoy our Summer Reading Program closing concert, with professional harpist Christine MacPhail.

Join local chef Ha Roda as she demonstrates how to cook Vietnamese Papaya Salad. Enjoy a sample after the class! Space is limited. Please register at the Reference Desk or by calling 407-647-7700.

Dr. Suh leads this class designed to improve enunciation and pronunciation. It is recommended that guests understand basic English. Please register at the Reference Desk or by calling 407-647-7700. Meets in the Conference Room.

Join us for this Do-It-Yourself craft, and make a terra cotta flower pot colorful and beautiful. All supplies provided–just bring your creativity! For ages 16+. Please register at the Reference Desk or by calling 407-647-7700.

Join chef Shahzad Gill as he demonstrates how to make a vegetarian Punjabi dish. Enjoy a sample after class! Space is limited. Please register at the Reference Desk or by calling 407-647-7700.

Interested in learning how to knit? Bring your own yarn and needles and join instructor Sue Burley for this weekly knitting class starting September 13. Beginning Knitting will meet at 6pm; Intermediate Knitting will meet at 7pm. Call 407-647-7700 with questions or to register for the class.

Maitland Public Library is celebrating the power of reading along with the PBS series “The Great American Read.” Join us as we learn about medieval architecture and discuss Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett, one of the 100 Great American Read favorite novels.

On Friday, September 28, join us for this quarterly event emceed by acclaimed poet Elaine Person. This month’s poetry theme is “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants.” Come to listen or share your own poetry. Coffee and snacks served.