Virtual: Little Readers

Online: Creative Resources for Entrepreneurs

Sat, Dec 02, 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.

Sun, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

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.

Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator

Sun, Dec 03, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.

Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator

Sun, Dec 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.

Let's Knit Gift Toppers (7-Part) - Confident Beginner Level

Mon, Dec 04, 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 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Speaking Clearly Advanced is a course designed for students who want to improve their speaking and presentation skills.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1

Mon, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Dec 04, 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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Mon, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Create Basic Spreadsheets (Ages 10-12)

Mon, Dec 04, 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

Mon, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Crunch numbers in Microsoft Excel and learn how to use the tools needed to create a basic spreadsheet.

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

Mon, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online Class: 3D Design with TinkerCad (10-12)

Mon, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Use TinkerCAD, a free online application, to design your own custom 3D objects. Learn the basics of 3D design using shapes, cutouts and colors.

"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children and families with Ms. Brenda

Online: Create Photorealistic 3D Images with Adobe Stager

Mon, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.

Cuentame un Cuento: A Trip to the Market - Tell Me a Story Bilingual Stories and Fun

Mon, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 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.

Tue, Dec 05, 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.

Virtual: Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Tue, Dec 05, 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.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 1

Tue, Dec 05, 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.

Tue, Dec 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Online Class: Image Editing with Affinity Photo - Adobe Alternatives

Tue, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

Tired of paying subscription fees? This alternative series showcases similar software that doesn't require a subscription. Affinity Photo can replace Photoshop for a fraction of the cost.

Canceled

Penguin Party

Tue, Dec 05, 11:00am - 11:45am

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

Online Class: Let's Crochet Gingerbread Stars - Beginner Level

Tue, Dec 05, 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: Vector Design with Affinity Designer - Adobe Alternatives

Tue, Dec 05, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

Tired of paying subscription fees? This alternative series showcases similar software that doesn't require a subscription. Affinity Designer can replace Illustrator for a fraction of the cost.

Online Class: WordPress Level 1

Tue, Dec 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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.

Civil War Pension Files: Union & Confederate

Tue, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

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

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1

Tue, Dec 05, 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.

Tue, Dec 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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.

Tue, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 12/5 Session 1, 12/6/Session 2, 12/12 Session 3, 12/13 Session 4.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Dec 05, 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!

Tue, Dec 05, 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 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Online: Adobe Premiere Level 1

Tue, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Start creating top-notch digital video productions. This is an introduction to the basics of editing video footage.

Online: Unity Fundamentals

Tue, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create a development environment and learn the Unity interface, how to manipulate and edit game objects, and the basic workflow of creating video games with Unity.

Online: Audio Studio Orientation

Tue, Dec 05, 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.

Online Class: Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)

Tue, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

Tue, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online: Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering

Tue, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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.

Virtual: Basic Spanish - Ms. Wilnelia

Tue, Dec 05, 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 2

Tue, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

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!

Developing Your Character's Voice

Tue, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn how characterization affects descriptions and interactions with the setting. Literary agent Laurie Dennison will discuss how to develop your character's voice when writing fiction.

Reel Conversations: A Library Film Club - About Schmidt

Tue, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Washington Park

Reel Conversations: A Library Film Club discusses the themes and importance of a different movie each month. All films available to watch beforehand for free on Kanopy.

Author Talk with Victoria Aveyard - Red Queen and Realm Breaker series

Tue, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us as the instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series, Victoria Aveyard, chats with us about YA fantasy fiction and her incredible body of work! Register

Online Class: Let's Crochet Star Table Mat (2 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Wed, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Get ready for the holidays with this beginner friendly star shaped table mat! We will be learning how to work in the round, and how to sew crocheted pieces together during this series.

Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator

Wed, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.

Canceled

Online Class: Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals

Wed, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Wed, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom 1

Boost your productivity with Microsoft's powerful note-taking app. Learn how to organize your pages, revise your notes and collaborate with your team.

Canceled

Discover America: Arkansas

Wed, Dec 06, 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.

Cuisine Corner: Smokey Black-Eyed Peas with Kale and Grits

Wed, Dec 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join KeyVion Miller, Registered Dietitian & Culinary Nutritionist, as she demonstrates a healthy, delicious way to eat black-eyed peas!

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks

Wed, Dec 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!

Wed, Dec 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts

Wed, Dec 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Let's Knit and Crochet Meetup - with Raegan

Wed, Dec 06, 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.

High School Advisory Board Meeting

Wed, Dec 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new teen programs, brainstorm new teen services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 9-12.

Wed, Dec 06, 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.

Práctica Spanish Conversation

Wed, Dec 06, 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

Wed, Dec 06, 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.

Middle School Advisory Board Meeting

Wed, Dec 06, 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.

Online: Pro Tools Level 1

Wed, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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 Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Wed, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Wed, Dec 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online: Pro Tools Level 2

Wed, Dec 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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.

Exploring FamilySearch.org

Wed, Dec 06, 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.

Wed, Dec 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Layer Blending Modes

Thu, Dec 07, 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.

Thu, Dec 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (3-Part) - Fireworks

Thu, Dec 07, 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.

Snow Science

Thu, Dec 07, 11:00am - 11:45am

Virtual Room - South Creek

Learn about snowflakes and work together to perform frosty experiments. Ages 3-5. Registration required.

Using City Directories in Genealogy Research

Thu, Dec 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

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

Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 1

Thu, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 2

Thu, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

Come practice your English speaking skills during the English Conversation Hour. All proficiency levels are welcomed!

Thu, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Virtual: Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Thu, Dec 07, 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 Basics

Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn to code a custom behavior in Unity with C-Sharp. During this class we will declare, initialize, and execute custom variables and functions to make a game object move and change colors.

Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly

Thu, Dec 07, 4:45pm - 5:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.

Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Water Lily Lace Scarf (4-Part) - Intermediate Level

Thu, Dec 07, 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 Class: Animate Shapes with PowerPoint (Ages 7-9)

Thu, Dec 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Bring your ideas to life. Draw and animate shapes in Microsoft PowerPoint. Combine shapes into pictures, then use simple formatting, transition and animation tools.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3

Thu, Dec 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Get more precise control over your presentation. Learn how to insert slide transitions, add animations and hyperlinks. Create a customized photo album with simple to use tools.

Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 3

Thu, Dec 07, 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.

Alafaya Book Club

Thu, Dec 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

The Alafaya Book Club's December selection is "Sensational: The Hidden History of America's Girl Stunt Reporters" by Kim Todd.

Fri, Dec 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

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

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Brush Tools

Fri, Dec 08, 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.

Fri, Dec 08, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1

Fri, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online Class: Let's Crochet Ugly Sweater Applique (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Fri, Dec 08, 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!

Canceled

Online Class: Let's Embroider Sweater Weather Hoop (2 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Fri, Dec 08, 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.

Fri, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Learn a faux knit stitch as we create a comfy cozy holiday wall hangings in this two part class. Stitch a mini sweater to give as a gift, or keep for yourself!

Revising Your Novel

Fri, Dec 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

If you've just finished a first draft or will soon, the next step is revision. Author, editor, and book coach Julie Artz will discuss processes and tips for revising your novel.

Family Zumba

Sat, Dec 09, 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.

Writing Workshop: Internal Angst as Character Development

Sun, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Internal conflict can forge emotional bonds with readers. Five authors of different genres will discuss how to use angst, fear, and reaction to trauma to make those vital connections with an audience.

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery

Sun, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

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

Sun, Dec 10, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

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.

Let's Knit Gift Toppers (7-Part) - Confident Beginner Level

Sun, Dec 10, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

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.

OCLS Writer's Group

Sun, Dec 10, 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.

All-Levels Yoga

Mon, Dec 11, 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.

Mon, Dec 11, 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 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Speaking Clearly Advanced is a course designed for students who want to improve their speaking and presentation skills.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3

Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Dec 11, 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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4

Mon, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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.

Animate Shapes with PowerPoint (Ages 7-9)

Mon, Dec 11, 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

Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Bring your ideas to life. Draw and animate shapes in Microsoft PowerPoint. Combine shapes into pictures, then use simple formatting, transition and animation tools.

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

Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Online Class: Code with Minecraft (Ages 7-9) - Adventurer

Mon, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Join Alex and Steve on a Minecraft Adventure! Solve code challenges to explore, gather resources, and defeat mobs. Create algorithms, use loops, and debug your code.

Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge

Mon, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how this file management app can speed up your workflow.

"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children and families with Ms. Brenda

Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign

Mon, Dec 11, 6:15pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

How to Turn Ideas into Stories, Not Just Premises

Mon, Dec 11, 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!

Mon, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Author José Pablo Iriarte will clarify the difference between premise and story, share brainstorming techniques with this difference in mind, and show how to flesh those idea nuggets into story gold.

Pajama Party

Mon, Dec 11, 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.

Central Florida Book Club -

Tue, Dec 12, 10:15am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Fairview Shores

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss a wide range of books. This month's selection is "Roman Stories" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Virtual: Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Tue, Dec 12, 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.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 2

Tue, Dec 12, 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.

Tue, Dec 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 1

Tue, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 2

Tue, Dec 12, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Recommended Audience: Adult

Online Class: WordPress Level 2

Tue, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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.

Hathi Trust Digital Library and Genealogy

Tue, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

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

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 2

Tue, Dec 12, 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.

Tue, Dec 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Author Talk with Stephanie Land - Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education

Tue, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

You’re invited to an afternoon chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as she talks to us about her new memoir, Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education.Register

Tue, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 12/5 Session 1, 12/6/Session 2, 12/12 Session 3, 12/13 Session 4.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Dec 12, 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!

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

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.

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.

Discover America: Connecticut

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

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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts

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!

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.

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.

Práctica Spanish Conversation

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

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.

Advanced Searching on Ancestry.com

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.

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.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Black and White Effects

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.

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

Online: Lightroom Classic Level 1 - Organizing Photos

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!

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

Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

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.

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.

Online Class: Code with Code Studio (Ages 7-9)

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

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.

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.

Cuentame un Cuento: Buenas Noches - Tell Me a Story Bilingual Stories and Fun

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.

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.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 3

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.

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

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.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 3

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.

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 Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

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!

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

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1

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

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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2

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!

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.

Online: Flash Photography

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

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.

Introduction to DNA Testing

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.

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.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (3-Part) - Fireworks

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.

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

Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 2

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!

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 Class: Let's Crochet Ugly Sweater Applique (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner

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.

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

Online Class: Let's Embroider Winter Birds - Confident Beginner Level

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.

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!

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 4

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.

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.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 4

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.

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

Discover America: Pennsylvania

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

DNA Techniques Leeds & McGuire Methods

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.

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.

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!