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Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

2024-11-19 10:30:00 2024-11-19 12:30:00 America/New_York Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills Improve reading and writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. This event is for adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills.  Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Tuesday, November 19
10:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-19 10:30:00 2024-11-19 12:30:00 America/New_York Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills Improve reading and writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. This event is for adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills.  Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Improve reading and writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. This event is for adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 

Improve your reading and writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. Enjoy learning and meeting new people in a supportive environment. This event is geared toward adults, 18 and up, who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class will focus primarily on reading and writing skills. This event is presented through a partnership between the Orange County Library System and the Adult Literacy League. Walk-ins welcome. For more information, call 407.422.1540 or visit adultliteracyleague.org.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Language Learning | General Events |

TAGS: | esol | esl |

Hiawassee Branch

Phone: 407-835/7323

Hours
Mon, Dec 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 Closed

About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 37 Pine Hills / Florida Mall

The Hiawassee Branch began as a bookmobile station in 1962 and was first known as the Pine Hills Library. In later moves the branch became the West Colonial branch and in March 2000, Hiawassee. In early 2010, the Hiawassee Branch moved to a new home near the corner of Hiawassee Road and West Colonial Drive in the Highland Lakes shopping plaza.

Upcoming events

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Get ready to read! We make phonics fun with games and activities focused on consonant-vowel-consonant words. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Thu, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Fri, Dec 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Assemble a winter treat in a jar! Layer festive cake, sweet frosting and colorful sprinkles to make a delicious gift! Adult participation required. Recommended for ages 3-5.
This event is full

Fri, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann fondasyon òdinatè-a ak tèminoloji yo. Vinn alèz avèk senbòl ki nan ekran-an ak kòman pou deplase sourit la nan ekran-an. #Creole

Fri, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Create your own anime winter theme ornament for the season. Recommended for ages 13-18

Fri, Dec 06, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann fondasyon òdinatè-a ak tèminoloji yo. Vinn alèz avèk senbòl ki nan ekran-an ak kòman pou deplase sourit la nan ekran-an. #Creole

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Learn about Hokusai, the Japanese artist that created the wood block painting, "The Great Wave." Then create a masterpiece in his style. Recommended for families.

Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.

Sat, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Grab a brush, mellow out and paint some happy, little trees the Bob Ross way! Remember, there are no mistakes, only happy accidents! Recommended for adults.

Mon, Dec 09, 10:15am - 11:00am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one plays with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Mon, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.

Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Learn from Fleet Farming how to make use of a small space for a garden. This course will have you growing a garden, no matter the size of your backyard!

Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Tue, Dec 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.

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Improve reading and writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. This event is for adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.

Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, socialize, and take home a delightful winter decoration.

Tue, Dec 10, All day
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Bring your resume to the top of the pile. Learn how to plan, create, and format a professional-looking resume using built-in templates in Microsoft Word and library resources.

Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Apran kòman pou plase men ou sou klavye-a avèk kòman pou ogmante vitès daktilograf ou. Nan klas sa ou ap itilize yon program ki rele TypingMaster sou entènèt.

Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann tout konsèp ak tèminoloji entènèt la. Epi tou Vinn abitye avk ki jan pou navige sou entènèt la. #HCreole

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Let's all go to the drive-in! Design your vehicle and then enjoy a movie snack as we watch Ice Age. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Wed, Dec 11, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Reading and comprehension: We will go around the class and have students read an excerpt from a story, we will discuss it and look up the meaning of the words.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann teknik motè rechèch yo, pou- w ka jwenn egzakteman sa w-ap chèche sou entènèt la. #Creole

Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Dec 12, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun family Bingo night featuring snippets of your favorite songs! Compete against fellow music lovers while enjoying a lively atmosphere filled with tunes. Recommended for families.

Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Get your toes tapping to some polar beats! Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Become familiar with popular job search websites and common questions asked on job applications. Learn how to use various Internet resources to search and apply for jobs.

Fri, Dec 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Explore and play as we have fun with STEM building toys! Kits such as LEGOS and K’NEX are available for anyone to play. All ages are welcome. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Fri, Dec 13, 4:45pm - 5:50pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann kijan pou fè resvasyon avyon, machine ak otèl sou entènèt. This class is taught in Haitian Creole.

Sat, Dec 14, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Venture through Candlekeep whilst solving mysteries and fighting villains. Each adventure sucks you further into the Keep and the secrets hidden within her tomes... Recommended for adults.

Sat, Dec 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Earn community service hours by becoming involved in the Hiawassee teen literary and creative arts magazine. Registration required. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Mon, Dec 16, 10:15am - 11:00am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one plays with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Mon, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project. Techniques include creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Tue, Dec 17, 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.

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Improve reading and writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. This event is for adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Get up and running with computers. Learn how to navigate the computer desktop and how to perform various techniques in manipulating windows using basic mouse and keyboard techniques.

Tue, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Better prepare yourself for the big day! Learn the interview process and become familiar with popular websites that provide supporting information.

Tue, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Tis the season to Sparkle! Create your own keepsake snowflake to gift or enjoy! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Tue, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Get into the crafting groove with poinsettias to enjoy all season long.

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Basic hand sewing skills are essential skills needed in everyday life. Learn the basic techniques to get started, including how to make a quilter's knot, thread a needle and sew a running stitch.

Wed, Dec 18, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Reading and comprehension: We will go around the class and have students read an excerpt from a story, we will discuss it and look up the meaning of the words.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Dec 19, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Ice skaters make gliding across the ice look easy! Learn to skate across the floor while staying warm inside with some hot cocoa. Recommended for families.

Thu, Dec 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Brrr! It’s cold out there! Warm up with stories, a craft and an activity featuring some icy friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Get more precise control over your presentation. Learn how to insert slide transitions, add animations and hyperlinks. Create a customized photo album with simple to use tools.

Fri, Dec 20, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Apran konsèp ak tèminoloji. Vini alèz avèk environman Microsoft Word epi itilize bazik fonksyon nan Microsoft Word pou ka Kreye yon dokiman. #Creole

Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Help out your local library! High school students will earn two hours of community service. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.

Sat, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
That is some good cookin! Make easy and quick meals all in one pot.

Mon, Dec 23, 10:15am - 11:00am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one plays with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Mon, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.

Mon, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Make a centerpiece, an adornment for your mantle or a gift for a friend with this winter creation. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Mon, Dec 23, 5:25pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Thu, Dec 26, 10:15am - 11:15am
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann kijan pou sèvi avèk opsyon Atizay yo ak kijan pou aplike estil pou ka amelyore aparans yon dokiman. #Creole

Thu, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Dec 26, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Dec 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Dec 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Is there anything you can't build with LEGOs? Let's find out! Join us for lots of building fun. Recommended for families.

Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Help your child develop gross-motor skills in this interactive bubble party. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann kòman pou sèvi avèk opsyon Atizay yo ak kijan pou aplike estil Pou ka amelyore aparans yon dokiman.

Fri, Dec 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Researchers want your help! Try your hand at citizen science and learn about ways you can make a difference. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Fri, Dec 27, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann tablo konsèp ak tèminoloji. Aprann kijan pou kreye yon tablo debaz ak kijan pou aplike yon fòmil debaz. #Creole

Sat, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Bring the whole family to enjoy a classic movie screening! Popcorn and a beverage will be served while supplies last. Recommended for families.

Mon, Dec 30, 10:15am - 11:00am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.

Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one plays with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Mon, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Use the Function Library to find the best fit for your project. Insert financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.

Mon, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a bracelet. Techniques include creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches.

Mon, Dec 30, 5:25pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
During program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Celebrate the life and dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. by making crafts inspired by your own dreams, the importance of peace and togetherness. Recommended for families.

Fri, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Get ready to blow and pop tons of bubbles! Help your child develop gross-motor skills in this interactive bubble party. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Sat, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Can your family master these challenging minute-to-win it games? Recommended for families.