Lo-Fi Book Club

Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A

Sat, Sep 14, 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

Sat, Sep 14, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Your one-stop shop for game development questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Game Development classes? We’re here to help.

Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge

Sun, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how this file management app can speed up your workflow.

Online: Digital Painting 101

Sun, Sep 15, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.

Japanese Knitting Stitches (6-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - Skill Building Swatches Series

Mon, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Mon, Sep 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The Japanese Knitting Stitches series is designed to introduce knitters to Japanese charts, symbols and techniques.

Online Class: Design with Canva - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more

Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.

Online: Photoshop Tips and Tricks

Mon, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.

Mid-Autumn Festival Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Mon, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn how to write Chinese Calligraphy celebration messages to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional event where all families reunite and give each other presents.

Mon, Sep 16, 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.

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery

Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

No time to learn Photoshop? Use the free Express app to intuitively and quickly create all the graphics you need.

Tue, Sep 17, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 1

Tue, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn the basic features of QuickBooks Online to get you started in organizing your business finances.

Online: DaVinci Resolve - Edit Page

Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

You filmed your video- now what? Edit your project in DaVinci Resolve's Edit Page, a great start to post-production.

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos and Reels

Tue, Sep 17, 10:45am - 11:15am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

No time to learn Premiere? Use the free Express app to create cool video edits with fluid text and graphics animations.

Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 2

Tue, Sep 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Recommended Audience: Adult

Cancelled

Tue, Sep 17, 11:45am - 12:30pm

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 2

Tue, Sep 17, 11:45am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not at the present time fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Working on the Railroad - Railroad Records

Tue, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Do you have an ancestor who worked for the railroads? Join us and learn where to turn to discover information about the railroad, its records, and where you might find them.

Online: DaVinci Resolve - Fusion FX

Tue, Sep 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Use DaVinci Resolve's Fusion page to enhance your video with titles, effects, masks and motion tracking.

Online: DaVinci Resolve - Color Page

Tue, Sep 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. 9/17 Session 1, 9/18 Session 2, 9/24 Session 3, 9/25 Session 4.

Tue, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Learn the basics of color grading using DaVinci Resolve and RAW video.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Sep 17, 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.

Advancing to Adulthood - Financial Independence

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Challenge your skills and develop some new ones! Learn through games and activities designed to help prepare you for post high school independence. Recommended for ages 13-17.

Online: Blender - UV Mapping a Character

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create the UV Map of a 3D character and learn the most common tools and techniques involved with UV Mapping in Blender.

Online Class: Budgeting with Excel (Ages 10-12)

Tue, Sep 17, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Perform numerical calculation in Microsoft Excel and learn how to use the tools needed to create a budget.

Virtual Event: D&D Drop-in Adventures (Ages 18+)

Tue, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Sep 17, 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.

Plot Pitfalls - Repairing the Shortcomings that can Ruin a Story

Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Freelance editor Kristen Stieffel will review some of the most common plotting problems editors find and how to fix them.

Online Class: Crochet Bird Ornament (2 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Crochet a cheerful companion for the kitchen window or the garden fence with this quick in the round pattern.

Online Class: Design with Canva - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more

Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.

Author Talk with Nate Klemp, PhD - Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World

Wed, Sep 18, 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.

This event is full

Wed, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us author and philosopher Nate Klemp helps us explore pathways back to openminded living when he talks to us about the core tenets in his new book.Register

Wed, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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. 9/17 Session 1, 9/18 Session 2, 9/24 Session 3, 9/25 Session 4.

Mayor Buddy's Book Club - The Cursed Moon - Session 1

Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - South Creek

¡Práctica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for adults.

Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Engage in a lively discussion and fun activities with Mayor Buddy's Book Club. There will be a Q&A with the author. Recommended for ages 8-12. Register

Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A

Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Your one-stop shop for game development questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Game Development classes? We’re here to help.

Cuisine Corner: Tembleque and Sorullitos de Maiz - Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will demonstrate how to make coconut pudding and corn fritters for Hispanic Heritage Month. A delectable combination of flavors.

Virtual: Adult French - Lesson 2

Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not at the present time fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Finding Your Roots - Vital Records

Wed, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week is vital records, which are important pieces of information for your family history.

Online: Create Photorealistic 3D Images with Adobe Stager

Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part) - Flowers and Crosses Hydrangea Variation

Thu, Sep 19, 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.

Genealogy in the States: Massachusetts

Thu, Sep 19, 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 Massachusetts. Discover what records are available and how to use them.

Online: Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering

Thu, Sep 19, 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.

This event is full

Thu, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Explore the fundamentals of sound theory. Discuss how the physics of sound affects recordings. Learn key digital audio concepts, including sample rate, bit depth and file types. (tic101)

Online: Substance Painter 3D Fundamentals

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create character texture maps and learn the user interface, how to manipulate UV maps and 3d models, and the basic workflow of creating textures with Substance 3D Painter.

Online Class: Loom Knit Teddy Bear (5 Parts) - Intermediate Level

Thu, Sep 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

It’s too hot for a cuddle blanket in summer, but not too for a cuddle with a teddy bear. Grab your loom to make this adorable teddy bear for that special someone. Students must provide materials.

Registration is now closed

Yoga for Couples

Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

From stretching your levels of trust to strengthening your communication, join Dana & Adam for a yoga class that can have a positive effect on your relationship that extends far beyond the physical.

Sketching 101

Fri, Sep 20, 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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3

Fri, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Analyze data with COUNT functions and recommended charts. Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4

Fri, Sep 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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.

Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 1

Fri, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This 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

Online Class: Crochet Cat Stitch - Intermediate

Fri, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Learn to create a cat motif with this specialized crochet stitch class!

Online Class: Embroider a Bargello Apple (2-Days) - Confident Beginner Level

Fri, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Learn the technique of Bargello while making an apple ready for picking.

Onlin: Blender - Rigging Fundamentals

Fri, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create a rig for animating a 3D character's arm and learn the most commonly used tools, techniques, and concepts related to Rigging in Blender.

Fri, Sep 20, 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

Author Talk: Liane Moriarty - A Deep Dive in Character Development with Global Sensation

Sat, Sep 21, 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.

Sat, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

If you knew your future, would you try to fight fate? Join us as we chat with mega-bestselling author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel Here One Moment.Register

Sunday Morning Genealogy

Sun, Sep 22, 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.

Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

Sun, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.

Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator

Sun, Sep 22, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.

Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign

Sun, Sep 22, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

Chair Yoga

Mon, Sep 23, 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.

Knit Simple Lacey Scarf (4-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - Gifting Series

Mon, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The gifting series is all about knitting gifts to give or accent gifts. The simple lacey scarf is easy to memorize and quick to knit up--perfect for gift giving.

Mon, Sep 23, 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.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1

Mon, Sep 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm

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, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn graphic concepts and terminology. Become familiar with the basic tools required to edit and retouch digital images. Recommended Audience: Adult

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 2

Mon, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to use selection tools and layers. Recommended Audience: Adult

Online Class: Resume Writing

Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Mon, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Bring your resume to the top of the pile. Learn how to plan, create, and format a professional-looking resume using built-in templates in Microsoft Word.

Online: Create Photorealistic 3D Images with Adobe Stager

Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.

Mon, Sep 23, 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.

Hiawassee Book Club

Mon, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Hiawassee

In September the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley.

Online: Digital Painting 101

Mon, Sep 23, 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, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.

Tue, Sep 24, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Online Class: Exploring Your Library Card Benefits - Beyond the Books

Tue, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:45am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Are you new to the system or have been a long-time customer? This class is for you. Learn about ALL the benefits your OCLS library card provides beyond the books.

Cancelled

Tue, Sep 24, 11:45am - 12:30pm

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 3

Tue, Sep 24, 11:45am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not at the present time fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Social Security Records for Genealogy

Tue, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

The Social Security Act was passed in 1935 and helped to create records for genealogists. Learn how this act impacted your ancestors and what records were created as a result.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Sep 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. 9/17 Session 1, 9/18 Session 2, 9/24 Session 3, 9/25 Session 4.

Tue, Sep 24, 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.

Online Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn

Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Sep 24, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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.

Tue, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

How to Maintain Mental Health in the Workplace - Presented by NAMI Greater Orlando

Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join NAMI, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, to learn how to maintain your mental health and promote awareness in your workplace.

Joy of Reading: A No-Pressure Book Club

Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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+

Online Class: Crochet Bird Ornament (2 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Crochet a cheerful companion for the kitchen window or the garden fence with this quick in the round pattern.

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Online: Introduction to Infrared Photography

Wed, Sep 25, 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.

This event is full

Wed, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Create impressive pictures using digital infrared techniques. Learn the basics of creating this unique effect by capturing the invisible infrared light with your digital camera.

Wed, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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. 9/17 Session 1, 9/18 Session 2, 9/24 Session 3, 9/25 Session 4.

Online: Blender - Create an FK-IK Control System

Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - South Creek

¡Práctica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for adults.

Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create an animator control system for a 3D Character's arm with a forward kinematic and inverse kinematic switcher.

VIRTUAL: Magic Tree House Expeditions - Dinosaur

Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Jack and Annie need your help with their latest voyage in the Magic Tree House. If you love their adventures, now is your chance to be part of their travels through time. Recommended for ages 6-8.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 3

Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not at the present time fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Finding Your Roots - Land Records

Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week is land records. Learn about deeds, mortgages, platting, and surveys.

Online: Creative Resources for Entrepreneurs

Thu, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about the Library and Melrose resources offered to those with creative needs, focusing on graphic design, web design, video editing, and more. Get personalized class recommendations.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part) - Flowers and Crosses Hydrangea Variation

Thu, Sep 26, 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.

Meeting with USCIS Representative

Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Hiawassee

Meeting with USCIS Representative

Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly

Thu, Sep 26, 10:45am - 11:15am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.

Hard to Find Ancestors

Thu, Sep 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Embark on an exciting journey with us as we unveil hidden strategies for uncovering your ancestors' stories, even in the absence of extensive records.

Online: Audio Studio Orientation

Thu, Sep 26, 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.

This event is full

Thu, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Take the first step towards audio recording. Tour the Audio Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. (tic101)

Online: Blender - Rigging with Rigify

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create an Animator Control System for a 3D Character using Blender's Rigify Addon and learn the common workflow and how to overcome setup pitfalls.

Online Class: Loom Knit Teddy Bear (5 Parts) - Intermediate Level

Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

It’s too hot for a cuddle blanket in summer, but not too for a cuddle with a teddy bear. Grab your loom to make this adorable teddy bear for that special someone. Students must provide materials.

Registration is now closed

Virtual: Winter Garden Book Club

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

Please join us for a lively book discussion about the book Tom Lake by Ann Pratchett.

Transforming an Idea Into a Story

Thu, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

How do you go from idea to story? Author and editor Alli Martin will discuss how to mine your idea to discover the character's motivation, obstacles, and secrets to create a story.

Online Class: Crochet Along Skirt (12 Parts) - Advanced

Fri, Sep 27, 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

Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 2

Fri, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This 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

Online Class: Embroider a Monthly Sampler (Series) - Beginner Level (Cumulative)

Fri, Sep 27, 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!

Exploración Tecnológica: Principios de Computadora Nivel 2 - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda- Computer Basics in Spanish

Fri, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Aprenda terminología básica de computación y vea como crear, etiquetar, organizar, guardar y recuperar archivos y carpetas en la computadora.

Online: Blender - Animation Fundamentals

Fri, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Animate a scene in Blender and learn about the Timeline, Graph, Dopesheet, and Nonlinear Animation editors.

All You Touch You Change: The Core of Story

Fri, Sep 27, 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

Fri, Sep 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

In this workshop, Sheree Greer challenges writers to think beyond conflict as the core of story by developing a broader, more nuanced view of what moves plot and characters forward in narrative work.

Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A

Sat, Sep 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Your one-stop shop for game development questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Game Development classes? We’re here to help.

Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator

Sat, Sep 28, 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.

Sun, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.

Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A

Sun, Sep 29, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

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.

Japanese Knitting Stitches (6-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - Skill Building Swatches Series

Mon, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Mon, Sep 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The Japanese Knitting Stitches series is designed to introduce knitters to Japanese charts, symbols and techniques.

Mon, Sep 30, 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.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3

Mon, Sep 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm

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, Sep 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to use layer styles, custom shapes, text tool, gradient tool, save and print. Recommended Audience: Adult

Online: Streaming Live Video with OBS

Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Mon, Sep 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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)

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery

Mon, Sep 30, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

No time to learn Photoshop? Use the free Express app to intuitively and quickly create all the graphics you need.

Ask a Lawyer - Presented by The Orange County Bar Association

Mon, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

The Orange County Bar Association will host an open forum for individuals to speak with a panel of attorneys to get guidance on Family Law.

Online Class: Search & Apply for Jobs

Mon, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Become familiar with popular job search websites and common questions asked on job applications. Learn how to use various internet resources to search and apply for jobs.

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos and Reels

Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

No time to learn Premiere? Use the free Express app to create cool video edits with fluid text and graphics animations.

Mon, Sep 30, 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.

Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A

Mon, Sep 30, 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, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am

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, Oct 01, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Online Class: Google Workspace Level 1 - Google Docs

Tue, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Microsoft Office getting you down? Try Google Workspace, a free alternative! Learn how to type and edit documents like letters, flyers, and resumes using Google Docs.

Online Class: Google Workspace Level 2 - Google Sheets

Tue, Oct 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Microsoft Office getting you down? Try Google Workspace, a free alternative! Navigate spreadsheets confidently and explore useful tools like functions, charts, and conditional formatting.

Cancelled

Tue, Oct 01, 11:45am - 12:30pm

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Exploring FamilySearch.org

Tue, Oct 01, 11:45am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

FamilySearch is a tremendous and free source for family history research. Learn how to navigate this website and how to make the most of the information that it contains.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 4

Tue, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Oct 01, 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.

High School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering

Tue, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new teen programs, brainstorm new teen services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 9-12.

Online: Blender - 12 Principles of Animation in 3D

Tue, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Animate a bouncing ball and learn how to apply the 12 principles of animation to enhance 3D animation in Blender.

Virtual Event: D&D Drop-in Adventures (Ages 18+)

Tue, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 01, 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.

Plotting & Pacing with author Michael Mammay - First-Draft Fall Writing Workshop Series

Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn the skills you need to write a first draft this month. 10/1: Plotting & Pacing 10/8: Character Development 10/15: Narrative Agency 10/22: Worldbuilding 10/29: Narrative Voice & Writing Style

Online Class: Crochet Candy Corn Gnome (4 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Just in time for Halloween, a cute candy corn gnome to guard your treats! No tricks here, just a quick amigurumi project to celebrate spooky season.

Online Class: Design with Canva - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more

Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom 1

Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.

Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Author Talk with Scientists from the Smithsonian Institute - A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats

Wed, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats!Register

Online Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn

Wed, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Middle School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering

Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - South Creek

¡Práctica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for adults.

Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new tween and teen programs, brainstorm new teen services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 6-8.

Online: Blender - Animate a Walk Cycle

Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Animate a character's walk cycle and learn the most common tools and techniques for animating a walk cycle in Blender.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 4

Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Finding Your Roots - Probate Records

Wed, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover probate records including what they are and how to utilize them in your research.

Meet the Author Natalia Sylvester - Sunshine State Author Series

Wed, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Meet Natalia Sylvester, award-winning author of the Florida Teens Read book "Breathe and Count Back from Ten." Recommended for ages 13-17.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (5-Part) - Candy

Thu, Oct 03, 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.

Global Genealogy: Puerto Rico

Thu, Oct 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore resources, tips, and tricks for finding records in the home countries of your ancestors. This session focuses on Puerto Rico.

Online: Blender - Motion Capture Animation Fundamentals

Thu, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Record motion capture data, retarget the mocap data to animate a digital character, and learn how to use the Perception Neuron motion capture system and a simple retargeting addon in Blender.

Online Class: Crochet Planned Pooling (2 Parts) - Advanced

Fri, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Curious about planned pooling but unsure of where to start? Join us for this two part series to learn the basics and how to apply this technique to existing patterns.

Online Class: Embroider a Crescent Moon Hoop (2-Days) copy - Confident Beginner Level

Fri, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Channel the energy of the season with this mystical moon hoop design.

Character Goals and Motivations

Fri, Oct 04, 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!

Fri, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Your characters' goals and motivations are the nervous system of your novel, the part that connects plot to character. Editor & book coach Susan DeFreitas will discuss how to weave them into your book

Virtual: Learn a Language - (Ages 9-12)

Sat, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Washington Park

Discover a new language in a fun and interactive way.

Sat, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Washington Park

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Oct 05, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Virtual Room - Washington Park

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Oct 05, 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.

All-Levels Yoga

Mon, Oct 07, 8:00am - 9:00am

Virtual Room - EPD

Get moving with this energizing and relaxing yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you.

Mon, Oct 07, 9:00am - 10:00am

Virtual Room - Southeast

Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Knit Simple Lacey Scarf (4-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - Gifting Series

Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The gifting series is all about knitting gifts to give or accent gifts. The simple lacey scarf is easy to memorize and quick to knit up--perfect for gift giving.

Mon, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm

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.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Mon, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Learn important actions like copy, cut, and paste.

Mon, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 08, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Online Class: Exploring Your Library Card Benefits - Beyond the Books

Tue, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Are you new to the system or have been a long-time customer? This class is for you. Learn about ALL the benefits your OCLS library card provides beyond the books.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools

Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.

Cancelled

Tue, Oct 08, 11:45am - 12:30pm

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Researching Your Hispanic Ancestors

Tue, Oct 08, 11:45am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore and learn about key internet resources and databases for researching your Hispanic ancestors.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 5

Tue, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Oct 08, 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. 10/8 Session 1, 10/9 Session 2, 10/15 Session 3, 10/16 Session 4

Tue, Oct 08, 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.

Online: Unreal Engine Fundamentals

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Lo-Fi Book Club

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Join us for a relaxed discussion about your favorite books and graphic novels! Each month, choose your own book to read and share with other teens based on a rotating theme.

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create a development environment and learn the Unreal Engine's interface, how to manipulate and edit game objects, and the basic workflow of creating video games with Unreal.

Tue, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Character Development with author Jennie Jarvis - First-Draft Fall Writing Workshop Series

Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn the skills you need to write a first draft this month. 10/1: Plotting & Pacing 10/8: Character Development 10/15: Narrative Agency 10/22: Worldbuilding 10/29: Narrative Voice & Writing Style

Online Class: Crochet Candy Corn Gnome (4 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Just in time for Halloween, a cute candy corn gnome to guard your treats! No tricks here, just a quick amigurumi project to celebrate spooky season.

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Wed, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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. 10/8 Session 1, 10/9 Session 2, 10/15 Session 3, 10/16 Session 4

Online: Unreal - Blueprint Programming Basics

Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - South Creek

¡Práctica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for adults.

Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create a program to manipulate a game character's position and rotation by changing input values and learn the basics of blueprint programming in Unreal.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 5

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Finding Your Roots - Immigration Records

Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover the various types of immigration records and how to use them in your research.

Author Talk with Silvia Moreno-Garcia - Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction

Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

You’re invited to free your mind with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of several novels including Mexican Gothic, and many more!Register

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (5-Part) - Candy

Thu, Oct 10, 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.

Global Genealogy: Mexico

Thu, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore resources, tips, and tricks for finding records in the home countries of your ancestors. This session focuses on Mexico.

Online: Unreal - Third-Person Blueprint Programming

Thu, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create a program to manipulate a third-person game's point of view with input values and learn core concepts about third-person game development.

Yoga for Happy Hips

Thu, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

This all-levels yoga class focuses on poses the will help improve flexibility and strength in the hip joints, as well as relieving tension that we hold on to due to stress and everyday movement.

Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 3

Fri, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This 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.

Online Class: Crochet Planned Pooling (2 Parts) - Advanced

Fri, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Curious about planned pooling but unsure of where to start? Join us for this two part series to learn the basics and how to apply this technique to existing patterns.

Online Class: Embroider a Crescent Moon Hoop (2-Days) copy - Confident Beginner Level

Fri, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Channel the energy of the season with this mystical moon hoop design.

Online: Unreal - Enhanced Input Action Blueprint Programming

Fri, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create a program to collect input values from input devices to manipulate the character's position, rotation, and point of view, and learn how to implement the Enhance Input Actions system.

Virtual: Learn a Language - (Ages 9-12)

Fri, Oct 11, 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!

Virtual: Little Readers

Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Windermere

Start your child's reading journey with engaging activities focused on phonics and sight words. Emergent readers should be able to recognize all alphabetical letters. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Sat, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Washington Park

Discover a new language in a fun and interactive way.

Sat, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Washington Park

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Oct 12, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Virtual Room - Washington Park

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Oct 12, 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.

OCLS Writer's Group

Sun, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Please attend one meeting before submitting a piece for critique.

Mon, Oct 14, 9:00am - 10:00am

Virtual Room - Southeast

Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Mon, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm

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.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 2 - Enhancing Documents

Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Mon, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Explore Microsoft Word's proofing features like the spelling and grammar check. Use and modify Word templates with ease. Enhance your document by inserting and formatting pictures.

Mon, Oct 14, 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.