Virtual Event: Totoro's Magic Garden

Online Class: Let's Knit Maize Fingerless Mitts (4-Day) - Intermediate Level

Sun, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Registration is now closed

Rescheduled

Mon, Jan 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

New date Monday, February 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Keep your fingers free and your hands warm with a pair of mitts. Practice your beginning knitting skills, while learning how to knit in the round. The Maize pattern is by Tin Can Knits.

Mon, Jan 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Canceled

Virtual Event: Hello, Zoo!

Mon, Jan 18, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Tue, Jan 19, 10:00am - 10:45am

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Enjoy stories, songs, and activities in this zoo themed storytime. This event will be presented in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Online Class: Sewing - Knit Dress (4-Day) - Intermediate to Advanced Level

Tue, Jan 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.

Tue, Jan 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Create a beautiful casual dress out of jersey or knit fabric. Learn to add bias and stay tape to shoulder seams to form proper draping of fabric.

Registration is now closed

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Layer Blending Modes

Tue, Jan 19, 10:00am - 11:30am

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

Tue, Jan 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Applying blending modes to image layers to quickly fix problems with exposure, shadows and highlights. Learn to use blending modes to generate artistic and creative effects on photos.

Tue, Jan 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Virtual Event: Reading Clearly for Beginners

Tue, Jan 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Tue, Jan 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Reading Clearly Beginners explores English grammar and vocabulary for comprehension and development. This a virtual event and will take place via Zoom.

Virtual Event: Healthy Resolutions

Tue, Jan 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join Jessica Daly, Consumer Health Librarian, as she shares the importance of taking charge of your physical health as well as your mental/emotional health in the new year. Registration required.

Virtual Event: All Aboard the Train! Storytime & Craft

Tue, Jan 19, 11:00am - 11:45am

Chugga-chugga choo-choo, all aboard the train for stories and songs. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Virtual Event: Creating a Good Recording Template

Tue, Jan 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Understand the basics of creating a solid and flexible recording template. Audio Instructor Jonathan C.-O. will dissect his recording template and giveaway the template session for reference.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Black and White Effects

Tue, Jan 19, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.

Tue, Jan 19, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Make photos pop with black and white effects. Learn multiple ways to convert photos to black and white, apply adjustment layers and create enhancing effects.

Tue, Jan 19, 11:45am - 1:15pm

Learn how to setup a new company profile including the Vendor Center, Customer Center and adding Items. Recommended Audience: Adult

Tue, Jan 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.

Online Class: Sewing - Patterns and Fabric Level 1 - Beginner Level

Tue, Jan 19, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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

Tue, Jan 19, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Reading the hieroglyphics on a sewing pattern can be quite intimidating. Learn to read a sewing pattern, how to layout fabric and prepare material for a project.

Virtual Event: Look, I'm a Scientist!

Tue, Jan 19, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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.

Tue, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

You don't need a white coat and a fancy lab to be a scientist. You already have all you need: your brain and amazing senses! Ages 3- 5.

Virtual Event: Conducting Family History Interviews

Tue, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Oral history is an important part of genealogical research. Learn how to get the most information from the family members you interview.

Virtual Event: Career Academy - Interview Like a Pro

Tue, Jan 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

You’ve landed an interview! Now what? Get tips that will help you to practice and prepare, and to write a memorable thank you letter.

Virtual Event: A Birthday Picnic with Pooh Bear

Tue, Jan 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Celebrate the birthday of author A.A. Milne the creator of our favorite honey-loving bear with a picnic filled with snacks made by us! Recommended for families with children ages 3-5.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Smoke and Fire Text Effects

Tue, Jan 19, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

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.

Tue, Jan 19, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Make simple text appear sensational! Learn to use filters, adjustment layers and brush tools to create text the appears to be on fire or a cloud of smoke.

Virtual Event: Homeschool: Spanish

Tue, Jan 19, 1:45pm - 3:15pm

Learn how to record different types of business transactions such as posting accounts payable and accounts receivable. Recommended Audience: Adult

Tue, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Develop your Spanish skills with us! In this Spanish introduction class you will learn basic vocabulary, numbers, colors and much more. Recommended for homeschoolers ages 6 - 17.

Virtual Event: Citizenship Inspired-2008 (4-Class Series)

Tue, Jan 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview, with the 2008 Version of the Civics Test, 1/5 Class 1 1/12 Class 2 1/19 Class 3 1/26 Class 4

Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Striped Scarves (2-Day) - Beginner Level

Tue, Jan 19, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Tue, Jan 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Loom knit a fashionable striped scarf! Practice your loom knitting skills while learning how to switch colors to make stripes on your loom.

Registration is now closed

Virtual Event: Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Jan 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Learn how to add new employees, enter timesheets, setup employee benefits, setup payroll items, pay employees, process payroll forms, and process payroll reports in QuickBooks.

Tue, Jan 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Basic Spanish- Come and learn the basic sounds of Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Virtual Event: Feeling Good

Tue, Jan 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn some chill skills with self calming techniques, tips and tricks. Recommended for ages 6-8.

Virtual Event: Unity - Oculus App Development Basics

Tue, Jan 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn how to setup and test a development environment for the Oculus Rift VR headset with Unity. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: D&D Drop-in Adventures

Tue, Jan 19, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons: every other week we host a series of one night adventures inside a "West Marches" style campaign. A perfect opportunity for beginners and veterans alike.

Virtual Event: Happiness Rocks!

Tue, Jan 19, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Learn how to spread happiness by painting a rock and adding a positive message on the back. You can keep your rock or share it by hiding it for someone else to find. Recommended for ages 9-12.

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Tue, Jan 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Registration is now closed

Virtual Event: Pajama Jamboree

Tue, Jan 19, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Put on your favorite Pajamas and join us for some fun stories and a craft. Recommended for ages 3-8.

Virtual Event: Game Development Open Lab

Tue, Jan 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

During this virtual event we will be available to answer general questions related to game development with Unity, Maya, Blender and a variety of input devices.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Jan 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join the conversation! Learn about library services such as Morningstar Investment Research Center, goal-oriented tools for saving, investing and more. Registration required.

Tue, Jan 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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.

Virtual Event: Let's Talk: Friendship - Podcast Listen and Discuss

Tue, Jan 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Tue, Jan 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Like book club, but for podcasts. Join us on Zoom to discuss our trending themed podcast listening list for the month. January's topic: Friendship. Ages 18+.

Tue, Jan 19, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Get comfy and cozy! Wear your jammies, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and join us for an evening of stories, rhymes, and songs. Recommended for families with children ages 4-8.

Online Class: Let's Crochet Fingerless Gloves - Confident Beginner

Wed, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:30am

Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags. Recommended Audience: Adult

Wed, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:30am

Stay warm, while still being able to use your phone. Learn how to use single and double crochet to stitch Fingerless Gloves.

This event is full

Online Class: Programming for Digital Media Level 1

Wed, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.

Wed, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Create graphics with a simple to use programming language. Processing is used to create data visualization programs, interactive media, 3D art and multimedia software.

Wed, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.

Wed, Jan 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm

During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Virtual Event: Southwest Fiber Arts Meetup - Community Stitch Challenge

Wed, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Intermediate Spanish is designed to introduce learners to Spanish grammar by focusing on the parts of speech, verb conjugations, sentence structure, and vocabulary building.

Wed, Jan 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Have a great time connecting with our community on ZOOM while working on your fiber art. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome. Recommended for Adults 18+

Virtual Event: Mother Goose on the Loose

Wed, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Wed, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Virtual Event: Peace & Quiet Storytime

Wed, Jan 20, 11:00am - 11:45am

Shhh...breathe in, breathe out. Relax and enjoy calming storytime and a craft. Recommended for preschoolers.

Virtual Event: Homeschool Junior: - Community Helper: Librarian

Wed, Jan 20, 11:00am - 11:45am

Who has all the answers to the questions people have? Join us to learn about your community helper - your Librarian. Recommended for homeschoolers ages 3 - 5.

Wed, Jan 20, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.

Wed, Jan 20, 11:45am - 1:15pm

Want to expand your skills? Learn how to layout Web pages using HTML5 tags. In this class, you learn how to create a header, footer and different sections in a Web page. Recommended Audience: Adult

Wed, Jan 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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

Virtual Event: Fuel, Fun, Fitness

Wed, Jan 20, 12:30pm - 1:45pm

Join us to learn, practice, and discuss reading strategies and complex English vocabulary. Please register!

Wed, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

What are the best foods to eat to fuel your body before a fun workout? Get ready, eat a snack and get active! Recommended for ages 6-8.

Wed, Jan 20, 1:45pm - 3:15pm

Want to display data properly on your web page? Learn how to build a responsive table to showcase your data. Recommended Audience: Adult

Virtual Event - Super Science - Magnetism

Wed, Jan 20, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Format workbooks with frozen panes, headers and themes. Customize worksheets with sheet names, color coding and hidden sheets. Print your data for perfect reports and presentations.

Wed, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Each month we will conduct awesome experiments, learning all about chemistry, physics and more. Recommended for upper elementary and tweens. Registration required.

Virtual Event: Seuss-a-palooza

Wed, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Celebrate the world of Dr. Seuss with carnival-style fun filled with whimsical stories, activities, and more! Recommended for ages 3-5.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup

Wed, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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.

Virtual Event: Microphone Theory Levels 1 & 2

Wed, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Use templates with ease. Modify text and picture placeholders, explore paste options, format pictures and insert charts.

Wed, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hear how different microphones pick up and transmit sound. Discover how to use polar patterns, proximity effect and phase. This class is taught by Melrose Center Audio Instructors.

Virtual Event: Lightroom Interface Demonstration

Wed, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Explore the features of Lightroom and how it differs from Photoshop. Learn how to import and organize photos within the program. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Sunshine State Jr Book Club

Wed, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Hear us read aloud one of the Sunshine State Jr (K-2) books, and then enjoy an activity! This month we're reading "Can I Be Your Dog." Recommended for ages 6-8.

Virtual Event: Citizenship Inspired-2020 (4-Class Series)

Wed, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview, with the 2020 Version of the Civics Test, 1/5 Class 1 1/12 Class 2 1/19 Class 3 1/26 Class 4

Wed, Jan 20, 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Create professional reports. Unify formatting with Themes and shading, organize topics with titles and headers, and distribute the finished document through printing and sharing options.

Virtual Event: Using the Develop Module in Lightroom

Wed, Jan 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Do you want to interact with your users? Learn how to create an interactive form to collect data from your site visitors. Recommended Audience: Adult

Wed, Jan 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Learn to edit a batch of photos within Lightroom by using the Develop module and all of its editing capabilities. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Hand Sewing (Ages 10-12) - Pin Cushion

Wed, Jan 20, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Learn basic sewing stitches and make a pin cushion.

Virtual Event: Of Monsters and Myths

Wed, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Find out if you're smarter than Odysseus as you make your way through a series of riddles and trivia focused on mythology from around the world. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Wed, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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

Virtual Event: Exporting Images from Lightroom + Q&A

Wed, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Do you have questions about how to put language together to express yourself well? Do you need more help with topics in other English classes? Well, this is the class for you!

Wed, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Exporting is the final step when working in Lightroom. Let's walk you through it step-by-step to demonstrate how you can finalize your photos. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Let's Knit a Two-Toned Hat (3-Day) - Intermediate Level

Wed, Jan 20, 5:45pm - 7:45pm

Learn how to knit a soft hat with the fisherman's rib technique.

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Virtual Event: Cuisine Corner-Healthy Stir Fry

Wed, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Watch live as Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira and certified holistic life coach, shows you how to make healthy stir fry. Register to receive an event reminder.

Virtual Event: Civil War Pension Files: Union & Confederate

Wed, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Wed, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Explore the contents of both Union and Confederate Civil War pension files. Discover what types of information are contained in these records.

Wed, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 1

Wed, Jan 20, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Thu, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:30am

Want to take your coding skills to the next level? Learn how to write proper Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) code and format Web pages using external style sheets.

Virtual Event: Wild Animals

Thu, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:30am

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

Thu, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Explore the world of wild animals through a story. Sing and Play along to engaging rhymes that develop your child's fine and gross-motor skills. Recommended for kids ages 0-18 months.

Online Class: Hand Sewing - Sashiko Pattern of the Month

Thu, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:30am

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

Thu, Jan 21, 10:15am - 11:30am

Sashiko hand sewing is a Japanese style hand sewing technique using the simple running stitch. Pre-Requisite: Hand Sewing: Basic Level 4 or basic hand sewing skills.

Virtual Event: A Trip to the Grocery Store

Thu, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:15am

Grab those shopping lists! It is time to sort, count and experiment with all things food. Recommended for toddlers 18-36 months.

Virtual Event: Countdown to Kindergarten - Our Prized Pets

Thu, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Thu, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Learn about pets through stories, rhymes and activities designed to help preschoolers develop the necessary skills to become readers and succeed in kindergarten. Recommended for ages 4-5.

Virtual Event: Ableton Live 10 (3 part) - Exploring Non-Linear Workflow

Thu, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Learn about Ableton Live's editing and scene features which allow for a non-linear workflow and a flexible approach to creativity . This class is taught by Melrose Center Audio Instructors.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 2

Thu, Jan 21, 11:45am - 1:15pm

Customize your Web pages using CSS. Learn how to add functionality such as Google Maps CSS Hovers and Transitions into Web pages. Recommended Audience: Adult

Thu, Jan 21, 11:45am - 1:15pm

Learn how to setup a new company profile including the Vendor Center, Customer Center and adding Items. Recommended Audience: Adult

Thu, Jan 21, 11:45am - 1:15pm

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

Online Class: Python Programming

Thu, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.

Thu, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Create a program with Python, an easy to learn programming language. Assign variables, input data and develop calculations to make an interactive application.

Virtual Event: Hathi Trust Digital Library and Genealogy

Thu, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Discover the Hathi Trust Digital Library and learn how you can use this amazing resource to enhance your genealogical research.

Virtual Event: COVID-19: Here's What We Know - LIFE Information for Elders

Thu, Jan 21, 12:10pm - 1:10pm

Get the latest info on COVID-19, including discoveries about the virus, details on the vaccines, and how you can protect yourself. Seminar is part of a monthly LIFE Information for Elders series.

Virtual Event: Spy School - Collecting Intel Part 3 of 4

Thu, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Time to collect intelligence, locate bugs, train in reconnaissance, and conduct covert operations.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 3

Thu, Jan 21, 1:45pm - 3:15pm

Do you want to draw more attention to your site? A full-screen video background is a solution.

Virtual Event: Let's Write!

Thu, Jan 21, 1:45pm - 3:15pm

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

Thu, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Who wants to write their own short story? Join us as we creatively brainstorm and write a short story together! Ages 6-8.

Online Class: Hand Sewing - Beginner Level

Thu, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Learn basic hand sewing stitches and techniques to secure, hem and mend fabric.

Online Class: Search and Apply for Jobs

Thu, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Virtual Event: Microphone Theory Level 3

Thu, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Record in stereo sound. Discover how to set-up microphones for stereo recording techniques and explore the pros and cons of each technique. This class taught by Melrose Center Audio Instructors.

Virtual Event: Create a VR Game in Unity Level 1

Thu, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Learn to create and setup a simple teleportation mechanic for a VR Game using Unity and Oculus. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: National Hugging Day

Thu, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Let’s get cuddly and celebrate National Hugging Day with stories and activities all about hugs! Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Online Class: Resume Writing

Thu, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Jan 21, 3:15pm - 4:15pm

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 Class: Web Design - CSS Level 4

Thu, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Do you want to engage your audience? Learn how to create dynamic CSS animation for your web site.

Virtual Event: Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Thu, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Learn common image editing techniques used to retouch and restore photographs. Recommended Audience: Adult

Thu, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Intermediate Spanish- Come and learn grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Virtual Event: Mayor Buddy's Book Club

Thu, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Engage in a lively discussion and fun activities with Mayor Buddy's Book Club. Recommended for ages 8-12.Register

Virtual Event: Aquatic WILD: Mermaids and Manatees

Thu, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Journey through your imagination to discern wildlife fact from fiction. Discover how imaginary creatures may be inspired by actual animals. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Virtual Event: Create a VR Game in Unity Level 2

Thu, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Learn how to create and setup a User Interface for a VR Game with Unity and Oculus. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Celebrity Pets

Thu, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Thu, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Celebrities: they are just like us! Pets included! Quiz yourself on the best known pop culture companions. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Thu, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Registration is now closed

Virtual Event - Animanga Club

Thu, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Missing conventions? Need a anime/manga fan meet up? Join us for anime/manga trivia, discussion, crafts and showings. Recommended for teens and adults. Registration Required.

Virtual Event: Songwriting Workshop (3-Day) - THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL/NO NEW REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE

Thu, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Would you like to learn how songwriters create the soundtracks to our lives? Singer/songwriter Marko Torres teaches song structure, melody creation and lyric writing in this 3 day workshop.

Registration is now closed

Virtual Event: Create a VR Game in Unity Level 3

Thu, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Learn how to program game object interactions in a VR game using Unity and Oculus. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Starting Your Novel in the Right Place

Thu, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Thu, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

One of the most challenging writing goals is knowing what to include and exclude in a first chapter. Author David Slayton will show you how to strike the right balance between exposition and action.

Virtual Event: Hiawassee Book Club

Thu, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join the Hiawassee Book Club to discuss "The Book of Lost Friends" by Lisa Wingate.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

Thu, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Are you the smartest person you know? Test your knowledge and compete head to head against your friends to see if you've got what it takes to be this week's trivia champion!

Virtual Event: Baby Bash

Fri, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Sing, play and work on developing motor skills during this fun storytime! Recommended for 0-24 months.

Fri, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Online Class: Sewing: Envelope - Beginner Level

Fri, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:30am

Learn how to record different types of business transactions such as posting accounts payable and accounts receivable. Recommended Audience: Adult

Fri, Jan 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Get organized with this fun Fabric Envelope. Choose your closure from a tie, button, or velcro.

Virtual Event: How to Make Photo Books in Lightroom

Fri, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Lightroom’s Book Module allows users to create photo books, magazines and other printing jobs with pictures and text. Learn about tools in the Book Module and best practices when creating photo books.

Fri, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the Word user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Ensure readability with basic review tools.

Fri, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.

Virtual Event: Fundamentals of Singing

Fri, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Fri, Jan 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Learn the basics of singing through vocal exercises & familiar songs. Discover the foundation of good singing by working through such concepts as breath support, pitch matching & diction. Ages: adults

Virtual Event: Storybook Fun

Fri, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play.

Whole Series Test

Fri, Jan 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Test event, please disregard.

Registration is now closed

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Fri, Jan 22, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Virtual Event: Introduction to Infrared Photography

Fri, Jan 22, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.

Fri, Jan 22, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Create impressive pictures using digital infrared techniques. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Fri, Jan 22, 11:45am - 1:15pm

Learn how to add new employees, enter timesheets, setup employee benefits, setup payroll items, pay employees, process payroll forms, and process payroll reports in QuickBooks.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3

Fri, Jan 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases.

Fri, Jan 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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.

Fri, Jan 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Use templates with ease. Modify text and picture placeholders, explore paste options, format pictures and insert charts.

Fri, Jan 22, 1:30pm - 1:55pm

Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to provide basic, introductory assistance.

This event is full

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint - Create Custom Templates

Fri, Jan 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases.

Fri, Jan 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

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.

Fri, Jan 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Create professional reports. Unify formatting with Themes and shading, organize topics with titles and headers, and distribute the finished document through printing and sharing options.

Online Class: Let's Crochet Level 2 - Beginner Level

Fri, Jan 22, 1:55pm - 2:20pm

Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to provide basic, introductory assistance.

This event is full

Fri, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add new stitches to your crochet repertoire! Learn the the double and half double crochet stitches while you create a new project.

Virtual Event: DSLR Video 1: Manual Settings

Fri, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Take control of your DSLR camera settings for better video. We'll turn the dial to M and review important features for consistent results. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Fri, Jan 22, 2:20pm - 2:45pm

Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to provide basic, introductory assistance.

Fri, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Online Class: Animated Stories with PowerPoint (Ages 7-9)

Fri, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Fri, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Let's Huff and Puff and make storytelling more exciting! Use PowerPoint to animate The Three Little Pigs as an interactive story.

Virtual Event: DSLR Video 2: Lens Options

Fri, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Learn camera lens definitions and properties like Field of View, Aperture, and Range of Focus. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Quick Minute Science - With Arturo!

Fri, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Easy and safe science activities for the entire family! Follow along through topics like space, chemistry, physical science and more! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Online Class: Let's Embroider Peace - Confident Beginner Level

Fri, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Create a fun embroidery project. Practice your backstitch while crafting a simple branch and lettering design.

Online Class: Animate Cars with Algodoo (Ages 10-12)

Fri, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with interactive cars and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.

Online Class: 3D Sculpting in Blender

Fri, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Use digital clay in Blender 2.83, a powerful free 3D suite. Utilize various brush tools to create high-detail 3D models starting from a basic sphere!

Virtual Event: Crafting Sound Effects

Fri, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Join us as we explore the interesting world of sound design. Sound design expert Chase S. shows how to take ideas from concept to reality. This class taught by Melrose Center Audio Instructors.

Virtual Event: Citizenship Inspired

Sat, Jan 23, 9:30am - 11:00am

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

Sat, Jan 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

During this 3-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Virtual Event: Beepbox Beats (Ages 10-12) - Music Lab

Sat, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Utilize a wonderful web-based music design app to create your own MIDI tunes in an easy-to-use and user-friendly environment. Save and share your creations with friends and family alike!

Clase en Línea: Costura - Cosmetiquero con Cremallera/Cierre

Sat, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.

Sat, Jan 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

¿La idea de coser una cremallera te aleja de los proyectos? ¡Déjenos ayudarle a coser cremalleras con confianza! Esta es una clase en línea. Recibirás un correo electrónico con un enlace para acceder.

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Sat, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.

Sat, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Registration is now closed

Online Class: Science Fair Charts with Excel (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:45am

Create amazing science fair charts to wow the judges using Microsoft Excel. Learn how to use the tools needed to create basic graphs to display your data.

Virtual Event: Adobe Illustrator Level 1

Sat, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Apply several design techniques and use common editing tools to trace and color artwork as well as manage objects and layers. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Sat, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Virtual Event: Diabetes and Healthy Eating

Sat, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Sat, Jan 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Eating well and managing blood sugar is the key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle with diabetes. Learn to navigate and understand how to make healthy food choices in your everyday life.

Virtual Event: Penguin Party

Sat, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:45am

Brrr! It’s cold out there! Warm up with stories, math, science activities, and a craft featuring some icy friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Online Class: Code with Tynker (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:45am

Design a game with code. Choose characters and backgrounds, then program a classic game you can play. Learn the basics of computer science with the Tynker app.

Virtual Event: Introduction to 3D Modeling with TinkerCAD

Sat, Jan 23, 11:00am - 12:15pm

This class will ease you into the world of 3D modeling with free software that's easy to use. Join us to build a toy with TinkerCAD. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Sat, Jan 23, 11:15am - 12:45pm

Learn how to setup a new company profile including the Vendor Center, Customer Center and adding Items. Recommended Audience: Adult

Virtual Event: Adobe Illustrator Level 2

Sat, Jan 23, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.

Sat, Jan 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Create and arrange text and image assets and use masks, transparency, and blending modes to create eye-catching designs. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Create Effective Presentations (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Jan 23, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Create a dynamic slideshow presentation with animations and cool images for a school project using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Virtual Event: Intermediate 3D Modeling with TinkerCAD

Sat, Jan 23, 12:45pm - 1:45pm

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

Sat, Jan 23, 12:45pm - 2:00pm

This intermediate class will build on your introduction to the world of 3D modeling with free software that's easy to use. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Sat, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Create Roblox games. In this introduction to game design and coding learn how to manipulate 3D parts to create obstacles and racers, then use code to bring your game to life.

Virtual Event: Hungrytown

Sat, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Learn how to record different types of business transactions such as posting accounts payable and accounts receivable. Recommended Audience: Adult

Sat, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Vermont-based folk duo Hungrytown will perform original songs featuring close harmony singing, as well as accompaniment on a variety of instruments. Registration required.

Online Class: Code with JavaScript (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Sat, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Write real code. Explore the JavaScript programming language with characters from Star Wars.

Virtual Event: Simple Grid Drawing - Sailor Moon

Sat, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Learn how to draw comic characters using Grid (Grid is a technique that will help you in the placement of your drawing).

Virtual Event: Moon Myths

Sat, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Do you feel different when there's a full moon? Do you think it could be made of cheese? Find out what else people across the world believe about the moon. Recommended for ages 6 to 8.

Virtual Event: Create Your Vision for 2021

Sat, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Create your vision for 2021. Join us to craft a vision board and explore other ways to express your aspirations.

Online Class: Let's Knit Coasters - Garter Stitch - Beginner Level

Sat, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Create cute coasters while practicing your new knitting skills. Practice pattern reading, casting on, the knit stitch and binding off.

Virtual Event: Chess Club

Sat, Jan 23, 3:45pm - 5:15pm

Learn how to add new employees, enter timesheets, setup employee benefits, setup payroll items, pay employees, process payroll forms, and process payroll reports in QuickBooks.

Sat, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Come hangout and play against other local chess enthusiasts. Solve chess puzzles, do exercises online, and find out if you're one of the best around.

Sun, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Mon, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the Word user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Ensure readability with basic review tools.

Online Class: Let's Knit Squares - Fireflies Square - Intermediate Level

Mon, Jan 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.

Mon, Jan 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Build your knitting skills block by block. Learn how to make a blanket from twelve unique squares.

Mon, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.

Clase en Línea: QuickBooks Pro Nivel 1

Mon, Jan 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

A Spanish immersion Mother Goose on the Loose with interactive songs, rhymes and activities to grow your baby's early literacy and Spanish skills! Recommended for babies.

Mon, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:30am

Aprenda las características básicas de QuickBooks que le ayudaran a comenzar a organizar las finanzas de su negocio o sus finanzas personales.

Virtual Event: Photo - Camera Level 1

Mon, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Learn basic camera settings and the use and care of camera lenses. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Fifty-Two Weeks of Gratitude

Mon, Jan 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Grab a deck of playing cards, some glue, and bits and pieces of paper from around your home to make a unique gratitude journal.

Virtual Event: Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Jan 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Virtual Event: Introduction to Calligraphy

Mon, Jan 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Explore the basics of the beautiful art form, calligraphy. Students will be introduced to a variety of pens and materials used to create different lettering styles. Registration required.

Mon, Jan 25, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.

Virtual Event: Photo Composition

Mon, Jan 25, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.

Mon, Jan 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Learn more about the rule of thirds and how you can use it to produce more interesting and dynamic photos. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Clase en Línea: QuickBooks Pro Nivel 2

Mon, Jan 25, 11:45am - 1:15pm

Aprenda a crear una compañía nueva, explorar el Centro de Vendedores, Centro de Clientes y añadir Artículos al sistema.

Online Class: Let's Knit Maize Fingerless Mitts (4-Day) - Intermediate Level

Mon, Jan 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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 25, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Keep your fingers free and your hands warm with a pair of mitts. Practice your beginning knitting skills, while learning how to knit in the round. The Maize pattern is by Tin Can Knits.

Mon, Jan 25, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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

Virtual Event: Homeschool Meetup - Stars!

Mon, Jan 25, 12:45pm - 1:45pm

Use templates with ease. Modify text and picture placeholders, explore paste options, format pictures and insert charts.

Mon, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Discover the characteristics of stars and how they are grouped. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Virtual Event: Conversation On Justice - with the Valencia College Peace and Justice Institute

Mon, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Covering today's hot-button issues ranging from, immigration, economic & racial inequality, sexual orientation, & the environment through the power of stories, facilitated dialogue, films, art & more.

Mon, Jan 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

VIrtual Event: Writing Clearly is a grammar and writing course for Intermediate Learner focuses on grammar complex ideas, including sentence structures, phrases, and vocabulary building.

Mon, Jan 25, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

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 Event: Guitar Sing-A-Long

Mon, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Create professional reports. Unify formatting with Themes and shading, organize topics with titles and headers, and distribute the finished document through printing and sharing options.

Mon, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Have fun with your little one in this virtual sing-a-long featuring familiar songs with live guitar for you and your toddler. Recommended for toddlers 18-36 months.

Mon, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join us for a virtual sewing open lab. We will do our best to answer questions or come share current projects. You will receive an email with a link to access the event from your host.

Virtual Event: DSLR Audio Recorders

Mon, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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

Mon, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn about key features and settings for capturing the sound environment with portable audio recorders. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Mon, Jan 25, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Virtual Event: Electronic Engineering For Kids - Snap Circuits

Mon, Jan 25, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Meet up each week through Zoom to interact with other Haitian Creole speakers and learn from each other.

Mon, Jan 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Ever wonder how circuits work? Watch or build along with an instructor as they explain basic circuitry using Snap Circuits. This class is taught by Melrose Center Fab Lab Instructors.

Virtual Event: Tertulia Cuatro Gatos - Spanish Book Club

Mon, Jan 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Join Spanish-language book club to discuss literature, art, music and more related to Latin American culture. Everyone is welcome!

Virtual Event: Video - Wireless Microphone Techniques

Mon, Jan 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Learn the basics of a wireless microphone system to help you on your next production. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Tween Art Adventures - Pattern Tape Wall Art

Mon, Jan 25, 3:45pm - 5:15pm

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

Mon, Jan 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Get creative and paint geometric patterns using only painter’s tape and basic art supplies! Recommended for ages 9-12.

Virtual Event: Digital Painting w/ Krita

Mon, Jan 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Learn digital painting concepts and terminology. Become familiar with the basic tools and workflow of the free software known as Krita. Recommended Audience: Teens & Adult

Virtual Event: "Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids

Mon, Jan 25, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Mon, Jan 25, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Virtual Event: Basic Spanish for Children and Tweens

Virtual Event: Ecosystem Architects

Mon, Jan 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Beehives and bird nests are just a few of the incredible structures that animals build. Learn how they do it, and try to recreate one of your own. Recommended for families.

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Mon, Jan 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Mon, Jan 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Join us virtually in this Family Literacy Program to practice reading with your child(ren) and learn English vocabulary for everyday use. This program meets twice a week for 5 weeks.

Mon, Jan 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Enjoy the brilliance of Twelfth Night! Read & perform excerpts from William Shakespeare’s festive comedy! Recommended for teens and adults. Registration required.

Mon, Jan 25, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Put on your pajamas and join us virtually for stories, songs, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Virtual Event: Puppy Love

Mon, Jan 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us to learn different English idioms and phrases that are used to communicate on a daily basis.

Tue, Jan 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Share your love for our forever friends with stories and activities. Plush puppies are welcome. Ages 18-36 months.

Online Class: Adobe Acrobat Level 1

Tue, Jan 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

PDF files are one of the most common file types to share. Learn how you can edit text and images, reorder pages and export PDF files with Adobe Acrobat.

Online Class: Sewing - Knit Dress (4-Day) - Intermediate to Advanced Level

Tue, Jan 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Create a beautiful casual dress out of jersey or knit fabric. Learn to add bias and stay tape to shoulder seams to form proper draping of fabric.

Registration is now closed

Clase en Línea: QuickBooks Pro Nivel 3

Tue, Jan 26, 10:00am - 11:30am

Aprenda como registrar diferentes transacciones de su negocio tales como las cuentas por pagar y las cuentas por cobrar.

Tue, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Tue, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Virtual Event: Love & Harmony Storytime

Tue, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn, practice, and discuss reading strategies and complex English vocabulary. Please register!

Tue, Jan 26, 11:00am - 11:45am

Get an early start to including peace, love and harmony in your little ones day through stories and songs. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Virtual Event: Adobe Design Coach

Tue, Jan 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join this open session for 1 on 1 help with everything Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Adobe Acrobat Level 2

Tue, Jan 26, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Have you ever received a PDF file that needed to be filled in, but it did not include fields to enter information? Learn to fill out, sign, and create auto forms any PDF file with Adobe Acrobat.

Clase en Línea: QuickBooks Pro Nivel 4

Tue, Jan 26, 11:45am - 1:15pm

Aprenda como añadir empleados y transacciones como hojas de tiempo, beneficios de los empleados, pago de empleados, procesos de nómina y generar informes de nómina de empleados en Quickbooks.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

Tue, Jan 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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.

Online Class: Sewing - Patterns and Fabric Level 2 - Beginner Level

Tue, Jan 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.

Tue, Jan 26, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Reading the hieroglyphics on a sewing pattern can be quite intimidating. Learn to read a sewing pattern, how to layout fabric and prepare material for a project.

Online Class: Adobe Acrobat Level 3

Tue, Jan 26, 12:45pm - 1:45pm

Make professional and interactive forms. Learn to create forms with text, dates, drop-down lists, radio buttons and checkboxes that are easy to use for business.

Virtual Event: Advanced Searching on Ancestry

Tue, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Learn how to get more out of your searches on Ancestry Library Edition and Ancestry.com.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts

Tue, Jan 26, 1:15pm - 2:15pm

Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.

Virtual Event: Career Academy - Perfecting Your Resume

Tue, Jan 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Get noticed! Elevate your job application with best practices in crafting a resume and cover letter.

Virtual Event: Pro Tools Level 1 - Fundamentals

Tue, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Take your first step into Pro Tools. Explore the environment of the most popular professional audio program and understand workflows that pros use. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Adobe Acrobat Level 4

Tue, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Make professional and interactive forms. Learn to create forms that can calculate costs and add action buttons to make processes fast and easy.

Virtual Event: Homeschool: Science

Tue, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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

Tue, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Explore new science topics with hands-on fun! Recommended for homeschoolers ages 6 - 17.

Virtual Event: Citizenship Inspired-2008 (4-Class Series)

Tue, Jan 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.

Virtual Event: Zoo Zen

Tue, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

It’s time for an introduction to yoga with zoo animals and friends! Learn fun movements as you go on a wild and magical journey full of movement and stories. Recommended for preschoolers.

Tue, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview, with the 2008 Version of the Civics Test, 1/5 Class 1 1/12 Class 2 1/19 Class 3 1/26 Class 4

Virtual Event: Blender Fundamentals

Tue, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

This virtual event will introduce learners to the Blender interface, workflow, how to access tools and edit attributes of a 3D project. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Level 1 - Beginner Level

Tue, Jan 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Start loom knitting today! Learn how to use a loom to knit and create a cuff bracelet that looks great on everyone.

Virtual Event: Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Jan 26, 3:45pm - 5:15pm

Learn common image editing techniques used to retouch and restore photographs. Recommended Audience: Adult

Tue, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Basic Spanish- Come and learn the basic sounds of Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Virtual Event: Little Red Riding Hood CSI

Tue, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

What happened at grandma's house? Put your investigative skills to the test, as we sort through clues and question suspects. Recommended for ages 6-8.

Online Class: Envelope Making for Kids (Ages 9-12)

Tue, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Learn how to make a custom envelope using a sheet of paper. Decorate the envelope with your own custom designs.

Virtual Event: Conversation On Justice - with the Valencia College Peace and Justice Institute

Tue, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Online Class: SongMaker (10-12)

Tue, Jan 26, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Create simple or elaborate beats and melodies with the aesthetic, color-coded Chrome Experiments: Music Lab. Save your work and share or listen to it anytime! 

Virtual Event: Teen Art Adventures

Tue, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Create your own amazing art inspired by the works of André Derain using confetti. Recommended for ages 13 - 18.

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Tue, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Registration is now closed

Virtual Event: Modeling a Character in Blender

Tue, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Learn to extrude, subdivide and edit a geometry to create a biped character. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join the conversation! Learn about library services such as Morningstar Investment Research Center, goal-oriented tools for saving, investing and more. Registration required.

Tue, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.

Virtual Event: Southwest Book Club

Tue, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Tue, Jan 26, 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Join Southwest Book Club to discuss Empty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bill Dedman. Ages 18+

Online Class: Let's Crochet Rope Coil Basket - Intermediate Level

Tue, Jan 26, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Get comfy and cozy! Wear your jammies, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and join us for an evening of stories, rhymes, and songs. Recommended for families with children ages 4-8.

Wed, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:30am

Create a small desk organizer. Use single crochet and in-the-round techniques to create a Rope Coil Basket.

This event is full

Wed, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.

Virtual Event: Conversation On Justice - with the Valencia College Peace and Justice Institute

Wed, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:30am

Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags. Recommended Audience: Adult

Wed, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:45am

Wed, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:25am

Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to provide basic, introductory assistance.

This event is full

Wed, Jan 27, 10:25am - 10:50am

Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to provide basic, introductory assistance.

Wed, Jan 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm

During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Virtual Event: Southwest Fiber Arts Meetup - Community Stitch Challenge

Wed, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Intermediate Spanish is designed to introduce learners to Spanish grammar by focusing on the parts of speech, verb conjugations, sentence structure, and vocabulary building.

Wed, Jan 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Have a great time connecting with our community on ZOOM while working on your fiber art. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome. Recommended for Adults 18+

Virtual Event: Health - Smarter Senior Seminar Series

Wed, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Nutrition and physical activity are key aspects of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as we age. Learn how you can keep healthy through nutrition and physical activity with yoga. Registration required.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

Wed, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Virtual Event: Mother Goose on the Loose

Wed, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Wed, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Virtual Event: Adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood

Wed, Jan 27, 10:50am - 11:15am

Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to provide basic, introductory assistance.

Wed, Jan 27, 11:00am - 11:45am

Visit Pooh, Piglet and rest of our friends in the Hundred Acre Wood for storytime! We'll also make a craft inspired by Winnie the Pooh. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Virtual Event: Electronic Engineering Using TinkerCAD

Wed, Jan 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Learn basic electronics and create simple circuits using the TinkerCAD circuit simulator. This class is taught by Melrose Center Fab Lab Instructors.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks

Wed, Jan 27, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.

Wed, Jan 27, 11:45am - 1:15pm

Want to expand your skills? Learn how to layout Web pages using HTML5 tags. In this class, you learn how to create a header, footer and different sections in a Web page. Recommended Audience: Adult

Wed, Jan 27, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

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

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management

Wed, Jan 27, 12:30pm - 1:45pm

Join us to learn, practice, and discuss reading strategies and complex English vocabulary. Please register!

Wed, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.

Wed, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Wed, Jan 27, 1:45pm - 3:15pm

Learn how to setup a new company profile including the Vendor Center, Customer Center and adding Items. Recommended Audience: Adult

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup

Wed, Jan 27, 1:45pm - 3:15pm

Want to display data properly on your web page? Learn how to build a responsive table to showcase your data. Recommended Audience: Adult

Wed, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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.

Virtual Event: Adobe Photoshop - HDR Photography

Wed, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Create spectacular and vibrant images through high dynamic range (HDR) photography. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Pro Tools Level 2 - Introduction to Editing

Wed, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Editing is the key to unlocking Pro Tools. Use common editing tools to create, consolidate, duplicate and mute clips. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Afternoon Art

Wed, Jan 27, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.

Wed, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Let's go on an art adventure! Learn about a different artist and artistic style, and then create your own masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6 - 8.

Virtual Event: Citizenship Inspired-2020 (4-Class Series)

Wed, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview, with the 2020 Version of the Civics Test, 1/5 Class 1 1/12 Class 2 1/19 Class 3 1/26 Class 4

Online Class: Sewing: Buttonholes and Buttons

Wed, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Put your sewing machine to more use than just the basics! Learn to stabilize and stitch machine buttonholes for a polished finish.

Virtual Event: Adobe Photoshop - Skin Retouching

Wed, Jan 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Do you want to interact with your users? Learn how to create an interactive form to collect data from your site visitors. Recommended Audience: Adult

Wed, Jan 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Discover how to achieve flawless and smooth skin on your photographs. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Paper Makes Perfect

Wed, Jan 27, All day

Get organized for the new school year by harnessing the power of origami to create a mini journal and storage boxes all from paper! Recommended for ages 13-18.

Wed, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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

Online Class: Mix Music Using Audacity (Ages 10-12)

Wed, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Do you have questions about how to put language together to express yourself well? Do you need more help with topics in other English classes? Well, this is the class for you!

Wed, Jan 27, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Want to create your very own music mix? Learn how to use Audacity's sound tools to edit and mix audio files like a pro.

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Wed, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Online Class: Let's Knit Fingerless Gloves - Beginner Level

Wed, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Join us virtually in this Family Literacy Program to practice reading with your child(ren) and learn English vocabulary for everyday use. This program meets twice a week for 5 weeks.

Wed, Jan 27, 5:45pm - 7:45pm

Learn how to make simple fingerless gloves!

Rescheduled

Virtual Event: The Blooms, Burrows, & Burns of Orange County - Orange County's Nature Trails

Wed, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

New date Wednesday, January 27, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Wed, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Did you know Orange County’s Green PLACE program has 18,839 acres of environmentally sensitive lands to explore? Join Beth Jackson as she highlights the places you can visit throughout the county!

Virtual Event: Genealogy Research Question Workshop

Wed, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sharpen your genealogy skills and learn about resources by sharing your research questions.

Wed, Jan 27, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Online Class: Adobe Acrobat Level 1

Wed, Jan 27, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Thu, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

PDF files are one of the most common file types to share. Learn how you can edit text and images, reorder pages and export PDF files with Adobe Acrobat.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 1

Thu, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:30am

Want to take your coding skills to the next level? Learn how to write proper Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) code and format Web pages using external style sheets.

Virtual Event: Artsy Toddler

Thu, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Paint, paste, glue, stamp and create! Young children will enjoy stories, songs and exploring age-appropriate art experiences. Recommended for toddlers.

Online Class: Hand Sewing - Sashiko Pattern of the Month

Thu, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:25am

Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to provide basic, introductory assistance.

Thu, Jan 28, 10:15am - 11:30am

Sashiko hand sewing is a Japanese style hand sewing technique using the simple running stitch. Pre-Requisite: Hand Sewing: Basic Level 4 or basic hand sewing skills.

Thu, Jan 28, 10:25am - 10:50am

Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to provide basic, introductory assistance.

Thu, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Thu, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Virtual Event: Countdown to Kindergarten - Family Feelings

Thu, Jan 28, 10:50am - 11:15am

Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to provide basic, introductory assistance.

Thu, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Explore families and feelings through stories, rhymes and activities designed to help preschoolers develop the necessary skills to become readers and succeed in kindergarten. Recommended for ages 4-5.

Virtual Event: Homeschool Lesson Planning

Thu, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Receive practical advice from a local professional and longtime home educator on the basics of lesson planning.

Virtual Event: Ableton Live 10 (3 part) - Device Mapping and Performing

Thu, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Discover and explore the unparalleled live performance and device-mapping features of Ableton Live. This class is taught by Melrose Center Audio Instructors.

Online Class: Adobe Acrobat Level 2

Thu, Jan 28, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Have you ever received a PDF file that needed to be filled in, but it did not include fields to enter information? Learn to fill out, sign, and create auto forms any PDF file with Adobe Acrobat.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 2

Thu, Jan 28, 11:45am - 1:15pm

Customize your Web pages using CSS. Learn how to add functionality such as Google Maps CSS Hovers and Transitions into Web pages. Recommended Audience: Adult

Thu, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.

Virtual Event: Using City Directories in Genealogy Research

Thu, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Learn how to record different types of business transactions such as posting accounts payable and accounts receivable. Recommended Audience: Adult

Thu, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Learn how historical city directories can supplement your family's genealogical research.

Online Class: Adobe Acrobat Level 3

Thu, Jan 28, 12:45pm - 1:45pm

Make professional and interactive forms. Learn to create forms with text, dates, drop-down lists, radio buttons and checkboxes that are easy to use for business.

Virtual Event: Spy School - Surveillance - Part 4 of 4

Thu, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Let's put what we've learned to work conducting surveillance, tracking double agents, and finding their intel in dead drops. Can you catch the secret agent? Final part of the Spy School Series.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 3

Thu, Jan 28, 1:45pm - 3:15pm

Do you want to draw more attention to your site? A full-screen video background is a solution.

Virtual Event: Pro Tools Level 3 - Signal Flow & Effects

Thu, Jan 28, 1:45pm - 3:15pm

Learn how to add new employees, enter timesheets, setup employee benefits, setup payroll items, pay employees, process payroll forms, and process payroll reports in QuickBooks.

Thu, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Master key concepts to shape your sound. Open the world of applying audio effects and begin to understand the theory behind building a mix. This class is taught by Melrose Center Audio Instructors.

Virtual Event: Sink or Float

Thu, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Does it sink or float? Learn about gravity and buoyancy while experimenting to see if things sink or float! Ages 6-8.

Online Class: Hand Sewing - Beginner Level

Thu, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Learn basic hand sewing stitches and techniques to secure, hem and mend fabric.

Online Class: Adobe Acrobat Level 4

Thu, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Make professional and interactive forms. Learn to create forms that can calculate costs and add action buttons to make processes fast and easy.

Virtual Event: UV Mapping in Blender

Thu, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Learn to correct and extract the UV coordinates of a biped character's geometry. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Design Minecraft Characters (Ages 7-9)

Thu, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Give Steve and Alex fresh new looks. Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker.

Virtual Event: Rigging a Character in Blender

Thu, Jan 28, 3:45pm - 5:15pm

Learn to apply, modify and define a skeletal structure of a biped character using the Rigify add-on. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Cuisine Corner Junior: Magic Ramen

Thu, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hear about the inspiring story of Momofuku Ando, inventor of instant ramen and follow along in making a delicious bowl of ramen! Recommended for ages 9-12.

Virtual Event: Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Thu, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Intermediate Spanish- Come and learn grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Online Class: Let's Code with Code Monkey (Ages 7-9)

Thu, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Learn the basics of computer programming! Code Monkey is on a space adventure and needs help collecting bananas! Can you help them?

Virtual Event: All Aboard to Explore

Thu, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Thu, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

All aboard for stories, science, and more as we sail off to explore literary adventures.

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Thu, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Registration is now closed

Virtual Event - Crafts & Culture - New Years Around the World

Thu, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Learn about New Year celebrations around the world, while making a traditional craft. Recommended for adults.

Virtual Event: Conversation On Justice - with the Valencia College Peace and Justice Institute

Thu, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Event: Songwriting Workshop (3-Day) - THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL/NO NEW REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE

Thu, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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.

Thu, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Would you like to learn how songwriters create the soundtracks to our lives? Singer/songwriter Marko Torres teaches song structure, melody creation and lyric writing in this 3 day workshop.

Registration is now closed

Virtual Event: Winter Garden Book Club

Thu, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us as we discuss MARLEY by John Clinch.

Thu, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Thu, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Are you the smartest person you know? Test your knowledge and compete head to head against your friends to see if you've got what it takes to be this week's trivia champion!

Fri, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the Word user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Ensure readability with basic review tools.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Brush Tools

Fri, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.

Fri, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Create your own artwork using Photoshop brush tools. Use settings to manipulate painting digitally. Build your own brushes that work for your needs and learn to import brush sets.

Sewing: Simple Hemming

Fri, Jan 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Purchased a pair of pants or skirt that's just a bit too long? Join us in this sewing class and learn how to complete simple hems on everything from dress pants to skirts.

This event is full

Virtual Event: Paper Flower Making - Tissue Paper Dahlia

Fri, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:45am

Learn the craft of paper flower making. We will introduce tools and techniques to make a beautiful tissue paper Dahlia.

Fri, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Virtual Event: Meet the Author Zetta Elliott - Sunshine State Author Series

Fri, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Fri, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:15am

Join us for a virtual Q& A session with Sunshine State award winning author Zetta Elliott! Her book "Dragons in a Bag" is on the 2020 Sunshine State Young Readers Award Book List for Grades 3 - 5.

Virtual Event: Paddington Storytime

Fri, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Grab some marmalade and join us for Paddington Bear themed stories and activities! Ages 3-5.

Whole Series Test

Fri, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Test event, please disregard.

Registration is now closed

Fri, Jan 29, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.

Fri, Jan 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases.

Virtual Event: OCLS Writers Conference

Fri, Jan 29, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Use templates with ease. Modify text and picture placeholders, explore paste options, format pictures and insert charts.

Fri, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Obtain the tools and knowledge needed to reach your writing and publishing goals this year. Authors and publishing professionals will teach workshops on a range of topics. ocls.info/writersconference

Fri, Jan 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Smoke and Fire Text Effects

Fri, Jan 29, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Create professional reports. Unify formatting with Themes and shading, organize topics with titles and headers, and distribute the finished document through printing and sharing options.

Fri, Jan 29, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Make simple text appear sensational! Learn to use filters, adjustment layers and brush tools to create text the appears to be on fire or a cloud of smoke.

Online Class: Let's Crochet Coin Purses - Confident Beginner

Fri, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Create a fun crochet project. Use skills learned in Crochet Level 1 and Level 2 while stitching a Coin Purse.

This event is full

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

Fri, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Virtual Event: Homeschool: Art Expression

Fri, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us virtually for a fun afternoon where you will learn to be more creative by developing and expressing your art skill. This art class is design to help children improve their motor skills.

This event is full

Virtual Event: Streaming Live Video with OBS

Fri, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Stream live video on YouTube or Facebook with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Make Money With Your Music Dominate Spotify

Fri, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Discover tips and tricks for Artists on Spotify. This class is taught by Melrose Center Audio Instructors.

Virtual Event: Little Chef - Chocolate Mint Brownies

Fri, Jan 29, 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.

Fri, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Bake a refreshing take on everyone's favorite chocolaty treat! Your little one will learn hands on kitchen safety at home. Adult participation is required. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Online Class: Let's Embroider: How to Finish a Hoop - Beginner Level

Fri, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Finish and display your embroidery project. Learn how to use the whip stitch to create a simple cover for the back of your project. Now you're ready to show off your work!

Virtual Event: Spanish for Social Interactions

Fri, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us to learn different Spanish idioms and phrases that are used to communicate on a daily basis.

Virtual Event: Video Coaching

Fri, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Be your best in front and behind the camera. You’re invited to join a conversation with a video professional to discuss your video questions, both technical and creative.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management

Fri, Jan 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.

Craft It Up! - Winter Edition

Sat, Jan 30, All day

Visit the South Trail Branch to receive a winter themed, take-home activity. Available while supplies last!

Virtual Event: OCLS Writers Conference

Sat, Jan 30, 9:30am - 10:30am

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.

Sat, Jan 30, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Obtain the tools and knowledge needed to reach your writing and publishing goals this year. Authors and publishing professionals will teach workshops on a range of topics. ocls.info/writersconference

Sat, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.

Online Class: Sewing: Grocery Bag Holder - Beginner Level

Sat, Jan 30, 10:00am - 11:30am

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

Sat, Jan 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Great for your pantry, a plastic bag holder for all those extra grocery bags. Get organized today!

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Sat, Jan 30, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Registration is now closed

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

Sat, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:45am

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

Virtual Event: Adobe Illustrator Level 3

Sat, Jan 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Use a variety of tools and techniques to apply styles such as watercolor, flat, outline and more. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Sat, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Sat, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Virtual Event: Stories & Stretches

Sat, Jan 30, 10:45am - 11:45am

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.

Sat, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:45am

Calling all little yogis and wiggleworms! Join us for a special movement storytime focusing on motor movement that is filled with stories, songs and fun! Recommended for families with kids age 3-5.

Online Class: Code with CodeCombat (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:45am

Write real code. Use JavaScript or Python to complete challenges in CodeCombat. Explore mazes, loot treasure and defeat enemies in a fantasy adventure game using code.

Virtual Event: littleBits for Kids - Energy and Sound

Sat, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Use littleBits synth kit to explore energy and sound. Watch or build along to learn about synthesizer modulators like the oscillator, random, and envelope. Class taught by Melrose Center Fab.

Virtual Event: Adobe Illustrator Level 4

Sat, Jan 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Use the Transform options to scale objects, frame images using the Transparency panel and speed up text formatting with Paragraph Styles. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Animated Stories with PowerPoint (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Jan 30, 11:45am - 1:15pm

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

Sat, Jan 30, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Let's Huff and Puff and make storytelling more exciting! Use PowerPoint to animate The Three Little Pigs as an interactive story.

Sat, Jan 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Sat, Jan 30, 1:45pm - 3:15pm

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

Sat, Jan 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Create Roblox games. In this introduction to game design and coding learn how to manipulate 3D parts to create obstacles and racers, then use code to bring your game to life.

Online Class: Let's Crochet Facial Round - Intermediate Level

Sat, Jan 30, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

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.

Sat, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Create a fun crochet project. Learn how to work in the round using double crochet while stitching a Facial round.

Online Class: GarageBand Basics

Sat, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Learn common image editing techniques used to retouch and restore photographs. Recommended Audience: Adult

Sat, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Learn the basics of the GarageBand interface, free with MacOS! Discover the different types of sound regions and work with Apple Loops to create a song!

Online Class: GarageBand - Software Instruments

Sat, Jan 30, 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Learn how to implement the variety of software instruments to create a song in GarageBand. Navigate the built-in Library to discover sounds to fit your inspiration!

Virtual Event: OCLS Writers Conference

Sun, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Obtain the tools and knowledge needed to reach your writing and publishing goals this year. Authors and publishing professionals will teach workshops on a range of topics. ocls.info/writersconference

Sun, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Clase en Línea: Microsoft Excel Nivel 1

Mon, Feb 01, 9:30am - 11:00am

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

Mon, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Comience a usar Excel hoy. Ingrese, formatee y guarde datos en hojas de cálculo. Calcule datos con fórmulas básicas.

Mon, Feb 01, 10:00am - 10:30am

A Spanish immersion Mother Goose on the Loose with interactive songs, rhymes and activities to grow your baby's early literacy and Spanish skills! Recommended for babies.

Virtual Event: Adobe Premiere Pro Level 1

Mon, Feb 01, 10:00am - 10:30am

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.

Mon, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Start creating top-notch digital video productions. This is an introduction to the basics of editing video footage. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

Mon, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Virtual Event: Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Feb 01, 11:00am - 11:45am

Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Virtual Event: Mastering Your Music Level 1 - Fundamentals of Mastering

Mon, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm

A series dedicated to the art of audio mastering. Learn fundamental mastering concepts, terminology, and techniques with online instruction from our Melrose Center Audio instructors.

Clase en Línea: Microsoft Excel Nivel 2

Mon, Feb 01, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Calcule datos con las funciones básicas de SUM (SUMA) y AVERAGE (PROMEDIO). Utilice opciones automáticas que incluyen relleno automático y flash para optimizar su flujo de trabajo.

Virtual Event: Adobe Premiere Pro Level 2

Mon, Feb 01, 11:15am - 12:45pm

Learn how to setup a new company profile including the Vendor Center, Customer Center and adding Items. Recommended Audience: Adult

Mon, Feb 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Discover a fast way to assemble a video edit by cutting to music. This hands-on class explores the creative aspect of motion picture editing. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Mon, Feb 01, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Homeschool Meetup: Scoop!

Mon, Feb 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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 01, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Get the scoop on African American inventors and discover common household items invented to make our lives easier, including Alfred L. Cralle’s ice cream scoop! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3

Mon, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.

Mon, Feb 01, 1:15pm - 2:15pm

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.

Virtual Event: Bigfoot Besties

Mon, Feb 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

VIrtual Event: Writing Clearly is a grammar and writing course for Intermediate Learner focuses on grammar complex ideas, including sentence structures, phrases, and vocabulary building.

Mon, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Do you want a BFF that's legendary? Then join us for an event about the coolest of creatures! We'll have a story time and create our own Bigfoot best friend. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Virtual Event: Adobe Premiere Pro Level 3

Mon, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join us for a virtual sewing open lab. We will do our best to answer questions or come share current projects. You will receive an email with a link to access the event from your host.

Mon, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add excitement and life to your movie! Use effects to transform a single angle video into a visually engaging multi-angle piece. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint - Create Custom Templates

Mon, Feb 01, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.

Mon, Feb 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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.

Virtual Event: Adobe Premiere Pro Level 4

Mon, Feb 01, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Meet up each week through Zoom to interact with other Haitian Creole speakers and learn from each other.

Mon, Feb 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Transform the look of your videos using color correction techniques in Premiere Pro! This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Design Minecraft Characters (Ages 10-12)

Mon, Feb 01, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Mon, Feb 01, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Give Steve and Alex fresh new looks. Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker.

Virtual Event: "Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids

Mon, Feb 01, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Virtual Event: Basic Spanish for Children and Tweens

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Mon, Feb 01, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Mon, Feb 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Join us virtually in this Family Literacy Program to practice reading with your child(ren) and learn English vocabulary for everyday use. This program meets twice a week for 5 weeks.

Mon, Feb 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Enjoy the brilliance of Twelfth Night! Read & perform excerpts from William Shakespeare’s festive comedy! Recommended for teens and adults. Registration required.

Mon, Feb 01, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Put on your pajamas and join us virtually for stories, songs, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Mon, Feb 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us to learn different English idioms and phrases that are used to communicate on a daily basis.

Tue, Feb 02, 9:30am - 11:00am

Learn how to record different types of business transactions such as posting accounts payable and accounts receivable. Recommended Audience: Adult

Clase en Línea: Microsoft Excel Nivel 3

Tue, Feb 02, 10:00am - 11:30am

Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags. Recommended Audience: Adult

Tue, Feb 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Analice datos con funciones y gráficos recomendados. Utilice referencias absolutas y relativas para asegurarse de que sus datos sean calculen con precisión.

Virtual Event: E-I-E-I-Oh!

Tue, Feb 02, 10:00am - 10:45am

Old MacDonald wants to show off his farm! Learn all about farm animals and the sounds they make through stories, songs and crafts. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Online Class: Sewing - Puff Pillow Quilt - Intermediate to Advanced Level

Tue, Feb 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Create and fun and easy quilt. Perfect to cozy up with a good book.

Virtual Event: Adobe Illustrator Level 1

Tue, Feb 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Turn scanned drawings into sleek vector graphics. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Tue, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Virtual Event: Qigong Movement and Breathing

Tue, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Tue, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jasmine Win shows basic qigong techniques & how using them in your daily life can benefit your health. Qigong is a crucial tool in Chinese medicine which involves movement, breathing, and meditation.

Virtual Event: Be My Neighbor Day!

Tue, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn, practice, and discuss reading strategies and complex English vocabulary. Please register!

Tue, Feb 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Welcome to our neighborhood of make-believe! Celebrate Be My Neighbor Day with Daniel Tiger themed stories and activities. Recommended for ages 3-5. Presented in partnership with WUCF.

Clase en Línea: Microsoft Excel Nivel 4

Tue, Feb 02, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Personalice libro de trabajo con nombres de hojas, códigos de colores y más. Imprima sus datos y produzca informes y presentaciones profesionales.

Virtual Event: Adobe Illustrator Level 2

Tue, Feb 02, 11:15am - 12:45pm

Learn how to add new employees, enter timesheets, setup employee benefits, setup payroll items, pay employees, process payroll forms, and process payroll reports in QuickBooks.

Tue, Feb 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Design professional-looking stationery using Adobe Illustrator. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Tue, Feb 02, 11:45am - 1:15pm

Want to expand your skills? Learn how to layout Web pages using HTML5 tags. In this class, you learn how to create a header, footer and different sections in a Web page. Recommended Audience: Adult

Online Class: Sewing - Cosmetic Case - Beginner Level

Tue, Feb 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.

Tue, Feb 02, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Carry all your essentials on a trip with this fun and easy to make cosmetic case.

Virtual Event: Utilizing the General Register Office Records

Tue, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Tue, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

The GRO oversees civil registration in England and Wales maintaining records of all births, marriages, and deaths dating back to 1837. Learn how to utilize this resource in your genealogical research.

Virtual Event: Career Academy - Perfecting Your Resume

Tue, Feb 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Get noticed! Elevate your job application with best practices in crafting a resume and cover letter.

Virtual Event: Homeschool: Spanish - Basics

Tue, Feb 02, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Want to display data properly on your web page? Learn how to build a responsive table to showcase your data. Recommended Audience: Adult

Tue, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Develop your Spanish skills with us! In this Spanish introduction class you will learn basic vocabulary, numbers, colors and much more. Recommended for homeschoolers ages 6 - 17.

Virtual Event: Woven Paper Heart Basket

Tue, Feb 02, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

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.

Tue, Feb 02, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Woven paper heart baskets can be filled with treats to give to your Valentine.

Virtual Event: Citizenship Inspired-2008 (4-Class Series)

Tue, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview, with The 2008 Version of the Civics Test. 2/2 Class 1 2/9 Class 2 2/16 Class 3 2/23 Class 4

Virtual Event: Food Discovery - Medieval Times

Tue, Feb 02, 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Do you want to interact with your users? Learn how to create an interactive form to collect data from your site visitors. Recommended Audience: Adult

Tue, Feb 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Travel back to the time of kings and queens to learn about the food ways of the medieval people of England. Recommended for ages 9-12 & 13-16

Online Class: Code with Code Studio (Ages 7-9)

Tue, Feb 02, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Complete challenges using code. Explore computer science with characters from Frozen, Minecraft and Star Wars in Hour of Code tutorials.

Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Level 1 - Bracelets - Beginner Level

Tue, Feb 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Start loom knitting today! Learn how to use a loom to knit and create a cuff bracelet that looks great on everyone.

Virtual Event: Painting Weights in Blender

Tue, Feb 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Learn to correct the diformation of the biped character's geometry when the skeletal structure is animated. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Feb 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Basic Spanish- Come and learn the basic sounds of Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Online Class: Code with CodeCombat (Ages 10-12)

Tue, Feb 02, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Write real code. Use JavaScript or Python to complete challenges in CodeCombat. Explore mazes, loot treasure and defeat enemies in a fantasy adventure game using code.

Virtual Event: D&D Drop-in Adventures

Tue, Feb 02, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons: every other week we host a series of one night adventures inside a "West Marches" style campaign. A perfect opportunity for beginners and veterans alike.

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Tue, Feb 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Registration is now closed

Virtual Event: Animating a Walk Cycle in Blender

Tue, Feb 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Animate an endless walk cycle of a biped character using the timeline and graph editors. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join the conversation! Learn about library services such as Morningstar Investment Research Center, goal-oriented tools for saving, investing and more. Registration required.

Tue, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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.

Virtual Event: Basic Spanish - with Ms. Wilnelia

Tue, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Vocabulary Workshop for Beginners is a free Workshop for individuals who speak little to no Spanish.

Tue, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Virtual Event: Southwest Film Club - His Girl Friday

Tue, Feb 02, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Get comfy and cozy! Wear your jammies, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and join us for an evening of stories, rhymes, and songs. Recommended for families with children ages 4-8.

Tue, Feb 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Please watch the film "His Girl Friday" (Available on Hoopla) then join us for a short lecture and discussion based on the film.

Wed, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.

Wed, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

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.

Motown Music - Celebrate Black History Month

Wed, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:30am

Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags. Recommended Audience: Adult

Wed, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

Bring your family on down to Motown Music! Move and groove together with activities, rhymes, and a storytime related to the first black-owned record company in the US. Recommended for 18-36 months.

Online Class: Let's Crochet: Strawberry Stitch Pouch (2-Day) - Intermediate Level

Wed, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:30am

Join us to learn a new stitch in a fruitful activity. We'll be working up increases and decreases to create the Strawberry Stitch.

Virtual Event: Video Finishing Touches w/ Adobe Premiere Pro

Wed, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Learn quick fixes for video color correction, audio, and watermarks for better looking and sounding videos that have to be posted ASAP. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Mother Goose On The Loose

Wed, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Intermediate Spanish is designed to introduce learners to Spanish grammar by focusing on the parts of speech, verb conjugations, sentence structure, and vocabulary building.

Wed, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Virtual Event: Southwest Fiber Arts Meetup

Wed, Feb 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Have a great time connecting with our community on ZOOM while working on your fiber art. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome. Recommended for Adults 18+

Virtual Event: We Love the Library

Wed, Feb 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Celebrate Library Lover’s Month with special stories, songs, and activities all about the library! Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Smoke and Fire Text Effects

Wed, Feb 03, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.

Wed, Feb 03, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Make simple text appear sensational! Learn to use filters, adjustment layers and brush tools to create text the appears to be on fire or a cloud of smoke.

Virtual Event: Audio Editing in Adobe Premiere

Wed, Feb 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Sound better with Premiere's Audio tab and supporting effects. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Wed, Feb 03, 11:45am - 1:15pm

Want to expand your skills? Learn how to layout Web pages using HTML5 tags. In this class, you learn how to create a header, footer and different sections in a Web page. Recommended Audience: Adult

Wed, Feb 03, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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

Wed, Feb 03, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Join us to learn, practice, and discuss reading strategies and complex English vocabulary. Please register!

Wed, Feb 03, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

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 Event: Wild Earth - Our Oceans

Wed, Feb 03, 1:45pm - 3:15pm

Want to display data properly on your web page? Learn how to build a responsive table to showcase your data. Recommended Audience: Adult

Wed, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Engage in experiments that test our natural world. Learn about animals, conservation and the sciences about the Earth. Recommended for upper elementary and tweens. Registration required

Virtual Event: Little Chef: Red Light, Green Light - Celebrate Black History Month

Wed, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Red means stop, green means go! Learn about African-American inventor Garrett Morgan and his creation of the traffic light through food! Registration required. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Virtual Event: Intro to Instagram

Wed, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

In this presentation, we will cover what Instagram has to offer, what the interface is like and basic posting practices. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Melanie

Wed, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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.

Virtual Event: Share Your Art

Wed, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Drawings, paintings, sculpture, and more! Join our virtual art meetup to share what you're working on, and brag about your masterpiece. Followed by time to create together. Recommended for ages 6-8.

Virtual Event: Citizenship Inspired-2020 (4-Class Series)

Wed, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview, with the 2020 Version of the Civics Test, 2/3 Class 1 2/10 Class 2 2/17 Class 3 2/24 Class 4

Virtual Event: Efficient Instagram Posting

Wed, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

In this presentation, we will cover when to post, how to post, and the features of the app you should use everyday. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Hand Sewing (Ages 10-12) - Heart Book Mark

Wed, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Do you want to interact with your users? Learn how to create an interactive form to collect data from your site visitors. Recommended Audience: Adult

Wed, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Have fun hand sewing a cute heart bookmark.

Wed, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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

Virtual Event: Instagram Hashtags

Wed, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Do you have questions about how to put language together to express yourself well? Do you need more help with topics in other English classes? Well, this is the class for you!

Wed, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

In this presentation, we will cover how to use hashtags on Instagram, where to find them, and how to know what hashtags will work for your content. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Google Earth (Ages 10-12)

Wed, Feb 03, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Fly around the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth.

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Wed, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Online Class: Let's Knit a Strawberry Pouch - Confident Beginner Level

Wed, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Join us virtually in this Family Literacy Program to practice reading with your child(ren) and learn English vocabulary for everyday use. This program meets twice a week for 5 weeks.

Wed, Feb 03, 5:45pm - 7:45pm

Learn to change colors, a different way to increase and decrease, and how to create a Picot Point cast off while knitting a cute strawberry drawstring pouch.

Virtual Event: Ancestors' Stories in Newspapers

Wed, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us as we explore how you can use newspapers to expand your family history research and learn more about your ancestors.

Virtual Event: Acting 101 with Theatre South Playhouse

Wed, Feb 03, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Wed, Feb 03, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Theatre South Playhouse teaching artist Eddie Wilder runs you through the basics of monologues and scene work in this monthly series on the basics of acting. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Virtual Event: Artsy Toddler

Wed, Feb 03, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Thu, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

It's time to create! Young children will enjoy stories, songs and exploring an age-appropriate art experience. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 1

Thu, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:30am

Want to take your coding skills to the next level? Learn how to write proper Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) code and format Web pages using external style sheets.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Layer Blending Modes

Thu, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Applying blending modes to image layers to quickly fix problems with exposure, shadows and highlights. Learn to use blending modes to generate artistic and creative effects on photos.

Virtual Event: Adobe Illustrator Level 3

Thu, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Use a variety of tools and techniques to apply styles such as watercolor, flat, outline and more. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Hand Sewing - Sashiko Pattern of the Month

Thu, Feb 04, 10:15am - 11:30am

Sashiko hand sewing is a Japanese style hand sewing technique using the simple running stitch. Pre-Requisite: Hand Sewing: Basic Level 4 or basic hand sewing skills.

Thu, Feb 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm

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

Thu, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Virtual Event: Heart Health

Thu, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Thu, Feb 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join Jessica Daly, Consumer Health Librarian, as she discusses heart health for all ages. Explore preventative care, especially for those with a family history of heart disease. Registration required.

Countdown to Kindergarten - Motor & Movement

Thu, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:45am

Start your engines! Engage in transportation-themed stories, rhymes and activities to strengthen fine and gross motor skills needed for writing and success in kindergarten. Recommended for ages 4-5.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Black and White Effects

Thu, Feb 04, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Make photos pop with black and white effects. Learn multiple ways to convert photos to black and white, apply adjustment layers and create enhancing effects.

Virtual Event: Adobe Illustrator Level 4

Thu, Feb 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Use the Transform options to scale objects, frame images using the Transparency panel and speed up text formatting with Paragraph Styles.This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 2

Thu, Feb 04, 11:45am - 1:15pm

Customize your Web pages using CSS. Learn how to add functionality such as Google Maps CSS Hovers and Transitions into Web pages. Recommended Audience: Adult

Online Class: GarageBand Basics

Thu, Feb 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.

Thu, Feb 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Learn the basics of the GarageBand interface, free with MacOS! Discover the different types of sound regions and work with Apple Loops to create a song!

Virtual Event: Genealogy Myths and Legends

Thu, Feb 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Family stories that are handed down from generation to generation are a wonderful thing but beware! Explore common family legends and the nuggets of truth behind them.

Virtual Event: Homeschool: U.S. States Secrets - Part 1

Thu, Feb 04, 12:15pm - 1:45pm

Learn how to setup a new company profile including the Vendor Center, Customer Center and adding Items. Recommended Audience: Adult

Thu, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Join us virtually as we learn about each state. Do you have a secret about a state that you want to share. We will reveal some fascinating facts about the states.

Online Class: Hand Sewing - Victorian Sewing Kit/Housewife

Thu, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Learn basic hand sewing stitches and techniques to secure, hem and mend fabric.

Virtual Event: Look, I'm a Scientist

Thu, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

You don't need a white coat and a fancy lab to be a scientist. You already have all you need: your brain and amazing senses! This month we'll learn about Black scientists! Ages 3- 5.

Thu, Feb 04, 2:15pm - 3:45pm

Learn how to record different types of business transactions such as posting accounts payable and accounts receivable. Recommended Audience: Adult

Virtual Event: Igntition...Liftoff!

Thu, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Explore current and past astronauts and team members who have made vital contributions to NASA. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 4

Thu, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Do you want to engage your audience? Learn how to create dynamic CSS animation for your web site.

Virtual Event: Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Thu, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Intermediate Spanish- Come and learn grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Online Class: Finger Knit Jewelry (Ages 7-9)

Thu, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Learn how to add new employees, enter timesheets, setup employee benefits, setup payroll items, pay employees, process payroll forms, and process payroll reports in QuickBooks.

Thu, Feb 04, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Create trendy accessories with upcycled fabric and your fingers.

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Thu, Feb 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Registration is now closed

Virtual Event: Ask a Spanish Teacher

Thu, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Do you want to be more exposed to the Spanish Language? Well, this session is for you! Come and talk with Spanish teacher Ms. Brenda and practice your Spanish speaking skills with us.

Virtual Event: Let's Play: Among Us

Thu, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Thu, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Is Red really suspicious? Maybe Cyan worked with Purple? Where was Yellow really? Find out who is the imposter by joining us in playing Among Us. Program for 13 and up only.

Virtual Event: Unity - Oculus App Development Basics

Thu, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Learn how to setup and test a development environment for the Oculus Rift VR headset with Unity. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Thu, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Are you the smartest person you know? Test your knowledge and compete head to head against your friends to see if you've got what it takes to be this week's trivia champion!

Fri, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the Word user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Ensure readability with basic review tools.

Online Class: Sewing: Introduction to the Sewing Machine - Beginner Level

Fri, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.

Virtual Event: Baby Bash

Fri, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

Sing, play and work on developing motor skills during this fun storytime! Recommended for 0-24 months.

Fri, Feb 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.

Online Class: Search and Apply for Jobs

Fri, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

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.

Virtual Event: Photo - Camera Level 1

Fri, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Learn basic camera settings and the use and care of camera lenses. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Fri, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.

Virtual Event: Cuentame un Cuento - Tell Me a Story

Fri, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Fri, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

The library provides a virtual storytime in English and Spanish suitable for preschoolers. The whole family is welcome! Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Feb 05, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.

Online Class: Resume Writing

Fri, Feb 05, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.

Fri, Feb 05, 11:15am - 12:15pm

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.

Virtual Event: Photo Composition

Fri, Feb 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Learn more about the rule of thirds and how you can use it to produce more interesting and dynamic photos. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Fri, Feb 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases.

Fri, Feb 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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

Fri, Feb 05, 12:45pm - 1:45pm

Use templates with ease. Modify text and picture placeholders, explore paste options, format pictures and insert charts.

Fri, Feb 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

VIrtual Event: Writing Clearly is a grammar and writing course for Intermediate Learner focuses on grammar complex ideas, including sentence structures, phrases, and vocabulary building.

Fri, Feb 05, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

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 Event: Adobe Premiere Rush - Video Camera

Fri, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Create professional reports. Unify formatting with Themes and shading, organize topics with titles and headers, and distribute the finished document through printing and sharing options.

Fri, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn how to apply and adjust settings for social media, YouTube, and iOS filmmaking. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Video Coaching

Fri, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Be your best in front and behind the camera. You’re invited to join a conversation with a video professional to discuss your video questions, both technical and creative.

Online Class: Let's Embroider a Heart Garland - Easy Beginner Level

Fri, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Create a fun embroidery project. Practice working with a pattern and felt while stitching a festive Heart Garland.

Virtual Event: Valentine Escape Game

Fri, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for a Valentine themed Escape Room filled with candy, a chocolate factory, and a fun filled adventure. Recommended for lower and upper elementary aged children.

Virtual Event: Video Coaching

Fri, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Create Roblox games. In this introduction to game design and coding learn how to manipulate 3D parts to create obstacles and racers, then use code to bring your game to life.

Fri, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Be your best in front and behind the camera. You’re invited to join a conversation with a video professional to discuss your video questions, both technical and creative.

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Sat, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Registration is now closed

Online Class: WordPress Level 1

Sat, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Learn how to build your own website. Start with WordPress, which offers lots of options for skinning your site the way you want it.

Clases Online: Costura - Patrones y telas - Nivel Principiante

Sat, Feb 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Leer las instrucciones y leyendas en un patrón de costura puede resultar bastante intimidante. Aprenda a leer un patrón de costura, a como preparar la tela y el material para su proyecto.

Online Class: Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:45am

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.

Sat, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:30am

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

Virtual Event: Adobe Illustrator - Logo Design

Sat, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.

Sat, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Learn the basics of designing a business logo using vector graphics tools. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Sat, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Virtual Event: Multicultural Hair-Care Management

Sat, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Sat, Feb 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Explore how to properly detangle tresses with and without hair tools. Also, you will learn about moisturizing 101 for those with curly, coily, and kinky tresses. Registration required.

Online Class: Code with Code Studio (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:45am

Complete challenges using code. Explore computer science with characters from Frozen, Minecraft and Star Wars in Hour of Code tutorials.

Online Class: WordPress Level 2

Sat, Feb 06, 11:15am - 12:15pm

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.

Virtual Event: Adobe Design Coach

Sat, Feb 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Do you need feedback on your latest graphic design projects? Or assistance with assignments? Join this open session for 1 on 1 help with everything Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Online Class: Google Earth (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Feb 06, 11:45am - 1:15pm

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

Sat, Feb 06, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Fly around the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth.

Online Class: WordPress Level 3

Sat, Feb 06, 12:45pm - 1:45pm

Learn how to use plugins and widgets to customize your site around your audience. Create interactive content to effectively engage your clients.

Online Class: Create Effective Presentations (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Feb 06, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Create a dynamic slideshow presentation with animations and cool images for a school project using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Online Class: WordPress Level 4

Sat, Feb 06, 1:45pm - 3:15pm

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

Sat, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn how to turn your WordPress site into a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) powerhouse and protect your website from hackers.

Online Class: Animate Shapes with PowerPoint (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Bring your ideas to life. Draw and animate shapes in Microsoft PowerPoint. Combine shapes into pictures, then use simple formatting, transition and animation tools.

Virtual Event: How to Parse Writing Feedback

Sat, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Receiving feedback is vital to a successful career as a writer. Author Kritika H. Rao will discuss what to do when you receive differing feedback and how to keep the core of your story as you revise.

Virtual Event: Portrait Fundamentals with Digital Media

Sat, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

This course goes over different techniques for creating believable human portraits. I will use a digital media, but you can follow me on traditional medium.

Virtual Event: ArtMazing

Sat, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Unleash your inner artist and discover your creative side in this all-ages art exploration. Inspiration is a must! Recommended for families.

Sat, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Virtual Event: Pokemon Party

Sat, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Learn common image editing techniques used to retouch and restore photographs. Recommended Audience: Adult

Sat, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

sing, play, and party with all things Pokemon!

Virtual Event: Chess Club

Sat, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Come hangout and play against other local chess enthusiasts. Solve chess puzzles, do exercises online, and find out if you're one of the best around.

Virtual Event: Lincoln as Storyteller

Sun, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mr. Lincoln shares some of his favorite stories and jokes and explains why he used these so often. Get a good dose of the nation's history and Mr. Lincoln's personal story. Registration Required.

Sun, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Mon, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.

Mon, Feb 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

A Spanish immersion Mother Goose on the Loose with interactive songs, rhymes and activities to grow your baby's early literacy and Spanish skills! Recommended for babies.

Mon, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the Word user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Ensure readability with basic review tools.

Online Class: Let's Knit Squares - Design Your Own Square - Advanced Level

Mon, Feb 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.

Mon, Feb 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Build your knitting skills block by block. Learn how to design your own square using stitchionaries.

Virtual Event: Adobe After Effects Level 1

Mon, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Create a spectacular video animation using a few stills and Adobe After Effects. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Calligraphy Projects for Valentine’s Day

Mon, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Get ready for Valentine's day by joining Lynda Chandler, calligraphy instructor, as she demonstrates how to make simple and creative projects using calligraphy. Registration required.

Virtual Event: Victorian Language of Flowers

Mon, Feb 08, 11:00am - 11:45am

Did you know that Victorian people communicated with flowers? Learn how to convey emotions and portray messages using flora. Create arrangements to show others how you feel. Recommended for adults.

Virtual Event: Guitar Sing-A-Long

Mon, Feb 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Have fun with your little one in this virtual sing-a-long featuring familiar songs with live guitar for you and your toddler. Recommended for toddlers 18-36 months.

Virtual Event: Mastering Your Music Level 2 - Limiters and Dynamics

Mon, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm

A series dedicated to the art of audio mastering. Learn fundamental mastering concepts, terminology, and techniques with online instruction from our Melrose Center Audio instructors.

Mon, Feb 08, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.

Virtual Event: Adobe After Effects Level 2

Mon, Feb 08, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.

Mon, Feb 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Explore 3D video in Adobe After Effects! Animate layers and extrude type in 3d space to create an otherworldly cinematic animation! This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Let's Knit Maize Fingerless Mitts (4-Day) - Intermediate Level

Mon, Feb 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Keep your fingers free and your hands warm with a pair of mitts. Practice your beginning knitting skills, while learning how to knit in the round. The Maize pattern is by Tin Can Knits.

Mon, Feb 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Use templates with ease. Modify text and picture placeholders, explore paste options, format pictures and insert charts.

Mon, Feb 08, 12:45pm - 1:45pm

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

Virtual Event: Homeschool Meetup - 10 Unsung Heroes of Black History

Mon, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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

Mon, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Celebrate black history month by learning about 10 overlooked, but substantial black heroes in American history.

Mon, Feb 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

VIrtual Event: Writing Clearly is a grammar and writing course for Intermediate Learner focuses on grammar complex ideas, including sentence structures, phrases, and vocabulary building.

Mon, Feb 08, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Create professional reports. Unify formatting with Themes and shading, organize topics with titles and headers, and distribute the finished document through printing and sharing options.

Mon, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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 Event: Adobe After Effects Level 3

Mon, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join us for a virtual sewing open lab. We will do our best to answer questions or come share current projects. You will receive an email with a link to access the event from your host.

Mon, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Build stunning 2D and 3D video motion graphics with confidence. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Mon, Feb 08, 2:45pm - 4:15pm

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

Virtual Event: Introduction to Foundation Center Resources

Mon, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Meet up each week through Zoom to interact with other Haitian Creole speakers and learn from each other.

Mon, Feb 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Looking for funding? Get the 101 on using this comprehensive directory to win grants and make a difference.

Online Class: Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)

Mon, Feb 08, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

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.

Virtual Event: Adobe After Effects Level 4

Mon, Feb 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Discover how to use the arcs principle to animate photographs, and how to use the moving camera tool to follow the action on the screen. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Rainforest Animals

Mon, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Travel to the rainforest and meet some of the animals that live there. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Online Class: Make Pop Up Cards (Ages 7-9)

Mon, Feb 08, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Mon, Feb 08, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Design your own pop up cards. Discover the world of paper engineering while you cut, fold and decorate cool cards.

Virtual Event: "Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids

Mon, Feb 08, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Virtual Event: Basic Spanish for Children and Tweens

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Mon, Feb 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Mon, Feb 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Join us virtually in this Family Literacy Program to practice reading with your child(ren) and learn English vocabulary for everyday use. This program meets twice a week for 5 weeks.

Virtual Event: Southeast Book Club

Mon, Feb 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Enjoy the brilliance of Twelfth Night! Read & perform excerpts from William Shakespeare’s festive comedy! Recommended for teens and adults. Registration required.

Mon, Feb 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us to discuss this month's book selection, Deacon King Kong: A novel, by James McBride.

Mon, Feb 08, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Put on your pajamas and join us virtually for stories, songs, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Virtual Event: Embroidered Valentines

Mon, Feb 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us to learn different English idioms and phrases that are used to communicate on a daily basis.

Tue, Feb 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Create a unique Valentine's Day card for a special someone using basic embroidery stitches.

Tue, Feb 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the Word user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Ensure readability with basic review tools.

Tue, Feb 09, 10:00am - 11:30am

Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags. Recommended Audience: Adult

Online Class: Sewing - Puff Pillow Quilt - Intermediate to Advanced Level

Tue, Feb 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Tue, Feb 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Create and fun and easy quilt. Perfect to cozy up with a good book.

Virtual Event: Central Florida Book Club

Tue, Feb 09, 10:00am - 11:30am

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss a wide range of books.

Virtual Event: Digital Painting Level 1

Tue, Feb 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Learn more about tablets, drawing software, and techniques. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Count on Me

Tue, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

How much do I love you? Let's count the ways! Use simple math counting exercises to show what's in your heart. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Virtual Event: Stress Buster Art: - Paper Mosaic Heart

Tue, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Tue, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:45am

Join us for a relaxing and stress buster art adventure creating a paper mosaic heart craft. For ages 18+

Virtual Event: Time For Your Checkup

Tue, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn, practice, and discuss reading strategies and complex English vocabulary. Please register!

Tue, Feb 09, 11:00am - 11:45am

The doc is in, and she'll fix you up! Enjoy stories, songs, and games inspired by Doc McStuffins! Don't forget to bring your toy for a checkup!

Virtual Event: Digital Painting Level 2

Tue, Feb 09, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.

Tue, Feb 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Learn how to use graphics software to paint a landscape using a pen tablet. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Tue, Feb 09, 11:45am - 1:15pm

Want to expand your skills? Learn how to layout Web pages using HTML5 tags. In this class, you learn how to create a header, footer and different sections in a Web page. Recommended Audience: Adult

Online Class: Sewing - Quilt Block of the Month - Intermediate Level

Tue, Feb 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.

Tue, Feb 09, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Build a custom quilt block by block. Join us each month for a new design, come for one class or take them all. This is a Virtual Event. You will receive an email with a link to access.

Tue, Feb 09, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Use templates with ease. Modify text and picture placeholders, explore paste options, format pictures and insert charts.

Virtual Event: DNA Techniques Leeds & McGuire Methods

Tue, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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

Tue, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Learn how to utilize these genealogy problem-solving methods and see how they can help you with your DNA analysis.

Virtual Event: Career Academy - Perfecting Your Resume

Tue, Feb 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Get noticed! Elevate your job application with best practices in crafting a resume and cover letter.

Tue, Feb 09, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Create professional reports. Unify formatting with Themes and shading, organize topics with titles and headers, and distribute the finished document through printing and sharing options.

Virtual Event: Read to Sydney

Tue, Feb 09, 1:45pm - 3:15pm

Want to display data properly on your web page? Learn how to build a responsive table to showcase your data. Recommended Audience: Adult

Tue, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Read to Sydney is a local therapy dog organization that encourages children to practice their reading skills. All ages are welcome. Attendees will be scheduled for a 10 minute reading session.

This event is full

Virtual Event: Homeschool: Science

Tue, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Explore new science topics with hands-on fun! Recommended for homeschoolers ages 6 - 17.

Virtual Event: Aquatic WILD: Fashion a Fish

Tue, Feb 09, 2:45pm - 4:15pm

Learn common image editing techniques used to retouch and restore photographs. Recommended Audience: Adult

Tue, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Learn how thousands of years of adaptation can be used to design the perfect fish. Recommended for ages 9-12.

Virtual Event: Citizenship Inspired-2008 (4-Class Series)

Tue, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview, with The 2008 Version of the Civics Test. 2/2 Class 1 2/9 Class 2 2/16 Class 3 2/23 Class 4

Virtual Event: Maya Fundamentals

Tue, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

This virtual event will introduce learners to the Maya interface, workflow, how to access tools and edit attributes of a 3D project. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Roll Brim Hats - Beginner Level

Tue, Feb 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Loom knit your first hat! Practice your loom knitting skills while learning how to make a hat from the first to last stitch.

Online Class: Roblox Game Design (Ages 7-9)

Tue, Feb 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Do you want to interact with your users? Learn how to create an interactive form to collect data from your site visitors. Recommended Audience: Adult

Tue, Feb 09, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Create Roblox games. In this introduction to game design and coding learn how to manipulate 3D parts to create obstacles and racers, then use code to bring your game to life.

Virtual Event: Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Basic Spanish- Come and learn the basic sounds of Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Virtual Event: Labors of Hercules

Tue, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Help Greek hero, Hercules, complete all 12 of his labors by solving riddles and puzzles. Recommended for ages 9-12.

Virtual Event: Song Maker Lab

Tue, Feb 09, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Create Roblox games. In this introduction to game design and coding learn how to manipulate 3D parts to create obstacles and racers, then use code to bring your game to life.

Tue, Feb 09, 4:45pm - 5:30pm

Create simple or elaborate beats and melodies with the aesthetic, color-coded Chrome Music Lab. You will be challenged to write music for all different types of scenarios!

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Tue, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Virtual Event: Principles of Animation in Maya

Tue, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Explore the 12 principles of animation and the influence they have had on 3D animation tools. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Basic Spanish - with Ms. Wilnelia

Tue, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join the conversation! Learn about library services such as Morningstar Investment Research Center, goal-oriented tools for saving, investing and more. Registration required.

Tue, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Vocabulary Workshop for Beginners is a free Workshop for individuals who speak little to no Spanish.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.

Tue, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Tue, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Get comfy and cozy! Wear your jammies, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and join us for an evening of stories, rhymes, and songs. Recommended for families with children ages 4-8.

Virtual Event: Adobe Premiere Multi-Camera Editing

Wed, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.

Wed, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:30am

Using footage from the Melrose Center's Reel to Real Podcast video, we perform a demo of how to mark up and sync up clips to use in a multi-camera sequence.

Online Class: Let's Crochet: Strawberry Stitch Pouch (2-Day) - Intermediate Level

Wed, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:30am

Join us to learn a new stitch in a fruitful activity. We'll be working up increases and decreases to create the Strawberry Stitch.

Seminario Virtual: Asuntos Legales - Serie de Seminaries Para Personas Mayores

Wed, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Esta sesión es para aprender sobre asuntos legales. Temas incluyen: directivas, testamentos y fideicomisos. Este evento se presentado en español.

Virtual Event: Mother Goose On The Loose

Wed, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Intermediate Spanish is designed to introduce learners to Spanish grammar by focusing on the parts of speech, verb conjugations, sentence structure, and vocabulary building.

Wed, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Virtual Event: Sails and Tales

Wed, Feb 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ahoy there, mateys! It's time to unfurl your sails, enjoy some tall tales and craft with your little one. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Virtual Event: Homeschool Junior: - Red, Yellow, Blue, I Love You

Wed, Feb 10, 11:00am - 11:45am

Kick start your little one's education with Homeschool Junior! Join us for a storytime and activities all about basic concepts. Recommended for homeschoolers ages 3 - 5.

Virtual Event: South Creek Social Crafters Meetup

Wed, Feb 10, 11:00am - 11:45am

Explore your creativity via a virtual meetup. Whatever your hobby, let’s get together and craft while meeting new people. Recommended for adults.

Virtual Event: Video Editing with HitFilm Express

Wed, Feb 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Introduction to HitFilm Express, a free software with professional effects to edit videos.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Layer Blending Modes

Wed, Feb 10, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Join us to learn, practice, and discuss reading strategies and complex English vocabulary. Please register!

Wed, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Applying blending modes to image layers to quickly fix problems with exposure, shadows and highlights. Learn to use blending modes to generate artistic and creative effects on photos.

Online Class: Search and Apply for Jobs

Wed, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup

Wed, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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.

Canceled

Virtual Event: Lightroom Interface Demonstration

Wed, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Explore the features of Lightroom and how it differs from Photoshop. Learn how to import and organize photos within the program. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Black and White Effects

Wed, Feb 10, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Make photos pop with black and white effects. Learn multiple ways to convert photos to black and white, apply adjustment layers and create enhancing effects.

Virtual Event: Stories and Science

Wed, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Learn about the science of simple machines through stories and an interactive activity! Ages 6 - 8

Online Class: Sewing - Needle Book - Beginner Level

Wed, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Organize your needles, scissors, pins and more by making a needle book.

Virtual Event: Citizenship Inspired-2020 (4-Class Series)

Wed, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview, with the 2020 Version of the Civics Test, 2/3 Class 1 2/10 Class 2 2/17 Class 3 2/24 Class 4

Online Class: Resume Writing

Wed, Feb 10, 3:15pm - 4:15pm

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.

Virtual Event: Using the Develop Module in Lightroom

Wed, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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.

Canceled

Wed, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Learn to edit a batch of photos within Lightroom by using the Develop module and all of its editing capabilities. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Mix Music Using Audacity (Ages 10-12)

Wed, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Want to create your very own music mix? Learn how to use Audacity's sound tools to edit and mix audio files like a pro.

Virtual Event: Cuisine Corner Junior - Valentine Rice Krispies Treats

Wed, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Learn how to turn a classic delight into your next Valentine's Day treat! Recommended for ages 9-12.

Wed, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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

Virtual Event: Tertulia Cuatro Gatos - Spanish Book Club

Wed, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Do you have questions about how to put language together to express yourself well? Do you need more help with topics in other English classes? Well, this is the class for you!

Wed, Feb 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join Spanish-language book club to discuss literature, art, music and more related to Latin American culture. Everyone is welcome!

Online Class: Animated Stories with PowerPoint (Ages 7-9)

Wed, Feb 10, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Let's Huff and Puff and make storytelling more exciting! Use PowerPoint to animate The Three Little Pigs as an interactive story.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Smoke and Fire Text Effects

Wed, Feb 10, 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Make simple text appear sensational! Learn to use filters, adjustment layers and brush tools to create text the appears to be on fire or a cloud of smoke.

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Wed, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Virtual Event: Who Did This Poo?

Wed, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Learn to identify what animals may be around where you live and play based on clues left behind in their poo! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Canceled

Virtual Event: Exporting Images from Lightroom + Q&A

Wed, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Exporting is the final step when working in Lightroom. Let's walk you through it step-by-step to demonstrate how you can finalize your photos. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Let's Knit Mini Heart Pillows - Beginner Level

Wed, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Join us virtually in this Family Literacy Program to practice reading with your child(ren) and learn English vocabulary for everyday use. This program meets twice a week for 5 weeks.

Wed, Feb 10, 5:45pm - 7:45pm

Practice increasing and holding stitches while knitting a small heart pillow. Optional: bring fragrant dried flowers for a gentle and sweet stuffed touch!

Virtual Event: Cuisine Corner: Chicken Tikka Masala

Wed, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join Culinary Expert, Dianne Morin, as she demonstrates how to make a scrumptious step by step creamy Chicken Tikka Masala. Registration required.

Virtual Event: Hard to Find Ancestors

Wed, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Come join us as we discuss techniques you can use to find your ancestors even if they didn't leave a large trail of records behind.

Wed, Feb 10, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Layer Blending Modes

Wed, Feb 10, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Thu, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Applying blending modes to image layers to quickly fix problems with exposure, shadows and highlights. Learn to use blending modes to generate artistic and creative effects on photos.

Virtual Event: Artsy Toddler

Thu, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:45am

Paint, paste, glue, stamp and create! Young children will enjoy stories, songs and exploring age-appropriate art experiences. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Online Class: Hand Sewing - Sashiko Pattern of the Month

Thu, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:30am

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

Thu, Feb 11, 10:15am - 11:30am

Sashiko hand sewing is a Japanese style hand sewing technique using the simple running stitch. Pre-Requisite: Hand Sewing: Basic Level 4 or basic hand sewing skills.

Thu, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags. Recommended Audience: Adult

Thu, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Virtual Event: Genealogy Curriculum Ideas for Homeschoolers

Thu, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Thu, Feb 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bring history alive by learning ways that you can incorporate genealogy into your home school curriculum.

Countdown to Kindergarten - Play with Your Food

Thu, Feb 11, 11:00am - 11:45am

Who says you can’t play with your food? Strengthen important early literacy skills through food-themed stories, activities and a craft. Recommended for ages 4-5.

Virtual Event: Adobe Design Coach

Thu, Feb 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Do you need feedback on your latest graphic design projects? Or assistance with assignments? Join this open session for 1 on 1 help with everything Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Thu, Feb 11, 11:45am - 1:15pm

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

Online Class: GarageBand - Software Instruments

Thu, Feb 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.

Thu, Feb 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Learn how to implement the variety of software instruments to create a song in GarageBand. Navigate the built-in Library to discover sounds to fit your inspiration!

Thu, Feb 11, 12:15pm - 1:45pm

Want to expand your skills? Learn how to layout Web pages using HTML5 tags. In this class, you learn how to create a header, footer and different sections in a Web page. Recommended Audience: Adult

Virtual Event: Homeschool: U.S. States Secrets - Part 2

Thu, Feb 11, 12:45pm - 1:45pm

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.

Thu, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Join us virtually as we learn about each state. Do you have a secret about a state that you want to share. We will reveal some fascinating facts about the states.

Virtual Event: Green Means Go!

Thu, Feb 11, 1:45pm - 3:15pm

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

Thu, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Red means stop, green means go, and yellow means drive very slow! Explore why we have Garrett Morgan to thank for our safety, with stoplight themed fun. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Online Class: Hand Sewing - Victorian Sewing Kit/Housewife

Thu, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Learn basic hand sewing stitches and techniques to secure, hem and mend fabric.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Smoke and Fire Text Effects

Thu, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Make simple text appear sensational! Learn to use filters, adjustment layers and brush tools to create text the appears to be on fire or a cloud of smoke.

Thu, Feb 11, 2:15pm - 3:45pm

Want to display data properly on your web page? Learn how to build a responsive table to showcase your data. Recommended Audience: Adult

Virtual Event: Unity Fundamentals

Thu, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn the Unity Editor Interface, how to navigate the 3D environment and the basic workflow. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Thu, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Learn common image editing techniques used to retouch and restore photographs. Recommended Audience: Adult

Thu, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Intermediate Spanish- Come and learn grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Virtual Event: Self-Care Home Spa

Thu, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Do you want to interact with your users? Learn how to create an interactive form to collect data from your site visitors. Recommended Audience: Adult

Thu, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Take time for yourself and enjoy some at home self-care. Learn to make your own sugar scrub and face mask. Recommended for adults.

Virtual Event: Science of Love - Celebrate Valentine's Day

Thu, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

We may not be making love potions, but this event is sure to get your heart beating with fun science experiments and STEAM challenges. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Online Class: Let's Macramé a Heart Knot - Beginner Level

Thu, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn how to tie a heart knot to make a bracelet to share in this beginner’s macramé project.

Virtual Event: Importing Assets into Unity

Thu, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Learn the workflow to importing custom 3D models and third party assets into a Unity Project. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Thu, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Virtual Event: Dungeons and Dragons Adventurers League

Thu, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Have you been wanting to play D&D but don't know how or where to join? On the second Thursday of each month you can learn, play, and teach the greatest game on earth! Recommended for ages 16 and up.

Virtual Event: Ask a Spanish Teacher

Thu, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Do you want to be more exposed to the Spanish Language? Well, this session is for you! Come and talk with Spanish teacher Ms. Brenda and practice your Spanish speaking skills with us.

Thu, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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 Event: Mindful Maker - Homemade Body Scrubs

Thu, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Thu, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Do you love giving new life to recycled and found objects? Does making things bring you joy? Then this is the place for you! Create a new mindful craft every month with fellow crafters.

Virtual Event: Alafaya Book Club

Thu, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

The Alafaya Book Club's February selection is "The Jane Austen Society" by Natalie Jenner.

Virtual Event: Celebrating Chinese New Year

Thu, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Are you the smartest person you know? Test your knowledge and compete head to head against your friends to see if you've got what it takes to be this week's trivia champion!

Fri, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:45am

Ready to celebrate the Year of the Ox? Join us for a colorful virtual event the whole family will enjoy.

Online Class: WordPress Level 1

Fri, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Learn how to build your own website. Start with WordPress, which offers lots of options for skinning your site the way you want it.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

Fri, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

Fri, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

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.

Fri, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Virtual Event: Love Monster Storytime & Craft

Fri, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Fri, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:45am

Valentine storytime and follow along craft inspired by the book Love Monster by Rachel Bright. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Online Class: WordPress Level 2

Fri, Feb 12, 11:15am - 12:15pm

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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks

Fri, Feb 12, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Fri, Feb 12, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3

Fri, Feb 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases.

Fri, Feb 12, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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.

Online Class: WordPress Level 3

Fri, Feb 12, 12:45pm - 1:45pm

Learn how to use plugins and widgets to customize your site around your audience. Create interactive content to effectively engage your clients.

Virtual Event: Portrait Fundamentals with Digital Media

Fri, Feb 12, 12:45pm - 1:45pm

Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.

Fri, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

This course goes over different techniques for creating believable human portraits. I will use a digital media, but you can follow me on traditional medium.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint - Create Custom Templates

Fri, Feb 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

VIrtual Event: Writing Clearly is a grammar and writing course for Intermediate Learner focuses on grammar complex ideas, including sentence structures, phrases, and vocabulary building.

Fri, Feb 12, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

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.

Virtual Event: Homeschool: Art Expression

Fri, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us virtually for a fun afternoon where you will learn to be more creative by developing and expressing your art skill. This art class is design to help children improve their motor skills.

Online Class: WordPress Level 4

Fri, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn how to turn your WordPress site into a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) powerhouse and protect your website from hackers.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts

Fri, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.

Virtual Event: DSLR Video 1: Manual Settings

Fri, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Take control of your DSLR camera settings for better video. We'll turn the dial to M and review important features for consistent results. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Cute as Cupid Makeup Tutorial

Fri, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Time to get cute with cupid as we create a Valentine's day-inspired look that is sure to be fun and flattering. Learn fun facts about one of the most popular love myths as we get cute.

Virtual Event: Lunar New Year Craft - Lucky Fish of Prosperity

Fri, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Learn some traditions and superstitions of the Lunar New Year. Make a lucky fish for a prosperous New Year.

Virtual Event: DSLR Video 2: Lens Options

Fri, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Learn camera lens definitions and properties like Field of View, Aperture, and Range of Focus. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Valentine Origami

Fri, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Cut, fold and paste your way to the cutest valentines ever! Recommended for ages 13 to 18.

Online Class: Let's Embroider Candy Hearts - Easy Beginner Level

Fri, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Create a fun embroidery project. Practice working with a pattern and felt while stitching adorable conversation hearts and a heart box.

Online Class: Let's Code a Minecraft Adventure (Ages 10-12)

Fri, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Write real code! Explore the the basics of block coding while trying to survive your first day in a simulated Minecraft world.

Virtual Event: Nathi Gcabashe

Fri, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Hear Grammy-nominated musician Nathi Gcabashe perform original music live. Nathi is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer from Durban, South Africa. Registration required.

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Sat, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Registration is now closed

Virtual Event: Freedom Quilt - Celebrate Black History Month

Sat, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:45am

Learn how quilt patterns became messages that may have helped slaves travel the Underground Railroad and create your own patchwork square. Recommended for families.

Online Class: Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:45am

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.

Online Class: Programming for Digital Media Level 1

Sat, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Create graphics with a simple to use programming language. Processing is used to create data visualization programs, interactive media, 3D art and multimedia software.

Online Class: Sewing Machine Maintenance

Sat, Feb 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Learn to maintain and troubleshoot Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machine.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

Sat, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Sat, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Virtual Event: Family Zumba

Sat, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Sat, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Get your family moving with this energizing workout class! Learn basic Zumba moves to help you dance your way to fitness. Zumba uses dance aerobics to create a fun workout. Registration required.

Virtual Event: Family History Fair - Beginners and experienced genealogists, explore your roots.

Sat, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join Central Florida Genealogical Society, DAR, Ocoee Historic Preservation, Afro-American Historical Society, Orlando Jewish Genealogical Society, Mayflower Descendants, EPOCH Florida Memory & More.

Virtual Event: Stories & Stretches

Sat, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:45am

Calling all little yogis and wiggleworms! Join us for a special movement storytime focusing on motor movement that is filled with stories, songs and fun! Recommended for families with kids age 3-5.

Online Class: Programming for Digital Media (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:45am

Create graphics with a simple to use programming language. Processing is used to create data visualization programs, interactive media, 3D art and multimedia software.

Virtual Event: Personalize a 3D Printed Valentine Rose

Sat, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Personalize a unique gift for your valentine! This class will ease you into the world of 3D printing with free software that's easy to use. This class taught by Melrose Center Fab Lab Instructors.

This event is full

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts

Sat, Feb 13, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.

Online Class: Roblox Game Design (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Create Roblox games. In this introduction to game design and coding learn how to manipulate 3D parts to create obstacles and racers, then use code to bring your game to life.

Virtual Event: Getting the Most out of Census Records

Sat, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Learn about what information is contained in each of the censuses and discover how to use all of the various bits of information from the census as clues to further your research.

Virtual Event: Valentine's Day Event - 3D Pop-Up Card

Sat, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Get into the Valentine's Day spirit by creating an adorable 3D pop-up card for that special someone.

Online Class: Let's Embroider a Doorknob Valentine Pocket - Easy Beginner Level

Sat, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Create a fun embroidery project. Practice working with a pattern and felt while crafting an adorable doorknob pocket for sharing Valentines at home!

Online Class: Code with CodeCombat (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Feb 13, 1:15pm - 2:15pm

Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.

Sat, Feb 13, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

Write real code. Use JavaScript or Python to complete challenges in CodeCombat. Explore mazes, loot treasure and defeat enemies in a fantasy adventure game using code.

Virtual Event: Every Child Ready to Read Caregiver Workshop

Sat, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn about the five early literacy practices as well as tips, tricks and resources to help your child strengthen important pre-reading skills. Recommended for adults who care for children ages 0-5.

Virtual Event: Tea & Conversation

Sat, Feb 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

This monthly social is designed to bring adults together. Share your stories and have a cup of tea. It is a celebration of everyday life and celebrating the moment. Recommended for adults.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management

Sat, Feb 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.

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

Sat, Feb 13, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

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

Virtual Event: Key Websites for Genealogy Research

Sat, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Familiarize yourself with the core genealogical websites and explore the similarities and differences between them.

Virtual Event: Let's Crochet Bunnies - Beginner Level

Sat, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Sat, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Crochet cute stuffed toys. Practice your Level 1 skills and learn how to use embroidering techniques to create facial features. Students are required to bring tools and yarn.

Virtual Event: OCLS Writer's Group

Sun, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Sun, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Online Class: Programming for Digital Media Level 1

Mon, Feb 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Create graphics with a simple to use programming language. Processing is used to create data visualization programs, interactive media, 3D art and multimedia software.

Mon, Feb 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.

Mon, Feb 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

A Spanish immersion Mother Goose on the Loose with interactive songs, rhymes and activities to grow your baby's early literacy and Spanish skills! Recommended for babies.

Online Class: Let's Knit Log Cabin Coasters - Beginner Level

Mon, Feb 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.

Mon, Feb 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Create a cute log cabin coaster. Learn how to pick up a stitches and alternate colors.

Virtual Event: Portrait Composite using Adobe Photoshop

Mon, Feb 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Learn how to use Photoshop to combine photos to create composite photography portraits. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Feb 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm

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

Mon, Feb 15, 11:00am - 11:45am

Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Virtual Event: Mastering Your Music Level 3 - Equalizers

Mon, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm

A series dedicated to the art of audio mastering. Learn fundamental mastering concepts, terminology, and techniques with online instruction from our Melrose Center Audio instructors.

Online Class: Programming for Digital Media Level 2

Mon, Feb 15, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Create interactive graphics with a simple to use programming language. Learn to program mouse interactions to add and change a shape's size, color and location.

Virtual Event: Creating Moving Photos in Photoshop

Mon, Feb 15, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.

Mon, Feb 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Learn how to add a moving element to your static images using the timeline feature in Photoshop. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Mon, Feb 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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.

Virtual Event: Homeschool Meetup - 10 Unsung Events in Black History

Mon, Feb 15, 12:15pm - 1:45pm

Learn how to setup a new company profile including the Vendor Center, Customer Center and adding Items. Recommended Audience: Adult

Mon, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Celebrate black history month by learning about 10 overlooked, but substantial events in American history.

Mon, Feb 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

VIrtual Event: Writing Clearly is a grammar and writing course for Intermediate Learner focuses on grammar complex ideas, including sentence structures, phrases, and vocabulary building.

Virtual Event: DSLR Audio Recorders

Mon, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join us for a virtual sewing open lab. We will do our best to answer questions or come share current projects. You will receive an email with a link to access the event from your host.

Mon, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Improve your DSLR videos by capturing sound to an external recorder. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: First Pets

Mon, Feb 15, 2:15pm - 3:45pm

Learn how to record different types of business transactions such as posting accounts payable and accounts receivable. Recommended Audience: Adult

Mon, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

A funny and furry look at the pets that have lived in the White House. Recommended for families.

Virtual Event: Video - Wireless Microphone Techniques

Mon, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Meet up each week through Zoom to interact with other Haitian Creole speakers and learn from each other.

Mon, Feb 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Learn the basics of a wireless microphone system to help you on your next production. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Online Class: Animated Stories with PowerPoint (Ages 7-9)

Mon, Feb 15, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Let's Huff and Puff and make storytelling more exciting! Use PowerPoint to animate The Three Little Pigs as an interactive story.

Mon, Feb 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 2/15 Class 1, 2/22 Class 2, 3/1 Class 3, 3/18 Class 4

Virtual Event: Valentine’s Day Origami

Mon, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Learn how to add new employees, enter timesheets, setup employee benefits, setup payroll items, pay employees, process payroll forms, and process payroll reports in QuickBooks.

Mon, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Celebrate love of all and love of self as we cut, fold, and paste beautiful origami hearts for the ones you love. Recommended for adults & teens.

Online Class: Algodoo with Physics (Ages 10-12)

Mon, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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.

Virtual Event: Black History Month Bingo

Mon, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Celebrate Black History Month with a few rounds of themed BINGO! Recommended for families with children ages 6-8.

Mon, Feb 15, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Virtual Event: "Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids

Mon, Feb 15, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Create Roblox games. In this introduction to game design and coding learn how to manipulate 3D parts to create obstacles and racers, then use code to bring your game to life.

Mon, Feb 15, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Virtual Event: Basic Spanish for Children and Tweens

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Mon, Feb 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Virtual Event: Happy Drum

Mon, Feb 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Join us virtually in this Family Literacy Program to practice reading with your child(ren) and learn English vocabulary for everyday use. This program meets twice a week for 5 weeks.

Mon, Feb 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Enjoy a Music therapy Wellness Class that includes improvisation methods, meditative soundscapes and relaxation techniques which bring us to a place of deep connection to mindfulness. Audience: Family

Mon, Feb 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Enjoy the brilliance of Twelfth Night! Read & perform excerpts from William Shakespeare’s festive comedy! Recommended for teens and adults. Registration required.

Mon, Feb 15, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Put on your pajamas and join us virtually for stories, songs, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Mon, Feb 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us to learn different English idioms and phrases that are used to communicate on a daily basis.

Virtual Event: Purple, Green & Orange

Tue, Feb 16, 10:00am - 11:30am

Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags. Recommended Audience: Adult

Tue, Feb 16, 10:00am - 10:45am

It’s time for an adventure in colors as we share stories, songs and activities starring purple, green and orange. Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Online Class: Sewing - Puff Pillow Quilt - Intermediate to Advanced Level

Tue, Feb 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Tue, Feb 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Create and fun and easy quilt. Perfect to cozy up with a good book.

Tue, Feb 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Tue, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Tue, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Virtual Event: Growing Up Wild - What's Wild?

Tue, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us to learn, practice, and discuss reading strategies and complex English vocabulary. Please register!

Tue, Feb 16, 11:00am - 11:45am

Engage in stories and activities to learn the difference between wild and tame animals. Presented as a part of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Project WILD. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Feb 16, 11:15am - 12:15pm

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.

Tue, Feb 16, 11:45am - 1:15pm

Want to expand your skills? Learn how to layout Web pages using HTML5 tags. In this class, you learn how to create a header, footer and different sections in a Web page. Recommended Audience: Adult

Tue, Feb 16, 11:45am - 1:15pm

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

Online Class: Sewing - Casual Knit Skirt (2-Day) - Intermediate Level

Tue, Feb 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.

Tue, Feb 16, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Create an easy knit skirt using your body measurements. Learn to create professional seams on this fast and easy project. This is a 2-Day Class.

Virtual Event: Princess and the Frog Storytime

Tue, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 1:40pm

Let's go down to New Orleans and celebrate Tianna, Naveen, Louis, and Ray with culture-inspired stories, songs, and crafts! Recommended for ages 3-5.

Virtual Event: Researching in Newfoundland

Tue, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in Newfoundland, Canada. Discover what records are available and how to use them.

Virtual Event: Career Academy - Interview Like a Pro

Tue, Feb 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

You’ve landed an interview! Now what? Get tips that will help you to practice and prepare, and to write a memorable thank you letter.

Tue, Feb 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Want to display data properly on your web page? Learn how to build a responsive table to showcase your data. Recommended Audience: Adult

Virtual Event: Basics of Programming in Unity

Tue, Feb 16, 1:45pm - 3:15pm

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

Tue, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Learn the basics on program behaviors for your game objects using c-sharp, variables and functions. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: Homeschool: Spanish

Tue, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Develop your Spanish skills with us! In this Spanish introduction class you will learn basic vocabulary, numbers, colors and much more. Recommended for homeschoolers ages 6 - 17.

Virtual Event: Paper Flower of the Month Day 1 of 2 - Card Stock Flower

Tue, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.

Tue, Feb 16, 2:30pm - 3:45pm

Learn the craft of paper flower making. We will introduce tools and techniques to craft a cardstock flower.

Virtual Event: Motown Movin' - Celebrate Black History Month

Tue, Feb 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

In honor of Black History Month, bring your family on down to Motown. Move and groove with drop in activities related to the first black-owned record company in the U.S. Recommended for families.

Virtual Event: Citizenship Inspired-2008 (4-Class Series)

Tue, Feb 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview, with The 2008 Version of the Civics Test. 2/2 Class 1 2/9 Class 2 2/16 Class 3 2/23 Class 4

Tue, Feb 16, 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Do you want to interact with your users? Learn how to create an interactive form to collect data from your site visitors. Recommended Audience: Adult

Online Class: Design Minecraft Characters (Ages 7-9)

Tue, Feb 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Learn common image editing techniques used to retouch and restore photographs. Recommended Audience: Adult

Tue, Feb 16, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Give Steve and Alex fresh new looks. Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker.

Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Folded Brim Hats - Beginner Level

Tue, Feb 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Make a hat with a fashionable folded brim. Practice your loom knitting skills while learning how to make a hat from the first to last stitch.

Virtual Event: Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Basic Spanish- Come and learn the basic sounds of Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Fables and Trickster Tales from Around the World

Tue, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

What are fables? Examine the art of oral storytelling and discover how stories change over generations and between cultures. Recommended for ages 9-12.

Virtual Event: Input Actions in Unity

Tue, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Learn how to capture the values from an input device and how to assign that value to the movements of the game character. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.

Virtual Event: D&D Drop-in Adventures

Tue, Feb 16, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons: every other week we host a series of one night adventures inside a "West Marches" style campaign. A perfect opportunity for beginners and veterans alike.

Online Class: BizKids Club (Ages 9-14) - 8 Sessions

Tue, Feb 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ready to become an entrepreneur? The BizKids Club is an instructor-led virtual program that introduces participants to the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Virtual Event: Pajama Jamboree

Tue, Feb 16, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Put on your favorite pajamas and join us for some fun stories and a craft. Recommended for ages 3-8.

Virtual Event: Basic Spanish - with Ms. Wilnelia

Tue, Feb 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join the conversation! Learn about library services such as Morningstar Investment Research Center, goal-oriented tools for saving, investing and more. Registration required.

Tue, Feb 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Vocabulary Workshop for Beginners is a free Workshop for individuals who speak little to no Spanish.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Feb 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!