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Truth in Fiction: How Reality Fuels Stories
2023-02-07 19:00:00 2023-02-07 20:00:00 America/New_York Truth in Fiction: How Reality Fuels Stories 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. Online - Virtual Room - EPD

Tuesday, February 07
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-07 19:00:00 2023-02-07 20:00:00 America/New_York Truth in Fiction: How Reality Fuels Stories 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. Online - Virtual Room - EPD

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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.

All stories have their roots in reality. Some part of the author’s subconscious latches on to an experience in their life, and that experience fuels the stories they write. Understanding the brain science of stories helps us understand which stories we are meant to write and how to maximize their impact with readers. Meet author Melanie Conklin, hear the story behind the story of her award-winning novels, and discuss how reality fuels fiction in contemporary literature.

All times are in Eastern. This workshop will not be recorded. AI closed-captioning is available.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

TAGS: | writers | epd | bb-writers-corner |

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Civil War Pension Files: Union & Confederate
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Online: Audio Studio Orientation
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Online Class: Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)
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Author Talk with Victoria Aveyard - Red Queen and Realm Breaker series
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Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (3-Part) - Fireworks
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Snow Science
Thu, Dec 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Using City Directories in Genealogy Research
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Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Brush Tools
Fri, Dec 08, 11:45am - 12:45pm
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Canceled
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Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 1
Tue, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Learn the basic features of QuickBooks Online to get you started in organizing your business finances.
Canceled
Cuentame un Cuento - Tell me a Story Bilingual Stories and fun
Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Cuéntame un Cuento is an interactive bilingual storytime featuring books & songs in English & Spanish that are suitable for speakers of both languages. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.
Online Class: Let's Crochet Gingerbread Hearts - Beginner Level
Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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What is better than freshly baked gingerbread cookies? How about a handcrafted batch made from simple crochet stitches! Each Tuesday in December, we will learn how to make one of three lovely designs.
Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 2
Tue, Dec 12, 11:45am - 12:45pm
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Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Recommended Audience: Adult
Online Class: WordPress Level 2
Tue, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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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.
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Tue, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Virtual: Adult French - Beginner Level
Tue, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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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, Dec 12, 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
Virtual: Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Basic Spanish- Come and learn the basic sounds of Spanish with Ms. Brenda.
Online: Unity - Programming Player Movement
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Program the player game object to move, rotate and jump and learn the basics of programming custom behaviors for your game objects with C Sharp (C#) in Unity.
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 3
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Add excitement and life to your movie! Use effects to transform a single angle video into a visually engaging multi-angle piece.
Canceled
Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Virtual Event: Pathfinder Drop-in Adventures (Ages 18+)
Tue, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Welcome to Pathfinder Second Edition. Each event hosts a one night adventure inside an ongoing global fantasy roleplaying campaign known as Pathfinder Society Scenarios. Ages 18+
Virtual: Basic Spanish - Ms. Wilnelia
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - North Orange
Vocabulary Workshop for Beginners is a free Workshop for individuals who speak little to no Spanish.
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 4
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
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.
Using Business Strategy to Select Your Next Writing Project
Tue, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Writers often have a lot of different ideas, but how do you choose which to dedicate time to next? Literary agent Sandra Proudman will discuss how to view the choice through a business lens.
Online Class: Let's Crochet Jewelry Organizer (2 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Need a last minute gift? Looking for a beautiful way to organize earrings? In this two part class, we will be crocheting mesh to create a picture frame jewelry organizer.
Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly
Wed, Dec 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.
Canceled
Intermediate Spanish
Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Intermediate Spanish is designed to introduce learners to Spanish grammar by focusing on the parts of speech, verb conjugations, sentence structure, and vocabulary building.
Online Class: Resume Writing
Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A
Wed, Dec 13, 10:45am - 11:15am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Your one-stop shop for creative questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Adobe classes? We’re here to help.
Canceled
Discover America: Connecticut
Wed, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Travel with us on a virtual road trip across America. Preschoolers will learn about a different state each week through educational activities, stories and crafts. Recommended for ages 3-5.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Dec 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts
Wed, Dec 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks
Wed, Dec 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.
Let's Knit and Crochet Meetup - with Raegan
Wed, Dec 13, 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 Class: Adobe Illustrator Basics (Ages 10-12)
Wed, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Learn how to design neat vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator. Create and arrange assets and use common design techniques and editing tools to create artwork as well as manage objects and layers.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Dec 13, 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. 12/5 Session 1, 12/6/Session 2, 12/12 Session 3, 12/13 Session 4.
Virtual: English from Zero
Wed, Dec 13, 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!
This event is full
Práctica Spanish Conversation
Wed, Dec 13, 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.
Cuisine Corner: Yucca Stuffed Hand Pies
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will show us how to make savory hand pies. Similar to empanadas but made with cassava dough, stuffed with beef and baked or fried.
Virtual: Adult French - Beginner Level
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Virtual: Adult French is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
Advanced Searching on Ancestry.com
Wed, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Learn how to make the most out of your searches on Ancestry Library Edition and Ancestry.com.
Cuentame un Cuento
Thu, Dec 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
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: Adobe Photoshop - Black and White Effects
Thu, Dec 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (3-Part) - Fireworks
Thu, Dec 14, 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.
Organizing Your Family History Research
Thu, Dec 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Keep your genealogy research on track by staying organized. Learn how to organize your genealogy documents and do your research in a systematic manner.
Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 3
Thu, Dec 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to record different types of business transactions such as posting accounts payable and accounts receivable. Recommended Audience: Adult
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!
Online: Lightroom Classic Level 1 - Organizing Photos
Thu, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Get better control over managing and organizing large collections of photographs. Once your photos are imported, find out how to categorize, tag, and rank your photos.
Online Class: Budgeting with Excel (Ages 10-12)
Thu, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Perform numerical calculation in Microsoft Excel and learn how to use the tools needed to create a budget.
Virtual: Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Intermediate Spanish- Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda. This class is for students in an intermediate level. 
Online: Unity - Programming Input Actions
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Program Actions to collect values from input devices and trigger the Player game object's behaviors with an Input Action Asset in Unity.
Online: Lightroom Classic Level 2 - Developing Photos
Thu, Dec 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Discover how easy it is to adjust one or multiple photos with just a few simple clicks. Quickly edit, correct exposure, convert images and enhance the color of your photos.
Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Water Lily Lace Scarf (4-Part) - Intermediate Level
Thu, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Loom knit a beautiful lace scarf. Learn lace knitting on a round loom. Students are required to provide materials.
Online: Streaming Live Video with OBS
Thu, Dec 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Stream live video on YouTube or Facebook with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). Learn how to capture or record live streaming video & share with your audience or save for later viewing. (Melrose)
Yoga for Holiday Stress
Thu, Dec 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
This all-levels yoga class focuses combining movement, meditation and breathing, to help you minimize your Holiday stress. Presented by certified Yoga Instructor Dana Brady.
Sketching 101
Fri, Dec 15, 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.
Canceled
Online Class: Build a Website (Ages 13-17)
Fri, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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 design options.
Online Class: Let's Crochet Ugly Sweater Applique (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Fri, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Need a last minute ugly sweater? In this 3 part series, we'll learn a new holiday applique each week. Perfect for applique beginners!
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 2
Fri, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to use selection tools and layers. Recommended Audience: Adult
Online Class: Let's Embroider a 2020s Cozy Scene - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
This project is the final part of our 100-Year Celebration. Culminate a year of decades with a simple, cozy scene.
Online Class: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 13-17)
Fri, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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 Conversation Hour
Fri, Dec 15, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
Virtual: Little Readers
Sat, Dec 16, 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.
Online Class: Learn a Language (Ages 7-9)
Sat, Dec 16, 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.
Canceled
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Sat, Dec 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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: Intro to Adobe Photoshop
Sun, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.
Online: Photoshop Tips and Tricks
Sun, Dec 17, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.
Online: Digital Painting 101
Sun, Dec 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Dec 18, 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.
Let's Knit Gift Toppers (7-Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Create mini gift toppers to decorate and gift. Learn and practice knitting techniques such as working on double-pointed needles, two-color-brioche, I-cord and more!
Canceled
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Speaking Clearly Advanced is a course designed for students who want to improve their speaking and presentation skills.
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Virtual: English from Zero
Mon, Dec 18, 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!
This event is full
Online Class: Code with Code Studio (Ages 7-9)
Mon, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Complete challenges using code. Explore computer science with characters from Frozen, Minecraft and Star Wars in Hour of Code tutorials.
Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly
Mon, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.
Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A
Mon, Dec 18, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Your one-stop shop for creative questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Adobe classes? We’re here to help.
Virtual: English from Zero
Mon, Dec 18, 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!
Hiawassee Book Club
Mon, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Hiawassee
In December the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell.
Pajama Party
Mon, Dec 18, 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: Buenas Noches - Tell Me a Story Bilingual Stories and Fun
Tue, Dec 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Chickasaw
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: Creative Resources for Entrepreneurs
Tue, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about the Library and Melrose resources offered to those with creative needs, focusing on graphic design, web design, video editing, and more. Get personalized class recommendations.
Virtual: Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 2
Intermediate Spanish- Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda. This class is for students in an intermediate level. 
Virtual: Writing Clearly for Beginners
Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where learn and practice grammar and a variety of writing styles.
Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 3
Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Do you want to draw more attention to your site? A full-screen video background is a solution.
Online Class: Customer Relationship Management Level 1
Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Learn the basics of managing your company's relationship and interaction with customers and potential customers while growing your business.
Canceled
Little Chef: Build a Snowman
Tue, Dec 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
You’re never too young to get your start in the kitchen! Bring your little one to learn cooking skills as you interact with a delicious recipe. Registration required. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: Let's Crochet Gingerbread Gnomes - Beginner Level
Tue, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
What is better than freshly baked gingerbread cookies? How about a handcrafted batch made from simple crochet stitches! Each Tuesday in December, we will learn how to make one of three lovely designs.
Online Class: Customer Relationship Management Level 2
Tue, Dec 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Managing your customer interactions and relationships has never been easier. We take a look at the various software offerings and do a deep dive of one.
Genealogy in the States: Georgia
Tue, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in Georgia. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
Virtual: Adult French - Beginner Level
Tue, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Virtual: Adult French is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 3
Tue, Dec 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Use templates with ease. Modify text and picture placeholders, explore paste options, format pictures and insert charts.
Virtual: English from Zero
Tue, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 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: Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Virtual Basic Spanish- Come and learn the basic sounds of Spanish with Ms. Brenda.
Online: Unity - Controlling Animations
Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Animate the Player game object and learn how to use Unity's Animation System.
Online: Lightroom Classic Level 3 - Exporting Photos
Tue, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Capture the beauty of your photographs and share with friends, family and clients.
Virtual Event: Pathfinder Drop-in Adventures (Ages 18+)
Tue, Dec 19, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Welcome to Pathfinder Second Edition. Each event hosts a one night adventure inside an ongoing global fantasy roleplaying campaign known as Pathfinder Society Scenarios. Ages 18+
Virtual: Basic Spanish - Ms. Wilnelia
Tue, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - North Orange
Vocabulary Workshop for Beginners is a free Workshop for individuals who speak little to no Spanish.
Cuisine Corner: Seattle-Style Clam Chowder
Tue, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join culinary expert, Dianne Morin, as she demonstrates how to make a delicious, creamy soup for those chilly days.
Online Class: Let's Crochet Jewelry Organizer (2 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Dec 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Need a last minute gift? Looking for a beautiful way to organize earrings? In this two part class, we will be crocheting mesh to create a picture frame jewelry organizer.
Canceled
Intermediate Spanish
Wed, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Intermediate Spanish is designed to introduce learners to Spanish grammar by focusing on the parts of speech, verb conjugations, sentence structure, and vocabulary building.
Canceled
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1
Wed, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas.
Canceled
Discover America: South Carolina
Wed, Dec 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Travel with us on a virtual road trip across America. Preschoolers will learn about a different state each week through educational activities, stories and crafts. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Black and White Effects
Wed, Dec 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Dec 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2
Wed, Dec 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Color Correction
Wed, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Take an average photo and make it pop. Learn basic color correction techniques and make global and location adjustments to images in Adobe Camera Raw.
Let's Knit and Crochet Meetup - with Raegan
Wed, Dec 20, 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.
Virtual: English from Zero
Wed, Dec 20, 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!
This event is full
Online: Flash Photography
Wed, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1,Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn how different types of photography flashes work and how to use them to achieve professional results.
Práctica Spanish Conversation
Wed, Dec 20, 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: Unity - Creating an Environment
Wed, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn to use Unity's Terrain and Lighting Tools while creating a virtual environment for your game.
VIRTUAL: Magic Tree House Expeditions - Balto the dog
Wed, Dec 20, 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: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery
Wed, Dec 20, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
No time to learn Photoshop? Use the free Express app to intuitively and quickly create all the graphics you need.
Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos and Reels
Wed, Dec 20, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
1.1. No time to learn Premiere? Use the free Express app to create cool video edits with fluid text and graphics animations.
Virtual: Adult French - Beginner Level
Wed, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Virtual: Adult French is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
Introduction to DNA Testing
Wed, Dec 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Learn the basics of genetic genealogy and how DNA testing can supplement your traditional genealogical research. Explore the different types of tests that are available.
Cuentame un Cuento
Thu, Dec 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
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.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (3-Part) - Fireworks
Thu, Dec 21, 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 Class: Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals
Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Boost your productivity with Microsoft's powerful note-taking app. Learn how to organize your pages, revise your notes and collaborate with your team.
Winter Tales
Thu, Dec 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - South Creek
Celebrate the changing of the seasons with cozy stories and a wintery craft. Ages 3-5.
Genealogy Conversations at the Holiday Table
Thu, Dec 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
The holidays are the perfect time to jumpstart your genealogy and family tree research. Learn how to discover information while you are sitting around the table with family members.
Canceled
Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 1
Thu, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags. Recommended Audience: Adult
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!
Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 2
Thu, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Thu, Dec 21, 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.
Virtual: Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Thu, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Intermediate Spanish- Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda. This class is for students in an intermediate level. 
Online Class: Write a Business Letter (Ages 13-17)
Thu, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
The few letters that you will write will probably be very important ones. Take the opportunity to equip yourself with an important life skill by learning acceptable ways to write a business letter.
Online: Unity - UI Basics
Thu, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn how to use Unity's UI tools and game objects to create a User Interface for your game.
Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A
Thu, Dec 21, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Your one-stop shop for creative questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Adobe classes? We’re here to help.
Online Class: Let's Crochet Ugly Sweater Applique (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Fri, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Need a last minute ugly sweater? In this 3 part series, we'll learn a new holiday applique each week. Perfect for applique beginners!
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3
Fri, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to use layer styles, custom shapes, text tool, gradient tool, save and print. Recommended Audience: Adult
Canceled
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Fri, Dec 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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 Winter Birds - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Dec 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Combine basic embroidery stitches and felt appliqués to create a simple and cute winter bird design.
Online Class: Design with Canva - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more
Fri, Dec 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Online: Unity - Triggering Events 
Fri, Dec 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to set up colliders as triggers and create interactions among objects in your game.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Dec 22, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
Virtual: Writing Clearly for Beginners
Tue, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where learn and practice grammar and a variety of writing styles.
Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 4
Tue, Dec 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Do you want to engage your audience? Learn how to create dynamic CSS animations for your web site.
Online Class: Design Minecraft Characters (Ages 7-9)
Tue, Dec 26, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Give Steve and Alex fresh new looks. Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker.
Genealogy in the States: New York
Tue, Dec 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in New York. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
Virtual: Adult French - Beginner Level
Tue, Dec 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Virtual: Adult French is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 4
Tue, Dec 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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: Homeschool: French
Tue, Dec 26, 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.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Dec 26, 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.
Southwest Book Club: - Joy of Reading Celebration
Tue, Dec 26, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Enjoy an evening of sharing a favorite book or author with other readers. Give a toast to a new year of shared reading adventures! No preselected title. For ages 18+.
Canceled
Intermediate Spanish
Wed, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Intermediate Spanish is designed to introduce learners to Spanish grammar by focusing on the parts of speech, verb conjugations, sentence structure, and vocabulary building.
Canceled
Discover America: Pennsylvania
Wed, Dec 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Travel with us on a virtual road trip across America. Preschoolers will learn about a different state each week through educational activities, stories and crafts. Recommended for ages 3-5.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Dec 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!
Virtual: English from Zero
Wed, Dec 27, 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!
This event is full
Virtual: Adult French - Beginner Level
Wed, Dec 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Virtual: Adult French is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
Exploring DNA Websites
Wed, Dec 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore four DNA websites: Ancestry DNA, FamilyTreeDNA, MyHeritage and 23andme. Learn the differences between the companies and see how to navigate each company’s website.
Cuentame un Cuento
Thu, Dec 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
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: Resume Writing
Thu, Dec 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.
DNA Techniques Leeds & McGuire Methods
Thu, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Learn how to utilize these genealogy problem-solving methods and see how they can help you with your DNA analysis.
Online Class: Roblox Game Design (Ages 7-9)
Thu, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!
Online Class: Resume Writing
Thu, Dec 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, Dec 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Join us for a deep dive into the book The boys from Biloxi by John Grisham.
Online: Audio Studio Orientation
Fri, Dec 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Online: Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering
Fri, Dec 29, 11:30am - 1:00pm
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.
Rescheduled
Online Class: Crochet Along Cardigan - Intermediate
Fri, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New date Friday, December 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us the last Friday of every month in 2023 to create a Crochet Along Cardigan!
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 4
Fri, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn common image editing techniques used to retouch and restore photographs. Recommended Audience: Adult
Online: Pro Tools Level 1
Fri, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 the pros use. (tic101)
Online: Pro Tools Level 2
Fri, Dec 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Learn essential techniques to transform your recorded tracks into polished tracks ready for mixing. Dive into Pro Tools discover how to clean up your sessions and consolidate tracks.
Canceled
Virtual Event: South Trail Book Club - Perks of Being a Wallflower
Fri, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us to discuss this month's book selection: Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephan Chbosky.
Online Class: Code with JavaScript (Ages 10-12)
Fri, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Write real code. Explore the JavaScript programming language with characters from Star Wars.
Online Class: Let's Embroider and Catch Up
Fri, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Are your embroidery projects piling up? Bring a work-in-progress and catch up while you "catch up" with other embroidery artists. All levels are welcome. Winter projects are encouraged!
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Dec 29, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
Online Class: Design with Canva - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more
Sat, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Part 1
Tue, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will learn and practice grammar and a variety of writing styles.
Online: Electronic Engineering Using Snap Circuits - (Ages 8 - 12)
Tue, Jan 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Ever wonder how circuits work? Watch or build along with an instructor as they explain basic circuitry using Snap Circuits. This class is taught by Melrose Center Fab Lab Instructors.
Finding Your Roots - Genealogy 101
Tue, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
This series will cover the core elements needed to build a strong foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover an introduction to genealogical research, techniques, and resources.
Virtual: Adult French - Beginner Level
Tue, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Virtual: Adult French is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
Virtual: English from Zero
Tue, Jan 02, 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, Jan 02, 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.
Let's Crochet Reversible Cowl (5 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Wed, Jan 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Use basic crochet stitches to create a beautiful, reversible lacework cowl - perfect for the cooler months!
Virtual: Writing Clearly Part 2
Wed, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will practice different writing styles.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Jan 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Jan 03, 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.
Virtual: English from Zero
Wed, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Práctica Spanish Conversation
Wed, Jan 03, 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.
Virtual: Adult French - Beginner Level
Wed, Jan 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Virtual: Adult French is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
West Oaks Branch & Genealogy Center Overview
Wed, Jan 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Learn about the services and resources that are offered by the library to help you with your genealogical research.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Hydrangea - Beginner Level
Thu, Jan 04, 10:15am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn the basics of sashiko hand sewing. Create beautiful designs layer-by-layer while learning to mark and sew these geometric designs.
Exploring FamilySearch.org
Thu, Jan 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
FamilySearch is a tremendous and free source for family history research. Learn how to navigate this website and how to make the most of the information that it contains.
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden
Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!
Online Class: Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)
Thu, Jan 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Water Lily Lace Scarf (4-Part) - Intermediate Level
Thu, Jan 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Loom knit a beautiful lace scarf. Learn lace knitting on a round loom. Students are required to provide materials.
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