Labor Day

The Library will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024. We wish you a safe and happy Labor Day.

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Kids Town Hall: Ring the Bells!

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lecture/Presentation, Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come one, come all! Join us for historical show & tell, crafts, cookie baking demonstration, historic games, and learn about history in a fun way! Witness a re-enactment of the...

Register Now
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Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lecture/Presentation, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Come one, come all! Join us for historical show & tell, crafts, cookie baking demonstration, historic games, and learn about history in a fun way!

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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

DIY Summer Adventure Photo Collage

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us as we create photo collages on canvases that will show off some of your best summer memories. Just bring along a dozen or so printed photos from your Summer Adventures, and...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us as we create photo collages on canvases that will show off some of your best summer memories. Just bring along a dozen or so printed photos from your Summer Adventures, and we’ll put magically create a lovely piece of art you can hang up!

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.

WESH 2 Hurricane Preparedness

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join WESH 2 Meteorologist, Eric Burris, for this helpful talk about the latest on Hurricane preparation.

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture/Presentation
Event Details:

Join WESH 2 Meteorologist, Eric Burris, for this helpful talk about the latest on Hurricane preparation.

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

Toddler Tales

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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...

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.

Annual Public Meeting

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Maitland Public Library, Inc., invites you to its annual meeting of the membership. Residents of the City of Maitland with valid Maitland Public Library cards may vote at this meet...

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Maitland Public Library, Inc., invites you to its annual meeting of the membership. Residents of the City of Maitland with valid Maitland Public Library cards may vote at this meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Board of Trustees Meeting:

The Board of Trustees meets monthly to oversee Library operations. All meetings are open to the public. Agendas are posted in the lobby of the Library in advance of each meeting...

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees meets monthly to oversee Library operations. All meetings are open to the public.

Agendas are posted in the lobby of the Library in advance of each meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Maitland Walks

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00am - 8:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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. 

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

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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 Ever...

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.

Adventures with Books

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Adventures with Books is an enrichment program geared towards homeschooled children (K-8), run by local moms and sponsored by the Library. The program is free, but you may be asked...

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Adventures with Books is an enrichment program geared towards homeschooled children (K-8), run by local moms and sponsored by the Library. The program is free, but you may be asked to help with supplies or snacks.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Ikebana (Japanese Floral Design)

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Let’s have some Fun with Ikebana, Japanese floral design. Make and take home an Ikebana floral design using some of the techniques that have been taught for over 600 years with Ike...

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Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Let’s have some Fun with Ikebana, Japanese floral design. Make and take home an Ikebana floral design using some of the techniques that have been taught for over 600 years with Ikebana artist, Irene Gomulka.

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.

Introduction to Chess

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Interested in learning to play chess? Join David Hardison and other members of the Orlando Chess Club here at the library to learn the basics of the game. Playing chess can help wi...

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Interested in learning to play chess? Join David Hardison and other members of the Orlando Chess Club here at the library to learn the basics of the game. Playing chess can help with concentration, and memory.

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

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Deborah in the meeting room for a FREE Yoga class. Bring your own mat and water bottle.  

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

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool
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: ...

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

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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!).&nbs...

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.

*May move to November 19 because of Thanksgiving holiday

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

Toddler Tales

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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...

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

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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. Se...

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.

Selections for 2024:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Save Your Photos: Protecting Your Physical & Digital Memories

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on safeguarding your precious photos and memories. Learn practical steps to organize, digitize, and back up both your physical and digital p...

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture/Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on safeguarding your precious photos and memories.

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.

Maitland Walks

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 7:00am - 8:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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. 

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

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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 Ever...

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.

Adventures with Books

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Adventures with Books is an enrichment program geared towards homeschooled children (K-8), run by local moms and sponsored by the Library. The program is free, but you may be asked...

Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Adventures with Books is an enrichment program geared towards homeschooled children (K-8), run by local moms and sponsored by the Library. The program is free, but you may be asked to help with supplies or snacks.

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

Sensory Story Time

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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...

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.

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

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Poetry & Writing
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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. Poetry during the first hour is typically suitable for poets...

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

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Welcome to the new "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 a...

Join Waiting List
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Library Branch: Maitland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Workshop
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Welcome to the new "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 "Adults" group.

Yoga with Deborah

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Maitland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Deborah in the meeting room for a FREE Yoga class. Bring your own mat and water bottle.  

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.