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Basic English 1

2024-10-22 10:15:00 2024-10-22 11:15:00 America/New_York Basic English 1 This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Online - Virtual Room - Southeast

Tuesday, October 22
10:15am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2024-10-22 10:15:00 2024-10-22 11:15:00 America/New_York Basic English 1 This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Online - Virtual Room - Southeast

Online

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

This class focuses on a new topic each time where we will discuss vocabulary and basic grammar. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Language Learning | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | southeast | esol | esl | bb-language-learning |

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Hours
Mon, Jan 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 11 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 12 1:00PM to 6:00PM

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Tue, Jan 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Jan 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Tue, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Tue, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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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.
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Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Jan 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Jan 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Thu, Jan 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Fri, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fri, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Fri, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Fri, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Fri, Jan 10, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
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Fri, Jan 10, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
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Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
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Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Sat, Jan 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Sat, Jan 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Sun, Jan 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Sun, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Sun, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.

Sun, Jan 12, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
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Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.

Sun, Jan 12, 2:15pm - 2:45pm
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Learn about transparency features, organizing documents with layers, and much more.

Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Speaking Clearly Advanced is a course designed for students who want to improve their speaking and presentation skills.

Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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The classic knit jacket with an i-cord edge never goes out of style. Class will meet twice a month to stay on pace. Techniques include short rows shaping, i-cord edge, picking up and knit, and more.

Mon, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:35am
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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, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn how to setup a new company profile including the Vendor Center, Customer Center and adding Items. Recommended Audience: Adult

Mon, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.

Mon, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
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, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
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Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Join culinary expert Dianne Morin as she teaches how to make a savory Korean vegetable pancake served with a mouthwatering dipping sauce.

Mon, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 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, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - North Orange
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Tue, Jan 14, 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, paragraphs, and essay writing. 

Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
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Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:15pm
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Start creating top-notch digital video productions. This is an introduction to the basics of editing video footage.

Tue, Jan 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Learning Central
Discover reliable and authoritative business databases and learn how to use them to build your business.

Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Discover how to get the most out of your searches on Ancestry Library Edition and Ancestry.com.

Tue, Jan 14, 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.

Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Discover a fast way to assemble a video edit by cutting to music. This class explores the creative aspect of motion picture editing by importing audio & photographs, setting sequence markers, & more!

Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
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Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Enhance your document by adding elements like shapes, SmartArt, headers, and more. Secure your document with password protection. Work with distribution options like printing and sharing.

Tue, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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Tue, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.

Tue, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create a Robotic Hand and learn to navigate Blender's workspace, manipulate 3D objects, and the 3D content creation pipeline.

Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Aprendamos conceptos y terminología de computadoras. Exploremos juntos el escritorio de una computadora y aprendamos como usar técnicas básicas del ratón (mouse) y el teclado.

Tue, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how this file management app can speed up your workflow.

Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Learn what agents are looking for from literary agent Monica Rodriguez, who will break down the format of a graphic novel script and what assets your pitch packet needs to set you up for success.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Prep for Lunar New Year and practice 3D object making in this two part class. We will be learning in the round and tassel making techniques in this class.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
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Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
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Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:15pm
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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.

Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn how different types of photography flashes work and how to use them to achieve professional results.

Wed, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
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.

Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn about lens type characteristics, distortions, aberrations and how to fix them. We’ll also explore the relationship between lens focal length and sensor sizes.

Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Capture the right sound. Discover how microphones work, the key differences between microphones, and how to set up and tear down microphones, stands and cables. (tic101)

Wed, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 1/7 Session 1, 1/8 Session 2, 1/14 Session 3, 1/15 Session 4

Wed, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.

Wed, Jan 15, 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 series creator, Remi Blackwood (Jasmine Richards). Recommended for ages 8-12. Register

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create the base of a stylized 3D character and learn some of the most commonly used tools, techniques, and concepts involved with polygonal modeling in Blender.

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.

Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Analyze data by using functions like COUNT. Visually represent your data with tools like recommended charts.

Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Take an average photo and make it pop. Learn basic color correction techniques and make global and location adjustments to images in Adobe Camera Raw.

Wed, Jan 15, 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.

Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Celebrate the Year of the Snake! In this workshop, you will learn some basic Chinese calligraphy and create a pair of Chinese couplets that you can use for Chinese New Year decoration.

Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
This study group focuses the role of evidence and citation in genealogical research as outlined in Evidence Explained 4th Edition Chapters 1 through 3.

Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea. Register

Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.

Thu, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, Jan 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Build a solid foundation for your genealogy research with this series. This week, dive into census records and discover how to use census data effectively to advance your family history research.

Thu, Jan 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Model a Character's HEAD and learn an option for a base model's head topology.

Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Choose the right mic. Hear how different microphones pick up and transmit sound. Discover how to use polar patterns, proximity effect and phase to get the best sound for your project. (tic101)

Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Aprenda terminología básica de computación y vea como crear, etiquetar, organizar, guardar y recuperar archivos y carpetas en la computadora.

Thu, Jan 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.

Thu, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
So, the weather outside is cool not so frightful, but a scarf would be so delightful! Choose yarns that feel soft to the skin. Students are required to provide materials.

Cancelled
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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.

Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.

Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join us for expert gardening guidance on how to plan a successful Spring garden in the Sunshine State. Registration required.

Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Create detailed sculptures in a digital environment. Learn to digital sculpt free and online.

Fri, Jan 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Aprende a Usar Instagram (versión móvil) en esta exploración tecnológica con Ms. Brenda

Fri, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
The perfect stash buster to start the year, in this series we will practice join as you go (JAYGO) techniques to work up this beautiful and functional shawl. Confident beginner friendly!

Fri, Jan 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Finish and display your embroidery project. Learn how to use the whip stitch to create a simple cover for the back of your hoop. Now you're ready to show off your work!

Fri, Jan 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Model a Character's HAND and learn an option for a base model's hand topology.

Fri, Jan 17, 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!

Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Discover a new language with finger spelling and a few phrases.

Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Build your LEGO Designs on the computer with this easy to use free software. Create custom designs by snapping virtual bricks together. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online.

Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
What were the standout Science Fiction & Fantasy books of 2024? Join the Orlando Area Science Fiction Society (OASFiS) for a discussion of last year's best books.

Sat, Jan 18, 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

Cancelled
Mon, Jan 20, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Tue, Jan 21, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - North Orange
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Tue, Jan 21, 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, paragraphs, and essay writing. 

Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn a new language using library resources. Aprende un nuevo idioma utilizando los recursos de la biblioteca.

Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Rescheduled
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Wednesday, January 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how to build your own website. Start with WordPress, which offers lots of options for skinning your site the way you want it.

Tue, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Learning Central
Discover reliable and authoritative business databases and learn how to use them to build your business.

Rescheduled
Tue, Jan 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
New date Thursday, January 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
FamilySearch.org is an extensive, free resource for family history research. Discover effective navigation strategies and techniques to leverage its vast collections and tools.

Tue, Jan 21, 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.

Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
This course is designed for students who have very little or no English experience. Start from the beginning with letter sounds, syllables, and basic vocabulary.

Tue, Jan 21, 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. 1/21 Session 1, 1/22 Session 2, 1/28 Session 3, 1/29 Session 4

Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Jan 21, 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.

Tue, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.

Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.

Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Great characters can be vital to creating a great work of fiction. Author Jennie Jarvis will discuss methods for fully developing your characters and provide tips for breathing life into them.

Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with this adorable amigurumi friend. We will be discussing in the round and eye placement techniques in this class.

Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Rescheduled
Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Wednesday, January 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how to use plugins and widgets to customize your site around your audience. Create interactive content to effectively engage your clients.

Wed, Jan 22, 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.

Rescheduled
Wed, Jan 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
New date Thursday, January 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how to turn your WordPress site into a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) powerhouse and protect your website from hackers.

Wed, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 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.

Wed, Jan 22, 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. 1/21 Session 1, 1/22 Session 2, 1/28 Session 3, 1/29 Session 4

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Texture a six-sided dice and learn the most commonly used tools, techniques, and concepts related to texturing in Blender.

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
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.

Wed, Jan 22, 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.

Wed, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
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.

Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira, will guide us on a journey through healthy meal preparation. Yamira's approach to healthy eating incorporates vibrant flavors.

Wed, Jan 22, 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.

Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
This study group focuses the role of evidence and citation in genealogical research as outlined in Evidence Explained 4th Edition Chapters 1 through 3.

Thu, Jan 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm
The OCLS Book Bike will be at the Oakland Farmer’s Market with a library of books available for checkout! Location: 126 W Petris Ave, Oakland, FL 34760

Thu, Jan 23, 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, Jan 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Build a solid foundation for your genealogy research with this series. This week’s focus is on vital records—births, marriages, and deaths—crucial details for your family history.

Thu, Jan 23, 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, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. Register

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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)

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create 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.

Thu, Jan 23, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
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.

Cancelled
Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Boost your productivity with Microsoft's powerful note-taking app. Learn how to organize your pages, revise your notes and collaborate with your team.

Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Search the Function Library to find the perfect fit. Use date, financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.

Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
So, the weather outside is cool not so frightful, but a scarf would be so delightful! Choose yarns that feel soft to the skin. Students are required to provide materials.

Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.

Thu, Jan 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Certified meditation/yoga instructor, Adam Brady and certified yoga instructor Dana Brady walk us through a guided meditation and yoga session.

Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Build your LEGO Designs on the computer with this easy to use free software. Create custom designs by snapping virtual bricks together. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online.

Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Fri, Jan 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Fri, Jan 24, 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.

Fri, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
The perfect stash buster to start the year, in this series we will practice join as you go (JAYGO) techniques to work up this beautiful and functional shawl. Confident beginner friendly!

Fri, Jan 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
What's cozier than a cozy for your coffee? Practice your basic embroidery skills while making an easy, felt coffee sleeve.

Fri, Jan 24, 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.

Fri, Jan 24, 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!

Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Get more precise control over your presentation. Learn how to insert slide transitions, add animations and hyperlinks. Create a customized photo album with simple to use tools.

Sat, Jan 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Create consistency for your business by making a custom presentation template. Learn how to customize a theme and to format slides through the slide master that updates every slide in a presentation.

Sat, Jan 25, 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, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this fully featured photo editor can do and how it fares as a Photoshop alternative.

Sun, Jan 26, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.

Sun, Jan 26, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.

Sun, Jan 26, 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, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly Advanced is a course designed for students who want to improve their speaking and presentation skills.

Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
The classic knit jacket with an i-cord edge never goes out of style. Class will meet twice a month to stay on pace. Techniques include short rows shaping, i-cord edge, picking up and knit, and more.

Mon, Jan 27, 11:00am - 11:35am
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, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.

Mon, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Enhance your document by adding elements like shapes, SmartArt, headers, and more. Secure your document with password protection. Work with distribution options like printing and sharing.

Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 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.

Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Hiawassee
the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Recommended for Adults.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn the basics of game design in one of the world's premier development engines. Get a handle on where things are and how to manipulate assets in-game.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - North Orange
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Tue, Jan 28, 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, paragraphs, and essay writing. 

Tue, Jan 28, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Learning Central
Discover reliable and authoritative business databases and learn how to use them to build your business.

Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process.Register

Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Enhance your genealogy research with effective organization. Learn strategies to manage your documents and conduct research in a structured, methodical way.

Tue, Jan 28, 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.

Tue, Jan 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Start your programming adventure with the basics. Create a mobile web app while learning key concepts, including algorithms, programs, events and debugging.

Tue, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
This course is designed for students who have very little or no English experience. Start from the beginning with letter sounds, syllables, and basic vocabulary.

Tue, Jan 28, 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. 1/21 Session 1, 1/22 Session 2, 1/28 Session 3, 1/29 Session 4

Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Continue your programming adventure with the fundamentals. Create a mobile web app while learning key concepts, including inputs and variables.

Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Jan 28, 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.

Tue, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.

Tue, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join Victim Service Center during National Stalking Awareness Month to learn about what stalking looks like, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you’re a victim. Registration required.

Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with this adorable amigurumi friend. We will be discussing in the round and eye placement techniques in this class.

Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join Jessica Daly, Assistant Professor and Health Literacy Coordinator with AdventHealth University, as she discusses the important role of the thyroid glands and their hormones in our body.

Wed, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 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.

Wed, Jan 29, 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. 1/21 Session 1, 1/22 Session 2, 1/28 Session 3, 1/29 Session 4

Wed, Jan 29, 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.

Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Wed, Jan 29, 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 6-12.

Wed, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Wed, Jan 29, 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.

Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Discover essential resources, tips, and strategies for locating records in your ancestors' home countries, This session will focus on England and Wales.

Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

Thu, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.

Thu, Jan 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Build a solid foundation for your genealogy research with this series. This week covers land records: explore deeds, mortgages, and the differences between metes-and-bounds and public land states.

Thu, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to turn your WordPress site into a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) powerhouse and protect your website from hackers.

Thu, Jan 30, 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.

Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.

Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn the basic features of QuickBooks Online to get you started in organizing your business finances.

Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
So, the weather outside is cool not so frightful, but a scarf would be so delightful! Choose yarns that feel soft to the skin. Students are required to provide materials.

Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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.

Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Recommended Audience: Adult

Thu, Jan 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Steampunk, cyberpunk, solarpunk, what's with all these punk genres? Author and editor Alli Martin will explain what makes a genre "punk" and how to navigate and write various punk subgenres.

Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting in your own web browser.

Fri, Jan 31, 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, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.

Fri, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us for this year long series to create a crocheted crossbody bag. This class meets once a month to complete a longform project together in a warm and welcoming environment!

Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us each month in 2025 for a stitch-along design. We will have an optional project to make with all of our designs at the end of the year!

Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Animate a character's walk cycle and learn the basic tools and techniques for creating video game characters' animation sequences.

Fri, Jan 31, 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!

Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Use Tinkercad, a free online application, to design a cartoon orange! Learn the basics of 3D design using shapes, cutouts and colors.

Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.

Sat, Feb 01, 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.

Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 

Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
The gifting series is all about knitting gifts to give. The April Hat by Kelbourne Woolens is a technique filled hat which will challenge the knitter with puffs, bobbles, and twisted stitches.

Mon, Feb 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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.

Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.

Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 7:35pm
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, Feb 04, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore and learn about key internet resources and databases for researching your African American ancestors.

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for this enlightening talk with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves. Register

Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
This course is designed for students who have very little or no English experience. Start from the beginning with letter sounds, syllables, and basic vocabulary.

Tue, Feb 04, 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. 2/4 Session 1, 2/5 Session 2, 2/11 Session 3, 2/12 Session 4

Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Author Shannon Thompson will discuss how to write a series by exploring how to use outlines, book bibles, and subplots to keep each book consistent, but also fresh and exciting.

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Get ready for Valentine's Day with this cute pouch perfect for holding candy and love notes! This is a great project for crochet beginners who are looking for a way to practice basic stitches.

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.

Wed, Feb 05, 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. 2/4 Session 1, 2/5 Session 2, 2/11 Session 3, 2/12 Session 4

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in South Carolina. Discover what records are available and how to use them.

Thu, Feb 06, 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.

Thu, Feb 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.

Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
This all-levels yoga class focuses on relaxing yoga sequence for a better night's sleep. Tap into the balance and relaxation that your body can provide you.