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Loom Knitting Easy Beanie Hats (3 Part)

Beginner Level
2024-03-26 10:30:00 2024-03-26 12:00:00 America/New_York Loom Knitting Easy Beanie Hats (3 Part) Learn a simple ribbed brim beanie hat. This hat features the Knit stitch, e-wrap stitch and Purl stitch. Students are required to bring materials. Orlando Public Library - Melrose Classroom - Second Floor

Tuesday, March 26
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-26 10:30:00 2024-03-26 12:00:00 America/New_York Loom Knitting Easy Beanie Hats (3 Part) Learn a simple ribbed brim beanie hat. This hat features the Knit stitch, e-wrap stitch and Purl stitch. Students are required to bring materials. Orlando Public Library - Melrose Classroom - Second Floor

Orlando Public Library

Melrose Classroom - Second Floor

Learn a simple ribbed brim beanie hat. This hat features the Knit stitch, e-wrap stitch and Purl stitch. Students are required to bring materials.

    Simple ribbed brim beanie hat. If you have attended our introduction to loom knitting class or you know how to loom knit, then this class is for you. Together we will loom knit a simple beanie hat. Featuring the Knit stitch, e-wrap stitch and Purl stitch.

    • Class Duration: 3 parts, 1.5 hours each part
    • Age Requirements: 13-Adult
    • Required Skills: Beginning loom knitting skills.
    • Materials Fee: None

    Required Materials: Students should have the following materials to complete the project*: 

    • Round Loom With 48 pegs gauge 5/8” (for adult sized hat)
      https://knittingboard.com/premium-chunky-round-looms/
    • Knitting tool, crochet hook, tapestry needle, and stitch markers. 
    • Approx 80 yards of Brava – Bulky, or Lion-Brand Hue + me or Red Heart Soft Essential

    Suggested Yarns:

    *If you do not have the suggested materials, please use any materials you have on hand. At the start of class, please inform the instructor if you are using materials other than those suggested.

    AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

    EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Arts & Crafting |

    TAGS: | tic101 | knit | fibertic | fiberarts |

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    The 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 the 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 Technology and Education Center is located on the second floor and includes the Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center for Technology, Innovation and Creativity. The Friends of the Library Third Floor Bookstore is open daily and recycles withdrawn and donated books to the community.

     

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    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
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    Please contact the library to register for this event.
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    Please contact the library to register for this event.
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    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)
    Video Studio Lighting Techniques
    Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Operate professional Kino Flo and Sola 4 lighting equipment and Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 digital film camera settings to evoke mood and feeling.
    Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (2 hrs)
    Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
    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
    Driver's Education Simulator Orientation & Assessment
    Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    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. (tic101)
    Please contact the library to register for this event.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Fri, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 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 ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Web Design - HTML Level 3
    Fri, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Want to display data properly on your web page? Learn how to build a responsive table to showcase your data.
    Sewing Open Lab
    Fri, Jan 24, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
    Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (2 hrs)
    Fri, Jan 24, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
    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
    Foamsmithing Workshop (2 day)
    Fri, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Foamsmithing is the art of creating props and costumes using different types of foam. You will get hands-on experience using Pepakura, Silhouette Cameo, the Dremel tool among other tools of the trade.
    Podcast Booth Fundamentals
    Fri, Jan 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    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. (tic101)
    This event is full
    The Lillian Louise Pharr Endowment Fund and OCLS present: - An Evening with Author John Green
    Fri, Jan 24, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
    Steinmetz Hall
    Join us for an evening with bestselling author John Green. Explore his literary journey, inspirations, and creative process through an engaging moderated conversation. Note: No book sale or signing.Register
    Social Worker @ the Library
    Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
    Storybook Fun
    Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
    Sewing - Gift Bags for Every Occasion - Beginner Level
    Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Impress that special someone in your life by wrapping their Valentines gift in a handmade gift bag! These gift bags can be for any occasion. They are fast and easy to make and each one is unique.
    This event is full
    Makerspace Open Lab
    Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 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.
    Toddler Time
    Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (6 hrs)
    Sat, Jan 25, 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 ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Cancelled
    Microsoft 365 Basics
    Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Discover how you can use Microsoft's powerful productivity tools to connect and collaborate with your team. Learn how to access apps, store and share files.
    Tiny Tales
    Sat, Jan 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
    Unity: Create an Escape Room VR Game - Create a VR Game Series
    Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor
    Learn how to implement VR core concepts like locomotion, hand presence, and player immersion into an interactive VR experience while creating a VR Escape the Room Game.
    Surround Mixing: Dolby Atmos
    Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor
    For experienced audio engineers, this course introduces Dolby Atmos, an immersive audio technology that places sound in 3D space.
    Adult Game Time - Get your game on and learn Exit the Game
    Sat, Jan 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
    FlexSpace - Second Floor
    Join us for adult game time where we introduce you to the featured game of the month. Ages 18 and up.
    Bookbinding – Japanese Stab Binding (2 Part)
    Sat, Jan 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Hand sewing an artist book is a rewarding skill and there are many traditional methods to choose from. In this class we will practice Four Hole, Noble, Hemp Leaf and Tortoise Shell Binding.
    Unity: Create an Escape Room VR Game - Create a VR Game Series
    Sat, Jan 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor
    Learn how to implement VR core concepts like locomotion, hand presence, and player immersion into an interactive VR experience while creating a VR Escape the Room Game.
    Sewing - Patterns and Fabric - Beginner Level
    Sun, Jan 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Reading the hieroglyphics on a sewing pattern can be quite intimidating. Learn to read a professional sewing pattern, how to layout fabric and prepare material for a project.
    This event is full
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Sun, Jan 26, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
    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 ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    xTool Laser Cutter and Engraver Orientation
    Sun, Jan 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
    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.
    Coding Unplugged (Ages 5-6)
    Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Let's play with coding! Explore sequencing and debugging while helping Squirt find the lost books in the library.
    Improv One - [8 Week Series]
    Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor
    Learn to express yourself and play in this 8-week intro to improv course. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
    Registration is now closed
    From Sample to Performance with Ableton Live
    Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    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.
    Microsoft Access Level 3
    Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Learn how to create and customize forms and reports using data from tables and queries! You will also add a navigation menu using the Switchboard Manager.
    Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (2 hrs)
    Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    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
    Video Studio Orientation
    Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Tour the Melrose Center Video Studio in this introductory class.
    This event is full
    Introduction to LED Video Walls
    Sun, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
    LED Wall - Second Floor
    Using the new LED Wall at the Melrose Center as a case study, learn about the components of a system as well as talk about the types of LED walls.
    Flight Simulator Orientation and Assessment
    Sun, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    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)
    Please contact the library to register for this event.
    Video Studio Lighting Techniques
    Sun, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Operate professional Kino Flo and Sola 4 lighting equipment and Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 digital film camera settings to evoke mood and feeling.
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Mon, Jan 27, 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
    Mother Goose on the Loose
    Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
    Sewing - Upcycle a Dress Shirt to Apron (2 Part) - Confident Beginner
    Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Join the sustainability movement by upcycling gently used dress shirts. Turn unwanted dress shirts into a cute button-front apron. These aprons make great gifts for that special cook in your family.
    This event is full
    Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
    Mon, Jan 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.
    Homeschool: LEGO Spike Essentials: Great Adventures - Ages 6-12
    Mon, Jan 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories.
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio -
    Mon, Jan 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
    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.
    Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (2 hrs)
    Mon, Jan 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
    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
    Self-Tape Kit Orientation
    Mon, Jan 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor
    Learn how to use a self-tape kit to film your audition pieces. This class will cover how to set up the equipment safely and lighting settings needed to capture your best takes.
    3D Printer Orientation
    Mon, Jan 27, 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
    Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (6 hrs)
    Mon, Jan 27, 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
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio -
    Mon, Jan 27, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
    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.
    Adobe Premiere Multi-Camera Editing
    Mon, Jan 27, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
    Melrose Classroom - Second Floor
    Using footage from the Melrose Center's Reel to Real Podcast video, we perform a demo of how to mark up and sync up clips to use in a multi-camera sequence.
    Web Design - HTML Level 4
    Mon, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Do you want to interact with your users? Learn how to create an interactive form to collect data from your site visitors.
    Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (3 hrs)
    Mon, Jan 27, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
    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.
    Sewing Open Lab
    Mon, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
    Learn a Language - French (Ages 7-9)
    Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Discover a new language. Use Little Pim to learn in a fun and interactive way. Languages include: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.
    Audio Studio Orientation
    Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    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)
    This event is full
    Orion Laser Cutter Orientation
    Mon, Jan 27, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Bring your design to reality with the Orion Laser Cutter at the Makerspace. Learn machine operations, proper settings and safety precautions, and how to gain access to our Orion Laser Cutter.
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio -
    Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
    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.
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Tue, Jan 28, 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
    Sewing - Buttonholes and Buttons - Confident Beginner Level
    Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Go beyond the basics with your sewing machine! Learn to stabilize and stitch machine buttonholes for a polished finish, then use your machine to attach buttons for the perfect project accent.
    This event is full
    Makerspace Open Lab
    Tue, Jan 28, 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.
    Microsoft Publisher Level 1
    Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Learn publication concepts and terminology. Become familiar with the environment and explore pre-defined templates, formatting options and adding business information.
    Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (4 hrs)
    Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 2:30pm
    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.
    Homeshool: Typing Games (Ages 10-12)
    Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Have fun playing games that can help you speed up your typing skills and learn how to position your hands on the keyboard like a pro!
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Tue, Jan 28, 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 ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Photo Lighting: Basic Portrait
    Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    This class is an introduction to some of the simplest lighting set ups used for portrait photography.
    Driver's Education Simulator Orientation & Assessment
    Tue, Jan 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    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. (tic101)
    Please contact the library to register for this event.
    Microsoft Publisher Level 2
    Tue, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Learn how to work with master pages, headers and footers, and how to customize your publications. Recommended Audience: Adult
    Pro Tools Level 1: Edit Window
    Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    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)
    Pro Tools Level 2: Mix Window and MIDI
    Tue, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
    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.
    Logical Quest with the Zoombinis (Ages 10-12)
    Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Guide sixteen little blue creatures to safety through a series of logic-based puzzles. Help the Zoombinis across treacherous cliffs, past hungry pizza trolls, and up an unclimbable wall.
    Embroidery Level 2 - Beginner Level
    Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Add to your stitch repertoire. Learn how to create French knots, chain stitches and satin stitches, while practicing the running and back stitches.
    This event is full
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (2 hrs) - Short Session - Not Ideal for Drums or Full Bands
    Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 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 ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Basic Photography Concepts
    Tue, Jan 28, 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!
    Hosting Live Events
    Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Melrose Stage - Second Floor
    This class teaches students to host live events. They learn to introduce guests/events, drive focus and turn a crowd into an audience. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
    How to Make Green Screen Videos
    Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Video Production Studio - 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.
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Wed, Jan 29, 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
    Growing Up WILD - Tracks!
    Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Get back to nature and explore wild Florida with hands-on activities designed to teach and increase awareness and appreciation for the outdoors. Recommended for ages 3-5.
    Offsite Storytime: Storytelling at Horizon West - Family Storytime
    Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
    Phase 2
    Enjoy a library program filled with fun for the whole family right in your own neighborhood! Held at the Waterleigh Community Clubhouse, 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL 34787
    Cancelled
    Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
    Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
    Sewing - Quilted Coasters - Beginner Level
    Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    New to sewing and ready for that first simple project? These easy to make coasters, based on the four square quilt block design, make great gifts for many occasions.
    Homeschool: Lego WEDO Build a Rescue Helicopter (Ages 10-12)
    Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Build and program LEGO Rescue Helicopter with a simple to use computer interface. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life.
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio
    Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
    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.
    Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (2 hrs)
    Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
    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.
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio
    Wed, Jan 29, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
    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.
    Cancelled
    Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
    Wed, Jan 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
    Audio Studio Orientation
    Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    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)
    Wireless Microphone Techniques
    Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Melrose Stage - Second Floor
    Learn the basics of a wireless microphone system to help you on your next production. Using Shure and GTD Wireless systems, we'll cover its components, setup and some common issues.
    Video Studio Control Room 1
    Wed, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Shoot and cut video like a pro. Learn advanced video recording techniques such as live Chroma keying and PTZ remote camera.
    Fabric Accessories (Ages 10-17)
    Wed, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Create trendy accessories with upcycled fabric and everyday items.
    Hand Sewing – Embroidered 2025 Phenology Sampler (2 Parts) - Confident Beginner
    Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Reflect on the cycles of our natural world with a embroidery sampler. Celebrate the natural cycles of our world with a monthly embroidery sampler. Students are required to bring materials.
    This event is full
    How to Use the Mouse & Keyboard
    Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard to navigate within the computer's interface. Practice using these two devices with hands-on exercises and online resources.
    Audio Studio - Signal Routing
    Wed, Jan 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
    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)
    Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (2 hrs)
    Wed, Jan 29, 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.
    This event is full
    Video Studio Control Room 2
    Wed, Jan 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Set the midground, foreground and background images for a television production. Learn advance ATEM technique, communicate with talents via clear-com headsets, and operate light remotely.
    Video Projection Fundamentals
    Wed, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
    Melrose Stage - Second Floor
    In this class you will learn common terminology for video projection as well as optimal set up techniques for them. We will also cover modes of Geometric Correction commonly found on projectors.
    Snacks Around the World: Sweden
    Wed, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Albertson Room - Third Floor
    Broaden your taste buds while learning about food and snacks from around the world. This month we focus on Sweden. Ages 18 and up.
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Thu, Jan 30, 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
    Sewing Open Lab
    Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 2:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
    Makerspace Open Lab
    Thu, Jan 30, 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.
    Homeschool: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 13-17)
    Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    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.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (6 hrs)
    Thu, Jan 30, 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 ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering
    Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm
    Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor
    Explore the fundamentals of sound theory. Discuss how the physics of sound affects recordings. Learn key digital audio concepts, including sample rate, bit depth and file types. (tic101)
    Photo Studio Camera Training - For Access Assessment
    Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    Learn the basics of DSLR and Mirrorless camera functions. Get hands on experience with our cameras, while learning all about the safety and skills required to handle them.
    Flight Simulator Orientation and Assessment
    Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    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)
    Please contact the library to register for this event.
    Video Studio Q&A
    Thu, Jan 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Do you want to master the equipment in the Video Studio or need a quick review for the assessment? Let us help! A Video instructor will be available to assist you in this open lab.
    Create a Mobile Video Ad
    Thu, Jan 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    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.
    Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
    Thu, Jan 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    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.
    Microphone Theory Level 1
    Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Audio Learning Lab - 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)
    Folded Tales - Space
    Thu, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    We're going on a space adventure! Combine the art of Origami with storytelling to bring stories to life with every fold. Recommend for ages 6-12.
    Camera and Lenses - Photo Studio
    Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    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.
    Acting for the Camera Level 1
    Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Whether you want to improve your public speaking skills, enhance your on-camera skills or are curious about the world of acting for video, this class is for you.
    Microphone Theory Level 2
    Thu, Jan 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Audio Learning Lab - 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)
    Python Programming
    Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Create a program with Python, an easy to learn programming language. Assign variables, input data and develop calculations to make an interactive application.
    Video: Shooting Video with DSLR Camera
    Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Video Learning Lab - Second Floor
    Did you know you could use a DSLR camera to record videos? Learn how to master your DSLR camera to shoot high-quality videos to play on your television or mobile device.
    Acting for the Camera Level 2
    Thu, Jan 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Students will be introduced to basic terms and directions used on film and video sets. They will put these terms into practice as they rehearse and record a short scene.
    Book Fairy Mailbox
    Fri, Jan 31, All day
    Stop by to write a letter to our fabulous book fairy. Then drop it in our mailbox.
    Character Mailbox
    Fri, Jan 31, All day
    Stop by to write a postcard to our character of the month. Then drop it in our mailbox.
    Recycled Bookmarks
    Fri, Jan 31, All day
    Would You Like a Bookmark Made of Recycled Book Jackets? Then Please come to the Children's Library and Take One! Limited Supply.
    Social Worker @ the Library
    Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
    Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (4 hrs)
    Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 2:30pm
    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
    Photo Lighting: Glamor
    Fri, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    Using just a beauty dish and a soft box, learn four different glamor lighting set ups to help enhance any standard portrait into a glamorous session!
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Fri, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 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 ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Email Level 1 - Create an Account
    Fri, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Create a free email account. Learn how to navigate the environment, including the Inbox, the Reading pane, and the Compose area.
    Sewing Open Lab
    Fri, Jan 31, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
    Book to Film Series: Stardust
    Fri, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 4:10pm
    Albertson Room - Third Floor
    This series focuses on books that have been made into movies. Ages 13 and up.
    Email Level 2 - Manage Your Account
    Fri, Jan 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Learn how to compose and send email messages with attachments. Become familiar with replying and forwarding messages.
    Foamsmithing Workshop (2 day)
    Fri, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Foamsmithing is the art of creating props and costumes using different types of foam. You will get hands-on experience using Pepakura, Silhouette Cameo, the Dremel tool among other tools of the trade.
    Photo Studio Orientation
    Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    Tour the Photography Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. Recommended Audience: Adult
    Access Assessment - Video Studio
    Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    General Orientation and Video Studio Orientation are prerequisites. Prior to booking Melrose Center Video Studio, users are required to successfully complete a hands-on task oriented assessment.
    Please contact the library to register for this event.
    Access Assessment - Video Studio
    Fri, Jan 31, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    General Orientation and Video Studio Orientation are prerequisites. Prior to booking Melrose Center Video Studio, users are required to successfully complete a hands-on task oriented assessment.
    Please contact the library to register for this event.
    Storybook Fun
    Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
    Sewing - Beginner Applique - Confident Beginner Level
    Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Turn scraps of fabric into beautiful designs using different stitches and stabilizers. Learn three great methods to applique with a sewing machine.
    This event is full
    Family STEM Saturdays
    Sat, Feb 01, 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)
    Access Assessment - Photo Studio
    Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    Learn the Photography Studio workflow, procedures and best practices.
    Please contact the library to register for this event.
    Substance 3D Painter Fundamentals - Indienomicon Game Dev Adventure Day
    Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Melrose Classroom - Second Floor
    Create texture maps and learn the user interface, how to manipulate UV maps and 3d models, and the basic workflow of creating textures with Substance 3D Painter.
    Toddler Time
    Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Sat, Feb 01, 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 ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Tiny Tales
    Sat, Feb 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
    Access Assessment - Photo Studio
    Sat, Feb 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    Learn the Photography Studio workflow, procedures and best practices.
    Please contact the library to register for this event.
    Meetups at Melrose - Indienomicon Game Dev Adventure Day
    Sat, Feb 01, 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, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Join us as we learn about productive perennials who are creating new standards of living well.
    iPad and iPhone - Basics
    Sat, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Get up and running with your new iPad or iPhone. Learn how to navigate an iPad and iPhone using gestures, install and organize apps, modify general and privacy settings and more.
    Makerspace Open Lab
    Sat, Feb 01, 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.
    iPad and iPhone - Camera
    Sat, Feb 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Never miss out on capturing a memory with your iPad or iPhone. Learn about the camera options and modes and how to use them to take amazing photos. Perform simple edits to clean up your images.
    Video Studio Camera and Lens Level 1
    Sat, Feb 01, 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.
    Bookbinding – Japanese Stab Binding (2 Part)
    Sat, Feb 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Hand sewing an artist book is a rewarding skill and there are many traditional methods to choose from. In this class we will practice Four Hole, Noble, Hemp Leaf and Tortoise Shell Binding.
    Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (2 hrs)
    Sat, Feb 01, 3:30pm - 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
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio
    Sat, Feb 01, 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.
    Video Studio Camera and Lens Level 2
    Sat, Feb 01, 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.
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio
    Sat, Feb 01, 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.
    Outreach Event: Book Bike at Lake Eola - Meet the Book Bike
    Sun, Feb 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    The book bike will be at Lake Eola playground with a pop-up library and a storytime scheduled for 10:30am! Location: Lake Eola - 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801
    Sewing - Customized T-Shirt Dress (5-Part) - Advanced Level
    Sun, Feb 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Make a Misses' knit dress your way. Starting from basic shapes, sew unique pieces for your wardrobe. Pattern is designed to work with stretch knit fabrics. Students are required to bring fabric.
    This event is full
    Improv One - [8 Week Series]
    Sun, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor
    Learn to express yourself and play in this 8-week intro to improv course. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
    Registration is now closed
    Code with Osmo (Ages 5-6)
    Sun, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Go on a coding adventure. Help Awbie, the loveable monster, find his animal friends with the use of tangible Osmo coding blocks in this fun game.
    Audio Open Lab
    Sun, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor
    Reserve your space to explore, create, and collaborate with our audio production tools. Work on projects, try new techniques, and let your creativity flow with instructors available for guidance. 
    Tuskegee Airmen: Legacy of Courage - a Documentary
    Sun, Feb 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Albertson Room - Third Floor
    This documentary explores the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, revealing how these WWII pilots worked for change and helped end segregation in the military.
    Audio Studio - Signal Routing
    Sun, Feb 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)
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Mon, Feb 03, 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.info/socialworker.
    Offsite Storytime - Leu Gardens (Tiny Tales) - Meet the book bike
    Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:15am
    Storytime for babies - birth to 18 months. Orange County residents are invited to stop by the library’s book bike to register for cards and check out items between 10:00 am and 11:30 am.
    Offsite Storytime - Leu Gardens (Toddler Time) - Meet the book bike
    Mon, Feb 03, 10:20am - 10:40am
    Storytime for toddlers - 18-36 months. Orange County residents are invited to stop by the library’s book bike to register for cards and check out items between 10:00 am and 11:30 am.
    Mother Goose on the Loose
    Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
    Sewing - Upcycle a Dress Shirt to Apron (2 Part) - Confident Beginner
    Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Join the sustainability movement by upcycling gently used dress shirts. Turn unwanted dress shirts into a cute button-front apron. These aprons make great gifts for that special cook in your family.
    This event is full
    Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
    Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
    Offsite Storytime - Leu Gardens (Storybook Fun) - Meet the book bike
    Mon, Feb 03, 10:45am - 11:15am
    Storytime for Preschool-Aged Children. Orange County residents are invited to stop by the library’s book bike to register for cards and check out items between 10:00 am and 11:30 am.
    Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
    Mon, Feb 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.
    Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
    Mon, Feb 03, 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.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Mon, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 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 ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Sewing Open Lab
    Mon, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
    Logic Pro X Level 1 - Fundamentals
    Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    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)
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Tue, Feb 04, 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.info/socialworker.
    Offsite Storytime - Orlando Executive Airport - Meet the book bike
    Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
    The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, and play. Recommended for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Storytime lasts approximately 30 minutes.
    I Love You to the Moon and Back - Celebrate Valentine's Day
    Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Share a story and create activities and crafts dedicated to love, family, and friendship. Recommended for toddlers.
    Logical Quest with the Zoombinis (Ages 10-12)
    Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Guide sixteen little blue creatures to safety through a series of logic-based puzzles. Help the Zoombinis across treacherous cliffs, past hungry pizza trolls, and up an unclimbable wall.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (6 hrs)
    Tue, Feb 04, 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 ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    VR Learning Stations Orientation
    Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    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.
    Women in Science Tea Talks
    Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Join us for tea and invigorating discussions on women in science. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
    Crochet – Sealed with a Kiss Envelope - Beginner Level
    Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Remember that special feeling of receiving letters in the mail? These are perfect for filling with treats or notes of kindness with friends and family. Students are required to bring materials.
    Logic Pro X Level 2-Patches and the Channel Strip
    Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
    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)
    Nintendo Game Design: Super Mario Maker 2 (Ages 10-12)
    Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Let's-a go! Create custom Super Mario levels with enemies, obstacles, and rewards. Challenge classmates to play your game and try to beat their levels.
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Wed, Feb 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.info/socialworker.
    Sewing - Quilt Block of the Month - Intermediate Level
    Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Build a custom quilt block by block. Join us each month for a new design, come for one class or take them all. At the end of the year you will have a complete project perfect for keeping warm.
    Macrame Basics (Ages 8-12)
    Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Start macrame today. Learn 5 common basics knots to unlock the unlimited possibilities of macrame.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Wed, Feb 05, 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 ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Adventures in Homeschooling - Experimenting with invisible ink
    Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Explore lessons and hands-on activities to inspire curiosity and learning while your caregivers connect on their homeschool journey. Recommended for ages 6-12.
    Sewing - Quilting Open Lab - Intermediate Level
    Wed, Feb 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Work on Quilt Blocks that you have in progress, assemble quilt blocks and learn to piece them together, add batting, backing and binding. Students are required to bring materials and completed blocks.
    Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering
    Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
    Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor
    Explore the fundamentals of sound theory. Discuss how the physics of sound affects recordings. Learn key digital audio concepts, including sample rate, bit depth and file types. (tic101)
    Macrame Basics (Ages 13-17)
    Wed, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Start macrame today. Learn 5 common basics knots to unlock the unlimited possibilities of macrame.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (2 hrs) - Short Session - Not Ideal for Drums or Full Bands
    Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 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 ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Hand Sewing – Embroidered Love Note (2 Part)
    Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    This Valentine’s Day, send a special love letter that is crafted from basic embroidery stitches. Students will use simple stitch techniques to make a handwritten love note on “lined notebook paper”.
    Improv One [8 Week Series]
    Wed, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
    Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor
    Learn to express yourself and play in this 8-week intro to improv course. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
    Registration is now closed
    Dot Mandala Heart Magnets
    Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Albertson Room - Third Floor
    Learn about Dot Mandala painting techniques to create a craft that you can take home. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
    This event is full
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Thu, Feb 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.info/socialworker.
    Sewing Open Lab
    Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 2:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
    Scratch Programming (Ages 13-17)
    Thu, Feb 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Scratch is a programming language and online community where you create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.
    Audio Studio Orientation
    Thu, Feb 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    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)
    Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
    Thu, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.
    Audio Studio - Signal Routing
    Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
    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)
    Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
    Thu, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.
    Masterpiece Junior: Edmonia Lewis
    Thu, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Explore the art of Edmonia Lewis! Dive into her remarkable history and create your own masterpiece inspired by her groundbreaking work. Recommended for ages 6-12.
    VR Learning Stations Orientation
    Thu, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    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.
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio -
    Thu, Feb 06, 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.
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio -
    Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
    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.
    Cooking and Seasoning with Herbs
    Fri, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Albertson Room - Third Floor
    Join Hillary Ayers, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent with UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, as she shares how to cook with herbs and limit salt intake to make healthier meals. Registration required.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Fri, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 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 ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Sewing Open Lab
    Fri, Feb 07, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
    Pro Tools Level 2: Mix Window and MIDI
    Fri, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    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.
    Social Worker @ the Library
    Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
    Storybook Fun
    Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
    Let's Play Pokémon TCG Meetup - Second Saturday Pokemon TCG Meetup
    Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    FlexSpace - Second Floor
    Meet with other Pokémon TCG (Trading Card Game) enthusiasts at this meetup. Play* with your own deck or try out one from our library. Trade cards** with other players to build better a deck.
    Sewing - Simple Hemming - Confident Beginner
    Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Purchased a pair of pants or skirt that's just a bit too long? Join us in this sewing class and learn how to complete simple hems on everything from dress pants to skirts.
    Toddler Time
    Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
    Chinese New Year Celebration
    Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Library Central - First Floor
    Celebrate Chinese New Year with The Chinese School of CAACF, Inc. Explore Chinese New Year traditions. To learn more about The Chinese School of CAACF, Inc., visit orlandochineseschool.org.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (6 hrs)
    Sat, Feb 08, 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 ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Tiny Tales
    Sat, Feb 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
    Animanga Club
    Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Club Central
    Share your love of anime and manga at the library, complete with snacks and activities curated for the theme of the month. Recommended for ages 13-18.
    Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Fundamentals - Third-Person Programming Class Series
    Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Melrose Classroom - Second Floor
    Join us and create a third-person character while learning the UE5 editor interface, Blueprint basics, third-person character setup, and the Enhanced Input System.
    Adult Game Time - Get your game on and learn Forbidden Desert
    Sat, Feb 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
    FlexSpace - Second Floor
    Join us for adult game time where we introduce you to the featured game of the month. Ages 18 and up.
    Let's Play Chess Meetup - Second Saturday Chess Meetup
    Sat, Feb 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Meet with other chess enthusiasts at this meetup. Play* with your own board or borrow one from our library.
    Microphone Theory Level 1
    Sat, Feb 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Audio Learning Lab - 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)
    Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
    Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.
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    Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Fundamentals - Third-Person Programming Class Series
    Sat, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Melrose Classroom - Second Floor
    Join us and create a third-person character while learning the UE5 editor interface, Blueprint basics, third-person character setup, and the Enhanced Input System.
    Microphone Theory Level 2
    Sat, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Audio Learning Lab - 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)
    Sewing - Customized T-Shirt Dress (5-Part) - Advanced Level
    Sun, Feb 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Make a Misses' knit dress your way. Starting from basic shapes, sew unique pieces for your wardrobe. Pattern is designed to work with stretch knit fabrics. Students are required to bring fabric.
    This event is full
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Sun, Feb 09, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
    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 ocls.info/melrose.
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    Meetups at Melrose: Orlando Pen Club
    Sun, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
    Tech Central
    Meeting of the Club, celebrating the art of hand lettering with fountain pens, the skill that goes into making fountain pens and the tactile nature of the pen itself.
    Improv One - [8 Week Series]
    Sun, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor
    Learn to express yourself and play in this 8-week intro to improv course. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
    Registration is now closed
    Code with the Foos (Ages 5-6)
    Sun, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Solve problems for our heroes with code! Join the Foos on an adventure to walk, jump and build your way to the finish.
    Producción de vídeos para YouTube
    Sun, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Este curso está diseñado para personas que quieran aprender sobre la producción de vídeos para YouTube.
    Blood Pressure Monitor checkout program - by: the American Heart Association & HCA Florida Healthcare
    Sun, Feb 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Learn a simple and efficient way to monitor your blood pressure at home, view diagrams on how to check your blood pressure accurately, access logs to track monitor readings, and more!
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Mon, Feb 10, 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.info/socialworker.
    Mother Goose on the Loose
    Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
    Sewing - Comfy Robes for Every Season (5 Part) - Intermediate Level
    Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    These cozy reversible, wrap robes feature raglan sleeves and a tie belt. Suitable for flannel, fleece, interlock, terry or velour fabrics. Students are required to bring fabric.
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    Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
    Mon, Feb 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.
    Coloring with Photoshop (Ages 7-9)
    Mon, Feb 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Use Adobe Photoshop to bring Library Mascots Squirt and Juicy to life! Learn how to work with Layers, Move and Transform Tools and much more!
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Mon, Feb 10, 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 ocls.info/melrose.
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    Sewing Open Lab
    Mon, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
    From Sample to Performance with Ableton Live
    Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
    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.
    Create Comics (Ages 7-9)
    Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Put together cool comic drawings using Comic Life. Change layouts, add cartoons and write a story to make your comic drawings come alive!
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio
    Mon, Feb 10, 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.
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio
    Mon, Feb 10, 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.
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Tue, Feb 11, 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.info/socialworker.
    Sewing - Valentines Gnomes (2 Part) - Confident Beginner
    Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 1:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    This year round Gnome series starts with a beautiful valentine gnome.  Deck it out with beautiful fabrics for the season. Make a new gnome each month.
    Easy Typing (Ages 7-12)
    Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Have fun playing games that can help you speed up your typing skills and learn how to position your hands on the keyboard like a pro!
    Audio Studio Orientation
    Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    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)
    Podcast Booth Fundamentals
    Tue, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    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. (tic101)
    Video Game Design: Role-Playing Games (Ages 10-12)
    Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Design your own role-playing video games. Use Tynker to create a classic top-down role-playing game complete with enemies to fight and treasure to find.
    Paper Bead Crafting
    Tue, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Albertson Room - Third Floor
    Learn how to make your own paper beads. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
    Offsite Storytime: Storytelling at Central Florida Zoo
    Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
    One thirty-minute storytelling program for preschoolers and their families.
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Wed, Feb 12, 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.info/socialworker.
    Stories & Stretches
    Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Wiggle and stretch to stories, songs and rhymes focusing on motor development. Recommended for ages 3-5.
    Sewing - Valentines Gnomes (2 Part) - Confident Beginner
    Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 1:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    This year round Gnome series starts with a beautiful valentine gnome.  Deck it out with beautiful fabrics for the season. Make a new gnome each month.
    Macramé Heart Key Chains (Ages 8-12)
    Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Let's create a charming Valentine's Day heart keychain to give to someone special. Learn the basics of using only the lark's head knot to create to this project.
    Synthesizer Fundamentals
    Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
    Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor
    Synthesize your sound. Use source, modifier and controller modules to create and manipulate audio signals. (tic101)
    Macramé Heart Key Chain (Ages 13-17)
    Wed, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Let's create a charming Valentine's Day heart keychain to give to someone special. Learn the basics of using only the lark's head knot to create to this project.
    Hand Sewing – Embroidered Love Note (2 Part)
    Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    This Valentine’s Day, send a special love letter that is crafted from basic embroidery stitches. Students will use simple stitch techniques to make a handwritten love note on “lined notebook paper”.
    Improv One [8 Week Series]
    Wed, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
    Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor
    Learn to express yourself and play in this 8-week intro to improv course. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
    Registration is now closed
    Make Your own Necklace: Seed Bead Jewelry
    Wed, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Magnolia Room - Third Floor
    Make a last minute gift for a loved one or yourself. Join us to create a heart-shaped seed bead and safety pin charm. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Thu, Feb 13, 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.info/socialworker.
    Sewing Open Lab
    Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 2:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
    Let's Play D&D: Adventure Begins Board Game (Ages 13-17)
    Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons! Step into the exciting world of D&D with the Adventure Begins board game. Choose your character and work together to face obstacles and defeat monsters.
    Surround Mixing: Dolby Atmos
    Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor
    For experienced audio engineers, this course introduces Dolby Atmos, an immersive audio technology that places sound in 3D space.
    Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
    Thu, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.
    Career Academy: Perfecting Your Resume
    Thu, Feb 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Get noticed! Elevate your job application with best practices in crafting a resume and cover letter. Registration required.
    Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
    Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Analyze data by using functions like COUNT. Visually represent your data with tools like recommended charts.
    Social Worker @ the Library
    Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
    SNAP Assistance
    Fri, Feb 14, 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.
    Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering
    Fri, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
    Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor
    Explore the fundamentals of sound theory. Discuss how the physics of sound affects recordings. Learn key digital audio concepts, including sample rate, bit depth and file types. (tic101)
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Fri, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 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 ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    Sewing Open Lab
    Fri, Feb 14, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
    Storybook Fun
    Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
    Sewing Open Lab
    Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 1:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
    Toddler Time
    Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Sat, Feb 15, 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 ocls.info/melrose.
    Tiny Tales
    Sat, Feb 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
    Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Fundamentals - Third-Person Programming Class Series
    Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Melrose Classroom - Second Floor
    Join us and create a third-person character while learning the UE5 editor interface, Blueprint basics, third-person character setup, and the Enhanced Input System.
    Audio Open Lab
    Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor
    Reserve your space to explore, create, and collaborate with our audio production tools. Work on projects, try new techniques, and let your creativity flow with instructors available for guidance. 
    Puzzle Exchange at Your Library
    Sat, Feb 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    FlexSpace - Second Floor
    Join us for a puzzle exchange at the Orlando Public Library.
    Conceptos Básicos de Fotografía
    Sat, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    Si eres nuevo en fotografía, esta clase es para ti. Aprenda los conceptos básicos de la fotografía.
    Sewing – Zero-Waste Adjustable Skirt (3 Part) - Confident Beginner
    Sat, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    This zero-waste skirt always fits, is highly customizable, and does not require a pattern. Students are required to bring fabric.
    Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Fundamentals - Third-Person Programming Class Series
    Sat, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Melrose Classroom - Second Floor
    Join us and create a third-person character while learning the UE5 editor interface, Blueprint basics, third-person character setup, and the Enhanced Input System.
    Sewing - Customized T-Shirt Dress (5-Part) - Advanced Level
    Sun, Feb 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Make a Misses' knit dress your way. Starting from basic shapes, sew unique pieces for your wardrobe. Pattern is designed to work with stretch knit fabrics. Students are required to bring fabric.
    This event is full
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Sun, Feb 16, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
    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 ocls.info/melrose.
    This event is full
    African-American Read-In
    Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Melrose Stage - Second Floor
    Celebrate African American literature in poetry, story, and song, performed by local luminaries in conjunction with the 36th Annual National African-American Read-In.
    Improv One - [8 Week Series]
    Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Albertson Room - Third Floor
    Learn to express yourself and play in this 8-week intro to improv course. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
    Registration is now closed
    Build a Computer (Ages 5-6)
    Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Take an adventure inside a computer! Build your own paper laptop from the inside out while learning what makes a computer work.
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