Scrabble

Do you like to play serious Scrabble? Please join our weekly game, meet new friends and have some fun! Scrabble board games are used; no digital games. 2-word lists are shared.  No registration is required for this free class. Please like us on F......More

Do you like to play serious Scrabble? Please join our weekly game, meet new friends and have some fun! Scrabble board games are used; no digital games. 2-word lists are shared.  No registration is required for this free class. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/SCRABBLE_DF6DB5FB.JPG

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English Conversation Class

Learn to speak English in our weekly English Conversation Class held every Wednesday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, and Saturday afternoon from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Families are welcome. No registration is required for this free class. Seating is on a first-come-first-served ......More

Learn to speak English in our weekly English Conversation Class held every Wednesday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, and Saturday afternoon from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Families are welcome. No registration is required for this free class. Seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. Practice your English at the library! ALL LANGUAGES are welcome! Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/ECONV_7AC2BCE6.PNG

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Writers Group

Calling all area writers! Our monthly meetings include encouraging and critiquing each other's work and are open for all adults.  Every three or four months we’ll feature scheduled speakers and workshops (registration required), with no critiquing for those meetings. ......More

Calling all area writers! Our monthly meetings include encouraging and critiquing each other's work and are open for all adults.  Every three or four months we’ll feature scheduled speakers and workshops (registration required), with no critiquing for those meetings. No registration required for regular meetings. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/WRITERS_GROUP_55D5C763.PNG

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Mental Health Support Group of Lake County

Do you or a loved one suffer from pain, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety or other disorders? Please join our weekly meetings for discussion, understanding and support. There is always hope! These weekly meetings have a NA......More

Do you or a loved one suffer from pain, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety or other disorders? Please join our weekly meetings for discussion, understanding and support. There is always hope! These weekly meetings have a NAMI-certified facilitator. No registration is required. Please inquire at the Circulation Desk to contact the group's leaders. Library sponsorship of a program does not constitute an endorsement of the content of the program or the views expressed by participants. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/NAMI_73A4A21F.PNG

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Vermiculture 101

What is vermiculture? Worm composting! Come learn what vermiculture is and why it is the easiest way to create nutrient rich compost. Watch a demonstration, by a Master Gardener and Nunan Butterfly Garden volunteer on how to build a simple worm bin with the supplies ne......More

What is vermiculture? Worm composting! Come learn what vermiculture is and why it is the easiest way to create nutrient rich compost. Watch a demonstration, by a Master Gardener and Nunan Butterfly Garden volunteer on how to build a simple worm bin with the supplies needed. All attendees earn tickets for door prizes, which includes the newly created demo worm bin. No registration required.   Sponsored by The Mount Dora Library Association.  Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/HOWTOASTARTWORMFARMATHOMELEARNABOUTVERMICULTURE_199453C1.JPG

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Drop-In Crochet Class

Make new friends in this drop-in class for all skill levels.  Class members will need to bring a "size J" crochet hook, medium weight yarn and scissors.  No registration is required for this free class, which is held at the Library in the Archives Room. Please......More

Make new friends in this drop-in class for all skill levels.  Class members will need to bring a "size J" crochet hook, medium weight yarn and scissors.  No registration is required for this free class, which is held at the Library in the Archives Room. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/BEG._CROCHET_EVANCED_22AB0099.JPG

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Bibliobop

Story time for preschoolers with dancing, music, movement, singing and fun. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/BIBLIOBOP_DANCE_41F63......More

Story time for preschoolers with dancing, music, movement, singing and fun. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/BIBLIOBOP_DANCE_41F63460.PNG

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Learn to Play Bridge

Are you ready to explore the game of bridge? Adults are invited to learn to play bridge from an accredited bridge teacher. Each of the eight sessions will include brief instruction followed by time for play. No prior experience necessary. No registration required.  ......More

Are you ready to explore the game of bridge? Adults are invited to learn to play bridge from an accredited bridge teacher. Each of the eight sessions will include brief instruction followed by time for play. No prior experience necessary. No registration required.  Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/BRDGE_508525.JPG

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Chair Yoga

Learn yoga poses and stretches you can do sitting down. Stay active, alert, and healthy with these exercises. Accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Class is loosely based on the book Chair Yoga, by Kristin McGee. Seniors & beginners welcome! Free; no registr......More

Learn yoga poses and stretches you can do sitting down. Stay active, alert, and healthy with these exercises. Accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Class is loosely based on the book Chair Yoga, by Kristin McGee. Seniors & beginners welcome! Free; no registration required. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/CHAIR_YOGA_IMAGE_3E1F36C4.JPG

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Story Birds Story Time

This story time offers stories, puppets, songs and rhymes for preschoolers, with a focus on outdoors and the natural world.  Age appropriate science-based discovery and learning occurs after story time, and usually takes place in our Butterfly Garden.  Sponsored by t......More

This story time offers stories, puppets, songs and rhymes for preschoolers, with a focus on outdoors and the natural world.  Age appropriate science-based discovery and learning occurs after story time, and usually takes place in our Butterfly Garden.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/STORY_BIRD_CLIP_EA8FCD3B.PNG

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Ukulele - Intermediate

Do you know your chords and are ready for a challenge? Please join our intermediate/advanced ukulele class on the  3rd Tuesday of every month. Please bring your own ukulele to class or borrow one of the Library's. The sheet music used for this class will be predominantl......More

Do you know your chords and are ready for a challenge? Please join our intermediate/advanced ukulele class on the  3rd Tuesday of every month. Please bring your own ukulele to class or borrow one of the Library's. The sheet music used for this class will be predominantly class rock and country & western.  The Intermediate class is for those who know their chords.  No registration is required for this free class. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/UKULELE_INTERMEDIATE_EVANCED_AE563FFB.JPG

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Toddler Time

Grow your early readers at the Library! Ages birth to 2 1/2 are welcome to gather and enjoy music, stories, puppets and bubbles. Our story times welcome children of all abilities. Please like us on Facebook......More

Grow your early readers at the Library! Ages birth to 2 1/2 are welcome to gather and enjoy music, stories, puppets and bubbles. Our story times welcome children of all abilities. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/TODDLER_TIME_22_49643063.PNG

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MAH JONGG Social Club

Make new friends and improve your Mah Jongg skills in a fun and informal setting, led by volunteers. Mah Jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in China during the Qing dynasty and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Mah Jongg sets and ......More

Make new friends and improve your Mah Jongg skills in a fun and informal setting, led by volunteers. Mah Jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in China during the Qing dynasty and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Mah Jongg sets and cards are provided.                           No registration is required for this free class. Please like us on Facebook!  Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/MAJJONG_6BFC2DF9.PNG

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PAWS Therapy Dogs

Children of all ages can practice their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Library  Like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelib......More

Children of all ages can practice their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Library  Like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/PAWS_2019_4F03F6A.PNG

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English Conversation Class

Learn to speak English in our weekly English Conversation Class held every Wednesday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, Friday morning 10:00am to 11:00am, and Saturday afternoon from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Families are welcome. No registration is required for this free class. Seating ......More

Learn to speak English in our weekly English Conversation Class held every Wednesday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, Friday morning 10:00am to 11:00am, and Saturday afternoon from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Families are welcome. No registration is required for this free class. Seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. Practice your English at the library! ALL LANGUAGES are welcome! Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/ENGLISH_CONVO_E7B3F628.JPG

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Classic Film

Enjoy free popcorn and curated classic films every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The program starts at 7:00pm, with a brief synopsis of what makes it a classic film (pre-1970), followed by a traditional movie cartoon before the feature. Titles are subject t......More

Enjoy free popcorn and curated classic films every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The program starts at 7:00pm, with a brief synopsis of what makes it a classic film (pre-1970), followed by a traditional movie cartoon before the feature. Titles are subject to change and are not listed on this calendar. To learn the film scheduled for particular week, please call the Circulation Desk (352) 735-7180 (option 5). No registration is required for this free program. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/POPCORN_EVANCED_18C7BE36.JPG

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Needle Arts Group

Make new friends and improve your needlework skills at our weekly gathering at the Simpson Farmhouse, every Thursday from 9:30am to 3:30pm (bring a bag lunch and drink, if you wish). Beginners are welcome; please bring your own supplies for needlepoint, embroidery, cr......More

Make new friends and improve your needlework skills at our weekly gathering at the Simpson Farmhouse, every Thursday from 9:30am to 3:30pm (bring a bag lunch and drink, if you wish). Beginners are welcome; please bring your own supplies for needlepoint, embroidery, crewel or cross stitch. No registration is required for this free weekly activity; stay as long as you like. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/NEEDLEARTGROUP_EF59C96C.PNG

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Preschool Story Time/Stay & Play

Grow your early readers at the Library!  Preschoolers and their younger siblings are welcome to gather and enjoy music, stories & puppets.  Hang out with us after story time to Stay & Play with educational toys and activities.  Please like us on ......More

Grow your early readers at the Library!  Preschoolers and their younger siblings are welcome to gather and enjoy music, stories & puppets.  Hang out with us after story time to Stay & Play with educational toys and activities.  Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/PREK_STORY_TIME_29E164AD.PNG

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SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and your local Area Agency on Aging. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance questions by providi......More

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and your local Area Agency on Aging. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential. No appointment is necessary. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/SHINE_1521CFF6.JPG

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Historic Preservation Reception

Adults are invited to join us for a reception to celebrate National Historic Preservation Month by learning about the City of Mount Dora’s Historic Preservation Ordinance, Certificate of Appropriateness requirements and other information to celebrate our appreciation f......More

Adults are invited to join us for a reception to celebrate National Historic Preservation Month by learning about the City of Mount Dora’s Historic Preservation Ordinance, Certificate of Appropriateness requirements and other information to celebrate our appreciation for historic preservation. Parking available behind the library. No registration required. Sponsored by the City of Mount Dora –  Office of Historic Preservation. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/SF_58692F77.JPG

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Sweet Peas - A Baby Story Time

A special story time for babies up to 18 months as well as expectant parents.  Meet other caregivers while supporting your baby’s early development needs.  Infant story times are structured differently because the needs of babies are so different!  Parents and babies......More

A special story time for babies up to 18 months as well as expectant parents.  Meet other caregivers while supporting your baby’s early development needs.  Infant story times are structured differently because the needs of babies are so different!  Parents and babies are welcome to stay for play and explore following the story time.    Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/SWEET_PEAS_3185B8DB.PNG

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Knitting Drop-In

Make new friends and improve your craft!  All skill levels are welcome. No registration is required for this free group held at the Simpson Farmhouse. Bring your own supplies or borrow ours if you are a beginner. Recommended supplies include:  Size 10 knitting needl......More

Make new friends and improve your craft!  All skill levels are welcome. No registration is required for this free group held at the Simpson Farmhouse. Bring your own supplies or borrow ours if you are a beginner. Recommended supplies include:  Size 10 knitting needles Bulky weight yarn (if you want to learn) Bag lunch (optional) Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/KNITTING_764565CD.PNG

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Coral Ardisia Removal Workday

Coral ardisia, also known as coral berry, spice berry, and scratchthroat, was introduced to Florida in the early 1900's for ornamental purposes. Since then, it has escaped cultivation, and it is found in hardwood hammocks and other moist, natural-wooded areas and grazi......More

Coral ardisia, also known as coral berry, spice berry, and scratchthroat, was introduced to Florida in the early 1900's for ornamental purposes. Since then, it has escaped cultivation, and it is found in hardwood hammocks and other moist, natural-wooded areas and grazing lands. Coral ardisia is considered invasive by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council and the University of Florida/IFAS Assessment of Non-native Plants.  Please join us at the trailhead Jackson Avenue (look for the ‘Forest Preserve Work Day’ sign) at 8:00 AM and bring your work gloves, shovel and garden clippers for this work day in the forest, with volunteers on hand to demonstrate proper removal techniques. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/CORAL_50_ABC56CB4.PNG

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Beg. Ukulele

Please bring your own ukulele to class or borrow one of the Library’s (twelve concert ukuleles are now available!). Sheet music is provided in class. The Intermediate class is for those who know their chords.  Beginner & Intermediate: 2nd Tuesday @ 6:00pm Beginn......More

Please bring your own ukulele to class or borrow one of the Library’s (twelve concert ukuleles are now available!). Sheet music is provided in class. The Intermediate class is for those who know their chords.  Beginner & Intermediate: 2nd Tuesday @ 6:00pm Beginner & Intermediate: 4th Saturday @ 10:30am Intermediate only 3rd Tuesday @ 6:00pm This class is free, with no registration required. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/UKULELE_EVANCED_59828CDC.JPG

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Scrabble

Do you like to play serious Scrabble? Please join our weekly game, meet new friends and have some fun! Scrabble board games are used; no digital games. 2-word lists are shared.  No registration is required for this free class. Please like us on F......More

Do you like to play serious Scrabble? Please join our weekly game, meet new friends and have some fun! Scrabble board games are used; no digital games. 2-word lists are shared.  No registration is required for this free class. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/SCRABBLE_DF6DB5FB.JPG

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Chess Club

All ages (children 8 years+, with parent/guardian) are welcome at our free Chess Club at the  Simpson Farmhouse. All skill levels are welcome, including beginner. Chess sets are supplied but feel free to bring your own. Held at the Simpson Farmhouse. No registration re......More

All ages (children 8 years+, with parent/guardian) are welcome at our free Chess Club at the  Simpson Farmhouse. All skill levels are welcome, including beginner. Chess sets are supplied but feel free to bring your own. Held at the Simpson Farmhouse. No registration required. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/CHESS_9B981844.JPG

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Drop-In Crochet Class

Make new friends in this drop-in class for all skill levels.  Class members will need to bring a "size J" crochet hook, medium weight yarn and scissors.  No registration is required for this free class, which is held at the Library in the Archives Room. Please......More

Make new friends in this drop-in class for all skill levels.  Class members will need to bring a "size J" crochet hook, medium weight yarn and scissors.  No registration is required for this free class, which is held at the Library in the Archives Room. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/BEG._CROCHET_EVANCED_22AB0099.JPG

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Bibliobop

Story time for preschoolers with dancing, music, movement, singing and fun. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/BIBLIOBOP_DANCE_41F63......More

Story time for preschoolers with dancing, music, movement, singing and fun. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/BIBLIOBOP_DANCE_41F63460.PNG

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Read to Win weekly contest

Read to Win! For ages 12 & under. Just check out a book with your own library card for a chance to win a weekly prize.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 

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Story Birds Story Time

This story time offers stories, puppets, songs and rhymes for preschoolers, with a focus on outdoors and the natural world.  Age appropriate science-based discovery and learning occurs after story time, and usually takes place in our Butterfly Garden.  Sponsored by t......More

This story time offers stories, puppets, songs and rhymes for preschoolers, with a focus on outdoors and the natural world.  Age appropriate science-based discovery and learning occurs after story time, and usually takes place in our Butterfly Garden.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/STORY_BIRD_CLIP_EA8FCD3B.PNG

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Mount Dora Genealogy Group

Are you curious about your family tree? Join Mount Dora's Genealogy Group and share your stories, learn from the pro's and make new friends. Each month has a new scheduled program and/or speaker, and no registration is required. This program is sponsored by the Mo......More

Are you curious about your family tree? Join Mount Dora's Genealogy Group and share your stories, learn from the pro's and make new friends. Each month has a new scheduled program and/or speaker, and no registration is required. This program is sponsored by the Mount Dora Library Association. Please like us on Facebook!     Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/GENE_INT_BBB5852.PNG

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Coloring for Adults

Relax, color & create! Choose your favorite page from our coloring books, use our markers and pencils and enjoy soft music and making new friends. Ages 9 & up. No registration required. Sponsored by the Mount Dora Library Association. Please like us on ......More

Relax, color & create! Choose your favorite page from our coloring books, use our markers and pencils and enjoy soft music and making new friends. Ages 9 & up. No registration required. Sponsored by the Mount Dora Library Association. Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/PICTURE1_DC00A1A.JPG

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Family Movies

All movies are G or PG rated.  Movies are free & include popcorn!  A full listing of movie titles, ratings and running times are available at the library.  Children ages six & under must be accompanied by an adult.  Cannot accommodate large groups such as daycares.  ......More

All movies are G or PG rated.  Movies are free & include popcorn!  A full listing of movie titles, ratings and running times are available at the library.  Children ages six & under must be accompanied by an adult.  Cannot accommodate large groups such as daycares.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.  Please like us on Facebook! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mylakelibrary/FAMILY_MOVIES_A5F2A6A1.JPG

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