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Money Mondays!

The Cost of College: Financing Your Education
2022-12-19 17:00:00 2022-12-19 18:00:00 America/New_York Money Mondays! Considering college? Examine your options for financing your post-graduation education as we discuss the factors to consider in deciding what the best choice is for you! Recommended for ages 13-18. Online - Virtual Room - Washington Park

Monday, December 19
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-12-19 17:00:00 2022-12-19 18:00:00 America/New_York Money Mondays! Considering college? Examine your options for financing your post-graduation education as we discuss the factors to consider in deciding what the best choice is for you! Recommended for ages 13-18. Online - Virtual Room - Washington Park

Online

Virtual Room - Washington Park

Considering college? Examine your options for financing your post-graduation education as we discuss the factors to consider in deciding what the best choice is for you! Recommended for ages 13-18.

Gain more than what you bargain for at Money Mondays! This series is based on Practical Money Skills' high school curriculum to teach teens about relevant financial skills that will prepare them for adulthood, such as setting financial goals, budgeting, avoiding debt, and more! The series is an opportunity for teens to connect with one another and strengthen their financial literacy skills through an evening of real-world activities and discussions surrounding money matters. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Life Skills | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | washingtonpark | bb-teen |

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Tue, Mar 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Mar 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
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Cuentame un Cuento - Colors and Shapes
Tue, Mar 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Room - South Trail
Learn basic Spanish in an interactive bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. This storytime is suitable for speakers of either language. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Microsoft 365 Basics
Tue, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Discover how you can use Microsoft's powerful productivity tools to connect and collaborate with your team. Learn how to access apps, store and share files.
Registration is now closed
Virtual: Basic Spanish
Tue, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Washington Park
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Registration is now closed
Writing Clearly for Beginners
Tue, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.
Registration is now closed
Pow-HER-ful - Celebrate Women's History Month
Tue, Mar 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Southeast
With great power comes great responsibility. Explore the common empowering qualities of well-known women like Simone Biles, Frida Kahlo, Jane Goodall and more. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1
Tue, Mar 21, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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.
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 2
Tue, Mar 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Registration is now closed
Social Security Records for Genealogy
Tue, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
The Social Security Act was passed in 1935 and helped to create records for genealogists. Learn how this act impacted your ancestors and what records were created as a result.
Registration is now closed
Weekly Read
Tue, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Join others in a weekly read of a book selection, short story, essay, or poem read aloud to you for your listening pleasure, with pauses for comments and discussion. 18+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Digital Painting with Krita
Tue, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Krita is an open-source and entirely FREE quality digital painting software. Learn some quick tips, tricks, and speed painting methods to get started today.
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 3
Tue, Mar 21, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Use templates with ease. Modify text and picture placeholders, explore paste options, format pictures and insert charts.
Registration is now closed
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 3/21 Session 1, 3/22 Session 2, 3/28 Session 3, 3/29 Session 4
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 4
Tue, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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: English from Zero
Tue, Mar 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Registration is now closed
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Basic Spanish- Come and learn Spanish basics with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Author Talk with Jerard A. Wells - Southern Inspired
Tue, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us as we chat with celebrity chef Jernard Wells about his newest cookbook, "Southern Inspired: More Than 100 Delicious Dishes from My American Table to Yours."Register
Spanish Pronunciation with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Mar 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Learn all about Spanish pronunciation with Ms. Brenda
Online Class: Learn a Language (Ages 7-9)
Tue, Mar 21, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Make friends around the globe by learning a new language. Use immersive online library resources to learn a new language today.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3
Tue, Mar 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to use layer styles, custom shapes, text tool, gradient tool, save and print. Recommended Audience: Adult
Online Class: DaVinci Resolve Fundamentals - Adobe Alternatives
Tue, Mar 21, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Tired of paying subscription fees? This alternative series showcases similar software that doesn't require a subscription. DaVinci Resolve is a free replacement for Premiere.
Virtual: Basic Spanish - with Ms. Wilnelia
Tue, Mar 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - North Orange
Vocabulary Workshop for Beginners is a free Workshop for individuals who speak little to no Spanish.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Tue, Mar 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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!
This event is full
Writing Workshop: Developing Magical Systems
Tue, Mar 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
A big part of fantasy worldbuilding is the magic system. Learn how to create your own magical system that is both interesting and makes sense from author and Worldbuilding Specialist Cass Morris.
Podcast Listening Club: Altruism
Tue, Mar 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
This month's podcast playlist explores the pros and cons of effective altruism, direct cash giving, and the view of altruism from the perspective of evolutionary biology. Ages 18+
Online Class: Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals
Wed, Mar 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Boost your productivity with Microsoft's powerful note-taking app. Learn how to organize your pages, revise your notes and collaborate with your team.
Online Class: Let's Crochet Amigurumi People (3-Part) - Intermediate
Wed, Mar 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn the basics of creating amigurumi people in this three part class. We will be learning basic amigurumi and doll making techniques.
Online: Adobe Illustrator - Logo Design & Development
Wed, Mar 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Build your business logo using graphic design theory for concepts, color, and font choices. Learn the basics of designing a business logo using vector graphics tools.
Intermediate Spanish
Wed, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Intermediate Spanish is designed to introduce learners to Spanish grammar by focusing on the parts of speech, verb conjugations, sentence structure, and vocabulary building.
Flamboyant Flamingos
Wed, Mar 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Southwest
Through stories and songs that promote early literacy, preschoolers will learn about flamingos and make a simple craft. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online: Adobe Design Coach
Wed, Mar 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
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.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Wed, Mar 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
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!
Rescheduled
Virtual: English from Zero
Wed, Mar 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
New date Thursday, March 23, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Canceled
Online: Blender - UV Mapping
Wed, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Learn to correct and extract the UV coordinates of a humanoid character's mesh.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 3/21 Session 1, 3/22 Session 2, 3/28 Session 3, 3/29 Session 4
Virtual: English from Zero
Wed, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Virtual Event: Práctica Spanish Conversation
Wed, Mar 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
Practica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversational topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for adults.
Online Class: Design Minecraft Characters (Ages 7-9)
Wed, Mar 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Give Steve and Alex fresh new looks. Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Basics (Ages 10-12)
Wed, Mar 22, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Create awesome photo mash-ups in Adobe Photoshop! Learn how to use basic tools, brushes, and the concepts of layers and background removal.
Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 2
Wed, Mar 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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: Adobe Premiere Level 1
Wed, Mar 22, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Start creating top-notch digital video productions. This is an introduction to the basics of editing video footage.
Online: Logic Pro X Level 3 - MIDI Production
Wed, Mar 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Create beats with MIDI tools in Logic. Use Ultrabeat, a built-in drum machine, to create beats, the perfect the sound with the Step, Piano Roll and Score Editors. (tic101)
Researching in NYC The Five Boroughs
Wed, Mar 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of repositories in the five boroughs of New York City. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
Online Class: Starting a Podcast
Wed, Mar 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Learn how to start your own Podcast! Discover what equipment, resources, and software are available to you, the technical requirements, and how to make your podcast available everywhere.
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 2
Wed, Mar 22, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Discover a fast way to assemble a video edit by cutting to music. This class explores the creative aspect of motion picture editing by importing audio & photographs, setting sequence markers, & more!
Simon & Schuster AuthorFest: Laura Dave and Rebecca Serle
Wed, Mar 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rebecca Serle and Laura Dave are masters of complicated family and love stories. They’ll discuss their adaptations, where they draw inspiration, and how the world around them influences their work.
Online Class: Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Rose Garden
Thu, Mar 23, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
Virtual: Countdown to Spring
Thu, Mar 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
4-3-2-1! Spring is coming soon! Help us get ready with stories and activities to welcome the season. Recommended for preschoolers.
Genealogy in the States: South Carolina
Thu, Mar 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in South Carolina. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
Virtual: English from Zero
Thu, Mar 23, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
This event is full
Virtual: Homeschool: Endangered Species: LAND
Thu, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
The list of endangered species is expanding. From land to sea to air, discover more about the animals on the brink of extinction and what humans can do to help. Recommended for ages 6-17.
Canceled
Online Class: Let's Tunisian Crochet - Entrelac
Thu, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Practice how to start and finish a project using Tunisian crochet basic stitches.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Thu, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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!
Canceled
Online: Blender - Rigging a Character
Thu, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Learn to apply, modify and define a skeletal structure of a humanoid character using Blender's Rigify add-on.
Virtual Event: Citizenship Inspired (4 Week Class)
Thu, Mar 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Passport to Denmark
Thu, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Hiawassee
Learn about the lives of kids around the world through hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Online Class: Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)
Thu, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 4:40pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with objects and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.
Cuisine Corner Junior: Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Thu, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
A simple sugar cookie that family members of all ages can enjoy making to celebrate the spring season. Learn how you and your main squeeze can make this at home. Recommended for children ages 6-12.
Online Class: Let's Crochet Easy as Pie Purses (3-Part)
Thu, Mar 23, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
The project looks hard but is “easy as pie”! This project uses double crochet stitches. You also learn to add “front post” and “back post” double crochets to your toolkit if you have not already.
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Design Minecraft Characters (Ages 7-9)
Thu, Mar 23, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Give Steve and Alex fresh new looks. Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker.
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 3
Thu, Mar 23, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Add excitement and life to your movie! Use effects to transform a single angle video into a visually engaging multi-angle piece.
Virtual: English from Zero
Thu, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
This event is full
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 2
Thu, Mar 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Learn how to use selection tools and layers. Recommended Audience: Adult
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 4
Thu, Mar 23, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Transform the look of your videos using color correction techniques in Adobe Premiere. Learn the importance of color correction in filmmaking and video production.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Time Management for Writers
Thu, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Writing time often suffers when other responsibilities demand our attention. Author and editor Alli Martin will discuss making the most of your writing time and managing your productivity.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Layer Blending Modes
Fri, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
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: Let's Crochet Mandala Rugs (4-Part) - Intermediate
Fri, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Create a beautiful mandala rug using in the round techniques and unique stitches in this four day class.
Online Class: Zettelkasten & Digital Note Taking
Fri, Mar 24, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Boost your productivity in the digital age with the note-taking method Zettelkasten along with other tips, tricks, and programs available.
English Conversation Hour
Fri, Mar 24, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!
This event is full
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint - Create Custom Templates
Sat, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
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.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
Sat, Mar 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Search the Function Library to find the perfect fit. Use date, financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.
Speaking Clearly for Beginners
Sat, Mar 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
Online: Adobe InDesign 101
Sun, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of this powerful application and how to integrate it into your workflow alongside Photoshop and Illustrator.
Online: Adobe Illustrator - Logo Design & Development
Sun, Mar 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Build your business logo using graphic design theory for concepts, color, and font choices. Learn the basics of designing a business logo using vector graphics tools.
Online: Create Custom Pokémon Cards
Sun, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create your own holo Pokemon cards at home with everyday tools. You will learn both the graphic design skills and the crafting steps required to complete. You will need to provide your own materials.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management
Mon, Mar 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly Advanced is a course designed for students who want to improve their speaking and presentation skills.
Online Class: Let's Knit a Cherry Pie Scarf (3-Part) - Confident Beginner
Mon, Mar 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Celebrate OCLS's 100th birthday by knitting the decades with us. This month's featured pattern is The Cherry Pie Scarf by Yucca. It's a quick knit with star stitch and integrated I-cord details.
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:35am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 4
Mon, Mar 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn common image editing techniques used to retouch and restore photographs. Recommended Audience: Adult
Virtual: English from Zero
Mon, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Online: Adobe Illustrator Level 3
Mon, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Explore the benefits of having a defined and consistent visual design style. Use a variety of tools and techniques to apply styles such as watercolor, flat, outline and more.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Mon, Mar 27, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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!
This event is full
Online Class: 3D Design with TinkerCad (10-12)
Mon, Mar 27, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Use TinkerCAD, a free online application, to design your own custom 3D objects. Learn the basics of 3D design using shapes, cutouts and colors.
Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 4
Mon, Mar 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.
Chickasaw Book Club - The Storyteller's Death
Mon, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Chickasaw
Join us to discuss this month's book selection: "The Storyteller's Death" by Ann Dávila Cardinal.
Online: Adobe Illustrator Level 4
Mon, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Design a poster in Adobe Illustrator. Use the Transform options to scale objects, frame images using the Transparency panel and speed up text formatting with Paragraph Styles.
"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children and families with Ms. Brenda
Cuisine Corner: Florida Seafood Stew
Mon, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join culinary expert, Dianne Morin, as she demonstrates how to make a delicious Florida seafood Stew with savory broth infused with local seafood and herbs served with crusty bread for dipping.
English from Zero
Mon, Mar 27, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Pajama Party
Mon, Mar 27, 7:00pm - 7:35pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Cuentame un Cuento - Froggy Tales
Tue, Mar 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual Room - Youth Services 2
Cuentame un Cuento is an interactive bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish that are suitable for speakers of either language. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 1
Tue, Mar 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn the basic features of QuickBooks to get you started in organizing your business finances.
Writing Clearly for Beginners
Tue, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.
STEM 100
Tue, Mar 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Southeast
What does 100 look like? How can we use 100 of something? Celebrate 100 Years of the library in STEM stations completing different activities, each using 100 items! Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 2
Tue, Mar 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn how to setup a new company profile including the Vendor Center, Customer Center and adding Items. Recommended Audience: Adult
Working on the Railroad: Railroad Records
Tue, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Do you have an ancestor who worked for the railroads? Join us and learn where to turn to discover information about the railroad, its records, and where you might find them.
Weekly Read
Tue, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Join others in a weekly read of a book selection, short story, essay, or poem read aloud to you for your listening pleasure, with pauses for comments and discussion. 18+
Online Class: Online Privacy Tools
Tue, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Keep your data and computer safe by utilizing these privacy tools when surfing the internet.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 3/21 Session 1, 3/22 Session 2, 3/28 Session 3, 3/29 Session 4
Virtual: English from Zero
Tue, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Basic Spanish- Come and learn Spanish basics with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Basics (Ages 10-12)
Tue, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Create awesome photo mash-ups in Adobe Photoshop! Learn how to use basic tools, brushes, and the concepts of layers and background removal.
VIRTUAL: Magic Tree House Expeditions: Dinosaurs
Tue, Mar 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Jack and Annie need your help with their latest voyage in the Magic Tree House. If you love their adventures, now is your chance to be part of their travels through time. Recommended for ages 6-8.
Online Class: Unreal Game Development Level 1
Tue, Mar 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Learn the basics of game design in one of the world's premier development engines. Get a handle on where things are and how to add assets in-game.
Spanish Pronunciation with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Mar 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Learn all about Spanish pronunciation with Ms. Brenda
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 4
Tue, Mar 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn common image editing techniques used to retouch and restore photographs. Recommended Audience: Adult
Online Class: Unreal Game Development Level 2
Tue, Mar 28, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Learn the basics of game design in one of the world's premier development engines. Get a handle on where things are and how to add assets in-game.
Virtual: Basic Spanish - with Ms. Wilnelia
Tue, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - North Orange
Vocabulary Workshop for Beginners is a free Workshop for individuals who speak little to no Spanish.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Tue, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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!
This event is full
Online: Dominate Spotify
Tue, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Discover tips and tricks for Artists to help you make money with your music on Spotify. This class is taught by Melrose Center Audio Instructors.
Southwest Book Club - There is Nothing for You Here
Tue, Mar 28, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss There is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century by Fiona Hill. A memoir by former foreign policy expert. Registration required. 18+
Author Talk with Pam Jenoff - Code Name Sapphire
Tue, Mar 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for an exciting trip through time as we chat with New York Times bestselling historical fiction author Pam Jenoff about her newest book, "Code Name Sapphire"! Register
Online Class: Unreal Game Development Level 3
Tue, Mar 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Learn the basics of game design in one of the world's premier development engines. Get a handle on where things are and how to add assets in-game.
Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 3
Wed, Mar 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn how to record different types of business transactions such as posting accounts payable and accounts receivable. Recommended Audience: Adult
Online: Advanced Photoshop Techniques
Wed, Mar 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Bring your Photoshop workflow to the next level with advanced Photoshop techniques. Learn about actions, smart objects, and much more.
Intermediate Spanish
Wed, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Intermediate Spanish is designed to introduce learners to Spanish grammar by focusing on the parts of speech, verb conjugations, sentence structure, and vocabulary building.
Witty Wolves
Wed, Mar 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Southwest
Preschoolers will learn about wolves through fact-filled stories and activities that promote early literacy. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online: Design with Adobe Express
Wed, Mar 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to use the free Adobe Express app on your mobile device or desktop browser to effortlessly create a variety of social media graphics or stationery
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Wed, Mar 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
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!
Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 4
Wed, Mar 29, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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.
Rescheduled
Virtual: English from Zero
Wed, Mar 29, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
New date Thursday, March 30, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Online: Blender - Painting Weights
Wed, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn to correct the deformation of a humanoid character's mesh when the skeletal structure is animated.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks
Wed, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 3/21 Session 1, 3/22 Session 2, 3/28 Session 3, 3/29 Session 4
Virtual: English from Zero
Wed, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Virtual Event: Práctica Spanish Conversation
Wed, Mar 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
Practica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversational topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for adults.
Animate Shapes with PowerPoint (Ages 10-12)
Wed, Mar 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Bring your ideas to life. Draw and animate shapes in Microsoft PowerPoint. Combine shapes into pictures, then use simple formatting, transition and animation tools.
Online Class: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 7-9)
Wed, Mar 29, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Build your LEGO Designs on the computer with this easy to use free software. Create custom designs by snapping virtual bricks together. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online.
Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 3
Wed, Mar 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Want to display data properly on your web page? Learn how to build a responsive table to showcase your data. Recommended Audience: Adult
Exploring DNA Tools on Ancestry.com
Wed, Mar 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Learn about the latest tools Ancestry.com has developed to assist you in working with your DNA matches.
The Great Library Quiz Off - Virtual Trivia Night
Wed, Mar 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
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!
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts
Thu, Mar 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.
Online Class: Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Rose Garden
Thu, Mar 30, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
Virtual: Little Chef: Key Lime Pie Parfait
Thu, Mar 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
Crush and layer ingredients to make one of Florida’s famous treats! This no-bake layered dessert you allow your little one explore texture and new flavors that will make their taste buds jump!
Genealogy in the States: Tennessee
Thu, Mar 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in Tennessee. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
Virtual: English from Zero
Thu, Mar 30, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Online Class: Let's Tunisian Crochet - Entrelac
Thu, Mar 30, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Practice how to start and finish a project using Tunisian crochet basic stitches.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Thu, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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!
Online: Blender - Animating a Walk Cycle
Thu, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn to animate in Blender by animating the walk cycle of a humanoid character.
Virtual: Pirates! All aboard to Ireland
Thu, Mar 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Fairview Shores
All Aboard to explore Ireland with a quirky pirate crew! We’ll read stories, sing sea shanties, do a rainbow experiment and dance our way to lucky adventures.
Online Class: Let's Crochet Amigurumi Oranges - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Mar 30, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Crochet cute amigurumi stuffed toys. Learn the basics of amigurumi, including crocheting 3D shapes in the round and embroidering facial features.
Readers of the Pack Tween Book Club - I Survived: The Children's Blizzard 1888
Thu, Mar 30, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - South Trail
Engage in a dynamic discussion and a themed activity based on "I Survived: The Children's Blizzard 1888" by Lauren Tarshis. Recommended for ages 9-12. Registration required.
Online Class: Algodoo with Physics (Ages 10-12)
Thu, Mar 30, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with objects and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.
Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Easy Blankets (8-Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Loom knit your first blanket! Learn how to use an afghan loom while practicing beginning stitches.
Registration is now closed
Virtual: English from Zero
Thu, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
This event is full
Virtual: Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Join us as we discuss Where'd You Go Burnadette: A Novel by Maria Semple.
Online: Photography Lenses Explained
Thu, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about lens type characteristics, distortions, aberrations and how to fix them. We’ll also explore the relationship between lens focal length and sensor sizes.
Online: Audio Studio Orientation
Thu, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Take the first step towards audio recording. Virtually tour the Audio Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. (tic101)
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3
Thu, Mar 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Learn how to use layer styles, custom shapes, text tool, gradient tool, save and print. Recommended Audience: Adult
What to Ask on the Agent Call and How to Parse the Answers
Thu, Mar 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
"The Call" is when a literary agent offers representation. Literary agent Erin Casey Westin will discuss important questions to ask and red flags to help you find the right representative.
Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 1
Fri, Mar 31, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags. Recommended Audience: Adult
Online Class: Crochet Along Cardigan - Intermediate
Fri, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us the last Friday of every month in 2023 to create a Crochet Along Cardigan!
This event is full
Microsoft Excel - Charts
Fri, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.
Speaking Clearly for Beginners
Fri, Mar 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
Online Class: Let's Embroider an Inspirational Hoop - Easy Beginner Level
Fri, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Stitch some positivity for your wall with this easy beginner hoop project.
English Conversation Hour
Fri, Mar 31, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!
This event is full
Online Class: Code with the Foos (Ages 7-9)
Sat, Apr 01, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Solve problems for our heroes with code! Join the Foos on an adventure to walk, jump and build your way to the finish.
Online Class: Design with Canva - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more
Sat, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.
Online: Adobe Illustrator - Logo Design & Development
Sun, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Build your business logo using graphic design theory for concepts, color, and font choices. Learn the basics of designing a business logo using vector graphics tools.
Online: Design with Adobe Express
Sun, Apr 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to use the free Adobe Express app on your mobile device or desktop browser to effortlessly create a variety of social media graphics or stationery
Online: Adobe Design Coach
Sun, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
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.
Yarnfiti: Let's Knit a Head in the Clouds Pillow (4-Part) - Confident Beginner
Mon, Apr 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Celebrate OCLS's 100th birthday by knitting the decades with us. This month's featured pattern is the Bernat Head in the Clouds Pillow from Yanspirations.com
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly Advanced is a course designed for students who want to improve their speaking and presentation skills.
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: Microsoft Basics 365
Mon, Apr 03, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Discover how you can use Microsoft's powerful productivity tools to connect and collaborate with your team. Learn how to access apps, store and share files.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1
Mon, Apr 03, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn graphic concepts and terminology. Become familiar with the basic tools required to edit and retouch digital images. Recommended Audience: Adult
Virtual: English from Zero
Mon, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Online: Adobe Illustrator Level 1
Mon, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Turn scanned drawings into sleek vector graphics. Apply several design techniques and use common editing tools to trace and color artwork as well as manage objects and layers.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Mon, Apr 03, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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!
Online: Adobe Illustrator Level 2
Mon, Apr 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Design professional-looking stationery using Adobe Illustrator. Create and arrange text and image assets and use masks, transparency, and blending modes to create eye-catching designs.
"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children and families with Ms. Brenda
Virtual: English from Zero
Mon, Apr 03, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Pajama Party
Mon, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Cuéntame un Cuento - Mariposas Maravillosas / Beautiful Butterflies
Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Room - South Trail
Cuéntame un Cuento is an interactive bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish that are suitable for speakers of either language. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Writing Clearly for Beginners
Tue, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.
Online: Unity Fundamentals
Tue, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the Unity Editor's Interface, how to navigate the 3D development environment and the basic workflow for creating video games in Unity.
Spring Into Storytime
Tue, Apr 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Southeast
4-3-2-1! Spring is coming soon! Help us get ready with stories and activities to welcome the season. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
Tue, Apr 04, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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
Tue, Apr 04, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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.
Global Genealogy: Ireland
Tue, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore resources, tips and tricks for finding records in the home countries of your ancestors. This session focuses on Ireland.
Weekly Read
Tue, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Join others in a weekly read of a book selection, short story, essay, or poem read aloud to you for your listening pleasure, with pauses for comments and discussion. 18+
Microsoft PowerPoint: Create Custom Templates
Tue, Apr 04, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Make universal style changes to all slides in your presentation. Learn how to customize a theme and to format slides through the slide master.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 4/4 Session 1, 4/5 Session 2, 4/11 Session 3, 4/12 Session 4
Virtual: English from Zero
Tue, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Basic Spanish- Come and learn Spanish basics with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Online Class: Budgeting with Excel (Ages 10-12)
Tue, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Perform numerical calculation in Microsoft Excel and learn how to use the tools needed to create a budget.
Online Class: Zettelkasten & Digital Note Taking
Tue, Apr 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Boost your productivity in the digital age with the note-taking method Zettelkasten along with other tips, tricks, and programs available.
Spanish Pronunciation with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Apr 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Learn all about Spanish pronunciation with Ms. Brenda
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1
Tue, Apr 04, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.
Virtual: Basic Spanish - with Ms. Wilnelia
Tue, Apr 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - North Orange
Vocabulary Workshop for Beginners is a free Workshop for individuals who speak little to no Spanish.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Tue, Apr 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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!
Author Talk with Kate Beaton - Duck: Two Years in the Oil Sands
Tue, Apr 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for an enlightening hour online with highly-acclaimed Kate Beaton, the New York Times bestselling author of "Hark! A Vagrant!" and "Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands." Register
Southwest Film Club - Wendy and Lucy
Tue, Apr 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
The Southwest Film Club discusses the themes and importance of a different movie each month. All films available for free on Kanopy.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2
Tue, Apr 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.
Let's Crochet Granny Tote (4 Days) - Confident Beginner
Wed, Apr 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Use basic stitches and techniques to create a market tote from three granny squares! We will be learning join as you go techniques for this class.
Online: Adobe Illustrator - Logo Design & Development
Wed, Apr 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Build your business logo using graphic design theory for concepts, color, and font choices. Learn the basics of designing a business logo using vector graphics tools.
Sailing Down the Nile
Wed, Apr 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Southwest
Preschoolers will take a trip down the Nile through stories and songs to learn about Egypt. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1
Wed, Apr 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.
Online: Adobe InDesign 101
Wed, Apr 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of this powerful application and how to integrate it into your workflow alongside Photoshop and Illustrator.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Wed, Apr 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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!
Cuisine Corner: Instant Pot Homemade Dirty Rice
Wed, Apr 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join KeyVion Miller, Registered Dietician Nutritionist, as she demonstrates how to make homemade dirty rice.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2
Wed, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 4/4 Session 1, 4/5 Session 2, 4/11 Session 3, 4/12 Session 4
Virtual: English from Zero
Wed, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Middle School Advisory Board Meeting
Wed, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new tween and teen programs, brainstorm new teen services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 6-8.
Virtual Event; Práctica Spanish Conversation
Wed, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
¡Práctica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for adults.
Online Class: Roblox Game Design (Ages 7-9)
Wed, Apr 05, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
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.
Genealogy Research Report Writing & Numbering
Wed, Apr 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Learn about the different types of genealogy reports and numbering systems.
Online Class: Starting a Podcast
Wed, Apr 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Learn how to start your own Podcast! Discover what equipment, resources, and software are available to you, the technical requirements, and how to make your podcast available everywhere.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Hemp Leaf
Thu, Apr 06, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
Online: Unity - Importing Assets
Thu, Apr 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to import assets into a Unity project from the Unity Assets store, third party assets stores, and developer made custom assets.
Virtual: How Does a Seed Grow?
Thu, Apr 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
With our little hands we can make a difference and care for our environment. Let’s read, learn and play through a fun celebration for Earth Day! Recommended for children ages 3-5.
Conducting Family History Interviews
Thu, Apr 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Oral history is an important part of genealogical research. Learn how to get the most information from the family members you interview.
Virtual: English from Zero
Thu, Apr 06, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 1
Thu, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn the basic features of QuickBooks to get you started in organizing your business finances.
Virtual: Homeschool: Endangered Species - Air
Thu, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
The list of endangered species is expanding. From land to sea to air, discover more about the animals on the brink of extinction and what humans can do to help. Recommended for ages 6-17.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Thu, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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: Citizenship Inspired
Thu, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Passport to Russia
Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Hiawassee
Learn about the lives of kids around the world through hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Cuisine Corner Junior: Lemon Shorbread Cookies
Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
This lemon shortbread recipe is a simple sugar cookie that family members of all ages can enjoy making to celebrate the spring season. Learn how you and your main squeeze can make this at home.
Online Class: Let's Crochet Level 1 - Beginner Level
Thu, Apr 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Start crocheting today. Learn to chain and single crochet stitch to create your first project!
Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Winter Totem Hats (3-Part) - Intermediate Level
Thu, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn how to alternate different color yarns while creating a beautiful rib brim hat with bobbles. Students are required to provide materials.
Online Class: Roblox Game Design (Ages 10-12)
Thu, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
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: English from Zero
Thu, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
This event is full
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 4
Thu, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Learn common image editing techniques used to retouch and restore photographs. Recommended Audience: Adult
Yoga for Posture
Thu, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
This all-levels yoga class focuses on poses to build posture, body alignment, as well as core strength, and better oxygen flow throughout your body. Presented by certified Yoga Instructor Dana Brady.
Cantos, Cuentos y Fiesta - Bilingual Storytime
Fri, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - Chickasaw
Learn about the different ways to celebrate a Fiesta in English and Spanish! Talking strengthens brain development by teaching children about language and communication. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Let's Crochet Irish Crochet (3 Days) - Intermediate
Fri, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn the basics of Irish crochet and create a lacework design with us in this three part series!
Online Class: Let's Embroider a 1940s Veggie Garden (3-Day) - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Stitch your way to victory as you practice stitches old and new with this Veggie Garden Sampler. This project is part of our 100-Year Celebration.
Online Class: Computer Programming Level 1 (Ages 10-12)
Fri, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
There's only one thing cooler than using a computer program and that is creating one. Explore the world of computer programming in a friendly development environment that is easy to master.
Virtual: Little Readers
Sat, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Windermere
Start your child's reading journey with engaging activities focused on phonics and sight words. Emergent readers should be able to recognize all alphabetical letters. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Microsoft PowerPoint: Create Custom Templates
Sat, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Make universal style changes to all slides in your presentation. Learn how to customize a theme and to format slides through the slide master.
Online Class: Google Earth (Ages 7-9)
Sat, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Fly around the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
Sat, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Search the Function Library to find the perfect fit. Use date, financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Sat, Apr 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
All-Levels Yoga
Mon, Apr 10, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Room - EPD
Get moving with this energizing and relaxing yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management
Mon, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.
Yarnfiti: Let's Knit a Head in the Clouds Pillow (4-Part) - Confident Beginner
Mon, Apr 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Celebrate OCLS's 100th birthday by knitting the decades with us. This month's featured pattern is the Bernat Head in the Clouds Pillow from Yanspirations.com
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly Advanced is a course designed for students who want to improve their speaking and presentation skills.
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 2
Mon, Apr 10, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn how to use selection tools and layers. Recommended Audience: Adult
Virtual: English from Zero
Mon, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Online Class: Computer Programming Level 1 (Ages 10-12)
Mon, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
There's only one thing cooler than using a computer program and that is creating one. Explore the world of computer programming in a friendly development environment that is easy to master.
Online: Adobe Illustrator Level 3
Mon, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Explore the benefits of having a defined and consistent visual design style. Use a variety of tools and techniques to apply styles such as watercolor, flat, outline and more.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Mon, Apr 10, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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!
Online: Adobe Illustrator Level 4
Mon, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Design a poster in Adobe Illustrator. Use the Transform options to scale objects, frame images using the Transparency panel and speed up text formatting with Paragraph Styles.
Virtual: English from Zero
Mon, Apr 10, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Virtual: SOUTHEAST BOOK CLUB - NEA Big Read: Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude
Mon, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Join us to discuss Catalog of unabashed gratitude by Ross Gay.
Pajama Party
Mon, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 1
Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn the basic features of QuickBooks to get you started in organizing your business finances.
Central Florida Book Club - NEA Big Read: Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude
Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Fairview Shores
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss a wide range of books.
Writing Clearly for Beginners
Tue, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.
Online: Unity - Programming Basics
Tue, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of programming custom behaviors for your game objects with C Sharp (C#) in Unity.
How Does a Seed Grow?
Tue, Apr 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Southeast
With our little hands we can make a difference and care for our environment. Let’s read, learn and play through a fun celebration for Earth Day! Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.
Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 2
Tue, Apr 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn how to setup a new company profile including the Vendor Center, Customer Center and adding Items. Recommended Audience: Adult
Global Genealogy: England & Wales
Tue, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore resources, tips and tricks for finding records in the home countries of your ancestors. This session focuses on England and Wales.
Weekly Read
Tue, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Join others in a weekly read of a book selection, short story, essay, or poem read aloud to you for your listening pleasure, with pauses for comments and discussion. 18+
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 4/4 Session 1, 4/5 Session 2, 4/11 Session 3, 4/12 Session 4
Online Class: Digital Painting with Krita
Tue, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Krita is an open-source and entirely FREE quality digital painting software. Learn some quick tips, tricks, and speed painting methods to get started today.
Virtual: English from Zero
Tue, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Online Class: Create Basic Spreadsheets (Ages 10-12)
Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Crunch numbers in Microsoft Excel and learn how to use the tools needed to create a basic spreadsheet.
Spanish Pronunciation with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Apr 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Learn all about Spanish pronunciation with Ms. Brenda
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3
Tue, Apr 11, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Analyze data with COUNT functions and recommended charts. Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Tue, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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!
Pathway to Homeownership
Tue, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Explore each step a home buyer will walk through from beginning to end. Discover where you currently are in the process of home buying to help you plan for a successful journey to homeownership.
Zoom Trivia: From Soup to Nuts
Tue, Apr 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Test your knowledge on an assortment of trivia categories from soup to nuts! Participants play on teams. Prepare for fun and laughter! Registration required. 18+
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4
Tue, Apr 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
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.
Let's Crochet Granny Tote (4 Days) - Confident Beginner
Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Use basic stitches and techniques to create a market tote from three granny squares! We will be learning join as you go techniques for this class.
Online: Design with Adobe Express
Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to use the free Adobe Express app on your mobile device or desktop browser to effortlessly create a variety of social media graphics or stationery
Intermediate Spanish
Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Intermediate Spanish is designed to introduce learners to Spanish grammar by focusing on the parts of speech, verb conjugations, sentence structure, and vocabulary building.
Seasonal Allergies
Wed, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join Jessica Daly, Faculty Library and Assistant Professor with Advent Health, as she shares free online resources to learn more about seasonal allergies.
How Does a Seed Grow?
Wed, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - South Trail
With our little hands we can make a difference and care for our environment. Let’s read, learn and play through a fun celebration for Earth Day! Recommended for ages 3-5.
Children Around the World
Wed, Apr 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Southwest
Preschoolers will discover how much they have in common with children from other countries through stories, songs and a craft. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online: Advanced Photoshop Techniques
Wed, Apr 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Bring your Photoshop workflow to the next level with advanced Photoshop techniques. Learn about actions, smart objects, and much more.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Wed, Apr 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 4/4 Session 1, 4/5 Session 2, 4/11 Session 3, 4/12 Session 4
Virtual: English from Zero
Wed, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Virtual Event; Práctica Spanish Conversation
Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
¡Práctica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for adults.
Online Class: 3D Design with TinkerCad (10-12)
Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Use TinkerCAD, a free online application, to design your own custom 3D objects. Learn the basics of 3D design using shapes, cutouts and colors.
Online Class: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 7-9)
Wed, Apr 12, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Build your LEGO Designs on the computer with this easy to use free software. Create custom designs by snapping virtual bricks together. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online.
Genealogy Research Question Workshop
Wed, Apr 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Sharpen your genealogy skills and learn about resources by sharing your research questions.
Virtual Event: The Great Library Quiz Off
Wed, Apr 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
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!
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3
Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Analyze data with COUNT functions and recommended charts. Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Hemp Leaf
Thu, Apr 13, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
Online: Unity - Programming Input Actions
Thu, Apr 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to create and program the Input System to bind input devices to actions that trigger behaviors in a game.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4
Thu, Apr 13, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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.
Genealogy in the States: Pennsylvania
Thu, Apr 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in Pennsylvania. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
Virtual: English from Zero
Thu, Apr 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Thu, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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: Citizenship Inspired
Thu, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Health Insurance Q&A Session
Thu, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Room - Staff Training
Do you know how medical insurance works? Join Collette Rance, an experienced Medicare Scholar for this Q&A session and learn about Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA Marketplace. Registration Required.
Online Class: Roblox Game Design (Ages 7-9)
Thu, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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 (3-Part) - Cloudy with a Chance of Rainbows Scarf
Thu, Apr 13, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn to creating beautiful rainbow scarves that are sure to keep things bright. This delightfully whimsical wearable combines working in rows along with rounds.
Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Catch Up and Show Off - Beginner Level
Thu, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
It's time to catch up on all of our loom knitting projects and to show off our finished work. Drop into work on your projects, ask questions or just hang out.
Online Class: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 10-12)
Thu, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Build your LEGO Designs on the computer with this easy to use free software. Create custom designs by snapping virtual bricks together. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online.
Virtual: English from Zero
Thu, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
This event is full
The Flora and Fauna of Central Florida - with Orange County Environmental Protection Division
Thu, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Orange County is filled with beautiful plants, animals, and land to explore. Beth Jackson, shares information about the environment across the county, and what the Orange County does to protect it.
Virtual Event: Alafaya Book Club - NEA Big Read: Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude
Thu, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Join the Alafaya Book Club to discuss "Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude" by Ross Gay.
Online: REAPER Digital Audio Workshop
Fri, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Learn about the basic setup and unique set of features Reaper offers as a Digital Audio Workstation. This class is taught by Melrose Center Audio Instructors.
Paper Possibilities - Hand Made Envelopes
Fri, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Southwest
Imagine the possibilities: paper structures are not only fun to make, but can be customized to display art, write stories, and more. This month we're featuring the handmade top close envelope.
Online: Audio Studio Orientation
Fri, Apr 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Take the first step towards audio recording. Virtually tour the Audio Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. (tic101)
Let's Crochet Irish Crochet (3 Days) - Intermediate
Fri, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn the basics of Irish crochet and create a lacework design with us in this three part series!
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Fri, Apr 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
Online Class: Let's Embroider a 1940s Veggie Garden (3-Day) - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Stitch your way to victory as you practice stitches old and new with this Veggie Garden Sampler. This project is part of our 100-Year Celebration.
Online Class: Learn a Language (Ages 9-12)
Sat, Apr 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Make friends around the globe by learning a new language. Use immersive online library resources to learn a new language today.
Online Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Cybersecurity is all about the safety of our information when we’re online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
Online: Digital Painting Level 1
Sun, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to use graphics software to draw using a pen tablet. No drawing experience required.
Online: Digital Painting Level 2
Sun, Apr 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to use graphics software to paint a landscape using a pen tablet. No painting experience required.
OCLS Writer's Group
Sun, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Please attend one meeting before submitting a piece for critique.
Online: Advanced Photoshop Techniques
Sun, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Bring your Photoshop workflow to the next level with advanced Photoshop techniques. Learn about actions, smart objects, and much more.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
Mon, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.
Yarnfiti: Let's Knit a Head in the Clouds Pillow (4-Part) - Confident Beginner
Mon, Apr 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Celebrate OCLS's 100th birthday by knitting the decades with us. This month's featured pattern is the Bernat Head in the Clouds Pillow from Yanspirations.com
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly Advanced is a course designed for students who want to improve their speaking and presentation skills.
Breath- Your Super Power
Mon, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join Firebush Fitness Instructor, Sharon Infante, as she shows simple breathing techniques and shares why they work to give you healthier lung function and other super physical and mental benefits.
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
Mon, Apr 17, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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: English from Zero
Mon, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Mon, Apr 17, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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: English from Zero
Mon, Apr 17, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Virtual: Hiawassee Book Club
Mon, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Hiawassee
In April the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson.
Pajama Party
Mon, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Cuéntame un Cuento - Under the Sea
Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Room - South Trail
Cuéntame un Cuento is an interactive bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish that are suitable for speakers of either language. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online: 3D Design with Adobe Dimension – Level 1
Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn the basics of this intuitive 3D application that can create realistic product mockups. Get familiar with the interface, creating models and applying materials.
Writing Clearly for Beginners
Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.
Online: Unity - Controlling Animations
Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to setup an Animator Controller and control animation clips with user input.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Tue, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bring your teddy bear to storytime! Interact with your teddy bear through stories, songs and rhymes for a one-of-a-kind story time! Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.
Online: 3D Design with Adobe Dimension – Level 2
Tue, Apr 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create a final product render by arranging scene elements and manipulating the camera and lighting.
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 2
Tue, Apr 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Global Genealogy: Germany
Tue, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore resources, tips and tricks for finding records in the home countries of your ancestors. This session focuses on Germany.
Weekly Read
Tue, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Join others in a weekly read of a book selection, short story, essay, or poem read aloud to you for your listening pleasure, with pauses for comments and discussion. 18+
Online Class: Affinity Photo Fundamentals - Adobe Alternatives
Tue, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Tired of paying subscription fees? This alternative series showcases similar software that doesn't require a subscription. Affinity Photo can replace Photoshop for a fraction of the cost.
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 3
Tue, Apr 18, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Use templates with ease. Modify text and picture placeholders, explore paste options, format pictures and insert charts.
Virtual: Homeschool: Spanish
Tue, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Develop your Spanish skills with us! In this Spanish class you will learn basic vocabulary, numbers, colors and much more. Recommended for ages 6-17.
Online: Affinity Designer Fundamentals - Adobe Alternatives
Tue, Apr 18, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Tired of paying subscription fees? See our alternative series where we showcase similar software that doesn't require a subscription. Affinity Designer replaces Adobe Illustrator.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 4/18 Session 1, 4/19 Session 2, 4/25 Session 3, 4/26 Session 4
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 4
Tue, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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: English from Zero
Tue, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Online Class: Google Earth (Ages 7-9)
Tue, Apr 18, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Fly around the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth.
Online Class: Unreal Game Development Level 1
Tue, Apr 18, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Learn the basics of game design in one of the world's premier development engines. Get a handle on where things are and how to add assets in-game.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Tue, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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!
Online Class: Unreal Game Development Level 2
Tue, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Learn the basics of game design in one of the world's premier development engines. In this class learn how to animate and move objects by sequencing and creating loops.
Online Class: Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals
Wed, Apr 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Boost your productivity with Microsoft's powerful note-taking app. Learn how to organize your pages, revise your notes and collaborate with your team.
Let's Crochet Granny Tote (4 Days) - Confident Beginner
Wed, Apr 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Use basic stitches and techniques to create a market tote from three granny squares! We will be learning join as you go techniques for this class.
Intermediate Spanish
Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Intermediate Spanish is designed to introduce learners to Spanish grammar by focusing on the parts of speech, verb conjugations, sentence structure, and vocabulary building.
I Love Earth
Wed, Apr 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Southwest
Listen to stories and celebrate Earth Day with your preschooler while engaging in fun activities and a craft. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Wed, Apr 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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!
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 4/18 Session 1, 4/19 Session 2, 4/25 Session 3, 4/26 Session 4
Virtual: English from Zero
Wed, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Mayor Buddy's Book Club - Measuring Up - Session 1
Wed, Apr 19, 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; Práctica Spanish Conversation
Wed, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
¡Práctica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for adults.
Online Class: Roblox Game Design (Ages 10-12)
Wed, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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: Code with Code Studio (Ages 10-12)
Wed, Apr 19, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Complete challenges using code. Explore computer science with characters from Frozen, Minecraft and Star Wars in Hour of Code tutorials.
Building Your Family Tree on Ancestry.com
Wed, Apr 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Discover all of the tools and resources Ancestry.com has to help you build your family tree online.
Online Class: Starting a Podcast
Wed, Apr 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Learn how to start your own Podcast! Discover what equipment, resources, and software are available to you, the technical requirements, and how to make your podcast available everywhere.
Online: Melrose Audio Meetups - Vocal Production
Wed, Apr 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Want to record amazing vocals, no matter the gear that you have? Join the Melrose Center Audio team for our Vocal Production Workshop Meetup.
All Things Energy: Savings, Reductions, Solar & Renewables
Wed, Apr 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Representatives from Orange County’s Sustainability Division will discuss ways to save energy. Explore sustainability through our energy consumption.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Hemp Leaf
Thu, Apr 20, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
Online: Unity - Triggering Events 
Thu, Apr 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to set up colliders as triggers and create interactions among objects in your game.
Virtual: New Home, New Neighbor
Thu, Apr 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Welcome, neighbor! Say “hello” in Arabic and other languages, learn about your neighborhood, and welcome new friends through activities based on Every Child Ready to Read. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Genealogy Research Project Start-to-Finish
Thu, Apr 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Get your genealogy research on track. Learn how to organize information at the beginning of your genealogy research project in order to help you develop and implement an effective research plan.
Virtual: English from Zero
Thu, Apr 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Virtual: Homeschool: Endangered Earth Day
Thu, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Explore the causes and concerns surrounding climate change. Engage in fun earthy activities to discover how to protect our home planet. Recommended for ages 6-17.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Thu, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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: Citizenship Inspired
Thu, Apr 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Passport to Samoa
Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Hiawassee
Learn about the lives of kids around the world through hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Online Class: Google Earth (Ages 7-9)
Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Fly around the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth.
Online Class: Let's Crochet (3-Part) - Cloudy with a Chance of Rainbows Scarf
Thu, Apr 20, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn to creating beautiful rainbow scarves that are sure to keep things bright. This delightfully whimsical wearable combines working in rows along with rounds.
Online: Adobe Illustrator Level 1
Thu, Apr 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Turn scanned drawings into sleek vector graphics. Apply several design techniques and use common editing tools to trace and color artwork as well as manage objects and layers.
Readers of the Pack Tween Book Club - Coop Knows the Scoop
Thu, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - South Trail
Engage in a dynamic discussion and a themed activity based on "Coop Knows the Scoop" by Taryn Souders. Recommended for ages 9-12. Registration required.
Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Winter Totem Hats (3-Part) - Intermediate Level
Thu, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn how to alternate different color yarns while creating a beautiful rib brim hat with bobbles. Students are required to provide materials.
Online Class: Code with JavaScript (Ages 10-12)
Thu, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Write real code. Explore the JavaScript programming language with characters from Star Wars.
Virtual: English from Zero
Thu, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
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Online: Adobe Illustrator Level 2
Thu, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Design professional-looking stationery using Adobe Illustrator. Create and arrange text and image assets and use masks, transparency, and blending modes to create eye-catching designs.
Online: From Sample to Performance with Ableton Live
Thu, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Turn your ideas into reality with Ableton Live. Live is made for music creation and performance with fast, fluid and flexible options.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Black and White Effects
Thu, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
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.
Online: Adobe Design Coach
Thu, Apr 20, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
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.
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