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Online: Loom Knit Bubble Socks (2 Part)

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2024-06-27 17:00:00 2024-06-27 18:30:00 America/New_York Online: Loom Knit Bubble Socks (2 Part) Your socks are trying to tell you something - “replace me!”. Looms are a quick and fun way to create something fun, goofy, warm, or downright pretty that you'll love to keep or gift. Online - Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Thursday, June 27
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-27 17:00:00 2024-06-27 18:30:00 America/New_York Online: Loom Knit Bubble Socks (2 Part) Your socks are trying to tell you something - “replace me!”. Looms are a quick and fun way to create something fun, goofy, warm, or downright pretty that you'll love to keep or gift. Online - Online Fiber Arts Classroom

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Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Your socks are trying to tell you something - “replace me!”. Looms are a quick and fun way to create something fun, goofy, warm, or downright pretty that you'll love to keep or gift.

    This is a Virtual Event hosted through Zoom. You will receive an email with a link to access the Zoom before the event from your event host.  

    A computer with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required. A webcam and microphone are suggested to fully participate.  

    If using a mobile device, Android and iOS users must install the Zoom App (App Store | Play Store). However, please note interactivity may be limited. Additional information will be included in the email from your event host.  

    • Class Duration: 2 parts, 1.5 hours each part
    • Age Requirements: 13-Adult
    • Required Skills: Student must know how to use a loom comfortably, use the e-wrap stitch and the u-knit stitch, cast on and bind off.
    • Materials Fee: None

    Required Materials: Students should have the following materials to complete the project*: 

    • Download Pattern: [hyperlink]
    • Yarn: 180 yards of worsted weight yarn (size 4), divided into two balls. You need two small skeins to pull two strands as one.  Learn how to read yarn labels for weight/size.
    • Loom: 24 peg loom no exceptions; 5/8 inch gauge.
    • Notions: Loom pick, tapestry needle
    • Pattern: Handout will be emailed to all participants the week of the class.
    • Source: LoomaHat

    AGE GROUP: | Adults |

    EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Arts & Crafting |

    TAGS: | ticve | tic101 | knit | fibertic | fiberarts |

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    Tue, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Virtual ESL Room 2
    Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 

    Tue, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
    Online Technology Classroom 1
    Join Alex and Steve on a Minecraft Hero's Journey! Use code to program an agent to help Alex and Steve on their journey. Use algorithms, loops, and functions to complete the code challenges.

    Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Virtual Room - Windermere
    This 52-week series is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
    Please contact the library to register for this event.

    Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Virtual Room - West Oaks
    Feeling bogged down with too much paper from years of genealogical research? Explore options for going paperless and see how digital versions can actually enhance your research experience.

    Tue, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
    Online Technology Classroom 1
    Want to take your coding skills to the next level? Learn how to write proper Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) code and format Web pages using external style sheets.

    Tue, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix. Register

    Tue, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
    Learn the basics of animation in this Adobe After Effects starter class. Explore compositions, layers, keyframes, and motion paths by creating a bouncing ball animation.

    Tue, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
    During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 7/9 Session 1, 7/10 Session 2, 7/16 Session 3, 7/17 Session 4

    Tue, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Online Technology Classroom 1
    Create awesome photo mash-ups in Adobe Photoshop! Learn how to use basic tools, brushes, and the concepts of layers and background removal.

    Tue, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Virtual Room - Alafaya
    Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.

    Tue, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Virtual Room - Southeast
    (Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

    Tue, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
    Create a spectacular celestial video animation using a few stills and Adobe After Effects. Learn how to import footage, set up a composition, and animate layers using keyframes.

    Tue, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Online Technology Classroom 1
    Analice datos con funciones y gráficos recomendados. Utilice referencias absolutas y relativas para asegurarse de que sus datos sean calculen con precisión.

    Tue, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
    Your one-stop shop for creative questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Adobe classes? We’re here to help.

    Tue, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Virtual Room - Southeast
    Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

    Tue, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
    Learn how to create a LEGO stop motion movie.

    Tue, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Virtual Room - EPD
    Join bestselling author and expert organizer Jamie Novak to learn how and what to declutter in the summertime. Also, explore a packing list you can use over and over again for your upcoming trips.

    Wed, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
    Online Technology Classroom 2
    Use TinkerCAD, a free online application, to design your own custom 3D objects. Learn the basics of 3D design using shapes, cutouts and colors.

    Wed, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
    Online Fiber Arts Classroom
    In this 5 part series, we will be transforming basic stitches into complex layering, texture, and colorwork to create a gorgeous block.

    Wed, Jul 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
    Online Technology Classroom 1
    (Spanish Immersion with Ms. Brenda) Aprenda como utilizar la Internet para buscar y aplicar para nuevos empleos.

    Wed, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Virtual ESL Room 2
    Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

    Wed, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
    A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

    Wed, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Online Fiber Arts Classroom
    Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.

    Wed, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
    Raise your video production value with motion graphic elements. Animate lower-third titles by using After Effect's shape layers, solid layers, type tool and anchor point tool.

    Wed, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
    During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 7/9 Session 1, 7/10 Session 2, 7/16 Session 3, 7/17 Session 4

    Wed, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
    Take animation to the third dimension! Discover how to use 3D Layers, 3D cameras and Z-space to create the illusion of depth and motion with still photographs.

    Wed, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Online Technology Classroom 2
    Analyze data with COUNT functions and recommended charts. Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately.

    Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Lettuce show you how to romaine healthy without eating boring food. Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will show us how to make super supper salad and sandwiches.

    Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Virtual Room - Windermere
    This 52-week series is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
    This event is full

    Wed, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
    Learn how to create a LEGO stop motion movie.

    Wed, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Virtual Room - West Oaks
    What happens when you do a DNA test, and the results don’t turn out the way you expected? This case study will walk you through one person’s experience with an unexpected discovery in the family.

    Thu, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
    Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.

    Thu, Jul 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
    Online Fiber Arts Classroom
    Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
    This event is full

    Thu, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Virtual Room - West Oaks
    Discover the Hathi Trust Digital Library and learn how you can use this amazing resource to enhance your genealogical research.

    Thu, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
    A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

    Thu, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
    Create spectacular and vibrant images through high dynamic range (HDR) photography. Learn the basic camera settings necessary and merge photos into an HDR image using adjustment layers.

    Thu, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Online Technology Classroom - TEC
    Cybersecurity is all about the safety of our information when we’re online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.

    Thu, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
    Discover how to achieve flawless and smooth skin on your photographs. Work with commonly used tools and techniques to remove blemishes, soften skin and restore an image's texture.

    Thu, Jul 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Online Technology Classroom 2
    Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with objects and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.

    Thu, Jul 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
    Take your first step into Pro Tools. Explore the environment of the most popular professional audio program and understand workflows that the pros use. (tic101)

    Thu, Jul 18, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
    Learn how this file management app can speed up your workflow.

    Thu, Jul 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
    Learn how to create a LEGO stop motion movie.

    Fri, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Virtual Room - EPD
    Learn the basics of sketching through use of simple art techniques and observing the world around you. Materials: All you need is a #2 pencil, colored pencils, paper, and paper towel.

    Fri, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Online Fiber Arts Classroom
    A perfect project for amigurumi beginners, we will be making a little possum friend in this two part series! Add to our growing enchanted forest with this Yarnfiti project!

    Fri, Jul 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Online Fiber Arts Classroom
    Celebrate Summer At Your Library with an adventure in applique! Combine fabric applique and simple embroidery stitches to craft a cute bicycle design.

    Fri, Jul 19, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
    Virtual Room - Windermere
    Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
    This event is full

    Sat, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Online Technology Classroom - TEC
    Learn how to build your own website. Start with WordPress, which offers lots of options for skinning your site the way you want it.

    Sat, Jul 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Online Technology Classroom - TEC
    Create a website with WordPress. Customize the appearance and layout of your site to get the look you want by using a wide selection of free themes.

    Sat, Jul 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Virtual Room - Washington Park
    This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
    This event is full

    Sun, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Virtual Room - EPD
    Short films are a great project for first-time filmmakers or someone who wants a bite-sized side project. Telly award-winning filmmaker Jennie Jarvis will give an introduction to writing a short film.

    Sun, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
    Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.

    Sun, Jul 21, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
    Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.

    Sun, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
    Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

    Sun, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Virtual Room - EPD
    Point of view determines your reader's window into the story. Author and editor Lorin Oberweger will discuss the different kinds of point of view and how they can impact your storytelling.

    Mon, Jul 22, 8:00am - 9:00am
    Virtual Room - EPD
    Get moving with this energizing and relaxing Chair Yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you. Requires use of a chair.

    Mon, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Virtual ESL Room 2
    Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 

    Mon, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Online Fiber Arts Classroom
    Learn and advance your skills while knitting a mushroom fairy house for the Yarnfiti Enchanted Forest.

    Mon, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
    Virtual Room - Alafaya
    Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.

    Mon, Jul 22, 11:30am - 12:15pm
    Virtual ESL Room 2
    Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

    Mon, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Virtual ESL Room 2
    Join us to learn different English idioms and phrases that are used to communicate on a daily basis.

    Mon, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
    Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.

    Mon, Jul 22, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
    Virtual ESL Room 2
    This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

    Mon, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
    Virtual Room - Alafaya
    Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

    Tue, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
    Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.

    Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Virtual ESL Room 2
    Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 

    Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Online Technology Classroom 1
    Make your own Minecraft world! Program the environment, animals and mobs. Use algorithms, functions, loops, and conditions to complete code challenges.

    Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
    You filmed your video- now what? Edit your project in DaVinci Resolve's Edit Page, a great start to post-production.

    Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Virtual Room - Windermere
    This 52-week series is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
    Please contact the library to register for this event.

    Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Virtual Room - West Oaks
    Explore resources, tips, and tricks for finding records in the home countries of your ancestors. This session focuses on Canada.

    Tue, Jul 23, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
    Online Technology Classroom 1
    Write real code. Explore the JavaScript programming language with characters from Star Wars.

    Tue, Jul 23, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
    Use DaVinci Resolve's Fusion page to enhance your video with titles, effects, masks and motion tracking.

    Tue, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, Register

    Tue, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
    During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 7/23 Session 1, 7/24 Session 2, 7/30 Session 3, 7/31 Session 4

    Tue, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
    Learn the basics of color grading using DaVinci Resolve and RAW video.

    Tue, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Virtual Room - Alafaya
    Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.

    Tue, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Online Technology Classroom 1
    Personalice libro de trabajo con nombres de hojas, códigos de colores y más. Imprima sus datos y produzca informes y presentaciones profesionales.

    Tue, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
    Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.

    Tue, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
    Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
    Welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons: where we host a series of one night adventures inside a "West Marches" style campaign. A perfect opportunity for beginners and veterans alike.
    This event is full

    Tue, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Virtual Room - EPD
    Join culinary expert, Dianne Morin, as she demonstrates how to make a delicious Jamaican Stew Pea made with Corned Beef.

    Tue, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
    Virtual Room - Southwest
    All book lovers welcome! Join us to chat about what you are reading. No assigned book to read. A fun and engaging social book club. Held bi-monthly. Registration required. Ages 18+

    Wed, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
    Online Technology Classroom 2
    Join Alex and Steve on a Voyage Aquatic! Use code to help Alex and Steve explore the high seas. Program algorithms, loops, and conditions to complete the code challenges.

    Wed, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
    Online Fiber Arts Classroom
    In this 5 part series, we will be transforming basic stitches into complex layering, texture, and colorwork to create a gorgeous block.

    Wed, Jul 24, 10:15am - 11:15am
    Online Technology Classroom 1
    (Spanish Immersion with Ms. Brenda) Veamos las plantillas de Microsoft Word para crear un resume profesional.

    Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Virtual ESL Room 2
    Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

    Wed, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
    A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

    Wed, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Online Fiber Arts Classroom
    Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.

    Wed, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Orlando Mayor Buddy's Book Club is celebrating the completion of their latest book! Recommended for ages 8-12.Register

    Wed, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
    During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 7/23 Session 1, 7/24 Session 2, 7/30 Session 3, 7/31 Session 4

    Wed, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
    Continue your learning with Pro Tools. Explore the Mix Window and learn how to add audio effects to audio tracks. Dive in with recording and manipulating MIDI performances.

    Wed, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Online Technology Classroom 2
    Format workbooks with frozen panes, headers and themes. Customize worksheets with sheet names, color coding and hidden sheets. Print your data for perfect reports and presentations.

    Wed, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Virtual Room - Windermere
    This 52-week series is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
    This event is full

    Wed, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Virtual Room - EPD
    Discover how to protect your family and yourself this summer while having a wonderful time together. Beach safety, pool safety, bug bites, and sun protection are important factors for summer safety.

    Wed, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Virtual Room - West Oaks
    Discover how you can use Lucidchart for your genealogy research. Learn how to build family trees, pedigree charts, and more!

    Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
    Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.

    Thu, Jul 25, 10:15am - 11:15am
    Online Fiber Arts Classroom
    Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
    This event is full

    Thu, Jul 25, 10:45am - 11:15am
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
    Your one-stop shop for creative questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Adobe classes? We’re here to help.

    Thu, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Virtual Room - West Oaks
    Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in California. Discover what records are available and how to use them.

    Thu, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
    Explore HitFilm Express, a free video editing software with professional-grade video effects. Learn the basic tools and how to edit videos. (This event is presented by Melrose Instructors of OCLS)

    Thu, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
    A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

    Thu, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
    Stream live video on YouTube or Facebook with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). Learn how to capture or record live streaming video & share with your audience or save for later viewing. (Melrose)

    Thu, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
    Please join us as we discuss The Twelve Topsy Turvy Very Messy Days of Christmas by James Patterson and Tad Safran.

    Canceled
    Fri, Jul 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
    Join Alex and Steve on a Minecraft Hero's Journey! Use code to program an agent to help Alex and Steve on their journey. Use algorithms, loops, and functions to complete the code challenges.

    Fri, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Online Fiber Arts Classroom
    Join us once a month in 2024 to crochet a stunning lacework skirt that can double as a dress and a wrap!
    This event is full

    Fri, Jul 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Online Fiber Arts Classroom
    Follow along all year as we create a monthly sampler for 2024. Each month we'll add a new stitch and flower to make a beautiful bouquet!

    Fri, Jul 26, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
    Virtual Room - Windermere
    Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
    This event is full

    Sat, Jul 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Online Technology Classroom 1
    (Spanish Immersion with Ms. Brenda) Aprenda a crear tablas dinamicas para el análisis de grandes cantidades de datos sin el uso de formulas complicadas.

    Sat, Jul 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Online Technology Classroom 1
    (Spanish Immersion with Ms. Brenda) Aprenda a crear gráficos y tablas de apariencia profesional.

    Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Online Technology Classroom - TEC
    Learn how to use plugins and widgets to customize your site around your audience. Create interactive content to effectively engage your clients.

    Sat, Jul 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Online Technology Classroom - TEC
    Learn how to turn your WordPress site into a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) powerhouse and protect your website from hackers.

    Sat, Jul 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Virtual Room - Washington Park
    This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
    This event is full

    Sun, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Virtual Room - West Oaks
    Grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and join us for this Sunday morning genealogy hangout. Feel free to ask any type of genealogy question or propose a genealogy discussion topic.

    Sun, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Virtual Room - EPD
    If you're feeling like your writing is good, but not yet great, push your skills to the next level. Author Janice Hardy will discuss 10 ways to improve your writing skills and stories to get to "Wow!"