Name: Writing Workshop: Voice is Character
Start: 2023-10-05T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-10-05T20:00:00-04:00
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Writing Workshop: Voice is Character

2023-10-05 19:00:00 2023-10-05 20:00:00 America/New_York Writing Workshop: Voice is Character Voice is so important in fiction, but what exactly does it mean? Literary Agent Keir Alekseii will discuss voice and how to develop your writing skills around crafting a great voice. Online - Virtual Room - EPD

Thursday, October 05
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-05 19:00:00 2023-10-05 20:00:00 America/New_York Writing Workshop: Voice is Character Voice is so important in fiction, but what exactly does it mean? Literary Agent Keir Alekseii will discuss voice and how to develop your writing skills around crafting a great voice. Online - Virtual Room - EPD

Online

Virtual Room - EPD

Voice is so important in fiction, but what exactly does it mean? Literary Agent Keir Alekseii will discuss voice and how to develop your writing skills around crafting a great voice.

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

A computer with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required.

If using a mobile device, Android and iOS users must install the Zoom App. However, please note interactivity may be limited.

This event will not be recorded and playback will not be available. Please arrive on time.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

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Wed, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Southwest

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, Oct 04, 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: QuickBooks Pro Level 2

Wed, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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 Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 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.

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Wed, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 10/3 Session 1, 10/4 Session 2, 10/10 Session 3, 10/11 Session 4

Virtual: English from Zero

Wed, Oct 04, 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!

Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 3

Wed, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to record different types of business transactions such as posting accounts payable and accounts receivable. Recommended Audience: Adult

Middle School Advisory Board Meeting

Wed, Oct 04, 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.

Práctica Spanish Conversation

Wed, Oct 04, 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.

Making Cents: Your Money in English

Wed, Oct 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

In this six-week series, you will learn the English skills needed to manage your money in the USA.

Online Class: Roblox Game Design (Ages 10-12)

Wed, Oct 04, 5:30pm - 6:15pm

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.

Online: Streaming Live Video with OBS

Wed, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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)

Online: 3D Design with Adobe Stager

Thu, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn the basics of this intuitive 3D application to create photo-realistic mockups.

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

Thu, Oct 05, 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 (4-Part) - Morning Glory in Full Bloom (3-Color)

Thu, Oct 05, 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.

Finding Your Roots Series

Thu, Oct 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This series will cover the ten core elements that you need to build a strong foundation for your genealogical research. Each week will focus on a different record group.

Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 1

Thu, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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

Thu, Oct 05, 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: Blender - Modeling a Character

Thu, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Create an animated character and learn some of the most commonly used tools, techniques, and concepts involved with modeling in Blender

Virtual Event: Citizenship Inspired (4 Week Class) - Week 1

Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 2

Thu, Oct 05, 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 Class: Let's Loom Knit Easy Blankets (Cont'd) - Confident Beginner Level

Thu, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Continue your first blanket! Learn how to use an afghan loom while practicing beginning stitches.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Online Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn

Thu, Oct 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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.

Writing Workshop: Voice is Character

Thu, Oct 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Voice is so important in fiction, but what exactly does it mean? Literary Agent Keir Alekseii will discuss voice and how to develop your writing skills around crafting a great voice.

This event is full

Code with the Foos (Ages 5-6)

Fri, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:45am

Online Technology Classroom 1

Solve problems for our heroes with code! Join the Foos on an adventure to walk, jump and build your way to the finish.

Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 3

Fri, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online Class: Let's Crochet Broomstick Lace Scarf (3 Parts) - Intermediate

Fri, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Learn the broomstick lace stitch as we create a spooky scarf - just in time for Halloween!

Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 4

Fri, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Do you want to interact with your users? Learn how to create an interactive form to collect data from your site visitors. Recommended Audience: Adult

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

Fri, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Search the Function Library to find the perfect fit. Use date, financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.

Online Class: Let's Embroider a 2000s Butterfly Clip (2-Day) - Confident Beginner Level

Fri, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Celebrate Y2K with some butterfly bling that is just so fetch. This project is part of our 100-Year Celebration.

Virtual: English Conversation Hour

Fri, Oct 06, 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, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:45am

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.

Speaking Clearly Beginners

Sat, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

OCLS Writer's Group

Sun, Oct 08, 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.

Let's Knit a Dumpling Bag (3-Part) - Confident Beginner Level

Mon, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Purl Soho's Dumpling Bag is a simple bag full of knitting techniques.

Virtual: Speaking Clearly Advanced

Mon, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1

Mon, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Pathway to Homeownership

Mon, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Explore each step a home buyer will walk through from beginning to end. Discover where you currently are in the process of home buying to help you plan for a successful journey to homeownership.

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Oct 09, 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 2

Mon, Oct 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow.

Virtual: English from Zero

Mon, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Online: Design Halloween Decorations with Inkscape

Mon, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Learn how to design Halloween decorations with Inkscape. Once designed you can choose to make your creation by getting access to our 3D printers, Silhouette Cameo, or laser cutter machines.

Online: Adobe Illustrator Level 1

Mon, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Turn scanned drawings into sleek vector graphics. Apply several design techniques and use common editing tools to trace and color artwork as well as manage objects and layers.

Online Class: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 10-12)

Mon, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

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.

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

Mon, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Write real code. Use JavaScript or Python to complete challenges in CodeCombat. Explore mazes, loot treasure and defeat enemies in a fantasy adventure game using code.

Online: Adobe Illustrator Level 2

Mon, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Design professional-looking stationery using Adobe Illustrator. Create and arrange text and image assets and use masks, transparency, and blending modes to create eye-catching designs.

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

Mon, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Virtual: English from Zero

Mon, Oct 09, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Virtual: Southeast Book Club - Loyalty by Lisa Scottoline

Mon, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Join the Southeast Book Club to discuss Loyalty by Lisa Scottoline.

Pajama Party

Mon, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Cuentame un Cuento: A Day on The Farm - Tell Me a Story Bilingual Stories and Fun

Tue, Oct 10, 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.

Web Design - CSS Level 1

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:30am

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: Unreal Game Development Level 3

Tue, Oct 10, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

Learn the basics of game design in one of the world's premier development engines. Learn about how to change all types of variables in this class and be introduced to Blueprint visual coding method.

Virtual: Writing Clearly for Beginners

Tue, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.

Central Florida Book Club

Tue, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss a wide range of books.

Listen, Move & Play Beneath the Sun & Moon - Part of Our Eclipse Celebrations

Tue, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:45am

Virtual Room - Southeast

Light & dark, early & late … explore opposites and discover unique differences between daytime and nighttime! Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.

Online Class: Let's Crochet Frankenstein Candy Pouch(3-Part) - Confident Beginner

Tue, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

This creature creation is the perfect size to store your favorite candies. Learn to make a Halloween classic. Students required to bring materials.

Online Class: Unreal Game Development Level 4

Tue, Oct 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

Learn the basics of game design in one of the world's premier development engines. Dig deep into Unreal Engine's Blueprint visual coding method to create and build your own special objects.

Online Class: WordPress Level 1

Tue, Oct 10, 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.

Online: 3D Printer Orientation

Tue, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Bring your 3D Design to reality with a 3D Printer at the Fab Lab. Learn how to use the slicing software, proper settings on the printer and gain access to our 3D printers in the Fab Lab.

Researching Your Hispanic Ancestors

Tue, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore and learn about key internet resources and databases for researching your Hispanic ancestors.

Virtual: Adult French - Beginner Level

Tue, Oct 10, 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 1

Tue, Oct 10, 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.

Online: Blender - UV Mapping

Tue, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Create textures for a dice and an animated character and learn the most commonly used tools, techniques, and concepts involved with texturing in Blender.

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Tue, Oct 10, 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. 10/3 Session 1, 10/4 Session 2, 10/10 Session 3, 10/11 Session 4

Virtual: English from Zero

Tue, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.

Author Talk with Rick Steves - Europe Through the Back Door

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join guidebook author and TV host Rick Steves as he shares the latest in smart European travel.Register

Online Class: Programming for Digital Media Level 1

Tue, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Create graphics with a simple to use programming language. Processing is used to create data visualization programs, interactive media, 3D art and multimedia software.

Online Class: Google Earth (Ages 10-12)

Tue, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Fly around the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth.

Virtual Event: Pathfinder Drop-in Adventures

Tue, Oct 10, 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+

This event is full

Online: Adobe Photoshop - Skin Retouching

Tue, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Discover how to achieve flawless and smooth skin on your photographs. Work with commonly used tools and techniques to remove blemishes, soften skin and restore an image's texture.

NaNoWriMo Prep: Prepare to Write a Book in a Month

Tue, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

National Novel Writing Month encourages authors to write a book in a month. Author Shannon Thompson will help you get ready to write a first draft quickly, whether you're doing NaNoWriMo or not!

Online: Adobe Photoshop - HDR Photography

Tue, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Create spectacular and vibrant images through high dynamic range (HDR) photography. Learn the basic camera settings necessary and merge photos into an HDR image using adjustment layers.

Online Class: Let's Crochet Amigurumi Bat (3 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Learn amigurumi techniques as we create an adorable little bat friend. We will be discussing the basics of amigurumi during this class.

Intermediate Spanish

Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - West Oaks

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

Online Class: Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals

Wed, Oct 11, 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.

Discover America: New Mexico

Wed, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Southwest

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, Oct 11, 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 - Automate Tasks

Wed, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 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.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Oct 11, 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: Resume Writing

Wed, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Wed, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 10/3 Session 1, 10/4 Session 2, 10/10 Session 3, 10/11 Session 4

Virtual: English from Zero

Wed, Oct 11, 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!

Práctica Spanish Conversation

Wed, Oct 11, 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: QuickBooks Pro Level 1

Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Making Cents: Your Money in English

Wed, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

In this six-week series, you will learn the English skills needed to manage your money in the USA.

Global Genealogy Slovakia

Wed, Oct 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore resources, tips and tricks for finding records in the home countries of your ancestors. This session focuses on Slovakia.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Black and White Effects

Thu, Oct 12, 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.

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

Thu, Oct 12, 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 (4-Part) - Morning Glory in Full Bloom (3-Color)

Thu, Oct 12, 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.

Finding Your Roots Series

Thu, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This series will cover the ten core elements that you need to build a strong foundation for your genealogical research. Each week will focus on a different record group.

Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 1

Thu, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

English Conversation Hour

Thu, Oct 12, 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: Blender - Rigging a Character

Thu, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Prepare a character for animations by creating an armature system with deformation, inverse, and forward kinematic controls in Blender with Rigify.

Citizenship Inspired - Week 2

Thu, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 2

Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online Class: Resume Writing

Thu, Oct 12, 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.

Online Class: Let's Loom Knit a Dudester Scarf (6-Part) - Intermediate Level

Thu, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

This richly textured scarf is perfect for anyone. The pattern consists of a 4-row repeat and can be easily adapted to different looms and gauges. Students are required to provide materials.

Online: Flash Photography

Thu, Oct 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how different types of photography flashes work and how to use them to achieve professional results.

Alafaya Book Club

Thu, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

The Alafaya Book Club's October selection is "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman.

Online: Introduction to Infrared Photography

Thu, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Create impressive pictures using digital infrared techniques. Learn the basics of creating this unique effect by capturing the invisible infrared light with your digital camera.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1

Fri, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

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: Adobe Photoshop Level 2

Fri, Oct 13, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to use selection tools and layers. Recommended Audience: Adult

Online Class: Let's Crochet Broomstick Lace Scarf (3 Parts) - Intermediate

Fri, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Learn the broomstick lace stitch as we create a spooky scarf - just in time for Halloween!

Speaking Clearly Beginners

Fri, Oct 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Online Class: Let's Embroider a 2000s Butterfly Clip (2-Day) - Confident Beginner Level

Fri, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Celebrate Y2K with some butterfly bling that is just so fetch. This project is part of our 100-Year Celebration.

Online Class: Design with Canva - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more

Fri, Oct 13, 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.

Write a Novel in a Month with NaNoWriMo

Sun, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Join National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) veterans to discuss plot, character, world building, an overview of NaNoWriMo 2023 and tips for making it through. Registration required.

Online: Adobe Illustrator - Logo Design & Development

Sun, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Build your business logo using graphic design theory for concepts, color, and font choices. Learn the basics of designing a business logo using vector graphics tools.

Online: Design with Adobe Express

Sun, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how to use the free Adobe Express app on your mobile device or desktop browser to effortlessly create a variety of social media graphics or stationery

All-Levels Yoga

Mon, Oct 16, 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.

Virtual: Speaking Clearly Advanced

Mon, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3

Mon, Oct 16, 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.

Canceled

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

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, Oct 16, 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.

Virtual: English from Zero

Mon, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

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

Mon, Oct 16, 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: Adobe Design Coach

Mon, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Do you need feedback on your latest graphic design projects? Or assistance with assignments? Join this open session for 1 on 1 help with everything Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Virtual: English from Zero

Mon, Oct 16, 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!

Canceled

Pajama Party

Mon, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Online: Adobe Bridge Fundamentals

Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how efficiently improve your workflow using Adobe Bridge. Use Bridge to browse, organize, & process your Adobe files (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign) and other image media formats.

Online Class: Image Editing with Affinity Photo - Adobe Alternatives

Tue, Oct 17, 10:15am - 11:15am

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.

Virtual: Writing Clearly for Beginners

Tue, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 2

Tue, Oct 17, 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: RawTherapee Image Processing - Adobe Alternatives

Tue, Oct 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

RawTherapee is a free, open-source, cross-platform raw image processing program for digital photographers. Join us to learn some tips and tricks on how you can get started using it today.

Online Class: WordPress Level 2

Tue, Oct 17, 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.

Working on the Railroad: Railroad Records

Tue, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Do you have an ancestor who worked for the railroads? Join us and learn where to turn to discover information about the railroad, its records, and where you might find them.

Understanding the Nutrition Label

Tue, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join KeyVion Miller, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, as she discusses how to read the Nutrition Facts label. Learn helpful tips on how to make healthier food choices when you are grocery shopping.

Virtual: Adult French - Beginner Level

Tue, Oct 17, 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 2

Tue, Oct 17, 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.

Online: Blender - Animating a Walk Cycle

Tue, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Animate the walk cycle of a humanoid character and learn the most common tools and techniques used for animating in Blender.

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Tue, Oct 17, 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. 10/17 Session 1, 10/18 Session 2, 10/24 Session 3, 10/25 Session 4

Virtual: English from Zero

Tue, Oct 17, 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!

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

Tue, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Make your own Minecraft world! Program the environment, animals and mobs. Use algorithms, functions, loops, and conditions to complete code challenges.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.

Online Class: Programming for Digital Media Level 2

Tue, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Create interactive graphics with a simple to use programming language. Learn to program mouse interactions to add and change a shape's size, color and location.

Online: Advanced Photoshop Techniques

Tue, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Bring your Photoshop workflow to the next level with advanced Photoshop techniques. Learn about actions, smart objects, and much more.

Online Class: Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)

Tue, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with objects and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.

Virtual Event: Pathfinder Drop-in Adventures

Tue, Oct 17, 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+

This event is full

Clean Your Clothes Closet by the Weekend - Sort, Share, Sell, Store

Tue, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join expert organizer and author Jamie Novak as she shares 5 steps to organize any closet. Learn about her insider tips and the things every closet needs to stay clutter-free.

Online Class: Let's Crochet Amigurumi Bat (3 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Learn amigurumi techniques as we create an adorable little bat friend. We will be discussing the basics of amigurumi during this class.

Intermediate Spanish

Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - West Oaks

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

Online Class: Resume Writing

Wed, Oct 18, 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: Wisconsin

Wed, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Southwest

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, Oct 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts

Wed, Oct 18, 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, Oct 18, 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.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Oct 18, 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.

Author Talk with Ruth Ware - Zero Days

Wed, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

You’re invited to tune in as we chat with New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10 and The It Girl as she talks about her newest book, Zero Days. Register

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Wed, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 10/17 Session 1, 10/18 Session 2, 10/24 Session 3, 10/25 Session 4

Virtual: English from Zero

Wed, Oct 18, 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!

Práctica Spanish Conversation

Wed, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - South Creek

¡Práctica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for adults.

VIRTUAL: Magic Tree House Expeditions - Ghosts

Wed, Oct 18, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Jack and Annie need your help with their latest voyage in the Magic Tree House. If you love their adventures, now is your chance to be part of their travels through time. Recommended for ages 6-8.

Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 2

Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Making Cents: Your Money in English

Wed, Oct 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

In this six-week series, you will learn the English skills needed to manage your money in the USA.

Cuisine Corner: Vegan Empanadas and Pumpkin Bisque

Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fall in love with vegan empanadas and pumpkin bisque. Have a gourd time as Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira, guides us through making these perfect savory dishes.

Using GedMatch.com

Wed, Oct 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Learn how to navigate GedMatch.com and see how a variety of tools can help you further analyze your DNA and connect with your DNA matches.

Online: Design with Adobe Express

Thu, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how to use the free Adobe Express app on your mobile device or desktop browser to effortlessly create a variety of social media graphics or stationery

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

Thu, Oct 19, 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 (4-Part) - Morning Glory in Full Bloom (3-Color)

Thu, Oct 19, 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: Audio Studio Orientation

Thu, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Take the first step towards audio recording. Virtually tour the Audio Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. (tic101)

Finding Your Roots Series

Thu, Oct 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This series will cover the ten core elements that you need to build a strong foundation for your genealogical research. Each week will focus on a different record group.

Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 3

Thu, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to record different types of business transactions such as posting accounts payable and accounts receivable. Recommended Audience: Adult

English Conversation Hour

Thu, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Virtual Event: Citizenship Inspired - Week 3

Thu, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Nivel 1

Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Aprenda conceptos de presentación y terminología. Aprenda a crear una presentación utilizando plantillas, texto y imágenes. Use herramientas de formato para mejorar la apariencia de su presentación.

Online Class: Let's Loom Knit a Dudester Scarf (6-Part) - Intermediate Level

Thu, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

This richly textured scarf is perfect for anyone. The pattern consists of a 4-row repeat and can be easily adapted to different looms and gauges. Students are required to provide materials.

Online: Adobe Design Coach

Thu, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Do you need feedback on your latest graphic design projects? Or assistance with assignments? Join this open session for 1 on 1 help with everything Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Online: Photography Lenses Explained

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about lens type characteristics, distortions, aberrations and how to fix them. We’ll also explore the relationship between lens focal length and sensor sizes.

Yoga for Happy Hips

Thu, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

This all-levels yoga class focuses on poses the will help improve flexibility and strength in the hip joints, as well as relieving tension that we hold on to due to stress and everyday movement.

Semamori Paper Stitched Patterns - Rabbit

Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:45am

Virtual Room - Southwest

Semamori are traditional Japanese auspicious patterns. Learn about the meaning and history of the featured Semamori pattern. Pierce and stitch the pattern on paper.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3

Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Learn how to use layer styles, custom shapes, text tool, gradient tool, save and print. Recommended Audience: Adult

Sketching 101

Fri, Oct 20, 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: Adobe Photoshop Level 4

Fri, Oct 20, 12:15pm - 1:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Learn common image editing techniques used to retouch and restore photographs. Recommended Audience: Adult

Online Class: Let's Crochet Broomstick Lace Scarf (3 Parts) - Intermediate

Fri, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Learn the broomstick lace stitch as we create a spooky scarf - just in time for Halloween!

Virtual Event: South Trail Book Club - House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

Fri, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - South Trail

Join us to discuss this month's book selection. Recommended for teens 13-18

Online Class: Let's Embroider a Spooky Moon - Confident Beginner Level

Fri, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Combine basic embroidery stitches and felt appliqués to create a simple spooky moon design.

Online Class: Google Earth (Ages 7-9)

Fri, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Fly around the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth.

Virtual: English Conversation Hour

Fri, Oct 20, 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, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:45am

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 10-12)

Sat, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Online Technology Classroom 1

Make friends around the globe by learning a new language. Use immersive online library resources to learn a new language today.

Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 1

Sat, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm

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

Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 2

Sat, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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

Speaking Clearly Beginners

Sat, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Online: Adobe InDesign 101

Sun, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn the basics of this powerful application and how to integrate it into your workflow alongside Photoshop and Illustrator.

Online: Advanced Photoshop Techniques

Sun, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Bring your Photoshop workflow to the next level with advanced Photoshop techniques. Learn about actions, smart objects, and much more.

Let's Knit a Dumpling Bag (3-Part) - Confident Beginner Level

Mon, Oct 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Purl Soho's Dumpling Bag is a simple bag full of knitting techniques.

Virtual: Speaking Clearly Advanced

Mon, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1

Mon, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Oct 23, 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 Word Level 2

Mon, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Virtual: English from Zero

Mon, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

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

Mon, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

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: 3D Design with Adobe Stager

Mon, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn the basics of this intuitive 3D application to create photo-realistic mockups.

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

Mon, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Cuisine Corner: Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Mon, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join culinary expert, Dianne Morin, as she demonstrates how to make delicious Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls. They consist of fresh vegetables, herbs, rice noodles, and protein wrapped in rice paper.

Virtual: English from Zero

Mon, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Hiawassee

In October the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney.

Pajama Party

Mon, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Cuentame un Cuento: Spooky Storytime - Tell Me a Story Bilingual Stories and Fun

Tue, Oct 24, 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 Class: Customer Relationship Management Level 1

Tue, Oct 24, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

Learn the basics of managing your company's relationship and interaction with customers and potential customers while growing your business.

Virtual: Writing Clearly for Beginners

Tue, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will review different grammar points in English and basic sentence writing.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 3

Tue, Oct 24, 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.

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

Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:45am

Virtual Room - Southeast

Cuentame un Cuento is an interactive bilingual storytime featuring books & songs in English & Spanish that are suitable for speakers of either language. Recommended for ages 3-5 Registration required.

Online Class: Customer Relationship Management Level 2

Tue, Oct 24, 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.

Online Class: WordPress Level 3

Tue, Oct 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to use plugins and widgets to customize your site around your audience. Create interactive content to effectively engage your clients.

West Oaks Branch & Genealogy Center Overview

Tue, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Learn about the services and resources that are offered by the library to help you with your genealogical research.

Virtual: Adult French - Beginner Level

Tue, Oct 24, 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: Web Design - HTML Level 2

Tue, Oct 24, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Want to expand your skills? Learn how to layout Web pages using HTML5 tags. In this class, you learn how to create a header, footer and different sections in a Web page. Recommended Audience: Adult

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 3

Tue, Oct 24, 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.

Online: Blender - 12 Principles of Animation in 3D

Tue, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Animate a bouncy ball and learn how to apply the 12 principles of animation to enhance the 3D animation in Blender.

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Tue, Oct 24, 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. 10/17 Session 1, 10/18 Session 2, 10/24 Session 3, 10/25 Session 4

Virtual: English from Zero

Tue, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Tue, Oct 24, 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: Write a Business Letter (Ages 13-17)

Tue, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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.

Ask a Lawyer - Presented by The Orange County Bar Association

Tue, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

The Orange County Bar Association will provide an open forum for individuals to speak with a panel of attorneys to get guidance on Landlord/Tenant and Real Estate Law.

Virtual Event: Pathfinder Drop-in Adventures

Tue, Oct 24, 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+

This event is full

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts

Tue, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online: Audio Studio Orientation

Tue, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Take the first step towards audio recording. Virtually tour the Audio Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. (tic101)

Southwest Book Club Author Visit: Laura Spence-Ash - Beyond That, The Sea

Tue, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Virtual Room - Southwest

The Southwest Book Club will be joined by author Laura Spence-Ash to discuss her book, Beyond That, The Sea. Story of two families living through WWII. Registration req. 18+

Online Class: Let's Crochet Frankenstein's Choker - Confident Beginner

Wed, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Learn the basics of lacework while we crochet the perfect choker for your last minute Halloween costume!

Online: Advanced Photoshop Techniques

Wed, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Bring your Photoshop workflow to the next level with advanced Photoshop techniques. Learn about actions, smart objects, and much more.

Intermediate Spanish

Wed, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - West Oaks

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

Online Class: Search and Apply for Jobs

Wed, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom 1

Become familiar with popular job search websites and common questions asked on job applications. Learn how to use various internet resources to search and apply for jobs.

Discover America: Virginia

Wed, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Southwest

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, Oct 25, 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 - Formulas & Functions

Wed, Oct 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Search the Function Library to find the perfect fit. Use date, financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Wed, Oct 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Wed, Oct 25, 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. 10/17 Session 1, 10/18 Session 2, 10/24 Session 3, 10/25 Session 4

Virtual: English from Zero

Wed, Oct 25, 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!

Práctica Spanish Conversation

Wed, Oct 25, 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: Programming Concepts Level 1

Wed, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Start your programming adventure with the basics. Create a mobile web app while learning key concepts, including algorithms, programs, events and debugging.

Online: Adobe Bridge Fundamentals

Wed, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how efficiently improve your workflow using Adobe Bridge. Use Bridge to browse, organize, & process your Adobe files (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign) and other image media formats.

Basic Programming Concepts Level 2

Wed, Oct 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Continue your programming adventure with the fundamentals. Create a mobile web app while learning key concepts, including inputs and variables.

Registration opens Wednesday, October 25 2023 at 5:30pm

Social Security Records for Genealogy

Wed, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

The Social Security Act was passed in 1935 and helped to create records for genealogists. Learn how this act impacted your ancestors and what records were created as a result.

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

Thu, Oct 26, 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 (4-Part) - Morning Glory in Full Bloom (3-Color)

Thu, Oct 26, 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: Programming for Digital Media Level 1

Thu, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Create graphics with a simple to use programming language. Processing is used to create data visualization programs, interactive media, 3D art and multimedia software.

Finding Your Roots Series

Thu, Oct 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This series will cover the ten core elements that you need to build a strong foundation for your genealogical research. Each week will focus on a different record group.

Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 1

Thu, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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

Thu, Oct 26, 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: Unreal Engine Fundamentals

Thu, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Virtual Event: Citizenship Inspired - Week 4

Thu, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this 4-class program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 2

Thu, Oct 26, 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

Cuisine Corner Junior: Caramel Apples - TikTok and Instagram Live

Thu, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Learn to make caramel apples, the perfect goodie for Halloween! Grab apples, caramel, and your choice of toppings to enjoy this sweet and tart treat! Recommended for families with children ages 6-12.

Onlne Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Nivel 2

Thu, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Aprenda a insertar y personalizar graficos SmartArt, tablas, videos y más.

Online Class: Let's Loom Knit a Dudester Scarf (6-Part) - Intermediate Level

Thu, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

This richly textured scarf is perfect for anyone. The pattern consists of a 4-row repeat and can be easily adapted to different looms and gauges. Students are required to provide materials.

Creating a Culture of Mindfulness: Part 1 Resilience and You

Thu, Oct 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Discover the importance of resilience in our lives with this three-part series. Explore how living with resilience helps us to be healthier, happier, more creative, and open to change.

Author Talk with John Irving - The Last Chairlift

Thu, Oct 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us for an intimate conversation with John Irving as he chats about not only his most recent novel, The Last Chairlift, but also about his prolific body of work and a lifetime spent writing. Register

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