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May the 4th - Star Wars Celebration
2024-05-04 10:30:00 2024-05-04 17:30:00 America/New_York May the 4th - Star Wars Celebration All Star Wars fans, we are calling! Talking to you, yes we are. Join us! Orlando Public Library - LED Wall - Second Floor

Saturday, May 04
10:30am - 5:30pm

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Orlando Public Library

LED Wall - Second Floor

All Star Wars fans, we are calling! Talking to you, yes we are. Join us!

Celebrate May the 4th, Star Wars Day, at the Melrose Center with activities, movie screenings and a photo op with our newest team member, R2-KN3! Registration required for select events.

    • Fab Lab Workshops - Star Wars Model Ships and Movie Props
      • 10:30am-11:15am.  TIE Fighter wooden model. Limited availability, to register for this event click this link.
      • 11:45am-12:30pm.  X-Wing wooden model. Limited availability, to register for this event click this link.
      • 1:30pm-3:30pm.  Hush-98 Comlink Communicator. Limited availability, to register for this event click this link.
      • 4pm-5pm.  Millennium Falcon wooden model. limited availability, to register for this event click this link.
    • Fiber Arts Workshops - Crochet Star Wars Amigurumi
      • 10:30am-12:30pm.  Make an adorable mini amigurumi Leia. Limited availability, to register for this event click this link.
      • 2:30pm-4:30pm.  Make an adorable mini amigurumi Yoda. Limited availability, to register for this event click this link.
    • Photo Studio - Take a Family Portrait in a Galaxy Far, Far Away 
      • 11am-1pm.  Bring the whole family for a galactic photo op with our very own R2-KN3, the Melrose Center astromech droid! His friends call him “Kenny.”
    • VR Gaming Lab - Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge
      • 2pm-4pm.  Limited availability. Sign up for this experience the day of the event in the VR Game Lab, first come first served. Travel across the galaxy, alongside your favorite Star Wars characters, in this epic virtual reality experience.
    • Movie Screening - Star Wars: Episodes 4, 5, and 6
      • 10:30am-5:30pm.  Join us at the LED wall all-day to watch Star Wars, the original trilogy that started it all!

    AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

    EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Games & Activities |

    TAGS: | tic101 | eventstic | bb-melrose |

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    Orlando Public Library is the headquarters and resource center for the Orange County Library System. The library has been located at this site since its beginnings as the Albertson Public Library in 1923. Public Reference Departments in Orlando Public Library include Children’s, Library Central, and Learning Central. The Children’s Library offers spacious areas, special programs, computers and story rooms for our youngest readers and readers to be. The Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center for Technology, Innovation and Creativity is located on the second floor. The Friends of the Library Third Floor Bookstore is open daily and recycles withdrawn and donated books to the community.

     

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    Sewing - Fun Pumpkin Table Runner (4-Part) - Intermediate Level
    Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Bring a little Halloween fun to your table with a festive pumpkin-inspired table runner!
    Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
    Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Fri, Oct 02, 11:00am - 3:00pm
    Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
    Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.
    This event is full
    Silhouette Cameo Orientation
    Fri, Oct 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Bring your design to reality with the Silhouette Cameo 4 at the Makerspace. Learn machine layout and operations, proper settings and safety precautions, and how to gain access to our Cameo 4.
    Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (6 hrs)
    Fri, Oct 02, 11:00am - 5:00pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Video Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Video Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.
    Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
    Fri, Oct 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
    Makerspace Open Lab
    Fri, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.
    Chess Basics with lichess.org
    Fri, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Begin your journey to chess mastery. Learn the rules of the game and use the free website, lichess.org to play chess at any time. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    Audio Studio - Signal Routing
    Fri, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
    Use microphones, preamps, interfaces and control surfaces to route audio signals, send individual mixes in the studio and save work to various media. Vital for studio assessment preparation. (tic101)
    This event is full
    Cancelled
    Social Worker @ the Library
    Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
    Preschool Storytime
    Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.
    Digital Coloring
    Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Color a digital coloring sheet and learn how to work with Layers, Move and Transform Tools, and Painting Tools. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    This event is full
    Fiber Arts Meetup
    Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    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.
    Family STEM Saturdays
    Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Bring your family to build and play with science and technology at the Melrose Center! Available resources include littleBits, Snap Circuits, and K'NEX. (tic101)
    VR Learning Stations Orientation
    Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor
    Learn how to set up and modify a VR headset's features, navigate its operating system, and maintain a safe environment when using a VR Learning Station.
    This event is full
    Toddler Storytime
    Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Toddlers will explore a playful mix of songs, rhymes, and stories while building early literacy skills and having fun. Recommended for ages 18–36 months.
    Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (6 hrs)
    Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 5:00pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Video Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Video Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Cancelled
    Pro Tools Level 1: Edit Window
    Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm
    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)
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (6 hrs)
    Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 5:00pm
    Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
    Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.
    Baby Storytime
    Sat, Oct 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
    Meetups at Melrose - Indienomicon Game Dev Adventure Day
    Sat, Oct 03, 12:30pm - 5:30pm
    LED Wall - Second Floor
    If you want to learn about some of the most fun and exciting games being developed in your community by indie developers, then this monthly meetup is for you.
    Fruitful Endeavors: For Vibrant Seniors and Adults!
    Sat, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Magnolia Room - Third Floor
    Join us as we learn about productive perennials who are creating new standards of living well. Recommended 18 and up.
    Cancelled
    Pro Tools Level 2: Mix Window and MIDI
    Sat, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    Continue your learning with Pro Tools. Explore the Mix Window and learn how to add audio effects to audio tracks. Dive in with recording and manipulating MIDI performances.
    Flight Simulator Orientation and Assessment
    Sat, Oct 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor
    Learn to fly with a professional flight simulator using realistic flight controls. Instruction will cover the use of the equipment and software. (tic101)
    This event is full
    Animanga Club
    Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Share your love of anime and manga at the library, complete with games and activities to help you connect to your favorite series. Recommended for ages 13-18.
    Makerspace Open Lab
    Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.
    LEGO® Club
    Sat, Oct 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    The Library invites you to come and use your imagination to build! Bricks will be provided, but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.
    Cancelled
    Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Essentials 8 Parts Class Series
    Sat, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Join this 8-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
    LEGO® WeDo™ Build a Race Car
    Sun, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Build and program a LEGO ® Race Car with WeDo™. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    This event is full
    Driver's Education Simulator Orientation & Assessment
    Sun, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor
    Learn to drive with the Ultra Driving Simulator in realistic road conditions. Practice safety and defensive driving. Instruction will cover the use of the equipment and software.
    This event is full
    Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration
    Sun, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
    Audio Studio Orientation
    Sun, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
    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)
    Photo Studio Orientation
    Sun, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    Tour the Photography Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices.
    This event is full
    Makerspace Open Lab
    Sun, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.
    Improv Four
    Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
    Melrose Stage - Second Floor
    The 9-week final round in our improv series. Students must have prior improv education to register for Improv Four.
    This event is full
    Sewing Open Lab
    Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Bring your sewing projects to the Orlando Public Library. The tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
    LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Amusement Parks
    Sun, Oct 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Engineer an amusement park with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    This event is full
    Open Lab - Ask A Tech
    Sun, Oct 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab.
    From Sample to Performance with Ableton Live
    Sun, Oct 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor
    Turn your ideas into reality with Ableton Live. Live is made for music creation and performance with fast, fluid and flexible options.
    Blender: 12 Principles of Animation in 3D
    Sun, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Melrose Classroom - Second Floor
    Animate a bouncy ball and learn how to apply the 12 principles of animation to enhance the 3D animation in Blender.
    Basic Photography Concepts
    Sun, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    New to Photography? This class is for you. We cover introduction to basic photography concepts including the exposure triangle, using a DSLR camera, different shooting modes, and much more!
    This event is full
    Video Studio Orientation
    Sun, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Tour the Melrose Center Video Studio in this introductory class.
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.
    Baby Storytime
    Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
    Access Assessment - Video Studio
    Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    General Orientation for the Melrose Center and Video Studio Orientation required. Prior to booking Melrose Video Studio users are required to successfully complete a hands-on task oriented assessment.
    Please contact the library to register for this event.
    Theatre 101
    Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Melrose Stage - Second Floor
    Learn basic theater terminology, types of theaters and the roles each person plays in productions in this introductory theater class. This class is taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
    Baby Play & Connect
    Mon, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (6 hrs)
    Mon, Oct 05, 11:00am - 5:00pm
    Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
    Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.
    This event is full
    Photo Studio Assessment Training - Studio Equipment
    Mon, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    Get hands on training with the studio lights, stands, backgrounds, and more. This class is recommended to anyone interested in taking the Studio Only or Full Access Assessments.
    3D Printer Orientation
    Mon, Oct 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Bring your 3D Design to reality with a 3D Printer at the Makerspace. Learn how to use the slicing software, proper settings on the printer and gain access to our 3D printers in the Makerspace.
    This event is full
    Balloon Art - Balloon Pumpkins / Calabazas con Globos - Beginner Level
    Mon, Oct 05, 11:15am - 1:15pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    We'll guide you through balloon art techniques, demonstrating how to create fun balloon pumpkins for fall celebrations. Materials will be provided. Recommended for adults 18 and up.
    Access Assessment - Video Studio
    Mon, Oct 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    General Orientation for the Melrose Center and Video Studio Orientation required. Prior to booking Melrose Video Studio users are required to successfully complete a hands-on task oriented assessment.
    Please contact the library to register for this event.
    Open Lab - Ask A Tech
    Mon, Oct 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab.
    The A to Z of Music
    Mon, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Magnolia Room - Third Floor
    Too much music, too little time... so let's turn on shuffle and learn about a new genre of music! Ages 18+. Registration required.
    Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (4 hrs)
    Mon, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Video Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Video Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (3 hrs)
    Mon, Oct 05, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Sewing Open Lab
    Mon, Oct 05, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Bring your sewing projects to the Orlando Public Library. The tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
    Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
    Mon, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    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.
    xTool Laser Cutter and Engraver Orientation
    Mon, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Bring your design to reality with the xTool P2 Laser Cutter and the xTool F1: Laser Engraver at the Makerspace. Learn machine operations, safety precautions, and how to gain access to these machines.
    This event is full
    Logic Pro X Level 1 - Fundamentals
    Mon, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor
    Harness the power of Logic Pro X to create amazing music. Explore the interface and begin working with key preferences and controls in this popular application. (tic101)
    Be Safe Online Teens
    Mon, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Learn safety tips and good practices when using the Internet. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    Logic Pro X Level 2-Patches and the Channel Strip
    Mon, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor
    Get your sound right in Logic Pro X. Understand the routing and creation of patches, which is a crucial element in Logic Pro for building your own instruments and sounds. (tic101)
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.
    Bring Your Art to Life with AR
    Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Color a magic page, then use the Quiver app to bring it to life with games and augmented reality. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Toddler Storytime: Head to Toe
    Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Toddlers will explore a playful mix of songs, rhymes, and stories while building early literacy skills and having fun. Recommended for ages 18–36 months.
    Explore with Google Earth
    Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Explore the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Sewing - Bucket Hat (5 Part) - Intermediate Level
    Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 1:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Need a new summer look? Want to hide a bad hair day? Or maybe you’ve just always dreamed of joining the mysterious and stylish Bucket Hat Society. Students are required to bring fabric.
    Registration is now closed
    Makerspace Open Lab
    Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 4:00pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.
    Scene Study - Building to Transition
    Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor
    A scene study course designed to build to a pivotal moment in the script, specifically scenes transitioning into songs. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
    Toddler Play & Connect
    Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 3:00pm
    Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
    Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.
    This event is full
    Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (6 hrs)
    Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 5:00pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Video Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Video Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.
    Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (2 hrs)
    Tue, Oct 06, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Sewing - Easy Superhero Cape (2 Part) - Intermediate Level
    Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Are you ready for Halloween? Join us to make this easy superhero cape for a quick and easy costume sizes kids-adults. Students are required to bring materials. See the description for details.
    Registration is now closed
    Design Characters using Tynker
    Tue, Oct 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Women in Science Tea Talks
    Tue, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Magnolia Room - Third Floor
    Join us for tea and invigorating discussions on women in science. Recommended 18 and up. Registration required.
    Create a Mobile Video Ad
    Tue, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Video Learning Lab - Second Floor
    Love shooting videos on your mobile device? Want to bump up your video skills a notch? Learn the 7 basic techniques to enhance your mobile videos.
    Chess Basics with lichess.org
    Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Begin your journey to chess mastery. Learn the rules of the game and use the free website, lichess.org to play chess at any time. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    iPad - Procreate Basics
    Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Procreate is a powerful digital illustration and painting app designed exclusively for the iPad. Great for hobbyists and professionals with a library of brushes, and intuitive gesture controls.
    Spooky Halloween Candles
    Tue, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Get ready for Halloween with creep-it-yourself projects in the Makerspace! Create a spooky Halloween candle from pool noodles and LED tea lights.
    This event is full
    LEGO® Digital Builds
    Tue, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Create custom LEGO® builds on the computer with this easy-to-use free software. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Audio Studio - Signal Routing
    Tue, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
    Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
    Use microphones, preamps, interfaces and control surfaces to route audio signals, send individual mixes in the studio and save work to various media. Vital for studio assessment preparation. (tic101)
    Access Assessment - Photo Studio
    Tue, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    Demonstrate the Photography Studio workflow, procedures and best practices in order to gain access to the Melrose Photo Studio.
    Please contact the library to register for this event.
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.
    Preschool Artists: Build a Monster
    Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Let your imagination and little hands run wild with colors and textures to create a masterpiece inspired by artists throughout history! Recommended for ages 3–5. Registration required.
    LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Carnival Games
    Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Construct, play and improve carnival games with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. 
    Sim and Game Development Open Lab
    Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Visitors can use our workstations, VR Learning Stations, game development equipment, and simulators to work on projects, experiment, practice, or simply explore the technology at their own pace.
    Crochet Sunflower Wind Spinner - Molinillo de Viento - Intermediate Level
    Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Create a beautiful sunflower wind spinner with crochet! Work with color and texture as you turn simple crochet stitches into a cheerful piece that moves beautifully with the breeze.
    Building Character for Actors
    Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor
    Learn to build the character you are playing using your lived experience. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
    The Haunted History of Florida - With Historian Christopher Daley
    Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Albertson Room - Third Floor
    Experience the darker side of the Sunshine State with historian Christopher Daley. This multimedia presentation explores historic hauntings and ghostly legends from right here in Florida.
    Audio Studio - Microphone Theory Level 1
    Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
    Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
    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)
    Photo Studio Assessment Training - Studio Cameras
    Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    Interested in gaining full access to the Photo Studio? Get hands on experience with our cameras, while learning all about the safety and skills required to handle them.
    Silhouette Cameo Orientation
    Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Bring your design to reality with the Silhouette Cameo 4 at the Makerspace. Learn machine layout and operations, proper settings and safety precautions, and how to gain access to our Cameo 4.
    How to Make Green Screen Videos
    Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Video Learning Lab - Second Floor
    Want to add some excitement to your movie? Learn how to make green screen videos at the Melrose Center. This class will show students how to light and shoot a green screen movie.
    Homeschool Junior: Nazca Lines
    Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
    This event is full
    Scratch Programming
    Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Create a game using Scratch, a programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    Audio Studio - Microphone Theory Level 2
    Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
    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)
    Camera and Lenses - Photo Studio
    Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    Explore our lens collection, gain knowledge on how to choose the right lens for the photos you're taking, and cover the basic differences between camera types and how they function.
    Adobe Illustrator Level 1
    Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Learn to create new documents for print or web use. Turn scanned drawings into vector graphics. Apply design techniques and use editing tools to trace and color artwork. Manage objects and layers.
    Macramé Feather Earrings
    Wed, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Create stylish macrame feather earrings with this beginner’s macrame project! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Adobe Illustrator Level 2
    Wed, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Design professional-looking business stationery using Adobe Illustrator. Learn to arrange text and image assets using masks, transparency, and blending modes to create eye-catching designs.
    Video Studio Camera and Lens Level 1
    Wed, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    This hands-on class will introduce you to the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 digital film camera. Learn camera setup, exposure settings and basic operation.
    Let's Play Dungeons & Dragons - Create Your Character
    Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Learn to create a Dungeons & Dragons character with D&D Beyond! Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    Introduction to Weaving - A Two-Part Series
    Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    In this hands-on 2-part series, you will create your own simple frame loom, and learn basic weaving techniques to a make a Halloween themed mug rug. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
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    Flight Simulator Orientation and Assessment
    Wed, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor
    Learn to fly with a professional flight simulator using realistic flight controls. Instruction will cover the use of the equipment and software.
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    Podcast Booth Fundamentals
    Wed, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Podcasting Booth - Second Floor
    Get familiar with the equipment and software in the Melrose Podcast Booth. Learn how to effectively record with two – four microphones, save and export files and more.
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    Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (2 hrs)
    Wed, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.
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    Video Studio Camera and Lens Level 2
    Wed, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Expand your knowledge of creative film and video camera operation techniques. Explore pulling focus, depth of field and shot composition using the rule of thirds.
    Build Robots using Cubelets
    Wed, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Design and build complex robots with magnetic blocks. No coding required! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.
    BandLab Songwriting: Rhythm
    Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Create your own rhythm tracks in BandLab applying the elements of Rhythm! Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    Makerspace Open Lab
    Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 6:30pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.
    Fundamentals of Filmmaking
    Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Melrose Classroom - Second Floor
    From script to screen, master filmmaking fundamentals: film types, crew roles, and every step from development to distribution. Bring your vision to life on screen!
    Build & Perfect Your Resume - Job Seekers Series
    Thu, Oct 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Transform your unique talents and experiences into a career-launching masterpiece! Learn how to craft a resume. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
    Sewing - Easy Fall Placemats (2 Parts) - Beginner Level
    Thu, Oct 08, 11:30am - 1:30pm
    Get ready for your next dinner party with your very own placemats! To be festive we could shape the placemats like a pumpkin.
    Basic Internet Safety - Senior Skills
    Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Don't get scammed! It is important to learn how to be safe and secure with your information while you are online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
    Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
    Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.
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    Pro Tools Level 1: Edit Window
    Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor
    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)
    Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (4 hrs)
    Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Video Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Video Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.
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    iPad - Procreate Basics
    Thu, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Procreate is a powerful digital illustration and painting app designed exclusively for the iPad. Great for hobbyists and professionals with a library of brushes, and intuitive gesture controls.
    Code with Minecraft - Adventurer
    Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Join Alex and Steve on a Minecraft Adventure! Solve code challenges to explore, gather resources, and defeat mobs. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Let's Play Dungeons & Dragons - Adventure Begins TTRPG
    Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons with the Adventure Begins TTRPG! Choose a character and work together to face obstacles and defeat monsters. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    Masterpiece Junior: Gothic Architecture
    Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Discover the world of art! Together, we'll learn something new, get inspired, and create a masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Pro Tools Level 2: Mix Window and MIDI
    Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor
    Continue your learning with Pro Tools. Explore the Mix Window and learn how to add audio effects to audio tracks. Dive in with recording and manipulating MIDI performances.
    Storm Chasers
    Thu, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Magnolia & Palm Room - Combined - Third Floor
    Does the excitement of a thunderstorm make you want to step outside and watch?
    General Orientation for the Melrose Center
    Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor
    This orientation is your key to accessing the creative and collaborative spaces in the Melrose Center.
    SNAP Assistance
    Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 1:45pm
    437 - Fourth Floor
    A representative from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will be onsite the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month to answer questions and assist with the SNAP application process.
    Social Worker @ the Library
    Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
    Sewing - Fun Pumpkin Table Runner (4-Part) - Intermediate Level
    Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Bring a little Halloween fun to your table with a festive pumpkin-inspired table runner!
    Learn How to Type
    Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Learn how to properly place your hands on the keyboard and enhance your typing skills by using the Web-based TypingMaster program.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Fri, Oct 09, 11:00am - 3:00pm
    Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
    Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.
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    Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (4 hrs)
    Fri, Oct 09, 11:00am - 3:00pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Video Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Video Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.
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    Makerspace Open Lab
    Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.
    Teen Fiber Arts: Kumihimo
    Fri, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Explore Kumihimo, the Japanese art of braiding unique cords. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio
    Fri, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
    Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
    Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.
    Please contact the library to register for this event.
    DaVinci Resolve: Edit Page
    Fri, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Melrose Classroom - Second Floor
    You filmed your video- now what? Edit your project in DaVinci Resolve's Edit Page, a great start to post-production.
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio
    Fri, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
    Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
    Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.
    Please contact the library to register for this event.
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