Storytimes near COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Friends Room

Cooper Game Day: Gather your family and friends and join us for a day of board games, card games, and friendly competition! (Games and instructions are provided.) Thursdays: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM The Friends' Room Mahjong @ Cooper: Looking for something fun and social? Try American Mahjong! This classic Chinese tile game blends strategy, luck, and friendly competition. Learn, Play, and Connect! Open play, all day: Thursdays: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Mahjong lessons: First Thursday of the Month | 2 PM-4 PM Mahjong lessons are provided by Mahjong players, not library staff.

This will be a live Zoom event. Let’s Celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States of America! We will be hosting a panel discussion with Lorna Edwards with the local Tamoka chapter of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) and with Alan Lane with the local chapter of the SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) with our online members and interested friends. Please register at https://form.jotform.com/PastfindersSLC/summer-genchat-2026.

Bring your current project (be it yarn, thread, bead, fiber or paper) and craft with us! The Crafter's Group meets every Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM. Registration not required.

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Community Room (108A), Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Community Room (108B)

Stop by the library for a touch-a-truck event to meet some "everyday" American heroes in the library parking lot! Then come inside for some unique crafts and coloring sheets! We plan to have Fire, Sanitation, and the Lake County Police Department on site!

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Community Room (108A), Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Community Room (108B)

Gather the whole family to enjoy a popular family-friendly movie together. Movie Title: How To Train Your Dragon (Live Action, 2025) On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. Sponsored by the Cooper Memorial Friends of the Library.

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Community Room (108A), Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Community Room (108B)

Discover the books behind the films and explore the stories that inspired your favorite on-screen moments. Then sit back and enjoy watching their film adaptations come to life on Cinema Day. Want to read the book first? Click here to browse the catalog and grab your copy today! Movie Title: Jaws (1975) An enormous great white shark terrorizes a summer resort town, where a police chief, a grizzled fisherman and an intrepid marine biologist realize they're "gonna need a bigger boat" to battle the bloodthirsty beast. Sponsored by the Cooper Memorial Friends of the Library.

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Friends Room

Calling all quilters! Bring your current project and quilt with us! The Cooper Quilters Group meets every Tuesday from 9 AM to 2 PM. Registration not required.

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Community Room (108A), Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Community Room (108B)

Join us in room 108 for a special summer storytime full of music, movement, and fun!

Stop by the Kids' Room to pick up a kit for our weekly crafts! These kits are geared toward our preschool age patrons, but are open to all ages and ability levels. No registration is required, but kits are limited to first come, first served.

This will be a live Zoom event. Join Nick Ludwig, the host of the Inconceivably Connected Podcast, and Laura Olmsted, a volunteer with DNA Angels, for an insightful conversation. Discover how DNA Angels assist individuals in resolving cases of misattributed parentage. Learn about the community of people who have uncovered unexpected truths about their identities through DNA testing, as well as the support groups available to provide assistance. Please register at https://form.jotform.com/PastfindersSLC/summer-genchat-2026.

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Special Collections/Genealogy

Let us help you discover the hidden stories of your ancestors with our genealogy research assistance! Whether you're tracing your lineage, building a family tree, or unearthing long-lost relatives, we can help you uncover the rich history of your family. From archival records to DNA analysis, we can guide you every step of the way in piecing together your heritage. Start your journey into the past today—your family’s story awaits!

Stop by the Coloring Sheet table and grab a free activity sheet. Stick around to color, or take it home! New sheets are always available. This is an all-ages program; no registration needed.

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Special Collections/Genealogy

Genealogy Research with a Northeast Twist! Part 1 In this class, we will review starting and organizing your research. Ancestry.com, Family Tree Maker (FTM) and Family Book Creator (FBC) will also be discussed. Mostly, we will focus on options of where to find ancestor records focusing on New York and Ireland resources. The concepts discussed can be used pretty much anywhere. Class will be Wednesday, July 15th from 1pm - 3pm. Class is in-person only at Cooper Memorial Library in the Genealogy Room on the 2nd floor. Hybrid event - need TV

Need help logging into Libby or cloudLibrary? How about setting up a new email account? We’ve got your back! Register today for one of our specialized one-on-one 30-minute sessions, where we can assist with your technical questions. No device setup, hardware or software installation, or repair services are provided. Registration is required. Please visit https://mylakelibrary.libcal.com/space/177551 or call 352-536-2275 to register.

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Community Room (108A), Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Community Room (108B)

Join us for several themed stations dedicated to our favorite tiny friends! We’ll have crafts, sensory play, and games, all themed to different insects. Stations will be self-guided and move at your own pace. Each child under 13 requires parental supervision for the entire activity.

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Friends Room

Cooper Game Day: Gather your family and friends and join us for a day of board games, card games, and friendly competition! (Games and instructions are provided.) Thursdays: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM The Friends' Room Mahjong @ Cooper: Looking for something fun and social? Try American Mahjong! This classic Chinese tile game blends strategy, luck, and friendly competition. Learn, Play, and Connect! Open play, all day: Thursdays: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Mahjong lessons: First Thursday of the Month | 2 PM-4 PM Mahjong lessons are provided by Mahjong players, not library staff.

Bring your current project (be it yarn, thread, bead, fiber or paper) and craft with us! The Crafter's Group meets every Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM. Registration not required.

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Community Room (108A), Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Community Room (108B)

Since 2007, Orlando Youth Circus has been enriching the lives of Central Florida youth by offering a unique opportunity to experience the physical, emotional and social benefits of circus arts through classes and activities. Circus Gracie is an entertaining 50-minute show of antics, juggling, acrobatics, dance, and plenty of opportunities for audience participation. There will only be one show, so first come, first served, but please stop by the children's department to pick up a wristband an hour before the event to reserve your seat. There will only be 1 session of this program.

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Friends Room

Come sling spells with the local community as we gather for MTG Commander League! As a more social format, Commander is a way to focus on having fun with friends playing Magic rather than simply defeating opponents. It's not the victory but the experience that matters!

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Friends Room

Calling all quilters! Bring your current project and quilt with us! The Cooper Quilters Group meets every Tuesday from 9 AM to 2 PM. Registration not required.

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Community Room (108A), Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Community Room (108B)

"On My Way to Kindergarten" is WUCF’s kindergarten readiness and family engagement initiative designed to prepare children not just for kindergarten entry, but for long-term learning success. Through hands-on, play-based learning stations, families build early literacy, math, executive functioning, and social-emotional skills. Come join us for a two-hour pop-up session in room 108! Families can arrive at any time and stay for as little or as long as they’d like. During that time, WUCF staff facilitate interactive learning stations, hands-on activities aligned with PBS KIDS resource, offer take-home materials families can continue using at home, and more!

Stop by the Kids' Room to pick up a kit for our weekly crafts! These kits are geared toward our preschool age patrons, but are open to all ages and ability levels. No registration is required, but kits are limited to first come, first served.

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Special Collections/Genealogy

Genealogy Research with a Northeast Twist! Part 2 In this class, we will focus on web site & non-web site options showing where to find ancestor records. Although the presentation is focused on New York and Ireland resources, the concepts discussed can be used pretty much anywhere. Class will be Tuesday, July 21st from 1pm - 3pm. Class is in-person only at Cooper Memorial Library in the Genealogy Room on the 2nd floor.

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Friends Room

The Cooper Book Club takes place on the third Tuesday of each month. 2026 Reading List January - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt February - The Little Liar by Mitch Albom March - Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall April - The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters May - Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy June - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab July - Twice by Mitch Albom August - The Stolen Life of Collette Marceau by Kristin Harmel September - Classics Month October - The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts November - By Any Other Name by Jodie Picoult December - Holiday Gathering/Let’s Talk Books

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Special Collections/Genealogy

Let us help you discover the hidden stories of your ancestors with our genealogy research assistance! Whether you're tracing your lineage, building a family tree, or unearthing long-lost relatives, we can help you uncover the rich history of your family. From archival records to DNA analysis, we can guide you every step of the way in piecing together your heritage. Start your journey into the past today—your family’s story awaits!

Stop by the Coloring Sheet table and grab a free activity sheet. Stick around to color, or take it home! New sheets are always available. This is an all-ages program; no registration needed.

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Friends Room

Find your inspiration, hone your skills, and receive constructive feedback with this supportive writers group. Cooper Writer's Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 1 PM to 3 PM. Registration not required.

Need help logging into Libby or cloudLibrary? How about setting up a new email account? We’ve got your back! Register today for one of our specialized one-on-one 30-minute sessions, where we can assist with your technical questions. No device setup, hardware or software installation, or repair services are provided. Registration is required. Please visit https://mylakelibrary.libcal.com/space/177551 or call 352-536-2275 to register.

This will be a live Zoom event. Anjanette Mercer and Carol Landry-Fiske will guide you through the Genealogy room, the home of Pastfinders, where you can discover the resources available at Cooper Memorial Library. Please register at https://form.jotform.com/PastfindersSLC/summer-genchat-2026.

Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Community Room (108A), Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont) - Community Room (108B)

Come and personalize a library bookbag! Choose from a variety of decorations and supplies and make it your own! 1 bag per child. All children under 13 will require parental supervision for the entire activity.