Seminole County Library

05/27/2026

📚SUMMER READING: Summer Reading is officially underway at the library! This year’s theme, “Unearth a Story,” is bringing prehistoric-sized fun to all five library branches all summer long. 🦖🔍

🦕Families had a dino-mite time at our first Summer Reading Kickoff Party at the North Branch last night with crafts, activities, and lots of excitement for a summer full of reading adventures.

There are still more kickoff parties happening this week at our other branches, so there’s still time to join the fun and sign up for Summer Reading!

📅 Find the full schedule of Summer Reading events and kickoff parties here: https://seminolecounty.librarycalendar.com/events/month

05/26/2026

TEEN COSPLAY WORKSHOP: Start working on your epic costume for the end-of-summer Teen Costume Party and Fandom Trivia Night. Teens ages 13+ can learn how to use EVA foam to create a realistic cosplay helmet in this free hands-on workshop.

These photos show examples of helmets created in previous workshops. Whether you're new to cosplay or looking to build your next character piece, this workshop is a chance to have fun and get creative.

DATE/TIME: June 6 | 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: North Branch Meeting Room (Sanford)

Important note: A permission slip signed by a parent or guardian is required to participate.

Learn more and register here: https://live-seminolecounty.pantheonsite.io/event/teen-cosplay-workshop-helmetcraft-teens-13-north-33576

05/21/2026

SILENT BOOK CLUB: We’ve all heard of a book club, but have you ever heard of a silent book club? With this non-traditional book club, there's no assigned reading or pressure to finish by a certain date, just bring a book for a quiet reading session. When the time is up, you can choose whether or not to share what you've read. Join us this Sunday, May 24!

📆Meet the 4th Sunday of each month | 1:30–2:30 p.m.
📍Northwest Branch | 580 Green Way Blvd., Lake Mary

📚Find more book club programs when you visit seminolelibrary.org.

05/21/2026

LIBRARY TEAM HONORED✨ Congratulations to Youth Services Senior Librarian Sara White and the Seminole County Public Library Youth Services Team for receiving the 2026 Betty Davis Miller Youth Services Award for Children’s Services.

The team earned the award for its badge-based summer reading program, which encourages children ages 5–12 to stay engaged with reading through fun challenges and collectible badges while promoting regular library visits and long-term reading habits.

Summer Reading Kickoff Parties begin next week. View the full calendar here: https://seminolecounty.librarycalendar.com/events/month

05/21/2026

MEMORIAL DAY CLOSURE: Seminole County library branches will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. All library branches will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

MEMORIAL DAY CLOSURE: Seminole County business offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, and will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

The Central Transfer Station and County landfill will remain open, and residential waste collection services will not be affected. However, the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) tunnel at the Central Transfer Station and Solid Waste customer service operations will be closed.

The Seminole County Library, Animal Services, Museum of Seminole County History and Extension Services will also be closed on Monday, May 25.

Seminole County parks will remain open but unsupervised, with limited courts and fields available at no charge. Parks will close at 8 p.m.

05/19/2026

☀️SUMMER READING: Get ready to dig into summer fun at the library! This year’s Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story,” is bringing prehistoric-sized adventures to Seminole County libraries. 🦖

All five library branches will host Summer Reading Kickoff Parties featuring crafts, activities, summer reading registration, and a free book for everyone who signs up. Grab your explorer hat for dinosaur-themed fun, hands-on activities, and a summer full of stories and adventure!

📚Visit the Library Events Calendar to find a list of all events: seminolelibrary.org

05/19/2026

MEET & GREET: Bring the family for a free, fun-filled meet-and-greet inspired by the hit PBS KIDS series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. Step into a world of curiosity and discovery as children and caregivers meet Xavier and explore all that has to offer.

Families will have the chance to snap a photo with Xavier and learn more about WUCF’s free educational resources designed to support learning at home and beyond.

As part of the America250 celebration, this event also invites kids to discover the people and moments that have shaped our nation — just like Xavier does on his adventures.

📅 Tuesday, June 2
🕧 12:30–1:15 p.m.
📍 North Branch Library – 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford

This event is free and open to the public!

05/18/2026

CAT CAFÉ😻☕: Seminole County Animal Services partnered with the Seminole County Library this weekend to host its very first Cat Café event!

Families enjoyed a fun-filled morning featuring cat-themed crafts for kids, an educational kitty corner, and plenty of feline friends looking for loving homes. The library’s community room became the purr-fect cat lounge where cats could roam freely — and best of all, two lucky cats found their forever homes this weekend.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support this special event and make it such a paws-itively fun morning! 🐾

05/18/2026

SUMMER READING: What time is it? It’s summer reading time! Visit your local library branch to unearth great new reads this season. This year’s summer reading theme is “Unearth a Story,” and Seminole County Libraries invites readers of all ages to participate in this year’s summer reading challenge.

Children, teens, and adults can sign up for weekly reading challenges and receive a free book at any of the five library branches just for registering. Dig deep to unearth a story that resonates with you and keeps you turning the pages.

Start your summer reading journey by joining Seminole County Libraries for one of our five kickoff parties. Mark your calendar for the first event on Tuesday, May 26.

📆 Tuesday, May 26 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Central Branch Library, 215 N. Oxford Rd., Casselberry
📍 North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford