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Sketching 101

2024-01-05 11:00:00 2024-01-05 12:00:00 America/New_York Sketching 101 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 - Virtual Room - EPD

Friday, January 05
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-01-05 11:00:00 2024-01-05 12:00:00 America/New_York Sketching 101 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 - Virtual Room - EPD

Online

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.

Presented by Central Florida Community Arts, a continuum of arts education and experiences for a lifetime. For more information about Central Florida Community Arts visit https://cfcarts.com/.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | epd | CFCArts | bb-library-events |

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All-Levels Yoga

Mon, Oct 07, 8:00am - 9:00am

New date Monday, October 14, 8:00am - 9:00am

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.

Speaking Clearly Advanced

Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Clase en Línea: Creando su Resume (Hoja de Vida) - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda

Mon, Oct 07, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

Utilice las plantillas de Microsoft Word para crear un resume profesional. Audiencia Recomendada: Adultos #tec101

Knit Simple Lacey Scarf (4-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - Gifting Series

Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The gifting series is all about knitting gifts to give or accent gifts. The simple lacey scarf is easy to memorize and quick to knit up--perfect for gift giving.

This event is full

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Oct 07, 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.

Speaking Clearly Beginners

Mon, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm

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.

Clase en Línea: Buscando Empleo Usando la Internet - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda

Mon, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Aprenda como utilizar la Internet para buscar y aplicar para nuevos empleos.

English for Social Interactions

Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

Mon, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Learn important actions like copy, cut, and paste.

Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Basic English 1

Mon, Oct 07, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Pajama Party

Mon, Oct 07, 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.

Online: Creative Resources for Entrepreneurs

Tue, Oct 08, 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.

Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Tue, Oct 08, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 

Online Class: Exploring Your Library Card Benefits - Beyond the Books

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Are you new to the system or have been a long-time customer? This class is for you. Learn about ALL the benefits your OCLS library card provides beyond the books.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools

Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.

Cancelled

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Oct 08, 11:45am - 12:30pm

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Oct 08, 11:45am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Researching Your Hispanic Ancestors

Tue, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

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

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 5

Tue, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Tue, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 10/8 Session 1, 10/9 Session 2, 10/15 Session 3, 10/16 Session 4

Cancelled

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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.

Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Lo-Fi Book Club - Horror fiction

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Join us for a relaxed discussion about your favorite books and graphic novels! Each month, choose your own book to read and share with other teens based on a rotating theme.

Online: Unreal Engine Fundamentals

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

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.

Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Tue, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge

Tue, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Character Development with author Jennie Jarvis - First-Draft Fall Writing Workshop Series

Tue, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn the skills you need to write a first draft this month. 10/1: Plotting & Pacing 10/8: Character Development 10/15: Narrative Agency 10/22: Worldbuilding 10/29: Narrative Voice & Writing Style

Online Class: Crochet Candy Corn Gnome (4 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Just in time for Halloween, a cute candy corn gnome to guard your treats! No tricks here, just a quick amigurumi project to celebrate spooky season.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced

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

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

English Conversation Hour

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

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Oct 09, 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: Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets

Wed, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Wed, Oct 09, 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. 10/8 Session 1, 10/9 Session 2, 10/15 Session 3, 10/16 Session 4

Práctica Spanish Conversation

Wed, Oct 09, 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: Unreal - Blueprint Programming Basics

Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create a program to manipulate a game character's position and rotation by changing input values and learn the basics of blueprint programming in Unreal.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 5

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Finding Your Roots - Immigration Records

Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover the various types of immigration records and how to use them in your research.

Author Talk with Silvia Moreno-Garcia - Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction

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

You’re invited to free your mind with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of several novels including Mexican Gothic, and many more!Register

Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

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

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (5-Part) - Candy

Thu, Oct 10, 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: Photoshop Tips and Tricks

Thu, Oct 10, 10:45am - 11:15am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.

Global Genealogy: Mexico

Thu, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

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

English Conversation Hour

Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Online: Microphone Theory Level 1

Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Capture the right sound. Discover how microphones work, the key differences between microphones, and how to set up and tear down microphones, stands and cables. (tic101)

Online: Unreal - Third-Person Blueprint Programming

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

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create a program to manipulate a third-person game's point of view with input values and learn core concepts about third-person game development.

Online Class: Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)

Thu, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

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.

Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Your one-stop shop for game development questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Game Development classes? We’re here to help.

Yoga for Happy Hips

Thu, Oct 10, 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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

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

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.

Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 3

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

Virtual Room - Windermere

This series 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: Crochet Planned Pooling (2 Parts) - Advanced

Fri, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Curious about planned pooling but unsure of where to start? Join us for this two part series to learn the basics and how to apply this technique to existing patterns.

Online Class: Embroider a Crescent Moon Hoop (2-Days) - Confident Beginner Level

Fri, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Channel the energy of the season with this mystical moon hoop design.

Online: Unreal - Enhanced Input Action Blueprint Programming

Fri, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create a program to collect input values from input devices to manipulate the character's position, rotation, and point of view, and learn how to implement the Enhance Input Actions system.

Virtual: English Conversation Hour

Fri, Oct 11, 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!

This event is full

Virtual: Little Readers

Sat, Oct 12, 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.

Virtual: Learn a Language - (Ages 9-12)

Sat, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Washington Park

Discover a new language in a fun and interactive way.

Virtual: Basic English 1

Sat, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Washington Park

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

This event is full

Virtual: Basic English 1

Sat, Oct 12, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Virtual Room - Washington Park

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Virtual: Basic English 1

Sat, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Washington Park

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery

Sun, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

No time to learn Premiere? Use the free Express app to create cool video edits with fluid text and graphics animations.

Online: Digital Painting 101

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

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.

OCLS Writer's Group

Sun, Oct 13, 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, Oct 14, 8:00am - 9:00am

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.

Speaking Clearly Advanced

Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Oct 14, 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: Battleship with Excel (Ages 7-9)

Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - Youth Services 2

Create and play fun games with Microsoft Excel. Learn about the basics of spreadsheets while playing a version of the classic game Battleship.

Speaking Clearly Beginners

Mon, Oct 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm

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: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

Mon, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Learn important actions like copy, cut, and paste.

English for Social Interactions

Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 2 - Enhancing Documents

Mon, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Explore Microsoft Word's proofing features like the spelling and grammar check. Use and modify Word templates with ease. Enhance your document by inserting and formatting pictures.

Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Basic English 1

Mon, Oct 14, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Pajama Party

Mon, Oct 14, 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.

Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

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

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Basic English 1

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

Virtual Room - Southeast

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 1

Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers

Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.

Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 2

Tue, Oct 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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

Basic English 2

Tue, Oct 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Cancelled

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Oct 15, 11:45am - 12:30pm

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Oct 15, 11:45am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Genealogy in the States: North Carolina

Tue, Oct 15, 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 North Carolina. Discover what records are available and how to use them.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 6

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

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 2 - Enhancing Documents

Tue, Oct 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Explore Microsoft Word's proofing features like the spelling and grammar check. Use and modify Word templates with ease. Enhance your document by inserting and formatting pictures.

Online: Microphone Theory Level 2

Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Choose the right mic. Hear how different microphones pick up and transmit sound. Discover how to use polar patterns, proximity effect and phase to get the best sound for your project. (tic101)

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Tue, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 10/8 Session 1, 10/9 Session 2, 10/15 Session 3, 10/16 Session 4

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Oct 15, 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.

Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Advancing to Adulthood - Homemaking

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Challenge your skills and develop some new ones! Learn through games and activities designed to help prepare you for post high school independence. Recommended for ages 13-17.

Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Virtual Event: D&D Drop-in Adventures (Ages 18+)

Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons: where we host a series of one night adventures inside a "West Marches" style campaign. A perfect opportunity for beginners and veterans alike.

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Narrative Agency with literary agent Paula Weiman - First-Draft Fall Writing Workshop Series

Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn the skills you need to write a first draft this month. 10/1: Plotting & Pacing 10/8: Character Development 10/15: Narrative Agency 10/22: Worldbuilding 10/29: Narrative Voice & Writing Style

Online Class: Crochet Candy Corn Gnome (4 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Just in time for Halloween, a cute candy corn gnome to guard your treats! No tricks here, just a quick amigurumi project to celebrate spooky season.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced

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

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

English Conversation Hour

Wed, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Oct 16, 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: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets

Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Wed, Oct 16, 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. 10/8 Session 1, 10/9 Session 2, 10/15 Session 3, 10/16 Session 4

Práctica Spanish Conversation

Wed, Oct 16, 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: Lemongrass Coconut Curry

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add this irresistible dish to your cooking repertoire. Yamira Lee Johnson, the head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will guide us in making a comforting fall meal.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 6

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn about the importance of preventative care for breast cancer. Explore topics such as self-exams, early detection, mammograms, sonograms, and breast biopsy.

Finding Your Roots - Church & Cemetery Records

Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover church and cemetery records.

Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

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.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (5-Part) - Candy

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

Writing Clearly Intermediate

Thu, Oct 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

English Conversation Hour

Thu, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Online: Unity Fundamentals

Thu, Oct 17, 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 Class: Design with Canva - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more

Thu, Oct 17, All day

Online Technology Classroom 2

Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.

Online Class: Loom Knit Cowls (4 Part) - Intermediate Level

Thu, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

It’s too hot for a full sweater but this lovely cowl is a great alternative, just enough to keep you warm in the office or at the park on a chilly day. Students are required to provide materials.

Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly

Thu, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Your one-stop shop for game development questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Game Development classes? We’re here to help.

Sketching 101

Fri, Oct 18, 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: Crochet Marshmallow Bat Amigurumi - Intermediate

Fri, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Just in time for Halloween, a sweet treat of a tiny friend! We will be using basic amigurumi techniques to make this adorable decoration.

Online Class: Embroider Festive Fall Jewelry - Beginner Level

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

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Craft some cute accessories for the season with felt and easy embroidery stitches.

Online: Unity - Importing Assets

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

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Learn how to import assets into a Unity project from the Unity Assets store, third-party assets stores, and developer-made custom assets.

Basic English 2

Sat, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

English Conversation Hour

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

Virtual ESL Room 2

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator

Sun, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.

Online: Adobe Illustrator Tips and Tricks

Sun, Oct 20, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about transparency features, organizing documents with layers, and much more.

Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator

Sun, Oct 20, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Chair Yoga

Mon, Oct 21, 8:00am - 9:00am

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.

Speaking Clearly Advanced

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

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Clase en Línea: Adobe Photoshop Nivel 1

Mon, Oct 21, 10:15am - 11:45am

Online Technology Classroom 1

Aprende sobre los conceptos gráficos y terminología. Familiarizarse con las herramientas básicas necesarias para editar y retocar imágenes digitales. Público Recomendado: Adulto

Japanese Knitting Stitches (6-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - Skill Building Swatches Series

Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The Japanese Knitting Stitches series is designed to introduce knitters to Japanese charts, symbols and techniques.

Virtual Event: Storybook Fun

Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play.

Pathway to Homeownership

Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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 21, 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.

Speaking Clearly Beginners

Mon, Oct 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm

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.

Clase en Línea: Adobe Photoshop Nivel 2

Mon, Oct 21, 12:15pm - 1:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Aprende a usar las herramientas de selección y capas. Público recomendado: Adulto

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 3 - Finalizing Documents

Mon, Oct 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Finalize your document by adding headers and footers. Secure your document with password protection. Work with distribution options like printing and sharing.

English for Social Interactions

Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 3 - Finalizing Documents

Mon, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Finalize your document by adding headers and footers. Secure your document with password protection. Work with distribution options like printing and sharing.

Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Online: Create Photorealistic 3D Images with Adobe Stager

Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Basic English 1

Mon, Oct 21, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Hiawassee Book Club

Mon, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Hiawassee

In October the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister.

Pajama Party

Mon, Oct 21, 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.

Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Tue, Oct 22, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Basic English 1

Tue, Oct 22, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Southeast

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 

Learn to Knit Series - Beginners

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Start knitting today! Learn basic techniques to get started on knitting. Learn to cast on, the knit stitch, purl stitch and binding off.

Online Class: Unreal Engine Hour of Code Level 1

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn the basics of game design in one of the world's premier development engines. Get a handle on where things are and how to add assets in-game.

Virtual Event: Sing Along with Friends

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Music and songs especially designed for babies and children of all ages.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching

Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.

Basic English 2

Tue, Oct 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Cancelled

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Oct 22, 11:45am - 12:30pm

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Oct 22, 11:45am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Genealogy in the States: New York

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

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in New York. Discover what records are available and how to use them.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 7

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

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 1

Tue, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge Documents

Tue, Oct 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Author Talk with Lori Gottlieb - Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

In her book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, Lori Gottlieb tells us that despite her license and training, her most significant credential is that she’s a card-carrying member of the human race.Register

Online: Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering

Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Explore the fundamentals of sound theory. Discuss how the physics of sound affects recordings. Learn key digital audio concepts, including sample rate, bit depth and file types. (tic101)

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Tue, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 10/22 Session 1, 10/23 Session 2, 10/29 Session 3, 10/30 Session 4

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Oct 22, 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.

Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Online: Unity - Programming Basics

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

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.

Clase en línea: Adobe Photoshop – Efectos en Blanco y Negro

Tue, Oct 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Haz que las fotos se destaquen con efectos en blanco y negro. Aprende múltiples formas de convertir fotos a blanco y negro, aplicar capas de ajuste y crear efectos de mejora.

Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Tue, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Worldbuilding with author Cass Morris - First-Draft Fall Writing Workshop Series

Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn the skills you need to write a first draft this month. 10/1: Plotting & Pacing 10/8: Character Development 10/15: Narrative Agency 10/22: Worldbuilding 10/29: Narrative Voice & Writing Style

Southwest Book Club: - Solito: A Memoir

Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Southwest

Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora. A poet reflects on his 3000 mile journey from El Salvador to the United States when he was 9 years old. Reg. req. 18+

Online Class: Crochet Candy Corn Gnome (4 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Just in time for Halloween, a cute candy corn gnome to guard your treats! No tricks here, just a quick amigurumi project to celebrate spooky season.

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

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 Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools

Wed, Oct 23, 10:15am - 11:45am

Online Technology Classroom 2

Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets

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

Online Technology Classroom 1

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced

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

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Virtual Event: Tiny Tales

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos and Reels

Wed, Oct 23, 10:45am - 11:15am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

No time to learn Premiere? Use the free Express app to create cool video edits with fluid text and graphics animations.

English Conversation Hour

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

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets

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

Online Technology Classroom 1

Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.

Lowering Blood Pressure and Cholesterol with Food

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

Virtual Room - EPD

Join KeyVion Miller, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, to learn about foods that will keep your heart healthy. Walk away with actionable tips to start today!

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers

Wed, Oct 23, 12:15pm - 1:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Oct 23, 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: Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions

Wed, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.

Online: Audio Studio Orientation

Wed, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

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

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Wed, Oct 23, 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. 10/22 Session 1, 10/23 Session 2, 10/29 Session 3, 10/30 Session 4

Práctica Spanish Conversation

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Exploración Tecnológica: “Programas de Idiomas" - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Learn a new language using library resources. Aprende un nuevo idioma utilizando los recursos de la biblioteca.

Online: Unity - Programming Player Movement

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Program the player game object to move, rotate, and jump, while learning the basics of programming custom behaviors for your game objects with C Sharp (C#) in Unity.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools

Wed, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 7

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Finding Your Roots - Military Records

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

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover military records.

Bullying & Cyberbullying: What Guardians Need to Know - Presented by Victim Service Center of Central Florida

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

Virtual Room - EPD

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Join educators from Victim Service Center to learn about the signs of bullying and ways to prevent it. Registration required.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (5-Part) - Candy

Thu, Oct 24, 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 Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets

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

Online Technology Classroom 2

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.

Cancelled

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

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

Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.

Virtual Event: Sing Along With Friends

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Music and songs especially designed for children and babies of all ages.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets

Thu, Oct 24, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.

Global Genealogy: Poland

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

Virtual Room - West Oaks

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

Writing Clearly Intermediate

Thu, Oct 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

English Conversation Hour

Thu, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Exploracion Tecnológica: Instagram - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Aprende a Usar Instagram en esta exploración tecnológica con Ms. Brenda

Online: Unity - Programming Input Actions

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

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Program Actions to collect values from input devices and trigger the Player game object's behaviors with an Input Action Asset in Unity.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers

Thu, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.

Online Class: Loom Knit Cowls (4 Part) - Intermediate Level

Thu, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

It’s too hot for a full sweater but this lovely cowl is a great alternative, just enough to keep you warm in the office or at the park on a chilly day. Students are required to provide materials.

Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Your one-stop shop for game development questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Game Development classes? We’re here to help.

Tips For Writing Spooky

Thu, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Want to write stories that delight with fright? Author Shannon A. Thompson will provide tips for writing stories that strike fear in the hearts of readers.

Online class: Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools

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

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Get your research papers and reports noticed. Learn how to use the review tools to discover errors and ensure readability. Add organization with a table of contents and clear citations.

Online Class: Crochet Along Skirt (12 Parts) - Advanced

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

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Join us once a month in 2024 to crochet a stunning lacework skirt that can double as a dress and a wrap!

This event is full

Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 4

Fri, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This series 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: Embroider a Monthly Sampler (Series) - Beginner Level (Cumulative, Basic to Confident)

Fri, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Follow along all year as we create a monthly sampler for 2024. Each month we'll add a new stitch and flower to make a beautiful bouquet!

Online: Unity - Controlling Animations

Fri, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Animate the Player game object and learn how to use Unity's Animation System.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching

Fri, Oct 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.

Virtual: English Conversation Hour

Fri, Oct 25, 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!

This event is full

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

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Sat, Oct 26, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

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

Basic English 2

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

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Virtual: Introduction to coding for kids (9-12)

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

Virtual Room - Washington Park

Learning coding terminology that can help kids to better understand computer programming.

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

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

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.

English Conversation Hour

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

Virtual ESL Room 2

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Virtual: Basic English 1

Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Washington Park

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

This event is full

Virtual: Basic English 1

Sat, Oct 26, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Virtual Room - Washington Park

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

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

Sat, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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: Basic English 1

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

Virtual Room - Washington Park

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Online: Creative Resources for Entrepreneurs

Sun, Oct 27, 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 Class: Search & Apply for Jobs

Sun, Oct 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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.

Online: Intro to Affinity Photo

Sun, Oct 27, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this fully featured photo editor can do and how it fares as a Photoshop alternative.

Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly

Sun, Oct 27, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Online Class: Resume Writing

Sun, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Speaking Clearly Advanced

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Clase en Línea: Adobe Photoshop Nivel 3

Mon, Oct 28, 10:15am - 11:45am

Online Technology Classroom 1

Aprenda a usar estilos de capa, figuras personalizadas, herramienta de texto, herramienta de degradado, guardar e imprimir. Público Recomendado: Adulto

Knit Decorative Leaf Ties - Confident Beginner Level - Gifting Series

Mon, Oct 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The gifting series is all about knitting gifts to give or accent gifts. The leaf ties are perfect for tying gifts and can be used as hair ties. Learn Judy's Magic Cast On and I-Cord.

Virtual Event: Storybook Fun

Mon, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play.

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Oct 28, 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.

Speaking Clearly Beginners

Mon, Oct 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm

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: Adobe Photoshop - Color Correction

Mon, Oct 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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.

English for Social Interactions

Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge Documents

Mon, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

Cuisine Corner: Jamaican Sorrel Drink and Plantain Tarts

Mon, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join culinary expert, Dianne Morin, as she teaches how to make a delicious traditional Jamaican Sorrel Drink and Plantain Tarts.

Basic English 1

Mon, Oct 28, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Pajama Party

Mon, Oct 28, 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.

Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Tue, Oct 29, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Basic English 1

Tue, Oct 29, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Southeast

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Clase en Línea: Adobe Photoshop - Modo de Fusión de Capas

Tue, Oct 29, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 1

Aplique modos de fusión a las capas de la imagen para solucionar rápidamente problemas con la exposición, las sombras y las luces. También, genere efectos artísticos y creativos en las fotos.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate

Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 

Learn to Knit Series - Beginners

Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Start knitting today! Learn basic techniques to get started on knitting. Learn to cast on, the knit stitch, purl stitch and binding off.

Online Class: Unreal Engine Hour of Code Level 2

Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn the basics of game design in one of the world's premier development engines. In this class learn how to animate and move objects by sequencing and creating loops.

Virtual Event: Sing Along with Friends

Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Music and songs especially designed for babies and children of all ages.

Basic English 2

Tue, Oct 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Cancelled

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Oct 29, 11:45am - 12:30pm

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Oct 29, 11:45am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Online Class: Unreal Engine Hour of Code Level 3

Tue, Oct 29, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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.

Genealogy in the States: Georgia

Tue, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in Georgia. Discover what records are available and how to use them.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 8

Tue, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 2

Tue, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Tue, Oct 29, 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. 10/22 Session 1, 10/23 Session 2, 10/29 Session 3, 10/30 Session 4

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Oct 29, 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.

Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Online: Unity - Creating an Environment

Tue, Oct 29, 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.

Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

Tue, Oct 29, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.

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

Tue, Oct 29, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Tue, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Online: Photoshop Tips and Tricks

Tue, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.

Virtual Event: D&D Drop-in Adventures (Ages 18+)

Tue, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons: where we host a series of one night adventures inside a "West Marches" style campaign. A perfect opportunity for beginners and veterans alike.

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Narrative Voice & Writing Style with editor Kristen Stieffel - First-Draft Fall Writing Workshop Series

Tue, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn the skills you need to write a first draft this month. 10/1: Plotting & Pacing 10/8: Character Development 10/15: Narrative Agency 10/22: Worldbuilding 10/29: Narrative Voice & Writing Style

Online Class: Crochet Last Minute Costume - Horns - Confident Beginner

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

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Need a last minute Halloween costume? Use in the round techniques to make this curly set of horns!

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching

Wed, Oct 30, 10:15am - 11:45am

Online Technology Classroom 2

Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions

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

Online Technology Classroom 1

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced

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

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Virtual Event: Tiny Tales

Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Online Class: Knitting - Increases and Decreases - Beginner Level

Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Increase your knitting skills. Use increases and decreases to add a delicate edge to your work. Learn yarn overs, the knit two together stitch and pattern reading to create work on the bias.

English Conversation Hour

Wed, Oct 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4 - Visual Tools

Wed, Oct 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Analyze data by using functions like COUNT. Visually represent your data with tools like recommended charts.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Oct 30, 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: Microsoft Excel Level 4 - Visual Tools

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

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Analyze data by using functions like COUNT. Visually represent your data with tools like recommended charts.

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Wed, Oct 30, 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. 10/22 Session 1, 10/23 Session 2, 10/29 Session 3, 10/30 Session 4

Práctica Spanish Conversation

Wed, Oct 30, 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.

Clase en Línea: Microsoft PowerPoint Nivel 1 - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda

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

Online Technology Classroom 2

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: Unity - UI Basics

Wed, Oct 30, 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.

VIRTUAL: Magic Tree House Expeditions - Volcano

Wed, Oct 30, 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 6-12.

Online Class: LinkedIn for Job Seekers

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

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Become familiar with popular professional social media website and learn how to utilize it for better job hunting and prospecting.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 8

Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Finding Your Roots - DNA Testing

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

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover DNA testing.

Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator

Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:45am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (5-Part) - Candy

Thu, Oct 31, 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 Excel Level 3 - Functions

Thu, Oct 31, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.

Microsoft 365 Basics

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom 1

Discover how you can use Microsoft's powerful productivity tools to connect and collaborate with your team. Learn how to access apps, store and share files.

Virtual Event: Sing Along with Friends

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Music and songs especially designed for babies and children of all ages.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4 - Visual Tools

Thu, Oct 31, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Analyze data by using functions like COUNT. Visually represent your data with tools like recommended charts.

Death Stands Ready

Thu, Oct 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Tombstone iconography and burial practices reflect the attitudes towards death held by early Americans. Learn how religious beliefs and family patterns of a society are reflected in burying customs.

Writing Clearly Intermediate

Thu, Oct 31, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

English Conversation Hour

Thu, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Online Class: Macramé a Pumpkin Wrap - Beginner Level

Thu, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Decorate your pumpkin with crafting instead of carving! Use the lark's head and square knots to make a fun pumpkin wrap.

Clase en Línea: Microsoft PowerPoint Nivel 2 - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda

Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Online Class: Video Editing with DaVinci Resolve - Free Video Editing Program!

Thu, Oct 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Tired of paying subscription fees? This alternative series showcases similar software that doesn't require a subscription. DaVinci Resolve is a free replacement for Premiere.

Online: Digital Painting 101

Thu, Oct 31, 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.

Online Class: Loom Knit Cowls (4 Part) - Intermediate Level

Thu, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

It’s too hot for a full sweater but this lovely cowl is a great alternative, just enough to keep you warm in the office or at the park on a chilly day. Students are required to provide materials.

Virtual: Winter Garden Book Club

Thu, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

Please join us for a lively book discussion about West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

Clase en Línea: Diseños con Canva

Fri, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom 1

Da vida a tus ideas de diseño con Canva, una aplicación de diseño gráfico gratuita. Ahorra tiempo utilizando miles de plantillas profesionales para crear folletos, contenido para redes sociales y más.

Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 5

Fri, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This series 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: Embroider a Photo Frame Hoop - Confident Beginner Level

Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Turn an embroidery hoop into a cute photo frame just in time for gift-giving season!

Online: Unity - Triggering Events

Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Learn how to set up colliders as triggers and create interactions among objects in your game.

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

Fri, Nov 01, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Virtual: English Conversation Hour

Fri, Nov 01, 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: Microsoft Excel - Data Management

Sat, Nov 02, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.

Basic English 2

Sat, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

English Conversation Hour

Sat, Nov 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Virtual: Basic English 1

Sat, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Washington Park

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Understanding Traditional Book Contracts

Sun, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Literary agent Anjanette Barr will break down tricky publishing contract terminology and share insight into what the industry considers to be standard contract language versus a red flag.

Speaking Clearly Advanced

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Japanese Knitting Stitches (6-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - Skill Building Swatches Series

Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The Japanese Knitting Stitches series is designed to introduce knitters to Japanese charts, symbols and techniques.

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:40am

Virtual Room - Alafaya

Can you tell me 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 1 - Create Spreadsheets

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

Online Technology Classroom 2

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.

Speaking Clearly Beginners

Mon, Nov 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

English for Social Interactions

Mon, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Pajama Party

Mon, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 7:40pm

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.

Online Class: Google Workspace Level 1 - Google Docs

Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Microsoft Office getting you down? Try Google Workspace, a free alternative! Learn how to type and edit documents like letters, flyers, and resumes using Google Docs.

Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Tue, Nov 05, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Basic English 1

Tue, Nov 05, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Southeast

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Learn to Knit Series - Beginners

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

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Start knitting today! Learn basic techniques to get started on knitting. Learn to cast on, the knit stitch, purl stitch and binding off.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate

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

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 

Online Class: Google Workspace Level 2 - Google Sheets

Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Microsoft Office getting you down? Try Google Workspace, a free alternative! Navigate spreadsheets confidently and explore useful tools like functions, charts, and conditional formatting.

Basic English 2

Tue, Nov 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Cancelled

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Nov 05, 11:45am - 12:30pm

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Nov 05, 11:45am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

QuickBooks Pro Level 3

Tue, Nov 05, 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. Also, generate financial reports for your company.

DPLA and Genealogy

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

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Discover the Digital Public Library of America and learn how you can use this amazing resource to enhance your genealogy research.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 9

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

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Tue, Nov 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. 11/5 Session 1, 11/6 Session 2, 11/12 Session 3, 11/13 Session 4

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Nov 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.

Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda

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

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

High School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering

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

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.

Online Class: Write a Business Letter (Ages 13-17)

Tue, Nov 05, All day

Online Technology Classroom 2

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.

Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

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

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

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