Entrepreneur Toolkit (4 Part Series)

Author Talk: Laura Dave - On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries

Wed, Dec 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.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him. Register

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Dec 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.

Registration is now closed

Online: Unity - Programming Input Actions - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 5

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Program Actions to collect values from input devices and trigger the Player game object's behaviors with an Input Action Asset in Unity.

Registration is now closed

Online: Microphone Theory Level 2

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Choose the right mic. Hear how different microphones pick up and transmit sound. Discover how to use polar patterns, proximity effect and phase to get the best sound for your project. (tic101)

Registration is now closed

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Wed, Dec 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. 12/3 Session 1, 12/4 Session 2, 12/10 Session 3, 12/11 Session 4

Registration is now closed

Práctica Spanish Conversation

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - South Creek

¡Práctica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for adults.

Registration is now closed

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 13

Wed, Dec 11, 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.

Registration is now closed

Digital Decluttering: Organize and Free Up Storage Space

Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join bestselling author and expert organizer Jamie Novak to learn how to declutter your devices and free up space just in time for the holidays!

Registration is now closed

Exploring FamilySearch.org

Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

FamilySearch is a tremendous and free source for family history research. Learn how to navigate this website and how to make the most of the information that it contains.

Registration is now closed

Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (3-Part) - Holiday Bouquet

Thu, Dec 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.

Registration is now closed

Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A

Thu, Dec 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.

Genealogy Box: Organizing Documents

Thu, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Have you ever received a box of family memorabilia from a relative and weren’t sure how to process the items? Learn how to scan, catalog, and handle a box full of surprise genealogical keepsakes.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

Thu, Dec 12, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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 - Controlling Animations - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 6

Thu, Dec 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Animate the Player game object and learn how to use Unity's Animation System.

Online: Audio Studio Orientation

Thu, Dec 12, 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)

Online Class: Loom Knit Holiday Bells (2 Part) - Confident Beginner

Thu, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Holiday bells are ringing with this delightfully simple pattern. Join us while we make a loom knit bell for the holiday tree. Students are required to provide materials.

Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Recognizing and Combating Imposter Syndrome for Writers

Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Literary agent Daniel Cramer will highlight signs and symptoms of imposter syndrome, its impact on creative individuals, and strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome.

Clase en Línea: Diseños con Canva- Vídeos

Fri, Dec 13, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

Aprenda a utilizar las herramientas de creación y edición de videos en Canva. Una la aplicación gratuita de diseño gráfico.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 3

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Do you want to draw more attention to your site? A full-screen video background is a solution.

Online Class: WordPress Level 2

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Layer Blending Modes

Fri, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Apply blending modes to image layers to quickly fix problems with exposure, shadows and highlights. Learn to use blending modes to generate artistic and creative effects on photos.

Crochet Planned Pooling Makeup - Intermediate

Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Curious about planned pooling but unsure of where to start? Join us to learn the basics and how to apply this technique to existing patterns. (Rescheduled from 10/11/24)

Online: Unity - Creating an Environment - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 7

Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Learn to use Unity's Terrain and Lighting Tools while creating a virtual environment for your game.

Transforming an Idea Into a Story

Fri, Dec 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

How do you go from idea to story? Author and editor Alli Martin will discuss how to mine your idea to discover the character's motivation, obstacles, and secrets to create a story.

Virtual: Little Readers

Sat, Dec 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.

Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

Sun, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.

Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator

Sun, Dec 15, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.

Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign

Sun, Dec 15, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

Speaking Clearly Advanced

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Knit a French Beret (3-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - Gifting Series

Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The gifting series is all about knitting gifts to give or accent gifts. The simple classic French Beret is quick to knit up--perfect for gift giving.

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:35am

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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.

Speaking Clearly Beginners

Mon, Dec 16, 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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts

Mon, Dec 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.

Online: Streaming Live Video with OBS

Mon, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Stream live video on YouTube or Facebook with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). Learn how to capture or record live streaming video & share with your audience or save for later viewing. (Melrose)

English for Social Interactions

Mon, Dec 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.

Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.

Online: Create Photorealistic 3D Images with Adobe Stager

Mon, Dec 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, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Hiawassee

In December the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss The Girl Before by JP Delaney.

Pajama Party

Mon, Dec 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.

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.

Virtual Event: Basic Spanish with Wilnelia

Tue, Dec 17, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate

Tue, Dec 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. 

Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 1

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn the basic features of QuickBooks Online to get you started in organizing your business finances.

Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 2

Tue, Dec 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Recommended Audience: Adult

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 14

Tue, Dec 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.

Exploring DNA Websites

Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore four DNA websites: Ancestry DNA, FamilyTreeDNA, MyHeritage and 23andme. Learn the differences between the companies and see how to navigate each company’s website.

Introductory English Course

Tue, Dec 17, 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.

Online: Unity - UI Basics - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 8

Tue, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Learn how to use Unity's UI tools and game objects to create a User Interface for your game.

Citizenship Inspired (Two Session Series)

Tue, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this two-session program, students will prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 12/17 Session 1, 12/18 Session 2.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Dec 17, 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.

Tue, Dec 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.

Advancing to Adulthood - Building a Resume

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Challenge your skills and develop some new ones! Learn through games and activities designed to help prepare you for post high school independence. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A

Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Your one-stop shop for creative questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Adobe classes? We’re here to help.

Stretch & Movement Breaks for Writers

Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Many writers develop muscle pain and joint stiffness after sessions at the keyboard. Learn how to take breaks to stretch and move your body with author and yoga teacher Deana Lisenby.

Southwest Book Club: - Anxious People

Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Southwest

Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. A novel about the things that save us, even in the most anxious times. Reg. req. 18+

Online Class: Crochet Pie Earrings (3 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Celebrate the season of feasting with these adorable, customizable pie earrings! We will be discussing in-the-round and jewelry attaching techniques in this series.

Online: Intro to Affinity Photo

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this fully featured photo editor can do and how it fares as a Photoshop alternative.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Online: DaVinci Resolve - Edit Page

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

You filmed your video- now what? Edit your project in DaVinci Resolve's Edit Page, a great start to post-production.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Dec 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.

Wed, Dec 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.

Online: Unity - Triggering Events - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 9

Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Learn how to set up colliders as triggers and create interactions among objects in your game.

Online: DaVinci Resolve - Fusion FX

Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Use DaVinci Resolve's Fusion page for professional video green screen compositing and motion tracking.

Citizenship Inspired (Two Session Series)

Wed, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this two-session program, students will prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 12/17 Session 1, 12/18 Session 2.

Práctica Spanish Conversation

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - South Creek

¡Práctica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for adults.

Online: DaVinci Resolve - Color Page

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Learn the basics of color grading using DaVinci Resolve and RAW video.

Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge

Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how this file management app can speed up your workflow.

Cuisine Corner: Pasteles

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will guide us through making traditional savory pasteles. This beloved dish highlights Puerto Rico's rich culinary heritage.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 14

Wed, Dec 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.

Navigating Fold3.com

Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Fold3 is a valuable resource for military records and family history research. Learn how to navigate this website and make the most of the records it offers to enhance your genealogical research.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (3-Part) - Holiday Bouquet

Thu, Dec 19, 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: Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools

Thu, Dec 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Get your research papers and reports noticed. Learn how to use the review tools to discover errors and ensure readability. Add organization with a table of contents and clear citations.

Lucidchart for Genealogy

Thu, Dec 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Discover how you can use Lucidchart for your genealogy research. Learn how to build family trees, pedigree charts, and more!

Online: Unity - Visual Scripting

Thu, Dec 19, 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.

Thu, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Program a third-person player character to move, rotate, look around, and jump using Unity’s visual scripting tools.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Online Class: Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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.

Virtual: Winter Garden Book Club

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

Please join us as we discuss The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan.

Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A

Thu, Dec 19, 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.

How to Hook the Hollywood Reader

Thu, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Author and filmmaker Jennie Jarvis will discuss what Hollywood readers are looking for when they are buying scripts or licensing novel adaptations.

Exploracion Tecnologica: Como Usar Google Maps - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda

Fri, Dec 20, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

Aprende como usar el sistema de navegación de Google Maps para llegar a tu destino.

Sketching 101

Fri, Dec 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.

Online Class: WordPress Level 3

Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Exploracion Tecnologica: YouTube - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda

Fri, Dec 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Esta clexploración tecnológica te equipará con el conocimiento y las herramientas necesarias para prosperar viendo videos en el mundo de YouTube.

Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 8

Fri, Dec 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.

Online Class: Crochet Baby Hippo Ornament - Intermediate

Fri, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Celebrate the end of the year with a hand-made ornament of the internet's favorite baby hippo. We will be learning amigurumi skills during this class.

Online Class: Embroider and Catch Up

Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Are your embroidery projects piling up? Bring a work-in-progress and catch up while you "catch up" with other embroidery artists. All levels are welcome. Winter projects are encouraged!

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3

Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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.

Virtual: English Conversation Hour

Fri, Dec 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!

Virtual: Basic English 1

Sat, Dec 21, 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.

Speaking Clearly Advanced

Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:35am

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, Dec 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Students will learn the process of planning, conceptualizing, and implementing the plan for designing a website. They will learn the basics of HMTL, CSS and JavaScript.

Mon, Dec 23, 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, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Students will learn the process of planning, conceptualizing, and implementing the plan for designing a website. They will learn the basics of HMTL, CSS and JavaScript.

Mon, Dec 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.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Mon, Dec 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

Mon, Dec 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.

Cancelled

Tue, Dec 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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.

Conducting Family History Interviews

Thu, Dec 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Oral history is an important part of genealogical research. Learn how to get the most information from the family members you interview.

Online Class: Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals

Thu, Dec 26, 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.

Thu, Dec 26, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Boost your productivity with Microsoft's powerful note-taking app. Learn how to organize your pages, revise your notes and collaborate with your team.

Online Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn

Thu, Dec 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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.

Rescheduled

Online Class: WordPress Level 4

Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

New date Friday, January 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Learn how to turn your WordPress site into a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) powerhouse and protect your website from hackers.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Students will learn the process of planning, conceptualizing, and implementing the plan for designing a website. They will learn the basics of HMTL, CSS and JavaScript.

Fri, Dec 27, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Fri, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Students will learn the process of planning, conceptualizing, and implementing the plan for designing a website. They will learn the basics of HMTL, CSS and JavaScript.

Fri, Dec 27, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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: Code with Minecraft (Ages 7-9) - Adventurer

Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Join Alex and Steve on a Minecraft Adventure! Solve code challenges to explore, gather resources, and defeat mobs. Create algorithms, use loops, and debug your code.

Virtual: Basic English 1

Sat, Dec 28, 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.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents

Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Students will learn the process of planning, conceptualizing, and implementing the plan for designing a website. They will learn the basics of HMTL, CSS and JavaScript.

Mon, Dec 30, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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 Class: Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge

Mon, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Students will learn the process of planning, conceptualizing, and implementing the plan for designing a website. They will learn the basics of HMTL, CSS and JavaScript.

Mon, Dec 30, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Mon, Dec 30, 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.

Cancelled

Tue, Dec 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns -Basic Introduction - Beginner Level

Thu, Jan 02, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. In this introductory class, we will learn about materials, processes and techniques to get started with Sashiko

Introduction to the West Oaks Branch & Genealogy Center

Thu, Jan 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore the library’s comprehensive resources and services to assist you with your family history research.

Online Class: Crochet Milkweed Shawl (4 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Thu, Jan 02, 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.

Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The perfect stash buster to start the year, in this series we will practice join as you go (JAYGO) techniques to work up this beautiful and functional shawl. Confident beginner friendly!

Online Class: Embroider Level 1

Fri, Jan 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Start hand embroidery today! Learn the basics of using a hoop and needles to form running, back and cross stitches to create a beautiful sampler.

Virtual: English Conversation Hour

Fri, Jan 03, 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: Basic English 1

Sat, Jan 04, 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.

Writing Along the Edge - Adding Tension and Suspense to Your Story

Sun, Jan 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn how to keep readers turning the pages. New York Times bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain will discuss tips and techniques for adding tension and maintaining suspense in your stories.

All-Levels Yoga

Mon, Jan 06, 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.

Rescheduled

All-Levels Yoga

Mon, Jan 06, 9:00am - 10:00am

New date Monday, January 06, 8:00am - 9:00am

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, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Speaking Clearly Advanced is a course designed for students who want to improve their speaking and presentation skills.

Knit - Catch Up and Show Off - Beginner Level

Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

It's time to catch up on all of our knitting projects and to show off our finished work. Drop into work on your projects, ask questions or just hang out.

Organizing for the New Year

Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join Jane Cole CPO®, a Certified Professional Organizer, as she discusses the steps to tackle your organizing projects and reduce the clutter, chaos and stress in your life. Registration required.

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:35am

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, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 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 Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

Mon, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 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.

Virtual Event: Basic Spanish with Wilnelia

Mon, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

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.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate

Tue, Jan 07, 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, paragraphs, and essay writing. 

Entrepreneur Toolkit (4 Part Series)

Tue, Jan 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - Learning Central

Discover reliable and authoritative business databases and learn how to use them to build your business.

Building Your Family Tree on Ancestry.com

Tue, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Uncover the full range of tools and resources Ancestry.com provides to help you build your family tree online.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 15

Tue, Jan 07, 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.

Introductory English Course

Tue, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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. 1/7 Session 1, 1/8 Session 2, 1/14 Session 3, 1/15 Session 4

High School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering

Tue, Jan 07, 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.

Tue, Jan 07, 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.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Jan 07, 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: Unreal Engine Fundamentals - Create a Third-Person Blueprint Series

Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create a development environment and learn Unreal Engine's interface, how to manipulate and edit game objects, and the basic workflow of creating video games with Unreal.

Crochet Lucky Lunar Lantern - Confident Beginner

Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Prep for Lunar New Year and practice 3D object making in this two part class. We will be learning in the round and tassel making techniques in this class.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced

Wed, Jan 08, 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 08, 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.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Jan 08, 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.

Wed, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 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. 1/7 Session 1, 1/8 Session 2, 1/14 Session 3, 1/15 Session 4

Middle School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering

Wed, Jan 08, 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: Unreal - Blueprint Basics - Create a Third-Person Blueprint Series

Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create a program that controls the movements of a game object when changing input values at runtime in Unreal with Blueprints.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 15

Wed, Jan 08, 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.

Evidence Explained (4th Edition) Study Group

Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This study group focuses the role of evidence and citation in genealogical research as outlined in Evidence Explained 4th Edition Chapters 1 through 3.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part) - Winter Flowers

Thu, Jan 09, 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: Genealogy 101

Thu, Jan 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Curious about your family history but don’t know where to begin? This session introduces key genealogical terms, techniques, and resources to help you start your research journey.