# Tween Extreme Gingerbread Challenge (Ages 8-12) — West Branch, Longwood

> Event for families in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Tue, Dec 15 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Where: West Branch Library (Seminole County Public Library), 245 N Hunt Club Blvd, Longwood, FL 32779
- Ages: Exclusively for ages 8-12
- Price: Free (all materials provided)
- Organizer: Seminole County Public Library
- Official page: https://seminolecounty.librarycalendar.com/event/tween-extreme-gingerbread-challenge-exclusively-ages-8-12-west-38026
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

On a mid-December weeknight the West Branch library in Longwood hosts its round of the county library's Extreme Gingerbread Challenge for 8- to 12-year-olds. Tweens get graham crackers, icing and an assortment of candy and have about an hour and a half to engineer something more ambitious than a basic gingerbread house — towers, castles or anything else that will stand up. Library staff judge the creations at the end, and the most creative builder at the branch chooses a free new book to take home. The program is free and all supplies are provided, but seats are limited and pre-registration is required; sign-ups open two weeks ahead on December 1.

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