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Giving and Receiving Feedback on Writing
2024-06-23 13:00:00 2024-06-23 14:00:00 America/New_York Giving and Receiving Feedback on Writing An important part of improving your craft as a writer is giving and receiving feedback. Author Jennie Jarvis will discuss how to critique and how to get the most out of having your work critiqued. Online - Virtual Room - EPD

Sunday, June 23
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-23 13:00:00 2024-06-23 14:00:00 America/New_York Giving and Receiving Feedback on Writing An important part of improving your craft as a writer is giving and receiving feedback. Author Jennie Jarvis will discuss how to critique and how to get the most out of having your work critiqued. Online - Virtual Room - EPD

Online

Virtual Room - EPD

An important part of improving your craft as a writer is giving and receiving feedback. Author Jennie Jarvis will discuss how to critique and how to get the most out of having your work critiqued.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

TAGS: | writers | epd | bb-writers-corner |

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Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 Closed
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Online Class: Crochet Milkweed Shawl (4 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Fri, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Online Class: Embroider: How to Finish a Hoop - Beginner Level
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Online: Blender - Modeling a Character's HAND - Game Character Animation Series
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Virtual: English Conversation Hour
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Online Class: LinkedIn for Job Seekers
Fri, Jan 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Become familiar with popular professional social media website and learn how to utilize it for better job hunting and prospecting.
Online Class: Learn American Sign Language (Ages 7-12)
Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Discover a new language with finger spelling and a few phrases.
Online Class: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 7-12)
Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books of 2024
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Virtual: Basic English 1
Sat, Jan 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Basic English 1
Mon, Jan 20, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
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Online Class: Google Workspace Level 1 - Google Docs
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Virtual Event: Basic Spanish with Wilnelia
Tue, Jan 21, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
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Learn a Language: "The Orientation"
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Learn a new language using library resources. Aprende un nuevo idioma utilizando los recursos de la biblioteca.
Online Class: Google Workspace Level 2 - Google Sheets
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Microsoft Office getting you down? Try Google Workspace, a free alternative! Navigate spreadsheets confidently and explore useful tools like functions, charts, and conditional formatting.
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Online Class: WordPress Level 1
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Entrepreneur Toolkit (4 Part Series)
Tue, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Online Class: WordPress Level 2
Tue, Jan 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
New date Thursday, January 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Maximizing Research on FamilySearch.org
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 17
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
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Introductory English Course
Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
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Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
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Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets
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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
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Character Development with author Jennie Jarvis
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Crochet Year of the Snake (2 Parts) - Confident Beginner
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Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator
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Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
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Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
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English Conversation Hour
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Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
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Wed, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
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Cuisine Corner: Healthy Meal Prep
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Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 17
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
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English Conversation Hour
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Online Class: WordPress Level 2
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Online Class: Search & Apply for Jobs
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Online Class: Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals
Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Online Class: Loom Knit Scarfs (4 Part) - Confident Beginner
Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Registration is now closed
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.
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Thu, Jan 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Online Class: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 7-12) - for Homeschoolers
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Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
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Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
Fri, Jan 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 10
Fri, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
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Online Class: Embroider a Coffee Cozy - Easy Beginner Level
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Fri, Jan 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Jan 24, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
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Fri, Jan 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint - Create Custom Templates
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Chair Yoga
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Sesame Street Storytime
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Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Online: Adobe Premiere Level 4
Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
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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 Class: Basic Programming Concepts Level 1 - Block Coding with Code Studio
Tue, Jan 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.
Introductory English Course
Tue, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
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Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Online Class: Basic Programming Concepts Level 2 - Variables in Programs
Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
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Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
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Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
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Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Stalking & Cyberstalking: What it Looks Like & What to Do - Presented by Victim Service Center of Central Florida
Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join Victim Service Center during National Stalking Awareness Month to learn about what stalking looks like, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you’re a victim. Registration required.
Joy of Reading: A No-Pressure Book Club
Tue, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
All book lovers welcome! Join us to chat about what you are reading. No assigned book to read. A fun and engaging social book club. Held bi-monthly. Registration required. Ages 18+
Crochet Year of the Snake (2 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with this adorable amigurumi friend. We will be discussing in the round and eye placement techniques in this class.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Thyroid Glands and Hormones
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join Jessica Daly, Assistant Professor and Health Literacy Coordinator with AdventHealth University, as she discusses the important role of the thyroid glands and their hormones in our body.
Online: Adobe After Effects Level 3
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Raise your video production value with motion graphic elements. Animate lower-third titles by using After Effect's shape layers, solid layers, type tool and anchor point tool.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Jan 29, 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: Adobe After Effects Level 4
Wed, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Take animation to the third dimension! Discover how to use 3D Layers, 3D cameras and Z-space to create the illusion of depth and motion with still photographs.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Jan 29, 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.
Online Class: WordPress Level 3
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Jan 29, 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. 1/21 Session 1, 1/22 Session 2, 1/28 Session 3, 1/29 Session 4
Online: Blender - Create an FK-IK Control System - Game Character Animation Series
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create an animator control system for a 3D Character's arm with a forward kinematic and inverse kinematic switcher.
Practica Spanish Conversations for Seniors and Beyond
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
¡Practica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversations. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for seniors and adults.
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.
VIRTUAL: Magic Tree House Expeditions - NINJA
Wed, Jan 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Jack and Annie need your help with their latest voyage in the Magic Tree House. If you love their adventures, now is your chance to be part of their travels through time. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
Wed, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 18
Wed, Jan 29, 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.
Global Genealogy: England & Wales
Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Discover essential resources, tips, and strategies for locating records in your ancestors' home countries, This session will focus on England and Wales.
Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part) - Winter Flowers
Thu, Jan 30, 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
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools
Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.
Finding Your Roots: Land Records
Thu, Jan 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Build a solid foundation for your genealogy research with this series. This week covers land records: explore deeds, mortgages, and the differences between metes-and-bounds and public land states.
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Jan 30, 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: WordPress Level 4
Thu, Jan 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to turn your WordPress site into a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) powerhouse and protect your website from hackers.
Online: Blender - Rigging with Rigify - Game Character Animation Series
Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create an Animator Control System for a 3D Character using Blender's Rigify Addon and learn the common workflow and how to overcome setup pitfalls.
Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.
Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 1
Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn the basic features of QuickBooks Online to get you started in organizing your business finances.
Online Class: Loom Knit Scarfs (4 Part) - Confident Beginner
Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
So, the weather outside is cool not so frightful, but a scarf would be so delightful! Choose yarns that feel soft to the skin. Students are required to provide materials.
Registration is now closed
Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Your one-stop shop for game development questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Game Development classes? We’re here to help.
Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 2
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Recommended Audience: Adult
Make My Genre Punk
Thu, Jan 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Steampunk, cyberpunk, solarpunk, what's with all these punk genres? Author and editor Alli Martin will explain what makes a genre "punk" and how to navigate and write various punk subgenres.
Online Class: Digital Painting with Kleki (Ages 7-12) - for Homeschoolers
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting in your own web browser.
Sketching 101
Fri, Jan 31, 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.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers
Fri, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.
Crochet Along 2025: Diamond Crossbody Bag (12 Parts) - Advanced
Fri, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us for this year long series to create a crocheted crossbody bag. This class meets once a month to complete a longform project together in a warm and welcoming environment!
This event is full
Online Class: Embroider a Monthly Stitch-Along (Series) - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us each month in 2025 for a stitch-along design. We will have an optional project to make with all of our designs at the end of the year!
This event is full
Online: Blender - Animating a Walk Cycle - Game Character Animation Series
Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Animate a character's walk cycle and learn the basic tools and techniques for creating video game characters' animation sequences.
Online Class: Create Comics in Canva (Ages 7-12)
Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Put together cool comic drawings using Canva. Change layouts, add cartoons and write a story to make your comic drawings come alive!
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Jan 31, 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!
This event is full
Online Class: 3D Design with TinkerCad (9-12) - Cartoon Orange
Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Use Tinkercad, a free online application, to design a cartoon orange! Learn the basics of 3D design using shapes, cutouts and colors.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
Virtual: Basic English 1
Sat, Feb 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
All-Levels Yoga
Mon, Feb 03, 8:00am - 9:00am
Virtual Room - EPD
Get moving with this energizing and relaxing yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 
Knit Along: The April Hat (4-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - Gifting Series
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
The gifting series is all about knitting gifts to give. The April Hat by Kelbourne Woolens is a technique filled hat which will challenge the knitter with puffs, bobbles, and twisted stitches.
Online Class: Resume Writing
Mon, Feb 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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.
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Feb 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Feb 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Feb 03, 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 1 - Create Spreadsheets
Mon, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Basic English 1
Mon, Feb 03, 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
Mon, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 7:35pm
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.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Feb 04, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Basic Spanish with Ms.Wilnelia
Tue, Feb 04, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - North Orange
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Introduction to African American Genealogy Research
Tue, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore and learn about key internet resources and databases for researching your African American ancestors.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 19
Tue, Feb 04, 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.
Author Talk: Sabrina Sholts - How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs
Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for this enlightening talk with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves. Register
Introductory English Course
Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
This course is designed for students who have very little or no English experience. Start from the beginning with letter sounds, syllables, and basic vocabulary.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Feb 04, 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. 2/4 Session 1, 2/5 Session 2, 2/11 Session 3, 2/12 Session 4
Basic English 1
Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
High School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new teen programs, brainstorm new teen services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 9-12.
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Feb 04, 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.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
How to Write a Book Series
Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Author Shannon Thompson will discuss how to write a series by exploring how to use outlines, book bibles, and subplots to keep each book consistent, but also fresh and exciting.
Crochet Beary Sweet Pouch (2 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Get ready for Valentine's Day with this cute pouch perfect for holding candy and love notes! This is a great project for crochet beginners who are looking for a way to practice basic stitches.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Online: Audio Studio Orientation
Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
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)
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Feb 05, 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. 2/4 Session 1, 2/5 Session 2, 2/11 Session 3, 2/12 Session 4
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets
Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
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.
Middle School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new tween and teen programs, brainstorm new teen services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 6-8.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
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.
Online: Unity Game Development Class Series - Create a Third-Person Game (10 Classes)
Wed, Feb 05, 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: Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
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.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 19
Wed, Feb 05, 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.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
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.
Genealogy in the States: South Carolina
Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in South Carolina. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part) - Ribbon Heart
Thu, Feb 06, 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.
Finding Your Roots: Probate Records
Thu, Feb 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover probate records including what they are and how to utilize them in your research.
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Feb 06, 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 Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Learn important actions like copy, cut, and paste.
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Thu, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Explore Microsoft Word's proofing features like the spelling and grammar check. Use and modify Word templates with ease. Enhance your document by inserting and formatting pictures.
Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Roll Brim Hats (4 Part) - Beginner Level
Thu, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Loom knit your first hat! Practice your loom knitting skills while learning how to make a hat from the first to last stitch.
Yoga for Sleep
Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
This all-levels yoga class focuses on relaxing yoga sequence for a better night's sleep. Tap into the balance and relaxation that your body can provide you.
Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 11
Fri, Feb 07, 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 Granny Stitch Beret (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Fri, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Stitch a stylish granny stitch hat to keep or give to a friend! This hat will be worked in the round, and we will be discussing both in the round and granny techniques in this class.
Online Class: Embroider a Mini Music Hoop - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Celebrate Black History Month with a mini music-themed hoop.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools
Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.
Online: Unity Game Development Class Series - Create a Third-Person Game (10 Classes)
Fri, Feb 07, 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.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Feb 07, 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 Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers
Fri, Feb 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
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.
Virtual: Little Readers
Sat, Feb 08, 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.
Online Class: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 7-12)
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
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.
Online Class: Digital Sculpting (Ages 7-12)
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Create detailed sculptures in a digital environment. Learn to use SculptGL and the intuitive brushes and tools to create wonderful artwork.
Using Gamification to Help Your Writing Life
Sat, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Are you having trouble sticking to your writing routine? Join author Jennie Jarvis for a workshop designed to help you trick yourself into getting the draft done!
Virtual: Basic English 1
Sat, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
OCLS Writer's Group
Sun, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
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, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 
Knit Classic Jacket (18-Parts) - Confident Beginner Level
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
The classic knit jacket with an i-cord edge never goes out of style. Class will meet twice a month to stay on pace. Techniques include short rows shaping, i-cord edge, picking up and knit, and more.
Online Class: Improve your Job Interview Skills
Mon, Feb 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Better prepare yourself for the big day! Learn the interview process and become familiar with popular websites that provide supporting information.
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Feb 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Feb 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Cuisine Corner: Bo Kho: Spicy Vietnamese Beef Stew
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join culinary expert, Dianne Morin, as she teaches how to make Bo Kho, a spicy Vietnamese beef stew with noodles.
Basic English 1
Mon, Feb 10, 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
Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 7:35pm
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.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Feb 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Exploring the Freedmen’s Bureau Records
Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Freedmen’s Bureau Records are a rich source of information for those conducting African-American research. Learn how to use these records that are available for free on FamilySearch.
Introductory English Course
Tue, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
This course is designed for students who have very little or no English experience. Start from the beginning with letter sounds, syllables, and basic vocabulary.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Feb 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. 2/4 Session 1, 2/5 Session 2, 2/11 Session 3, 2/12 Session 4
Basic English 1
Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Lo-Fi Book Club
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Join us for a relaxed discussion about your favorite books and graphic novels! Each month, choose your own book to read and share with other teens based on a rotating theme.
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
Online: Unity Game Development Class Series - Create a Third-Person Game (10 Classes)
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual Event: D&D Drop-in Adventures (Ages 18+)
Tue, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons: where we host a series of one night adventures inside a "West Marches" style campaign. A perfect opportunity for beginners and veterans alike.
This event is full
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Healthy Relationships - Presented by Victim Service Center of Central Florida
Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Love is in the air. Join Victim Service Center to learn about the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships. Registration required.
Author Talk: Waubgeshig Rice - Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
You’re invited to a riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves.Register
Crochet Beary Sweet Pouch (2 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Get ready for Valentine's Day with this cute pouch perfect for holding candy and love notes! This is a great project for crochet beginners who are looking for a way to practice basic stitches.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other 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, Feb 12, 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. 2/4 Session 1, 2/5 Session 2, 2/11 Session 3, 2/12 Session 4
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts
Wed, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.
Practica Spanish Conversations for Seniors and Beyond
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
¡Practica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversations. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for seniors and adults.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Search the Function Library to find the perfect fit. Use date, financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.
Online: Unity Game Development Class Series - Create a Third-Person Game (10 Classes)
Wed, Feb 12, 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: Microsoft Excel - Data Management
Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.
Cholesterol - Knowing What the Numbers Mean
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join Jessica Daly, Health Literacy Coordinator with AdventHealth University, as she discusses cholesterol, the importance of knowing your numbers and what it can mean for your health.
Global Genealogy: Ireland
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore resources, tips and tricks for finding records in the home countries of your ancestors. This session focuses on Ireland.
Online Class: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 7-12)
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
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.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part) - Ribbon Heart
Thu, Feb 13, 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.
Finding Your Roots: Immigration Records
Thu, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Immigration records are an incredibly rich source of information for the family historian. Learn more about your family’s history by using passenger lists and naturalization records.
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Feb 13, 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 Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Enhance your document by adding elements like shapes, SmartArt, headers, and more. Secure your document with password protection. Work with distribution options like printing and sharing.
Online: Unity Game Development Class Series - Create a Third-Person Game (10 Classes)
Thu, Feb 13, 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: Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
Thu, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Roll Brim Hats (4 Part) - Beginner Level
Thu, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Loom knit your first hat! Practice your loom knitting skills while learning how to make a hat from the first to last stitch.
Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Your one-stop shop for game development questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Game Development classes? We’re here to help.
Yoga for Couples
Thu, Feb 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
From stretching your levels of trust to strengthening your communication, join Dana & Adam for a yoga class that can have a positive effect on your relationship that extends far beyond the physical.
Crochet Granny Stitch Beret (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Fri, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Stitch a stylish granny stitch hat to keep or give to a friend! This hat will be worked in the round, and we will be discussing both in the round and granny techniques in this class.
Online Class: Embroider a Doorknob Valentine Pocket - Beginner Level
Fri, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Celebrate love and practice your basic embroidery skills while making an easy, felt doorknob pocket that's perfect for leaving little love letters!
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration
Fri, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
Online: Unity Game Development Class Series - Create a Third-Person Game (10 Classes)
Fri, Feb 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.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Feb 14, 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 Class: Adobe Photoshop - Color Correction
Fri, Feb 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Take an average photo and make it pop. Learn basic color correction techniques and make global and location adjustments to images in Adobe Camera Raw.
Online Class: Design with Canva - Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more
Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
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.
Holding the River: When to Create Narrative Traction - And When to Let the Reader Fly
Sat, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Create a sense of escalation as you move toward your story’s climax. Author and editor Lorin Oberweger will discuss the practical considerations in creating an efficient narrative flow and pace.
Virtual: Basic English 1
Sat, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
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