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Recycled Bookmarks

2024-03-30 00:00:00 2024-03-30 23:59:00 America/New_York Recycled Bookmarks Would You Like a Bookmark Made of Recycled Book Jackets? Then Please come to the Children's Library and Take One! Limited Supply. Online -

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Add to Calendar 2024-03-30 00:00:00 2024-03-30 23:59:00 America/New_York Recycled Bookmarks Would You Like a Bookmark Made of Recycled Book Jackets? Then Please come to the Children's Library and Take One! Limited Supply. Online -

Would You Like a Bookmark Made of Recycled Book Jackets? Then Please come to the Children's Library and Take One! Limited Supply.

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Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-session program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 4/7 Session 1; 4/8 Session 2; 4/14 Session 3; 4/15 Session 4.
Registration is now closed
Online: Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering
Tue, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
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)
Registration is now closed
Virtual: Peel Back the Pages Instagram Book Club
Tue, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us as we discuss the book Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab.
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
High School Advisory Board: Book Club - Teen Volunteering
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to review books and contribute ideas for booklists and literary programs. Recommended for students in grades 9-12.
Online Class: Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Boost your productivity with Microsoft's powerful note-taking app. Learn how to organize your pages, revise your notes and collaborate with your team.
Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how this file management app can speed up your workflow.
All About Comp Titles - Traditional Publishing Boot Camp
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Learn how to more effectively pitch your book with comparison titles, commonly called comp titles. Literary agent Paula Weiman will discuss how to choose the best comps for your novel.
Author Talk: Brad Taylor - On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. Register
Online Class: Crochet Illusion Heart Square (4 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Use mosaic techniques to create this illusion square: from one direction it's stripes, and from another, it's a heart! Join us for this guided series to expand your crochet skills.
Online Class: Introduction to Coding for Seniors
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Windermere
In this course you will learn basic concepts of coding.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets
Wed, Apr 15, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.
Genealogy: Discover America! - This week: Nebraska
Wed, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Join us on a virtual road trip! We will explore the history, the culture and the genealogical resources that are unique to each location! Recommended for Adults. Registration required.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-session program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 4/7 Session 1; 4/8 Session 2; 4/14 Session 3; 4/15 Session 4.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Cancelled
Virtual Event: Practica Spanish for Seniors and Beyond
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Practica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversational topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for seniors and adults.
Mayor Buddy's Book Club End of Book Party - Legends of Lotus Island: The Guardian Test - Session 2
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mayor Buddy's Book Club is celebrating the completion of their latest book! Meet author Christina Soontornvat, win prizes and learn about our next book club title. Recommended for ages 8-12.Register
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
Work/Life Balance
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join Jessica Daly, Health Literacy Coordinator with AdventHealth University, as she shares practical, easy ways to manage stress, set healthy boundaries and feel more balanced in your daily life.
Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, Apr 16, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
A one-on-one session that will permit you to speak to our Genealogist Lisa and work on your family tree. Wherever you are, West Oaks Library will be there for you!
Online: Photoshop Tips and Tricks
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.
Thursday Tree Zoom! - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, Apr 16, 10:05am - 11:05am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
A one-on-one appointment with Lisa our Genealogist. She'll answer your questions and help you build your tree or tear down a brick wall! Wherever YOU are, West Oaks is able to reach out!
This event is full
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns: Usagi Rabbit (3-Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Apr 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
This event is full
Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, Apr 16, 11:10am - 12:10pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
A one-on-one session that will permit you to speak to our Genealogist Lisa and work on your family tree. Wherever you are, West Oaks Library will be there for you!
The King's Daughters-Les Filles du Roi-Quebec Royalty!
Thu, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
The Filles du Roi a group of over 700 women sponsored by the king to come to New France, We will unearth their story and learn of their contributions! Recommended for Adults. Registration required
Online: Streamlabs Basics for YouTube Live
Thu, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Ready to take your livestreams to the next level? Learn how to use Streamlabs to create polished, professional streams on YouTube.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
This event is full
Online: Photoshop Techniques - Dodge & Burn
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Elevate your photos with one of Photoshop’s most powerful retouching techniques. Learn how to enhance light and shadow to add depth, dimension, and polish to your images—without over-editing.
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 1
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Start creating top-notch digital video productions. This is an introduction to the basics of editing video footage.
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
Online Class: Basic Programming Concepts Level 1 - Block Coding with Code Studio
Thu, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Start your programming adventure with the basics. Create a mobile web app while learning key concepts, including algorithms, programs, events and debugging.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on the parts of speech, the organization of sentences, and vocabulary building.
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 2
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Discover a fast way to assemble a video edit by cutting to music. This class explores the creative aspect of motion picture editing by importing audio & photographs, setting sequence markers, & more!
Online: Adobe Illustrator Tips and Tricks
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about transparency features, organizing documents with layers, and much more.
Sustainable Gardening - With The Florida Gardenista
Thu, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
You can promote a healthy, sustainable future for your local ecosystem and the planet, right from your own garden. Learn how with the Florida Gardenista. Registration required.
OCLS Personnel Committee Meeting
Fri, Apr 17, 9:00am - 10:00am
Library Board of Trustees - Personnel Committee Meeting
Open Lab - Learn a Language: "The Orientation"
Fri, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 2
Learn a new language using library resources. Aprende un nuevo idioma utilizando los recursos de la biblioteca.
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Fri, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
Online Class: Embroidery - Corner Bookmark - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Celebrate National Library Week early by making a felt corner bookmark for your library books!
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Apr 17, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
Online: Adobe Acrobat 101: Create and Edit PDFs
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Acrobat, the differences between Pro and DC versions, and their many features.
Online: Intro to Affinity (by Canva)
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Discover the power of Affinity, a free and versatile creative suite for graphic design, document creation, and photo editing.
Online: Ask a Designer: Live Creative Coaching
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Your one-stop shop for creative questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Adobe classes? We’re here to help.
Choosing a Literary Agent
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Literary agent Lee Melillo will discuss how to evaluate if an agent is the right fit for you, what to ask on the call, how to research agents, and how to choose between multiple offers.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Knit Along-Classic Tank Top (6-Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Knit a classic tank top which can be dressed up or dressed down.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Let's Learn Letters and Numbers
Mon, Apr 20, 11:00am - 11:40am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
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.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Apr 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
Knitting - Increases and Decreases - Beginner Level
Mon, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Increase your knitting skills. Use increases and decreases to add a delicate edge to your work. Learn yarn overs, the knit two together stitch and pattern reading to create work on the bias.
Online: Understanding AI: What Everyone Should Know
Mon, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
In this beginner-friendly session, explore what artificial intelligence really is, what it isn’t, how it works, how it is used across different fields, and its effects in everyday life.
Online: AI applications and Effective Prompt Writing
Mon, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to put AI to work with practical demonstrations across multiple models.
Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly
Mon, Apr 20, 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Exploración Tecnológica: YouTube - Spanish Immersion with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Esta clase te mostrará una forma básica y sencilla de ver videos y tutoriales en el mundo de YouTube.
Online: Blender Workspace Fundamentals - Blender 3D Character Essentials Class
Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create a Robotic Hand and learn to navigate Blender's workspace, manipulate 3D objects, and the 3D content creation pipeline.
Bilingual Conversations with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Basic English 1
Mon, Apr 20, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
When a Book Dies on Submission
Mon, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Despite everyone's best efforts, some books that go out on submission never sell. We call this "dying on sub." Literary agent Anjanette Barr will discuss what to do when a book never gets picked up.
Hiawassee Book Club
Mon, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Hiawassee
The Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Pajama Party
Mon, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
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.
Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign
Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Apr 21, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 
Online Class: Canva Projects - Social Media
Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Grab your viewers' attention by creating eye-catching posts, videos, and more. Utilize Canva's powerful social media management features to schedule, publish and track your content.
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Apr 21, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Tue, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-session program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 4/21 Session 1; 4/22 Session 2; 4/28 Session 3; 4/29 Session 4.
Online: DaVinci Resolve - Edit Page
Tue, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
You filmed your video- now what? Edit your project in DaVinci Resolve's Edit Page, a great start to post-production.
Virtual: Peel Back the Pages Instagram Book Club
Tue, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us as we discuss the book Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab.
Online: Character Modeling Fundamentals - Blender 3D Character Essentials Class
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create the base of a stylized 3D character and learn some of the most commonly used tools, techniques, and concepts involved with polygonal modeling in Blender.
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.
Online: DaVinci Resolve - Fusion FX
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Use DaVinci Resolve's Fusion page for professional video green screen compositing and motion tracking.
Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop
Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Preparing Your Manuscript for Publication - Traditional Publishing Boot Camp
Tue, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Editor Kristen Stieffel will discuss standard manuscript formatting for long-form fiction and nonfiction and describe the most common errors writers make and how to eliminate them.
Southwest Book Club: - The Spy Coast
Tue, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Join us to discuss Tess Gerritsen's The Spy Coast, the first in her "Martini Club" series. Registration required. Ages 18 and up.
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