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20 Unique Websites For Genealogy Research

2024-06-13 12:00:00 2024-06-13 13:00:00 America/New_York 20 Unique Websites For Genealogy Research New websites and features appear on the Internet almost daily. Come and explore these 20 unique websites that are indispensable for both beginning and experienced researchers. Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

Thursday, June 13
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-13 12:00:00 2024-06-13 13:00:00 America/New_York 20 Unique Websites For Genealogy Research New websites and features appear on the Internet almost daily. Come and explore these 20 unique websites that are indispensable for both beginning and experienced researchers. Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

Online

Virtual Room - West Oaks

New websites and features appear on the Internet almost daily. Come and explore these 20 unique websites that are indispensable for both beginning and experienced researchers.

This event occurs online through Zoom.  Please provide your email at registration to participate.  A device with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required. An email will be sent before the event with more information on how to join.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

TAGS: | westoaks | genealogy | bb-genealogy |

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Hours
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
(Closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.)
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Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign
Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Exploración Tecnológica: Excel - Cursores y Punteros - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Aprende a utilizar los diferentes punteros en Microsoft Excel. Audiencia recomendada: Adultos.
Entrepreneur Toolkit (4 Part Series)
Tue, May 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Learning Central
Discover reliable and authoritative business databases and learn how to use them to build your business.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 33
Tue, May 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, May 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Online: Create an Obby Style Video Game - Unity Class Series (3 Parts)
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Online Class: Design with Canva - Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.
Online: Photoshop Tips and Tricks
Tue, May 27, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.
Social Media and Online Platforms for Writers
Tue, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Content is king and knowing how to share it efficiently is the key to attracting visitors. NYT bestselling author Caridad Pineiro will discuss how to use social media and other online platforms.
Joy of Reading: A No-Pressure Book Club
Tue, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Crochet Yarnfiti Space Invader Block (2 Parts) - Intermediate
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Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
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Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
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English Conversation Hour
Wed, May 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
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Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
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Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Online Class: Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools
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Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Online Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
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Online Class: Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools - Creating Documents
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Virtual: Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Online Class: Web Design Level 4 - Creating a Responsive Site
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Online Class: Search & Apply for Jobs
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Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Sesame Street Colorful Storytime - Summer at Your Library
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Mon, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Mon, Jun 02, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
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Pajama Party - Summer at Your Library
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"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
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Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jun 03, 11:30am - 12:15pm
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Personal Investing Toolkit (4-Part Series)
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Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Virtual: Basic Spanish with Ms. Wilnelia
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Virtual Room - Southeast
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High School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering
Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
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Online Class: Google Earth (Ages 7-9)
Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Fly around the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Tue, Jun 03, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
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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!
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Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children with Ms. Brenda. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Career Development for Pre-Published Authors
Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
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Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Virtual: English Conversation Hour
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Sat, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Create a website with WordPress. Customize the appearance and layout of your site to get the look you want by using a wide selection of free themes.
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Sat, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
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Virtual: OCLS Writer's Group
Sun, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Please attend one meeting before submitting a piece for critique.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 
Online Class: Code with Minecraft: Voyage Aquatic - (Ages 6-12)
Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join Alex and Steve on a Voyage Aquatic! Use code to help Alex and Steve explore the high seas. Program algorithms, loops, and conditions to complete the code challenges.
Summer Safety
Mon, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Discover how to protect your family and yourself this summer while having a wonderful time together. Beach safety, pool safety, bug bites and sun protection are important factors for summer safety.
Sesame Street Colorful Storytime - Summer at Your Library
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Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime celebrating our favorite friends, letters, numbers, and colors. Recommended for ages 3-5.
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Virtual ESL Room 2
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Virtual Room - Windermere
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Mon, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
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.
Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.
Basic English 1
Mon, Jun 09, 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.
Pajama Party - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Never Give Up: Pushing Through Rejection
Mon, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
In this interactive workshop, Sheree Greer will discuss the realities of submitting work to journals, contests and agents, and using rejection as fuel to keep pursuing writing and publishing goals.
Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
No time to learn Photoshop? Use the free Express app to intuitively and quickly create all the graphics you need.
"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jun 10, 10:15am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Southeast
Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children with Ms. Brenda. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Jun 10, 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: Adobe Express Social Media Videos and Reels
Tue, Jun 10, 10:45am - 11:15am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
No time to learn Premiere? Use the free Express app to create cool video edits with fluid text and graphics animations.
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Cancelled
Personal Investing Toolkit (4-Part Series)
Tue, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Build your knowledge of investor tools for pursuing personal finance success in this four-part series using Morningstar Investing Center and other financial resources.
Personal Investing Toolkit (4-Part Series) 
Tue, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Learning Central
Build your knowledge of investor tools for pursuing personal finance success in this four-part series using Morningstar Investing Center and other financial resources. 
Online Class: Teen Coding Camp: Python - (Ages 13-18)
Tue, Jun 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Students will learn the basics of Python and code a project in this three day virtual camp.
Author Talk: Explore Unexpected Twists with Lisa Jewell
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
You’re invited to an exclusive preview event with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title Don’t Let Him In (Out June 24, 2025!). Register
Virtual: Basic Spanish with Ms. Wilnelia
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - North Orange
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 6/3 Session 1, 6/4 Session 2, 6/10 Session 3, 6/11 Session 4
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome. Ages 18 and up.
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Online Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Cybersecurity is all about the safety of our information when we’re online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children with Ms. Brenda. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Color Your Confidence Makeup Class
Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join professional Orlando makeup artist Justin Beatz in creating a pristinely prismatic rainbow eye makeup look. Please bring your own makeup supplies. Registration required.
Online Class: Design Minecraft Characters - (Ages 6-12)
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual Room - Windermere
Give Steve and Alex fresh new looks. Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker.
Crochet Turtle Pin Cushion (3 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Practice the African Flower square with this adorable little sea friend who could brighten up a bookshelf, join a toy box, or help hold sewing pins!
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online Class: Teen Coding Camp: Python - (Ages 13-18)
Wed, Jun 11, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Students will learn the basics of Python and code a project in this three day virtual camp.
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 3
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Add excitement and life to your movie! Use effects to transform a single angle video into a visually engaging multi-angle piece.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Jun 11, 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.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 6/3 Session 1, 6/4 Session 2, 6/10 Session 3, 6/11 Session 4
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 4
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Transform the look of your videos using color correction techniques in Adobe Premiere. Learn the importance of color correction in filmmaking and video production.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Online: Creative Resources for Entrepreneurs
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about the Library and Melrose resources offered to those with creative needs, focusing on graphic design, web design, video editing, and more. Get personalized class recommendations.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns: Crosses and Flowers (3-Part)
Thu, Jun 12, 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.
Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A
Thu, Jun 12, 10:45am - 11:15am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Your one-stop shop for creative questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Adobe classes? We’re here to help.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Thu, Jun 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
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.
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks
Thu, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.
Virtual: Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
Join us as we discuss the book, The Housemaid by Freida McFadden.
Creating Realistic and Well-Rounded Characters
Thu, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Authors Elle E. Ire and José Pablo Iriarte will discuss how to create realistic, well-rounded characters who resonate with readers.
Zumba for Teens - Summer at Your Library
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:40am
Virtual Room - EPD
Get ready to dance, move and groove! This beginner-friendly Zumba class is aimed for teens to provide a fun and energetic workout experience from start to finish. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 19
Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This series is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
Crochet African Flower Crab (3 Parts) - Intermediate
Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Practice the African Flower square with this adorable little sea friend who could brighten up a bookshelf, join a toy box, or help hold sewing pins!
Online Class: Embroider a Summer Skate (2-Days)
Fri, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Get ready to roll with this cute roller skate design, perfect for summer fun.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Jun 13, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
Virtual: Little Readers
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Windermere
Start your child's reading journey with engaging activities focused on phonics and sight words. Emergent readers should be able to recognize all alphabetical letters. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Virtual: Basic English 1
Sat, Jun 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jun 16, 8:00am - 9:00am
Virtual Room - EPD
Get moving with this energizing and relaxing Chair Yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you. Requires use of a chair.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 
Online Class: Design Heroic Miniatures - (Ages 6-12)
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Windermere
Let your inner hero shine with HeroForge, create the fantasy hero of your dream adventures through 3D design options.
Sesame Street Colorful Storytime - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:40am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime celebrating our favorite friends, letters, numbers, and colors. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Jun 16, 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.
Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.
Online: Adobe Illustrator Tips and Tricks
Mon, Jun 16, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about transparency features, organizing documents with layers, and much more.
Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator
Mon, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.
Online: Open Lab - Pronunciator - Guided Learning Lab for Spanish Learners with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Let's learn and use Pronunciator to learn Spanish vocabulary by topic.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets
Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
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.
Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Basic English 1
Mon, Jun 16, 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.
Hiawassee Book Club
Mon, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Hiawassee
The Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
Pajama Party - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Writing Vivid Descriptions
Mon, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Author and editor Kristen Stieffel will discuss how to determine what descriptive style best fits your work. Learn to engage the senses and use word choice to control the tone of a scene.
Online: Adobe Acrobat 101
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Acrobat, the differences between Pro and DC versions, and their many features.
"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jun 17, 10:15am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Southeast
Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children with Ms. Brenda. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Jun 17, 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. 
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Cancelled
Personal Investing Toolkit (4-Part Series)
Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Build your knowledge of investor tools for pursuing personal finance success in this four-part series using Morningstar Investing Center and other financial resources.
Personal Investing Toolkit (4-Part Series) 
Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Learning Central
Build your knowledge of investor tools for pursuing personal finance success in this four-part series using Morningstar Investing Center and other financial resources. 
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 35
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.
Virtual: Basic Spanish with Ms. Wilnelia
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - North Orange
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 6/17 Session 1, 6/18 Session 2, 6/24 Session 3, 6/25 Session 4
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome. Ages 18 and up.
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
High School Advisory Board: Book Club - Teen Volunteering
Tue, Jun 17, 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: Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with objects and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 17 2025 at 9:00am
Online: Intro to Affinity Photo
Tue, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this fully featured photo editor can do and how it fares as a Photoshop alternative.
Ask a Lawyer - Presented by The Orange County Bar Association
Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
The Orange County Bar Association will host an open forum for individuals to speak with a panel of attorneys to get guidance on immigration law.
"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children with Ms. Brenda. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Crochet Turtle Pin Cushion (3 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Practice the African Flower square with this adorable little sea friend who could brighten up a bookshelf, join a toy box, or help hold sewing pins!
Online Class: LEGO Digital Designs - (Ages 6-12)
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Windermere
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.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Jun 18, 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.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 6/17 Session 1, 6/18 Session 2, 6/24 Session 3, 6/25 Session 4
Cuisine Corner: Kid Friendly Meal
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Get inspired to cook alongside your kids. Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will share a delicious recipe adults and kids will enjoy cooking together.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 35
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.
Sketching 101
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Learn the basics of sketching through use of simple art techniques and observing the world around you. Materials: All you need is a #2 pencil, colored pencils, paper, and paper towel.
Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 20
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This series is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
Crochet African Flower Crab (3 Parts) - Intermediate
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Practice the African Flower square with this adorable little sea friend who could brighten up a bookshelf, join a toy box, or help hold sewing pins!
Online Class: Embroider a Summer Skate (2-Days)
Fri, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Get ready to roll with this cute roller skate design, perfect for summer fun.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Jun 20, 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!
CSA Summer Art School
Sat, Jun 21, All day
The Community School of the Arts (CSA) invites you to a summer art experience with a set of curated art projects for students. Recommended for ages 3-18.Register
Online Class: WordPress Level 3
Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to use plugins and widgets to customize your site around your audience. Create interactive content to effectively engage your clients.
Online Class: WordPress Level 4
Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to turn your WordPress site into a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) powerhouse and protect your website from hackers.
Cancelled
Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop
Sun, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.
Cancelled
Online: Photoshop Tips and Tricks
Sun, Jun 22, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.
Cancelled
Online: Digital Painting 101
Sun, Jun 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 
Online Class: Code with Minecraft: Hero's Journey - (Ages 6-12)
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join Alex and Steve on a Minecraft Hero's Journey! Use code to program an agent to help Alex and Steve on their journey. Use algorithms, loops, and functions to complete the code challenges.
Sesame Street Colorful Storytime - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:40am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime celebrating our favorite friends, letters, numbers, and colors. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Jun 23, 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.
Online: Open Lab - Pronunciator - Guided Learning Lab for Spanish Learners with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Let's learn and use Pronunciator to learn Spanish vocabulary by topic.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Mon, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
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.
Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.
Podcast Listening Club: Shell Game - Like a Book Club, but for Podcasts
Mon, Jun 23, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
This month's discussion deep dives into the podcast Shell Game. What would happen if you created a digital copy of yourself, powered by AI, and set it loose in the world? Reg. pref. 18+
Cuisine Corner: Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas
Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join culinary expert Dianne Morin as she teaches how to make jerk chicken marinated in a spicy blend featuring allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers, then grilled or smoked to perfection.
Basic English 1
Mon, Jun 23, 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.
Pajama Party - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
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