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Virtual: Windermere Book Chat

NEA Big Read: Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude
2023-04-29 15:00:00 2023-04-29 16:00:00 America/New_York Virtual: Windermere Book Chat In his poetry, Ross Gay expresses gratitude for the beauty of life, loss, and love. In this book chat, we will discover our own poetry and how poetry can soothe our hearts. Recommended for adults. Online - Virtual Room - Windermere

Saturday, April 29
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-29 15:00:00 2023-04-29 16:00:00 America/New_York Virtual: Windermere Book Chat In his poetry, Ross Gay expresses gratitude for the beauty of life, loss, and love. In this book chat, we will discover our own poetry and how poetry can soothe our hearts. Recommended for adults. Online - Virtual Room - Windermere

Online

Virtual Room - Windermere

In his poetry, Ross Gay expresses gratitude for the beauty of life, loss, and love. In this book chat, we will discover our own poetry and how poetry can soothe our hearts. Recommended for adults.

NEA Big Read is a program on the National Endowment for the Arts Midwest.  El Proyecto NEA Big Read es una iniciativa del National Endowment for the Arts (el Fondo Nacional para las Artes de Estados Unidos) en cooperación con Arts Midwest.

This is a Virtual Event hosted through Zoom. Please provide your email at registration to participate. You will receive an email with a link to access the Zoom before the event from your event host.

A computer with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required. A webcam and microphone are suggested to fully participate.

If using a mobile device, Android and iOS users must install the Zoom App (App Store | Play Store). However, please note interactivity may be limited. Additional information will be included in the email from your event host.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

TAGS: | windermere | books | bookclubs | bigread | bb-bookclubs |

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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.
Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Tue, Dec 19, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.
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.
Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A
Wed, Dec 20, 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Online Technology 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.
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.
This event is full
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
Rescheduled
Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Thu, Dec 21, 3:45pm - 5:15pm
New date Tuesday, December 19, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
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.
Rescheduled
Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A
Thu, Dec 21, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
New date Wednesday, December 20, 3:45pm - 4:15pm
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.
Clase en Línea: Microsoft Excel Nivel 1
Tue, Jan 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Comience a usar Excel hoy. Ingrese, formatee y guarde datos en hojas de cálculo. Calcule datos con fórmulas básicas.
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.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Smoke and Fire Text Effects
Wed, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Make simple text appear sensational! Learn to use filters, adjustment layers and brush tools to create text the appears to be on fire or a cloud of smoke.
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.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Black and White Effects
Wed, Jan 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
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.
Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 1
Thu, Jan 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Want to take your coding skills to the next level? Learn how to write proper Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) code and format Web pages using external style sheets.
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.
Sketching 101
Fri, Jan 05, 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: Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals
Fri, Jan 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Online Class: Let's Crochet Japanese Knot Bag (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Fri, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Use basic crochet stitches to create this functional and elegant bag.
Online Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Fri, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Cybersecurity is all about the safety of our information when we’re online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
Online Class: Let's Embroider Level 1 - Beginner Level
Fri, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Start hand embroidery today! Learn the basics of using a hoop and needles to form running, back and cross stitches to create a beautiful sampler.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
Fri, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.
Online Class: Microsoft Word: Review and Citation Tools
Fri, Jan 05, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
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.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Jan 05, 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!
English from Zero
Sat, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!
Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 1
Sat, Jan 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags. Recommended Audience: Adult
English Conversation Hour
Sat, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!
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