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Online Class: Podcasting Level 2
2022-12-27 18:30:00 2022-12-27 20:00:00 America/New_York Online Class: Podcasting Level 2 Explore the basics of audio production for podcasting, including microphone setup, recording your voice, and editing your music and voice together to create a professional sounding product. Online - Virtual Room - Alafaya

Tuesday, December 27
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-12-27 18:30:00 2022-12-27 20:00:00 America/New_York Online Class: Podcasting Level 2 Explore the basics of audio production for podcasting, including microphone setup, recording your voice, and editing your music and voice together to create a professional sounding product. Online - Virtual Room - Alafaya

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Virtual Room - Alafaya

Explore the basics of audio production for podcasting, including microphone setup, recording your voice, and editing your music and voice together to create a professional sounding product.

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EVENT TYPE: | Audio Production |

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Online Class: WordPress Level 2
Fri, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Create a website with WordPress. Customize the appearance and layout of your site to get the look you want by using a wide selection of free themes.
Registration is now closed
Online: Blender - Modeling A Character
Fri, Feb 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn to extrude, subdivide and edit a mesh to create a humanoid character.
Registration is now closed
Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 3
Fri, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn how to record different types of business transactions such as posting accounts payable and accounts receivable. Recommended Audience: Adult
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Let's Crochet Bosnian Crochet - Intermediate
Fri, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn a traditional crochet technique during our Friday class.
Registration is now closed
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Fri, Feb 03, 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.
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Let's Embroider a 1920s Headband (2-Day) - Intermediate Level
Fri, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Start beaded embroidery while making a flapper-style beaded headband! This project is part of our 100-Year Celebration.
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Learn a Language (Ages 7-9)
Fri, Feb 03, 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: Create 2D Video Games Level 1 (Ages 10-12)
Sat, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Ever dreamed of making your own video game? Now you can with The Games Factory 2, it provides everything you need to create cool computer games.
Learn Japanese For Beginners - Alphabet Series: Learn Hiragana Principles & Vowels
Sat, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Room - Chickasaw
Learn about the principles of the Japanese alphabet (Hiragana) and the five vowels あ、い、う、え and お.
This event is full
Online: Adobe Illustrator - Logo Design & Development
Sun, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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.
All-Levels Yoga
Mon, Feb 06, 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: Let's Knit a Detachable Peter Pan Collar - Confident Beginner
Mon, Feb 06, 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 a detachable Peter Pan Collar.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Feb 06, 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: QuickBooks Pro Level 1
Mon, Feb 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn the basic features of QuickBooks to get you started in organizing your business finances.
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Feb 06, 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: Design with Canva - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more
Mon, Feb 06, 11:15am - 12:15pm
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.
Virtual: English from Zero
Mon, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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 Class: Code with Code Studio (Ages 7-9)
Mon, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Complete challenges using code. Explore computer science with characters from Frozen, Minecraft and Star Wars in Hour of Code tutorials.
Online Class: WordPress Level 1
Mon, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to build your own website. Start with WordPress, which offers lots of options for skinning your site the way you want it.
"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children and families with Ms. Brenda
Money Mondays! - Making It Happen: Saving for a Rainy Day
Mon, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
Saving beyond immediate wants and interests can be a challenge! Learn about the concept of saving for the long-run, and gain a few strategies for saving and investing! Recommended for ages 13-18.
English from Zero
Mon, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Cuéntame un Cuento - Be My Valentine
Tue, Feb 07, 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 Class: Microsoft 365 Basics
Tue, Feb 07, 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, and store and share files.h basic review tools.
Online: Adobe InDesign 101
Tue, Feb 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of this powerful application and how to integrate it into your workflow alongside Photoshop and Illustrator.
Virtual: Basic Spanish
Tue, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Washington Park
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Writing Clearly for Beginners
Tue, Feb 07, 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.
Little Chef: Red Light, Green Light - Celebrate Black History Month
Tue, Feb 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Southeast
Red means stop, green means go! Learn about African-American inventor Garrett Morgan and his creation of the traffic light through food! Registration required. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: Microsoft Word Review and Citation Tools
Tue, Feb 07, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Get your research papers and reports noticed. Learn how to use the review tools to discover errors and ensure readability. Add organization with a table of contents and clear citations.
Online: Adobe Bridge Fundamentals
Tue, Feb 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how efficiently improve your workflow using Adobe Bridge. Use Bridge to browse, organize, & process your Adobe files (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign) and other image media formats.
Online Class: Resume Writing
Tue, Feb 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Bring your resume to the top of the pile. Learn how to plan, create, and format a professional-looking resume using built-in templates in Microsoft Word.
Introduction to African American Genealogy Research
Tue, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore and learn about key internet resources and databases for researching your African American ancestors.
Online Class: Let’s Knit - Rib Stitch - Beginner Level
Tue, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Practice basic techniques while creating a square using the rib stitch.
Weekly Read
Tue, Feb 07, 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: Digital Painting with Krita
Tue, Feb 07, 1:15pm - 2:45pm
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.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 2/7 Session 1, 2/8 Session 2, 2/14 Session 3, 2/15 Session 4
Virtual: English from Zero
Tue, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 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: Sewing - Simple Four Block Quilt (4-Part) - Confident Beginner
Tue, Feb 07, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
From first cut to final stitch, learn how to create a four block sampler quilt! Students will learn rotary cutting and piecing techniques in this 4-part series for beginner quilting.
Registration is now closed
Online: Learn a Language (Ages 7-9)
Tue, Feb 07, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Discover a new language. Use Little Pim to learn in a fun and interactive way. Languages include: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.
Spanish Pronunciation with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Feb 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Learn all about Spanish pronunciation with Ms. Brenda
Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 2
Tue, Feb 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to setup a new company profile including the Vendor Center, Customer Center and adding Items. Recommended Audience: Adult
Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 1
Tue, Feb 07, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags. Recommended Audience: Adult
Virtual: Basic Spanish - with Ms. Wilnelia
Tue, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 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!
Truth in Fiction: How Reality Fuels Stories
Tue, Feb 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
All stories have their roots in reality. Author Melanie Conklin will tell the story behind the story of her award-winning novels, and discuss how reality fuels fiction in contemporary literature.
Southwest Film Club - Ghost World
Tue, Feb 07, 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: Web Design - HTML Level 2
Tue, Feb 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Want to expand your skills? Learn how to layout Web pages using HTML5 tags. In this class, you learn how to create a header, footer and different sections in a Web page. Recommended Audience: Adult
Online Class: Let's Crochet Starburst Hotpads (2-Day) - Intermediate Level
Wed, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
We're adding a little something useful to our home by creating a Starburst Hotpad. If made with the right yarn, you can turn this into a trivet for those items fresh from the oven.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1
Wed, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.
Intermediate Spanish
Wed, Feb 08, 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.
Virtual: Homeschool Jr: Count on Me
Wed, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Windermere
How much do I love you? Let's count the ways! Use simple math counting exercises to show what's in your heart. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.
Blender: UV Mapping
Wed, Feb 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn to correct and extract the UV coordinates of a humanoid character's mesh.
Cancer Prevention
Wed, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join Jessica Daly, Faculty Librarian and Assistant Professor with Advent Health University, as she discusses what you can do to help lower your risk of getting cancer.
Intimidating Tigers
Wed, Feb 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Southwest
Preschoolers will discover exciting facts about tigers through fact-filled stories and activities that encourage the learning and development of early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2
Wed, Feb 08, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Wed, Feb 08, 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, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 2/7 Session 1, 2/8 Session 2, 2/14 Session 3, 2/15 Session 4
Virtual Event: Práctica Spanish Conversation
Wed, Feb 08, 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: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 10-12)
Wed, Feb 08, 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: Microsoft Excel Level 2
Wed, Feb 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.
Cuisine Corner: Heart Healthy
Wed, Feb 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Watch live as Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira and certified holistic life coach, shows you how to make a heart healthy meal for the special people in your life.
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 1
Wed, Feb 08, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Start creating top-notch digital video productions. This is an introduction to the basics of editing video footage.
Finding Your Roots Series
Wed, Feb 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
This series will cover the nine core elements that you need to build a strong foundation for your genealogical research. Each week will focus on a different record group.
Online Class: Podcasting Level 1
Wed, Feb 08, 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, Feb 08, 7:30pm - 8:45pm
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!
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 1
Thu, Feb 09, 10:00am - 11:15am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Start creating top-notch digital video productions. This is an introduction to the basics of editing video footage.
Online Class: Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Cupid's Arrow
Thu, Feb 09, 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: J is for Jazz - Celebrate Black History Month
Thu, Feb 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Learn about the lively rhythms and improv sound of jazz music through melodic stories, instrument play and more. Recommended for children ages 3-5.
Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing Study Group
Thu, Feb 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Join us for our genetic genealogy study group. A copy of the book, The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy by Blaine T. Bettinger is required to participate in this webinar series.
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 2
Thu, Feb 09, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
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!
Virtual: English from Zero
Thu, Feb 09, 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 - Purl Stitch - Beginner Level
Thu, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Crochet the purl stitch using a Tunisian crochet hook and stitches.
Virtual: Homeschool: Hello to History: Middle Ages
Thu, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Travel back in time to experience events that impacted the world. Participate in a fun activity that puts you in the action of the moment. Recommended for ages 6-9 / 10-17.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Thu, Feb 09, 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: Adobe Premiere Level 3
Thu, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
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 Event: Citizenship Inspired (4 Week Class)
Thu, Feb 09, 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 Kenya
Thu, Feb 09, 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: Design Minecraft Characters (Ages 7-9)
Thu, Feb 09, 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: Adobe Premiere Level 4
Thu, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
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.
Online Class: Let's Crochet Pizza Slice Amigurumi - Confident Beginner
Thu, Feb 09, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Of all the comfort foods enjoyed around the world, pizza sits high on the list for quite a lot of us! Join as we make a slice or two to share with friends. Students are required to bring materials.
Online: 3D Design with Adobe Dimension – Level 1
Thu, Feb 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of this intuitive 3D application that can create realistic product mockups. Get familiar with the interface, creating models and applying materials.
Online: Designing with Cut2D
Thu, Feb 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Used by cabinet makers, wood workers and hobbyists, Cut2D Desktop is a powerful CAD software solution for cutting on a CNC Router or Laser Cutter. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.
Online Class: Design Minecraft Characters (Ages 10-12)
Thu, Feb 09, 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 Class: Let's Loom Knit Easy Blankets (8-Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Feb 09, 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, Feb 09, 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!
Online: Adobe Illustrator Level 1
Thu, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Earning Your Ending When Writing Mystery and Suspense
Thu, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
We all love a twisty end in mystery and suspense novels, but that ending has to be earned. Author Kathleen Barber will discuss how to get to a perfect conclusion that fulfils the purpose of the story.
Author Talk with Lana Harper - Back in a Spell
Thu, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a magical evening with New York Times bestselling author Lana Harper as she discusses the enchanting third installment of her popular The Witches of Thistle Grove series, Back in a Spell.Register
Alafaya Book Club
Thu, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
The Alafaya Book Club will discuss "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune this month.
Online: Adobe Illustrator Level 2
Thu, Feb 09, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
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.
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1
Fri, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Online Class: WordPress Level 3
Fri, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to use plugins and widgets to customize your site around your audience. Create interactive content to effectively engage your clients.
Paper Possibilities - French Link Stitch Bookbinding
Fri, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Southwest
Imagine the possibilities: book structures are not only fun to make, but can be customized to display art, write stories, and more. We will learn and practice the French Link stitch bookbinding
Blender: Rigging a Character
Fri, Feb 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn to apply, modify and define a skeletal structure of a humanoid character using Blender's Rigify add-on.
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 2
Fri, Feb 10, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Online Class: Let's Crochet Brioche Crochet - Intermediate
Fri, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn the brioche crochet technique in our Friday crochet class!
Online Class: Google Earth (Ages 7-9)
Fri, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Fly around the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth.
Online Class: Let's Embroider a 1920s Headband (2-Day) - Intermediate Level
Fri, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Start beaded embroidery while making a flapper-style beaded headband! This project is part of our 100-Year Celebration.
Online: Be Internet Awesome (Ages 7-9)
Fri, Feb 10, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Play a game that teaches safety tips and good practices when using the Internet.
Online Class: Roblox Game Design (Ages 7-9)
Fri, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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: Design with Canva - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more
Sat, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.
VIRTUAL: Under the Hood: TRAIN
Sat, Feb 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
How do trains move? Discover how various engines dominate travel in the world. Learn about bullet trains and put your conductor skills to the test with a puzzling activity. Recommended for ages 9-12.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Sat, Feb 11, 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: Design with Canva - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more
Sat, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - South Trail
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: 3D Design with Adobe Dimension – Level 1
Sun, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of this intuitive 3D application that can create realistic product mockups. Get familiar with the interface, creating models and applying materials.
Online: 3D Design with Adobe Dimension – Level 2
Sun, Feb 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create a final product render by arranging scene elements and manipulating the camera and lighting.
OCLS Writer's Group
Sun, Feb 12, 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: Adobe Bridge Fundamentals
Sun, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how efficiently improve your workflow using Adobe Bridge. Use Bridge to browse, organize, & process your Adobe files (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign) and other image media formats.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Feb 13, 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: QuickBooks Pro Level 2
Mon, Feb 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn how to setup a new company profile including the Vendor Center, Customer Center and adding Items. Recommended Audience: Adult
Online Class: Let's Knit: Nature Snow Drops - Confident Beginner
Mon, Feb 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Mix art and knitting using color knitting techniques such as Intarsia and Duplicate Stitch knitting. This month's featured pattern is Snow Drops.
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Feb 13, 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: 3D Design in Blender Level 1
Mon, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Learn to use professional and always free design software, Blender, to create 3D models. Learn the basics while building a toy train model. This class is taught by the Melrose Center Fab Lab.
Virtual: English from Zero
Mon, Feb 13, 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: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 10-12)
Mon, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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: Conversation Hour
Mon, Feb 13, 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 Class: Science Fair Charts with Excel (Ages 10-12)
Mon, Feb 13, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Create amazing science fair charts to wow the judges using Microsoft Excel. Learn how to use the tools needed to create basic graphs to display your data.
Online Class: Make Pop Up Cards (Ages 7-9)
Mon, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Design your own pop up cards. Discover the world of paper engineering while you cut, fold and decorate cool cards.
Online Class: WordPress Level 2
Mon, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Create a website with WordPress. Customize the appearance and layout of your site to get the look you want by using a wide selection of free themes.
"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children and families with Ms. Brenda
Cuisine Corner: Navajo Tacos with Navajo Fry Bread
Mon, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join culinary expert, Dianne Morin, as she demonstrates how to make Navajo Tacos with Navajo Fry Bread.
English from Zero
Mon, Feb 13, 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
Mon, Feb 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Join us to discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks.
Pajama Party
Mon, Feb 13, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Cuentame un Cuento - Making New Friends
Tue, Feb 14, 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: Advanced Photoshop Techniques
Tue, Feb 14, 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.
Online: Adobe After Effects Level 1
Tue, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:15am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn how to import footage, set up a composition, and animate layers using keyframes in Adobe After Effects.
Virtual: Basic Spanish
Tue, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Washington Park
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Writing Clearly for Beginners
Tue, Feb 14, 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.
Count on Me
Tue, Feb 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Southeast
How much do I love you? Let’s count the ways! Use simple math counting exercises to show what’s in your heart. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online: Adobe InDesign 101
Tue, Feb 14, 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.
Online: Adobe After Effects Level 2
Tue, Feb 14, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Explore 3D video in Adobe After Effects! Animate layers and extrude type in 3d space to create an otherworldly cinematic animation!
Finding the Birth Parents of an African American Adoptee
Tue, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
See how DNA and the paper trail can intersect to help discover the biological parents of an African American woman adopted in the 1920s.
Weekly Read
Tue, Feb 14, 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+
Canceled
Online: Adobe After Effects Level 3
Tue, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Build stunning 2D and 3D video motion graphics with confidence.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 2/7 Session 1, 2/8 Session 2, 2/14 Session 3, 2/15 Session 4
Virtual: English from Zero
Tue, Feb 14, 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, Feb 14, 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, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Canceled
Online: Adobe After Effects Level 4
Tue, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Take your video to the next level! Discover how to use the arcs principle to animate photographs, and how to use the moving camera tool to follow the action on the screen.
Online Class: Sewing - Simple Four Block Quilt (4-Part) - Confident Beginner
Tue, Feb 14, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
From first cut to final stitch, learn how to create a four block sampler quilt! Students will learn rotary cutting and piecing techniques in this 4-part series for beginner quilting.
Registration is now closed
Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 3
Tue, Feb 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to record different types of business transactions such as posting accounts payable and accounts receivable. Recommended Audience: Adult
Spanish Pronunciation with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Feb 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Learn all about Spanish pronunciation with Ms. Brenda
Canceled
Virtual: Basic Spanish - with Ms. Wilnelia
Tue, Feb 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Vocabulary Workshop for Beginners is a free Workshop for individuals who speak little to no Spanish.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Tue, Feb 14, 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: Let's Crochet Starburst Hotpads (2-Day) - Intermediate Level
Wed, Feb 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
We're adding a little something useful to our home by creating a Starburst Hotpad. If made with the right yarn, you can turn this into a trivet for those items fresh from the oven.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3
Wed, Feb 15, 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.
Intermediate Spanish
Wed, Feb 15, 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.
Blender: Painting Weights
Wed, Feb 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn to correct the deformation of a humanoid character's mesh when the skeletal structure is animated.
Debunking Myths of Healthy Food in Southern Cuisine
Wed, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Southern food is often looked upon as unhealthy. Join KeyVion Miller, Registered Dietician Nutritionist, as she discusses healthy options for traditional cultural dishes.
Peaceful Pandas
Wed, Feb 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Southwest
Come along with us on a trip through the jungles of Asia. Preschoolers will learn about pandas through fact-filled stories and activities that promote early literacy. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4
Wed, Feb 15, 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.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Wed, Feb 15, 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 Nery - and Raegan
Wed, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
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, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 2/7 Session 1, 2/8 Session 2, 2/14 Session 3, 2/15 Session 4
Mayor Buddy's Book Club - J.D. and the Great Barber Battle - Session 2
Wed, Feb 15, 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, Feb 15, 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: Roblox Game Design (Ages 7-9)
Wed, Feb 15, 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.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3
Wed, Feb 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Analyze data with COUNT functions and recommended charts. Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately.
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 3
Wed, Feb 15, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
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.
Finding Your Roots Series
Wed, Feb 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
This series will cover the nine core elements that you need to build a strong foundation for your genealogical research. Each week will focus on a different record group.
Backyard Birding with Orange Audubon Society
Wed, Feb 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
As winter comes to a close and spring just around the corner the birds are chirping in Central Florida. Orange Audubon Society will be sharing which species to look for in your backyard!
The Great Library Quiz Off - Virtual Trivia Night
Wed, Feb 15, 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: Adobe Premiere Level 4
Wed, Feb 15, 7:30pm - 8:45pm
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.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks
Thu, Feb 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.
Online Class: Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Cupid's Arrow
Thu, Feb 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
Virtual: Little Chef: Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll-Ups
Thu, Feb 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll-Ups are the best thing to happen to sliced bread since….sliced bread! Learn kitchen skills with a fun and easy recipe for a delicious snack. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing Study Group
Thu, Feb 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Join us for our genetic genealogy study group. A copy of the book, The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy by Blaine T. Bettinger is required to participate in this webinar series.
Virtual: English from Zero
Thu, Feb 16, 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!
Author Talk with Grace Cho - Tastes Like War
Thu, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for an insightful chat with award-winning author Grace M. Cho as she discusses her memoir, Tastes Like War. Register
Online Class: Let's Tunisian Crochet - Practice - Dishcloth
Thu, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Practice how to start and finished a project using Tunisian crochet basic stitches.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Thu, Feb 16, 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 (4 Week Class)
Thu, Feb 16, 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.
Online Class: Google Earth (Ages 10-12)
Thu, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Fly around the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth.
Online: Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering
Thu, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Discuss how the physics of sound affects recordings. Learn key digital audio concepts, including sample rate, bit depth and file types. This class is taught by Melrose Center Audio Instructors.
Online Class: Let's Crochet a Seed Stitch Cup Sleeve - Confident Beginner
Thu, Feb 16, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Let us sow the seeds of a comfortable life by making a project that’s easy and useful! These cup sleeves are a great project for using up those yarn balls that are not quite enough for other projects.
Online: 3D Design with Adobe Dimension – Level 2
Thu, Feb 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create a final product render by arranging scene elements and manipulating the camera and lighting.
Online Class: Roblox Game Design (Ages 10-12)
Thu, Feb 16, 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.
Online Class: Let's Loom Knit a Simple Cup Cozy - Confident Beginner
Thu, Feb 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
This cup sleeve is a great project for using that yarn you don't have of enough for large projects. The finished sleeve fits different sized cups so it is adaptable for anyone’s favorite beverage.
Virtual: English from Zero
Thu, Feb 16, 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!
Online: Adobe Illustrator Level 3
Thu, Feb 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Online: Pro Tools Level 1 - Fundamentals
Thu, Feb 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Take your first step into Pro Tools. Explore the environment of the most popular professional audio program and understand workflows that pros use. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.
Yoga for Balance
Thu, Feb 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
This all-levels yoga class focuses on stabilizing poses to build focus, core strength, and better control of your body's overall balance. Presented by certified Yoga Instructor Dana Brady.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1
Thu, Feb 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.
Online: Adobe Illustrator Level 4
Thu, Feb 16, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
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.
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 3
Fri, Feb 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Use templates with ease. Modify text and picture placeholders, explore paste options, format pictures and insert charts.
Online Class: WordPress Level 4
Fri, Feb 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to turn your WordPress site into a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) powerhouse and protect your website from hackers.
Blender: Animating a Walk Cycle
Fri, Feb 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn to animate in Blender by animating the walk cycle of a humanoid character.
Sketching 101
Fri, Feb 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Learn the basics of sketching through use of simple art techniques and observing the world around you. Materials: All you need is a #2 pencil, colored pencils, paper, and paper towel.
Online Class: Let's Crochet Bavarian Crochet - Intermediate
Fri, Feb 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn the Bavarian crochet technique during our Friday crochet class!
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Fri, Feb 17, 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: Create a 2D Video Game Level 2 (Ages 10-12)
Sat, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Take your skills to the next level with The Games Factory 2. Learn more about using frames, objects and the Event Editor.
Family Zumba
Sat, Feb 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Get your family moving with this energizing workout class! Learn basic Zumba moves to help you dance your way to fitness. Zumba uses dance aerobics to create a fun workout.
Online Class: Code with the Foos (Ages 7-9)
Sat, Feb 18, 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: Digital Painting Level 1
Sun, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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.
Online: Advanced Photoshop Techniques
Sun, Feb 19, 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.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Feb 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Room - EPD
Get moving with this energizing and relaxing Chair Yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you. Requires use of a chair.
Online Class: Let's Knit a Detachable Peter Pan Collar - Confident Beginner
Mon, Feb 20, 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 a detachable Peter Pan Collar.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Feb 20, 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: QuickBooks Pro Level 3
Mon, Feb 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn how to record different types of business transactions such as posting accounts payable and accounts receivable. Recommended Audience: Adult
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Feb 20, 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: 3D Design in Blender Level 2
Mon, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Learn to use professional and always free design software, Blender, to create 3D models. Add details to your toy train model by editing your mesh and using modifiers with the Melrose Center Fab Lab.
Virtual: English from Zero
Mon, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 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 Class: WordPress Level 3
Mon, Feb 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to use plugins and widgets to customize your site around your audience. Create interactive content to effectively engage your clients.
Online: Adobe Illustrator Level 2
Mon, Feb 20, 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.
Money Mondays! - The Danger of Debt: Avoiding Financial Pitfalls
Mon, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
Credit can open doors if used wisely, or lead to unmanageable debt if used thoughtlessly. Learn how bad debt can damage your credit record and ways to get back on track! Recommended for ages 13-18.
English from Zero
Mon, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Hiawassee
In February the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss The Club by Ellery Lloyd.
Pajama Party
Mon, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Cuéntame un Cuento - Getting to Know Some Animals
Tue, Feb 21, 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 Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
Tue, Feb 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.
Virtual: Basic Spanish
Tue, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Washington Park
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Writing Clearly for Beginners
Tue, Feb 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.
J is for Jazz - Celebrate Black History Month
Tue, Feb 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Southeast
Learn about the lively rhythms and improve sound of jazz music through melodic stories, instrument play and more. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
Tue, Feb 21, 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: Web Design - HTML Level 1
Tue, Feb 21, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
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
Facts vs. Stories Writing for Genealogy
Tue, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Learn how to turn your family history facts into engaging stories that your relatives will want to read.
Weekly Read
Tue, Feb 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+
Online Class: Unreal Game Development Level 1
Tue, Feb 21, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
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: Homeschool: Spanish
Tue, Feb 21, 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.
Canceled
Online Class: Unreal Game Development Level 2
Tue, Feb 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Learn the basics of game design in one of the world's premier development engines. Build moving platforms and create save checkpoints.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Feb 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. 2/21 Session 1, 2/22 Session 2, 2/28 Session 3, 3/1 Session 4
Virtual: English from Zero
Tue, Feb 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!
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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.
VIRTUAL: Book Adventure: Amulet
Tue, Feb 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
You have read the book. Now, live the adventure! Trivia, games, activities, and crafts: experience the book in its storyworld dimension. Recommended for ages 9-12.
Online Class: Animate Cars with Algodoo (Ages 10-12)
Tue, Feb 21, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with interactive cars and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.
Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 4
Tue, Feb 21, 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.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1
Tue, Feb 21, 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, Feb 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: Conversation Hour
Tue, Feb 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!
Plotting Your Novel
Tue, Feb 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Author Kristen Durfee will discuss how to utilize outlining techniques to write a completed first draft of your novel.
Podcast Listening Club: Aging
Tue, Feb 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Like it or not, we're all getting older. The episodes in this month's playlist on Aging tackle these questions and offer a variety of perspectives on the topic. Ages 18+
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2
Tue, Feb 21, 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.
Online Class: Let's Crochet Yarnfitti 70's Flower - Intermediate
Wed, Feb 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Add to our 60's/70's Yarnfitti project with this flower pattern! We will be using V stitches, treble crochet, and surface crochet for this class. All techniques will be taught during class.
Online: Adobe Illustrator - Logo Design & Development
Wed, Feb 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.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
Wed, Feb 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Intermediate Spanish
Wed, Feb 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.
Create 3D Animations in Blender (3-Part)
Wed, Feb 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join us and learn how to use Blender to create 3D animations.
Virtual: Homeschool Jr: Let's Go To The Moon
Wed, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Windermere
Are you ready for an out of the world adventures? Then climb aboard my rocket ship and lets blast off into space to hear stories and make a craft all about the moon. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Amusing Arctic Animals
Wed, Feb 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Southwest
Preschoolers will discover how arctic animals survive in the cold while practicing early literacy skills through stories, songs and a craft. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online: Adobe Design Coach
Wed, Feb 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, Feb 22, 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!
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3
Wed, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn how to use layer styles, custom shapes, text tool, gradient tool, save and print. Recommended Audience: Adult
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Feb 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. 2/21 Session 1, 2/22 Session 2, 2/28 Session 3, 3/1 Session 4
Virtual Event: Práctica Spanish Conversation
Wed, Feb 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: Code with JavaScript (Ages 10-12)
Wed, Feb 22, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Write real code. Explore the JavaScript programming language with characters from Star Wars.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4
Wed, Feb 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Format workbooks with frozen panes, headers and themes. Customize worksheets with sheet names, color coding and hidden sheets. Print your data for perfect reports and presentations.
Online: 3D Design & Printing with Moment of Inspiration L1
Wed, Feb 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Create basic shapes and objects with Moments of Inspiration, a 3D design software. Develop 3D objects using common 3D design tools. Learn the skills you need to start developing your own prototypes.
Finding Your Roots Series
Wed, Feb 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
This series will cover the nine core elements that you need to build a strong foundation for your genealogical research. Each week will focus on a different record group.
Online Class: Podcasting Level 2
Wed, Feb 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Explore the basics of audio production for podcasting, including microphone setup, recording your voice, and editing your music and voice together to create a professional sounding product.
Clase en Línea: QuickBooks Pro Nivel 1
Thu, Feb 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Aprenda las características básicas de QuickBooks que le ayudaran a comenzar a organizar las finanzas de su negocio.
Online Class: Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Cupid's Arrow
Thu, Feb 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.
Create 3D Animations in Blender (3-Part)
Thu, Feb 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Join us and learn how to use Blender to create 3D animations.
Virtual: Centipede's 100 Shoes
Thu, Feb 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Help centipede put on his 100 shoes, then crawl into the celebration with stories, songs and rhymes about centipedes and other bugs in honor of the library's 100th birthday! Recommended for ages 3-5.
Using the Freedman's Bureau Records on FamilySearch
Thu, Feb 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Freedmen’s Bureau Records can be a rich source of information for those conducting African-American research. Learn how to use these records that are available for free on FamilySearch.
Online Class: Resume Writing
Thu, Feb 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Bring your resume to the top of the pile. Learn how to plan, create, and format a professional-looking resume using built-in templates in Microsoft Word.
Virtual: English from Zero
Thu, Feb 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!
Online Class: Let's Tunisian Crochet - Honeycomb Stitch - Beginner Level
Thu, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Combine purl stitch and simple stitch to create a honeycomb pattern using a Tunisian crochet hook and stitches.
Virtual: Homeschool Jr.: Hello to History: Lunar Landing
Thu, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Travel back in time to experience events that impacted the world. Participate in a fun activity that puts you in the action of the moment. Recommended for ages 6-9 / 10-17.
Online Class: Search and Apply for Jobs
Thu, Feb 23, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Become familiar with popular job search websites and common questions asked on job applications. Learn how to use various internet resources to search and apply for jobs.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Thu, Feb 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!
Virtual Event: Citizenship Inspired (4 Week Class)
Thu, Feb 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 Jamaica
Thu, Feb 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.
Cuisine Corner Junior: Charcuterie Board
Thu, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Whether you’re celebrating with your family or best pals, this tasty centerpiece will impress everyone. It comes complete with an array of candy, cheeses, fruits, chocolates, and cured meats to share!
Online: Audio Studio Orientation
Thu, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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)
Pirates! All Aboard to New Orleans
Thu, Feb 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Fairview Shores
All Aboard to explore New Orleans with a quirky pirate crew! We’ll share stories, experiment with science, and dance our way through a new jazzy adventure!
Online Class: Let's Crochet a Moss Stitch Scarf - Confident Beginner
Thu, Feb 23, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Let’s get lost in the moss (stitch) with this perfectly meditative scarf project. This crochet pattern uses a single crochet and chain repeat that will have you working up a cozy scarf in no time.
Tween Book Club - Keeper of the Lost Cities
Thu, Feb 23, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - South Trail
Engage in a dynamic discussion and a themed activity based on "Keeper of the Lost Cities" by Shannon Messenger. Recommended for ages 9-12. Registration required.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Basics (Ages 10-12)
Thu, Feb 23, 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: Let's Loom Knit Easy Blankets (8-Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Feb 23, 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 Event: Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Join us as we discuss Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Lee. This is the corrected title.
Virtual: English from Zero
Thu, Feb 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!
Online: Pro Tools Level 2 - Introduction to Editing
Thu, Feb 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Editing is the key to unlocking Pro Tools. Use common editing tools to create, consolidate, duplicate and mute clips. (tic101)
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2
Thu, Feb 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.
Create 3D Animations in Blender (3-Part)
Fri, Feb 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Join us and learn how to use Blender to create 3D animations.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Black and White Effects
Fri, Feb 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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 Class: Crochet Along Cardigan - Intermediate
Fri, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us the last Friday of every month in 2023 to create a Crochet Along Cardigan!
Online Class: Let's Embroider a Cute Coffee Cozy - Easy Beginner Level
Fri, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
What's cozier than a cozy for your coffee? Making one yourself! Practice your basic embroidery skills while making an easy, felt coffee sleeve.
Online Class: Zettelkasten & Digital Note Taking
Fri, Feb 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.
Online Class: Roblox Game Design (Ages 10-12)
Fri, Feb 24, 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.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts
Sat, Feb 25, 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: Budgeting with Excel (Ages 7-9)
Sat, Feb 25, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Perform numerical calculation in Microsoft Excel and learn how to use the tools needed to create a budget.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Sat, Feb 25, 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: Adobe InDesign 101
Sun, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Feb 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: QuickBooks Pro Level 4
Mon, Feb 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Online Class: Let's Knit: Nature Snow Drops - Confident Beginner
Mon, Feb 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Mix art and knitting using color knitting techniques such as Intarsia and Duplicate Stitch knitting. This month's featured pattern is Snow Drops.
Rescheduled
Online: Design with Inkscape
Mon, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Monday, February 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Inkscape is an open source vector graphics editor for GNU/Linux, Windows and macOS. Make your Inkscape creation by gaining access to our 3D printers, Silhouette Cameo, or laser cutter machines.
Healthy Relationships
Mon, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Identify the characteristics of healthy, unhealthy, and abusive relationships through interactive scenarios. Learn effective communication within relationships. Ages 18 and up.
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Feb 27, 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: Design with Inkscape
Mon, Feb 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Inkscape is an open source vector graphics editor for GNU/Linux, Windows and macOS. Make your Inkscape creation by gaining access to our 3D printers, Silhouette Cameo, or laser cutter machines.
Virtual: English from Zero
Mon, Feb 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, Feb 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: Conversation Hour
Mon, Feb 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!
Online Class: Code with Code Studio (Ages 10-12)
Mon, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Complete challenges using code. Explore computer science with characters from Frozen, Minecraft and Star Wars in Hour of Code tutorials.
Online Class: WordPress Level 4
Mon, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to turn your WordPress site into a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) powerhouse and protect your website from hackers.
Chickasaw Book Club - A Psalm for the Wild-Built
Mon, Feb 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Chickasaw
Join us to discuss this month's book selection: "A Psalm for the Wild-Built" by Becky Chambers.
Online: Adobe Illustrator Level 4
Mon, Feb 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, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children and families with Ms. Brenda
English from Zero
Mon, Feb 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, Feb 27, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Cuentame un Cuento - Birthday Theme
Tue, Feb 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: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3
Tue, Feb 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Virtual: Basic Spanish
Tue, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Washington Park
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Writing Clearly for Beginners
Tue, Feb 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.
Cuéntame un Cuento: - Forest Friends
Tue, Feb 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Southeast
Cuéntame un Cuento is an interactive storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish that are suitable for speakers of either language. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 2
Tue, Feb 28, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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
Hard to Find Ancestors
Tue, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Join us as we discuss techniques you can use to find your ancestors even if they didn't leave a large trail of records behind.
Weekly Read
Tue, Feb 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+
Virtual: Homeschool: French
Tue, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Develop your French skills with us! In this French class you will learn basic vocabulary, numbers, colors and much more. Recommended for ages 6-17.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Feb 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. 2/21 Session 1, 2/22 Session 2, 2/28 Session 3, 3/1 Session 4
Virtual: English from Zero
Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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: Budgeting with Excel (Ages 10-12)
Tue, Feb 28, 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.
Author Talk with Sadeqa Johnson - The House of Eve
Tue, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for an invigorating conversation with highly acclaimed author Sadeqa Johnson as she talks about her brand new novel, The House of Eve!Register
Spanish Pronunciation with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Feb 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Learn all about Spanish pronunciation with Ms. Brenda
Virtual: Basic Spanish - with Ms. Wilnelia
Tue, Feb 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: Conversation Hour
Tue, Feb 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!
What Your Query Can Teach You About Your Book
Tue, Feb 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
A book description helps you sell your book, but it can also help you identify story problems. Author and writing coach Julie Artz will discuss how to use your short summary to improve your story.
Southwest Book Club: - Horse
Tue, Feb 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks. A sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history. Registration required. 18+
Canceled
Author Talk with Cassandra Clare - The Mortal Instruments Series
Tue, Feb 28, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us for an exciting evening online as we chat with mega-bestselling author, Cassandra Clare, about her newest and final book in The Last Hours series, Chain of Thorns.
Online: Advanced Photoshop Techniques
Wed, Mar 01, 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 01, 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.
The 12 Principles of Animation in 3D
Wed, Mar 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Explore the 12 principles of animation and the influence they have had on 3D animation tools. Apply the principles using the Timeline and Graph Editors to animate a bouncy ball.
Stinky Skunks
Wed, Mar 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Southwest
Preschoolers will discover amazing facts about skunks through fact-filled stories and activities that encourage learning and the development of early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online: Design with Adobe Express
Wed, Mar 01, 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 01, 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 01, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
New date Thursday, March 02, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Mar 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 2/21 Session 1, 2/22 Session 2, 2/28 Session 3, 3/1 Session 4
Middle School Advisory Board Meeting
Wed, Mar 01, 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, Mar 01, 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: Record and Mix Music (Ages 13-17)
Wed, Mar 01, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Edit and mix audio files like a pro using open source sound tools. Save and export your music as WAV or MP3 files.
Online: 3D Design & Printing with Moment of Inspiration L2
Wed, Mar 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Up your 3D design skills with Moments of Inspiration, a 3D design software. Develop 3D objects using loft, revolve and array tools. Learn the skills you need to start developing your own prototypes.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
Wed, Mar 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.
Finding Your Roots Series
Wed, Mar 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
This series will cover the nine core elements that you need to build a strong foundation for your genealogical research. Each week will focus on a different record group.
The Great Library Quiz Off - Virtual Trivia Night
Wed, Mar 01, 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!
Clase en Línea: QuickBooks Pro Nivel 2
Thu, Mar 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Aprenda a crear una compañía nueva, explorar el Centro de Vendedores, Centro de Clientes y añadir Artículos al sistema.
Online Class: Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Rose Garden
Thu, Mar 02, 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: Pistachio Kiss Cookies
Thu, Mar 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
Learn kitchen safety and early mathematical skills while creating a delicious recipe made to share! Recommended for ages 3-5.
Genealogy in the States: Florida
Thu, Mar 02, 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 Florida. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
Virtual: English from Zero
Thu, Mar 02, 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 - Rib Stitch - Beginner Level
Thu, Mar 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Combine the knit stitch and the purl stitch to create a ribbed pattern using Tunisian crochet hook and stitches.
Virtual: Conversation Hour
Thu, Mar 02, 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 (4 Week Class)
Thu, Mar 02, 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.
Online Class: Let's Crochet Easy as Pie Purses (3-Part)
Thu, Mar 02, 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.
Online: REAPER Digital Audio Workshop
Thu, Mar 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Online Class: Mix Music Using Audacity (Ages 10-12)
Thu, Mar 02, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Want to create your very own music mix? Learn how to use Audacity's sound tools to edit and mix audio files like a pro.
Virtual: English from Zero
Thu, Mar 02, 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!
Online: Pro Tools Level 3 - Signal Flow & Effects
Thu, Mar 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Master key concepts to help shape your sound. Open the wide world of applying audio effects and begin to understand the theory behind building a mix. (tic101)
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3
Thu, Mar 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Analyze data with COUNT functions and recommended charts. Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately.
Motion Capture Animation Fundamentals
Fri, Mar 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Discover the world of motion capture animation. Using the Perception Neuron motion capture suit and Axis Neuron software, learn techniques to record, edit and export motion capture data.
Speaking Clearly for Beginners
Fri, Mar 03, 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 a 1930s Collar - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Add the perfect touch to your outfit with a 1930s-style embroidered collar. This project is part of our 100-Year Celebration.
Online Class: Microsoft Word Review and Citation Tools
Sat, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Get your research papers and reports noticed. Learn how to use the review tools to discover errors and ensure readability. Add organization with a table of contents and clear citations.
Writing Action & Fight Scenes
Sun, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Learn how to add oomph to your action and fight scenes from author and martial arts instructor L.E. Perez.
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