April 2020
Important Announcement
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! The Maitland Public Library will be closed as of 5:00pm, MARCH 17th until further notice, due to safety concerns surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please visit our website to access online resources and for updates. No library materials will be due during the closure. In the meantime, here are some links to some activities for you to do at home: Fun Stuff At Home Please visit the library website for updates. COVID UPDATES
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May 2020
Middle School Writing Group
Students in 6th-8th grade are welcome to bring whatever they're working on (short stories, fanfiction, poetry, a book), and get new ideas, some help if needed, and meet other young writers! Please call the library to save a spot.
Find out more »Sword of the Spirit
Sword of the Spirit Ministries Florida, Inc. Free workshop for single parent families.
Find out more »Adult Writing Workshop
Join acclaimed writer, editor, and poet Elaine Pearson during these sessions to improve your writing.
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Preschool Stories
Our story time is the best! Tuesdays are geared towards preschoolers with a craft to follow.
Find out more »Adult Craft Night
The first Tuesday evening of each month is just for adults to get crafty! A different activity will be offered each month. Spots are limited so we encourage you to call ahead to reserve your spot at 407-647-7700. Ages 16 and up.
Find out more »Toddler Stories
Our story time is the best! Wednesdays (toddlers) and Thursdays (babies) feature 15 minutes of puppet play time to begin, followed by stories and songs. Children of all ages are welcome at every story time.
Find out more »Maitland Walks
Join our weekly group for an hour of walking followed by tea, coffee, and conversation. We meet rain or shine!
Find out more »Baby Stories
Our story time is the best! Wednesdays (toddlers) and Thursdays (babies) feature 15 minutes of puppet play time to begin, followed by stories and songs. Children of all ages are welcome at every story time.
Find out more »Adventures with Books Homeschool Group
Join us for this great homeschool co-op! For students in kindergarten through 8th grade, FREE but registration is required. Click here to register or get more information.
Find out more »Share-a-Title Book Club
The book club with reading freedom. Read what you want, then share how much you loved (or loathed it) to help others find new reads, too!
Find out more »FOLD: Florida Origami Learners and Devotees
Come create beautiful art! New members of all ages and ability levels are welcome.
Find out more »Heartfulness Meditation
Come learn simple techniques that improve wellness of being. No registration necessary.
Find out more »Maitland Writers Group
As the local chapter for the Florida Writers Association, the MWG meets monthly so that writers can help writers. Meetings often feature a presenter as well as the opportunity for members to improve their writing. Meets on second Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 pm. This program is presented by a community group and is not sponsored or endorsed by MPL.
Find out more »Story Time Yoga
A certified yoga instructor leads us through songs, stories, and stretches! For ages 2-5 years old.
Find out more »Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Patio Sale. Check out our specials!
Find out more »Board of Trustees Meeting
The Board of Trustees meets monthly, September-June, to oversee Library operations. All meetings are open to the public.
Find out more »Florida State Poets Association
The Orlando Chapter of the Florida State Poets Association meets monthly on the third Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 pm. Bring your poetry for some peer criticism and become both a better and more involved poet! This program is presented by a community group and is neither sponsored nor endorsed by MPL.
Find out more »Contemporary Authors
This brown-bag book club discusses new and recent works. Click for this year's book list.
Find out more »Middle School Cooking
Each month, students in grades 6-8 are welcome to come to a cooking demo! We'll show simple recipes that can be made at home and taste some afterwards. Registration required, please call the library to save a spot.
Find out more »Poetry Coffeehouse & Awards Night
Join us for our annual poetry contest awards night!
Find out more »June 2020
Poetry Coffeehouse
Spend a relaxing Friday night filled with coffee and poetry. The theme for this month's Coffeehouse is "A Star is Born."
Find out more »July 2020
Closed for Independence Day
The Library will be closed to commemorate Independence Day.
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October 2020
Storybook Tea Party
It's our biggest event of the year! All knights, princesses, wizards, Jedi, superheroes, and other storybook characters are invited to this glorious family event.
Find out more »Annual Meeting of the Membership
Annual public meeting. All cardholders in good standing are voting members of the Corporation and encouraged to attend.
Find out more »November 2020
Closed for Thanksgiving
The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving to allow staff to spend time with their families.
Find out more »December 2020
Closed for Christmas
The Library will be closed to allow staff to spend time with their families.
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January 2021
Closed for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
The Library will be closed in honor of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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