School Break
Sign up for some School Break fun! Attend STEAM camps, make DIY arts and crafts, and more!
Staff Picks for Kids
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Upcoming School Break Events
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Storytime
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Learn more>Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Games & Activities
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.
Learn more>Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Storytime
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Learn more>Crochet Level 1 (Ages 13-17)
Beginner Level
Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques. Techniques include creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches.
Learn more>Online Class: 3D Design with Tinkercad- House
(Ages 6-12)
Online (Virtual Room - Windermere)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Graphic Design; Maker/DIY
Use Tinkercad, a free online application, to design your own custom 3D house. Learn the basics of 3D design using shapes, cutouts and colors.
Learn more>Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Games & Activities
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.
Learn more>LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 6 – 12)
Prime: Science & Engineering
Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Coding & Robotics; Games & Activities; Science & Math
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us as we apply physical science concepts and the engineering design process through hands-on learning.
Learn more>Crochet Level 2 (Ages 13-17)
Beginner Level
Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Level up your crocheting. Learn how to create more open fabric with new stitches. Techniques include chaining up rows, as well as double and half double crochet stitches.
Learn more>South Trail Branch (South Trail - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Storytime
Paint, paste, glue, stamp and create! Enjoy stories, songs and exploring age-appropriate art experiences. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Learn more>Online Class: 3D Design with TinkerCad- Dinosaur
(Ages 6-12)
Online (Virtual Room - Windermere)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Graphic Design; Maker/DIY
Use Tinkercad, a free online application, to design your own custom 3D dinosaur. Learn the basics of 3D design using shapes, cutouts and colors
Learn more>Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Coding & Robotics; Science & Math
Build and program LEGO Race Car with a simple to use computer interface. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life.
Learn more>South Trail Branch (South Trail - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Bring your creativity to design and create a fall-themed keychain using air-dry clay. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Learn more>Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee - Craft Studio)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Craft a cozy fall scene to decorate your dinner table! Design, color, and collage your way to a one-of-a-kind autumn placemat. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Learn more>South Trail Branch (South Trail - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Join us as you learn the basics of watercolor painting to create festive holiday cards. Recommended for families. Registration required.
Learn more>South Trail Branch (South Trail - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Learn the basics of needlepoint as you craft your own fall-themed bookmark. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Learn more>South Trail Branch (South Trail - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Science & Math
Through observation and measurement children will learn how architects use paper to represent plans for buildings and create paper models. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Learn more>Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Storytime
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Learn more>Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Games & Activities
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.
Learn more>Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Storytime
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Learn more>Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Games & Activities
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.
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