Hathi Trust Digital Library and Genealogy

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

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

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Registration is now closed

OCLS Writer's Group

Sun, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Please attend one meeting before submitting a piece for critique.

Registration is now closed

All-Levels Yoga

Mon, Dec 11, 9:00am - 10:00am

Virtual Room - EPD

Get moving with this energizing and relaxing yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you.

Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Create mini gift toppers to decorate and gift. Learn and practice knitting techniques such as working on double-pointed needles, two-color-brioche, I-cord and more!

Canceled

Speaking Clearly Advanced

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

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

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3

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

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Alafaya

Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4

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

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Format workbooks with frozen panes, headers and themes. Customize worksheets with sheet names, color coding and hidden sheets. Print your data for perfect reports and presentations.

Animate Shapes with PowerPoint (Ages 7-9)

Mon, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Registration is now closed

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

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

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

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

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

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

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

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge

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

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

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

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

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign

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

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

How to Turn Ideas into Stories, Not Just Premises

Mon, Dec 11, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Registration is now closed

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

Virtual Room - EPD

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

Pajama Party

Mon, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

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

Central Florida Book Club -

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

Virtual Room - Fairview Shores

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

Virtual: Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

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

Online Technology Classroom 2

Intermediate Spanish- Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda. This class is for students in an intermediate level.

Virtual: Writing Clearly for Beginners

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

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where learn and practice grammar and a variety of writing styles.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 2

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

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 1

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

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Canceled

Cuentame un Cuento - Tell me a Story Bilingual Stories and fun

Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:45am

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

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

Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

What is better than freshly baked gingerbread cookies? How about a handcrafted batch made from simple crochet stitches! Each Tuesday in December, we will learn how to make one of three lovely designs.

Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 2

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

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Online Class: WordPress Level 2

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

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Create a website with WordPress. Customize the appearance and layout of your site to get the look you want by using a wide selection of free themes.

Hathi Trust Digital Library and Genealogy

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

Virtual Room - West Oaks

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

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 2

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

Virtual Room - Windermere

Virtual: Adult French is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.

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

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

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

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

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

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

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

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

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

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

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

Canceled

Virtual: Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Online: Unity - Programming Player Movement

Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Online: Adobe Premiere Level 3

Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Add excitement and life to your movie! Use effects to transform a single angle video into a visually engaging multi-angle piece.

Canceled

Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

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

Tue, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

Welcome to Pathfinder Second Edition. Each event hosts a one night adventure inside an ongoing global fantasy roleplaying campaign known as Pathfinder Society Scenarios. Ages 18+

Virtual: Basic Spanish - Ms. Wilnelia

Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - North Orange

Vocabulary Workshop for Beginners is a free Workshop for individuals who speak little to no Spanish.

Online: Adobe Premiere Level 4

Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Transform the look of your videos using color correction techniques in Adobe Premiere. Learn the importance of color correction in filmmaking and video production.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Using Business Strategy to Select Your Next Writing Project

Tue, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Writers often have a lot of different ideas, but how do you choose which to dedicate time to next? Literary agent Sandra Proudman will discuss how to view the choice through a business lens.

Online Class: Let's Crochet Jewelry Organizer (2 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Need a last minute gift? Looking for a beautiful way to organize earrings? In this two part class, we will be crocheting mesh to create a picture frame jewelry organizer.

Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly

Wed, Dec 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Canceled

Intermediate Spanish

Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom 1

Bring your resume to the top of the pile. Learn how to plan, create, and format a professional-looking resume using built-in templates in Microsoft Word.

Discover America: Connecticut

Wed, Dec 13, 10:45am - 11:15am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Canceled

Wed, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Travel with us on a virtual road trip across America. Preschoolers will learn about a different state each week through educational activities, stories and crafts. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts

Wed, Dec 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Wed, Dec 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks

Wed, Dec 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Let's Knit and Crochet Meetup - with Raegan

Wed, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

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

Canceled

Online Class: Adobe Illustrator Basics (Ages 10-12)

Wed, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Learn how to design neat vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator. Create and arrange assets and use common design techniques and editing tools to create artwork as well as manage objects and layers.

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Wed, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

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

Práctica Spanish Conversation

Wed, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

This event is full

Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - South Creek

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

Cuisine Corner: Yucca Stuffed Hand Pies

Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will show us how to make savory hand pies. Similar to empanadas but made with cassava dough, stuffed with beef and baked or fried.

Advanced Searching on Ancestry.com

Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Virtual: Adult French is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.

Wed, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Learn how to make the most out of your searches on Ancestry Library Edition and Ancestry.com.

Cuentame un Cuento

Thu, Dec 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Black and White Effects

Thu, Dec 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Make photos pop with black and white effects. Learn multiple ways to convert photos to black and white, apply adjustment layers and create enhancing effects.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (3-Part) - Fireworks

Thu, Dec 14, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.

This event is full

Organizing Your Family History Research

Thu, Dec 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Keep your genealogy research on track by staying organized. Learn how to organize your genealogy documents and do your research in a systematic manner.

Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 3

Thu, Dec 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online: Lightroom Classic Level 1 - Organizing Photos

Thu, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Thu, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Get better control over managing and organizing large collections of photographs. Once your photos are imported, find out how to categorize, tag, and rank your photos.

Online Class: Budgeting with Excel (Ages 10-12)

Thu, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Perform numerical calculation in Microsoft Excel and learn how to use the tools needed to create a budget.

Virtual: Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Intermediate Spanish- Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda. This class is for students in an intermediate level.

Online: Unity - Programming Input Actions

Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Online: Lightroom Classic Level 2 - Developing Photos

Thu, Dec 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Discover how easy it is to adjust one or multiple photos with just a few simple clicks. Quickly edit, correct exposure, convert images and enhance the color of your photos.

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

Thu, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Loom knit a beautiful lace scarf. Learn lace knitting on a round loom. Students are required to provide materials.

Online: Streaming Live Video with OBS

Thu, Dec 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Stream live video on YouTube or Facebook with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). Learn how to capture or record live streaming video & share with your audience or save for later viewing. (Melrose)

Yoga for Holiday Stress

Thu, Dec 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

This all-levels yoga class focuses combining movement, meditation and breathing, to help you minimize your Holiday stress. Presented by certified Yoga Instructor Dana Brady.

Sketching 101

Fri, Dec 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn the basics of sketching through use of simple art techniques and observing the world around you. Materials: All you need is a #2 pencil, colored pencils, paper, and paper towel.

Canceled

Online Class: Build a Website (Ages 13-17)

Fri, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Create a website with WordPress. Customize the appearance and layout of your site to get the look you want by using a wide selection of free design options.

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

Fri, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Need a last minute ugly sweater? In this 3 part series, we'll learn a new holiday applique each week. Perfect for applique beginners!

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 2

Fri, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online Class: Let's Embroider a 2020s Cozy Scene - Confident Beginner Level

Fri, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

This project is the final part of our 100-Year Celebration. Culminate a year of decades with a simple, cozy scene.

Online Class: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 13-17)

Fri, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Build your LEGO Designs on the computer with this easy to use free software. Create custom designs by snapping virtual bricks together. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online.

Online Class: Learn a Language (Ages 7-9)

Fri, Dec 15, 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Virtual: Little Readers

Sat, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Windermere

Start your child's reading journey with engaging activities focused on phonics and sight words. Emergent readers should be able to recognize all alphabetical letters. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Sat, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Canceled

Speaking Clearly Beginners

Sat, Dec 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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

Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

Sun, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Online: Photoshop Tips and Tricks

Sun, Dec 17, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Online: Digital Painting 101

Sun, Dec 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Chair Yoga

Mon, Dec 18, 9:00am - 10:00am

Virtual Room - EPD

Get moving with this energizing and relaxing Chair Yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you. Requires use of a chair.

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

Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Create mini gift toppers to decorate and gift. Learn and practice knitting techniques such as working on double-pointed needles, two-color-brioche, I-cord and more!

Canceled

Speaking Clearly Advanced

Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Alafaya

Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.

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

Mon, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

This event is full

Mon, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Complete challenges using code. Explore computer science with characters from Frozen, Minecraft and Star Wars in Hour of Code tutorials.

Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly

Mon, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Mon, Dec 18, 6:15pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

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

Mon, Dec 18, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Hiawassee Book Club

Mon, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Hiawassee

In December the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell.

Pajama Party

Mon, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

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

Tue, Dec 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Chickasaw

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

Online: Creative Resources for Entrepreneurs

Tue, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about the Library and Melrose resources offered to those with creative needs, focusing on graphic design, web design, video editing, and more. Get personalized class recommendations.

Virtual: Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom 2

Intermediate Spanish- Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda. This class is for students in an intermediate level.

Virtual: Writing Clearly for Beginners

Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where learn and practice grammar and a variety of writing styles.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 3

Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Do you want to draw more attention to your site? A full-screen video background is a solution.

Online Class: Customer Relationship Management Level 1

Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Canceled

Little Chef: Build a Snowman

Tue, Dec 19, 11:00am - 11:45am

You’re never too young to get your start in the kitchen! Bring your little one to learn cooking skills as you interact with a delicious recipe. Registration required. Recommended for ages 3-5.

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

Tue, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Online Class: Customer Relationship Management Level 2

Tue, Dec 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

Managing your customer interactions and relationships has never been easier. We take a look at the various software offerings and do a deep dive of one.

Genealogy in the States: Georgia

Tue, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

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

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 3

Tue, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Virtual: Adult French is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.

Tue, Dec 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Use templates with ease. Modify text and picture placeholders, explore paste options, format pictures and insert charts.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

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

Virtual: Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Online: Unity - Controlling Animations

Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

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

Online: Lightroom Classic Level 3 - Exporting Photos

Tue, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Capture the beauty of your photographs and share with friends, family and clients.

Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator

Tue, Dec 19, 4:45pm - 5:15pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.

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

Tue, Dec 19, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

Welcome to Pathfinder Second Edition. Each event hosts a one night adventure inside an ongoing global fantasy roleplaying campaign known as Pathfinder Society Scenarios. Ages 18+

Virtual: Basic Spanish - Ms. Wilnelia

Tue, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - North Orange

Vocabulary Workshop for Beginners is a free Workshop for individuals who speak little to no Spanish.

Cuisine Corner: Seattle-Style Clam Chowder

Tue, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join culinary expert, Dianne Morin, as she demonstrates how to make a delicious, creamy soup for those chilly days.

Online Class: Let's Crochet Jewelry Organizer (2 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Dec 20, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Need a last minute gift? Looking for a beautiful way to organize earrings? In this two part class, we will be crocheting mesh to create a picture frame jewelry organizer.

Canceled

Intermediate Spanish

Wed, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Canceled

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1

Wed, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Canceled

Discover America: South Carolina

Wed, Dec 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Travel with us on a virtual road trip across America. Preschoolers will learn about a different state each week through educational activities, stories and crafts. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Black and White Effects

Wed, Dec 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Make photos pop with black and white effects. Learn multiple ways to convert photos to black and white, apply adjustment layers and create enhancing effects.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2

Wed, Dec 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Wed, Dec 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Color Correction

Wed, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Take an average photo and make it pop. Learn basic color correction techniques and make global and location adjustments to images in Adobe Camera Raw.

Let's Knit and Crochet Meetup - with Raegan

Wed, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

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

Online: Flash Photography

Wed, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

This event is full

Wed, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1,Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

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

Práctica Spanish Conversation

Wed, Dec 20, 3:45pm - 4:15pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Wed, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - South Creek

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

Online: Unity - Creating an Environment

Wed, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Learn to use Unity's Terrain and Lighting Tools while creating a virtual environment for your game.

VIRTUAL: Magic Tree House Expeditions - Balto the dog

Wed, Dec 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

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

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery

Wed, Dec 20, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

No time to learn Photoshop? Use the free Express app to intuitively and quickly create all the graphics you need.

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos and Reels

Wed, Dec 20, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Introduction to DNA Testing

Wed, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Virtual: Adult French is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.

Wed, Dec 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Learn the basics of genetic genealogy and how DNA testing can supplement your traditional genealogical research. Explore the different types of tests that are available.

Cuentame un Cuento

Thu, Dec 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (3-Part) - Fireworks

Thu, Dec 21, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.

This event is full

Online Class: Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals

Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Winter Tales

Thu, Dec 21, 11:00am - 11:45am

Virtual Room - South Creek

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with cozy stories and a wintery craft. Ages 3-5.

Genealogy Conversations at the Holiday Table

Thu, Dec 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

The holidays are the perfect time to jumpstart your genealogy and family tree research. Learn how to discover information while you are sitting around the table with family members.

Canceled

Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 1

Thu, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags. Recommended Audience: Adult

Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 2

Thu, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Thu, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Rescheduled

Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator

Thu, Dec 21, 3:45pm - 5:15pm

New date Tuesday, December 19, 4:45pm - 5:15pm

Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.

Virtual: Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Thu, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Intermediate Spanish- Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda. This class is for students in an intermediate level.

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

Thu, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

The few letters that you will write will probably be very important ones. Take the opportunity to equip yourself with an important life skill by learning acceptable ways to write a business letter.

Online: Unity - UI Basics

Thu, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Learn how to use Unity's UI tools and game objects to create a User Interface for your game.

Rescheduled

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

Thu, Dec 21, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

New date Wednesday, December 20, 3:45pm - 4:15pm

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

Fri, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Need a last minute ugly sweater? In this 3 part series, we'll learn a new holiday applique each week. Perfect for applique beginners!

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3

Fri, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Canceled

Speaking Clearly Beginners

Fri, Dec 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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

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

Fri, Dec 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Combine basic embroidery stitches and felt appliqués to create a simple and cute winter bird design.

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

Fri, Dec 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Online: Unity - Triggering Events

Fri, Dec 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Virtual: Writing Clearly for Beginners

Fri, Dec 22, 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Tue, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where learn and practice grammar and a variety of writing styles.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 4

Tue, Dec 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Do you want to engage your audience? Learn how to create dynamic CSS animations for your web site.

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

Tue, Dec 26, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Genealogy in the States: New York

Tue, Dec 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

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

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 4

Tue, Dec 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Virtual: Adult French is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.

Tue, Dec 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Create professional reports. Unify formatting with Themes and shading, organize topics with titles and headers, and distribute the finished document through printing and sharing options.

Virtual: Homeschool: French

Tue, Dec 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Develop your French skills with us! In this French class you will learn basic vocabulary, numbers, colors and much more. Recommended for ages 6-17.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Dec 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

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

Southwest Book Club: - Joy of Reading Celebration

Tue, Dec 26, 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Virtual Room - Southwest

Enjoy an evening of sharing a favorite book or author with other readers. Give a toast to a new year of shared reading adventures! No preselected title. For ages 18+.

Canceled

Intermediate Spanish

Wed, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Canceled

Discover America: Pennsylvania

Wed, Dec 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Travel with us on a virtual road trip across America. Preschoolers will learn about a different state each week through educational activities, stories and crafts. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Wed, Dec 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Wed, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

This event is full

Wed, Dec 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Virtual: Adult French is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.

Exploring DNA Websites

Wed, Dec 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore four DNA websites: Ancestry DNA, FamilyTreeDNA, MyHeritage and 23andme. Learn the differences between the companies and see how to navigate each company’s website.

Cuentame un Cuento

Thu, Dec 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

DNA Techniques Leeds & McGuire Methods

Thu, Dec 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Bring your resume to the top of the pile. Learn how to plan, create, and format a professional-looking resume using built-in templates in Microsoft Word.

Thu, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Learn how to utilize these genealogy problem-solving methods and see how they can help you with your DNA analysis.

Online Class: Roblox Game Design (Ages 7-9)

Thu, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Create Roblox games. In this introduction to game design and coding learn how to manipulate 3D parts to create obstacles and racers, then use code to bring your game to life.

Thu, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Virtual: Winter Garden Book Club

Thu, Dec 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Bring your resume to the top of the pile. Learn how to plan, create, and format a professional-looking resume using built-in templates in Microsoft Word.

Thu, Dec 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

Join us for a deep dive into the book The boys from Biloxi by John Grisham.

Online: Audio Studio Orientation

Fri, Dec 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

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

Online: Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering

Fri, Dec 29, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Discuss how the physics of sound affects recordings. Learn key digital audio concepts, including sample rate, bit depth and file types. This class is taught by Melrose Center Audio Instructors.

Rescheduled

Online Class: Crochet Along Cardigan - Intermediate

Fri, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

New date Friday, December 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join us the last Friday of every month in 2023 to create a Crochet Along Cardigan!

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 4

Fri, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online: Pro Tools Level 1

Fri, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Take your first step into Pro Tools. Explore the environment of the most popular professional audio program and understand workflows that the pros use. (tic101)

Online: Pro Tools Level 2

Fri, Dec 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Learn essential techniques to transform your recorded tracks into polished tracks ready for mixing. Dive into Pro Tools discover how to clean up your sessions and consolidate tracks.

Canceled

Virtual Event: South Trail Book Club - Perks of Being a Wallflower

Fri, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us to discuss this month's book selection: Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephan Chbosky.

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

Fri, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Online Class: Let's Embroider and Catch Up

Fri, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Are your embroidery projects piling up? Bring a work-in-progress and catch up while you "catch up" with other embroidery artists. All levels are welcome. Winter projects are encouraged!

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

Fri, Dec 29, 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Sat, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Virtual: Writing Clearly Part 1

Tue, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will learn and practice grammar and a variety of writing styles.

Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 1

Tue, Jan 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags. Recommended Audience: Adult

Online Class: Image Editing with Affinity Photo - Adobe Alternatives

Tue, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Online: Electronic Engineering Using Snap Circuits - (Ages 8 - 12)

Tue, Jan 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Ever wonder how circuits work? Watch or build along with an instructor as they explain basic circuitry using Snap Circuits. This class is taught by Melrose Center Fab Lab Instructors.

Online Class: RawTherapee Image Processing - Adobe Alternatives

Tue, Jan 02, 11:45am - 12:45pm

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.

Finding Your Roots - Genealogy 101

Tue, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This series will cover the core elements needed to build a strong foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover an introduction to genealogical research, techniques, and resources.

Tue, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Virtual: Adult French is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Jan 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Tue, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

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

Clase en Línea: Microsoft Excel Nivel 1

Tue, Jan 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Comience a usar Excel hoy. Ingrese, formatee y guarde datos en hojas de cálculo. Calcule datos con fórmulas básicas.

Let's Crochet Reversible Cowl (5 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Wed, Jan 03, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Use basic crochet stitches to create a beautiful, reversible lacework cowl - perfect for the cooler months!

Virtual: Writing Clearly Part 2

Wed, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will practice different writing styles.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

Wed, Jan 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Wed, Jan 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

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

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Smoke and Fire Text Effects

Wed, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Make simple text appear sensational! Learn to use filters, adjustment layers and brush tools to create text the appears to be on fire or a cloud of smoke.

Práctica Spanish Conversation

Wed, Jan 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - South Creek

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

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Black and White Effects

Wed, Jan 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Make photos pop with black and white effects. Learn multiple ways to convert photos to black and white, apply adjustment layers and create enhancing effects.

West Oaks Branch & Genealogy Center Overview

Wed, Jan 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Virtual: Adult French is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.

Wed, Jan 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

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

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Hydrangea - Beginner Level

Thu, Jan 04, 10:15am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Learn the basics of sashiko hand sewing. Create beautiful designs layer-by-layer while learning to mark and sew these geometric designs.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 1

Thu, Jan 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Exploring FamilySearch.org

Thu, Jan 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

FamilySearch is a tremendous and free source for family history research. Learn how to navigate this website and how to make the most of the information that it contains.

Online Class: Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)

Thu, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

Thu, Jan 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

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

Thu, Jan 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Loom knit a beautiful lace scarf. Learn lace knitting on a round loom. Students are required to provide materials.

Online Class: Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals

Fri, Jan 05, 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.

Sketching 101

Fri, Jan 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn the basics of sketching through use of simple art techniques and observing the world around you. Materials: All you need is a #2 pencil, colored pencils, paper, and paper towel.

Fri, Jan 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online Class: Let's Crochet Japanese Knot Bag (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Fri, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Use basic crochet stitches to create this functional and elegant bag.

Online Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn

Fri, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Cybersecurity is all about the safety of our information when we’re online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.

Online Class: Let's Embroider Level 1 - Beginner Level

Fri, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Start hand embroidery today! Learn the basics of using a hoop and needles to form running, back and cross stitches to create a beautiful sampler.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Fri, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online Class: Microsoft Word: Review and Citation Tools

Fri, Jan 05, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Online Class: Learn a Language (Ages 10-12)

Fri, Jan 05, 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Sat, Jan 06, 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.

English from Zero

Sat, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!

Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 1

Sat, Jan 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags. Recommended Audience: Adult

Let's Knit a Lace Sampler Scarf (6-Part) - Confident Beginner Level

Sat, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

All-Levels Yoga

Mon, Jan 08, 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.

Mon, Jan 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Knit a beautiful lace sampler scarf. Learn how to read a lace chart, and how to execute the techniques to create a beautiful lace scarf.

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

Mon, Jan 08, 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.

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

Mon, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Organizing 101

Mon, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join Jane Cole CPO®, a Certified Professional Organizer, as she discusses the steps to tackle your organizing projects and reduce the clutter, chaos and stress in your life. Registration required.

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Jan 08, 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.

Mon, Jan 08, 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!

Pajama Party

Mon, Jan 08, 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.

Southeast Book Club

Mon, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Join the Southeast Book Club to discuss our book selection.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Part 1

Tue, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Windermere

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.

Tue, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will learn and practice grammar and a variety of writing styles.

Online Class: Vector Design with Affinity Designer - Adobe Alternatives

Tue, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden

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

DIY Chinese New Year Couplet Workshop

Tue, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon! In this workshop, you will learn some basic Chinese calligraphy and create a pair of Chinese couplets that you can use for Chinese New Year Decoration.

Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 1

Tue, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Finding Your Roots - Census Records

Tue, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week is census records. Discover how to use the information from the census in your research.

Virtual: Homeschool: French

Tue, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Virtual: Adult French is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.

Tue, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Develop your French skills with us! In this French class you will learn basic vocabulary, numbers, colors and much more. Recommended for ages 6-17.

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Tue, Jan 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. 1/9 Session 1, 1/10 Session 2, 1/16 Session 3, 1/17 Session 4