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Writers Conference

OCLS Writers Conference

2025-01-11 10:00:00 2025-01-11 18:00:00 America/New_York Writers Conference Make 2024 the year you finish and publish a novel. The OCLS Writers Conference will provide the tools and knowledge you need to reach your writing and publishing goals. ocls.info/writersconference Online -

Saturday, January 11
10:00am - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-11 10:00:00 2025-01-11 18:00:00 America/New_York Writers Conference Make 2024 the year you finish and publish a novel. The OCLS Writers Conference will provide the tools and knowledge you need to reach your writing and publishing goals. ocls.info/writersconference Online -

Make 2024 the year you finish and publish a novel. The OCLS Writers Conference will provide the tools and knowledge you need to reach your writing and publishing goals. ocls.info/writersconference

Authors and publishing professionals will teach workshops on both craft and business topics. This conference focuses on novels and traditional publishing, but some workshops may be applicable to other genres and publishing paths.

This conference is free to the public, but registration is required for all attendees. 

Full schedule is TBD.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

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

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Hours
Mon, Oct 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 27 1:00PM to 6:00PM

About the branch

Upcoming events

Tue, Oct 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Technology Classroom 2
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Oct 22, 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. 

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Start knitting today! Learn basic techniques to get started on knitting. Learn to cast on, the knit stitch, purl stitch and binding off.

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn the basics of game design in one of the world's premier development engines. Get a handle on where things are and how to add assets in-game.

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Music and songs especially designed for babies and children of all ages.

Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.

Tue, Oct 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Cancelled
Tue, Oct 22, 11:45am - 12:30pm
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 22, 11:45am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in New York. Discover what records are available and how to use them.

Tue, Oct 22, 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.

Tue, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn the basic features of QuickBooks to get you started in organizing your business finances.

Tue, Oct 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.

Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
In her book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, Lori Gottlieb tells us that despite her license and training, her most significant credential is that she’s a card-carrying member of the human race.Register

Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Explore the fundamentals of sound theory. Discuss how the physics of sound affects recordings. Learn key digital audio concepts, including sample rate, bit depth and file types. (tic101)

Tue, Oct 22, 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. 10/22 Session 1, 10/23 Session 2, 10/29 Session 3, 10/30 Session 4

Tue, Oct 22, 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.
This event is full

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn to code a custom behavior in Unity with C-Sharp. During this class we will declare, initialize, and execute custom variables and functions to make a game object move and change colors.

Tue, Oct 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Haz que las fotos se destaquen con efectos en blanco y negro. Aprende múltiples formas de convertir fotos a blanco y negro, aplicar capas de ajuste y crear efectos de mejora.

Tue, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Learn the skills you need to write a first draft this month. 10/1: Plotting & Pacing 10/8: Character Development 10/15: Narrative Agency 10/22: Worldbuilding 10/29: Narrative Voice & Writing Style

Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora. A poet reflects on his 3000 mile journey from El Salvador to the United States when he was 9 years old. Reg. req. 18+

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Just in time for Halloween, a cute candy corn gnome to guard your treats! No tricks here, just a quick amigurumi project to celebrate spooky season.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
No time to learn Photoshop? Use the free Express app to intuitively and quickly create all the graphics you need.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:15am - 11:45am
Online Technology Classroom 2
Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 10:45am
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Wed, Oct 23, 10:45am - 11:15am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
No time to learn Premiere? Use the free Express app to create cool video edits with fluid text and graphics animations.

Wed, Oct 23, 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.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.

Wed, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join KeyVion Miller, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, to learn about foods that will keep your heart healthy. Walk away with actionable tips to start today!

Wed, Oct 23, 12:15pm - 1:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 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.

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Wed, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.

Wed, Oct 23, 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)

Wed, Oct 23, 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. 10/22 Session 1, 10/23 Session 2, 10/29 Session 3, 10/30 Session 4

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Learn a new language using library resources. Aprende un nuevo idioma utilizando los recursos de la biblioteca.

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Program the player game object to move, rotate, and jump, while learning the basics of programming custom behaviors for your game objects with C Sharp (C#) in Unity.

Wed, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Wed, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover military records.

Wed, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Join educators from Victim Service Center to learn about the signs of bullying and ways to prevent it. Registration required.

Thu, Oct 24, 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.

Thu, Oct 24, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Technology Classroom 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.

Cancelled
Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Music and songs especially designed for children and babies of all ages.

Thu, Oct 24, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 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.

Thu, Oct 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore resources, tips, and tricks for finding records in the home countries of your ancestors. This session focuses on Poland.

Thu, Oct 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Thu, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Aprende a Usar Instagram (versión móvil) en esta exploración tecnológica con Ms. Brenda

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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.

Thu, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.

Thu, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
It’s too hot for a full sweater but this lovely cowl is a great alternative, just enough to keep you warm in the office or at the park on a chilly day. Students are required to provide materials.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 24, 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.

Thu, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Want to write stories that delight with fright? Author Shannon A. Thompson will provide tips for writing stories that strike fear in the hearts of readers.

Fri, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.

Fri, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us once a month in 2024 to crochet a stunning lacework skirt that can double as a dress and a wrap!
This event is full

Fri, Oct 25, 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.

Fri, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Follow along all year as we create a monthly sampler for 2024. Each month we'll add a new stitch and flower to make a beautiful bouquet!

Fri, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Animate the Player game object and learn how to use Unity's Animation System.

Fri, Oct 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.

Fri, Oct 25, 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

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Give Steve and Alex fresh new looks. Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker.

Sat, Oct 26, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Technology Classroom 2
Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.

Sat, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Washington Park
Learning coding terminology that can help kids to better understand computer programming.

Sat, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.

Sat, Oct 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
This event is full

Sat, Oct 26, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
This event is full

Sat, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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.

Sat, Oct 26, 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.

Sun, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about the Library and Melrose resources offered to those with creative needs, focusing on graphic design, web design, video editing, and more. Get personalized class recommendations.

Sun, Oct 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Become familiar with popular job search websites and common questions asked on job applications. Learn how to use various internet resources to search and apply for jobs.

Sun, Oct 27, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this fully featured photo editor can do and how it fares as a Photoshop alternative.

Sun, Oct 27, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.

Sun, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 

Mon, Oct 28, 10:15am - 11:45am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Aprenda a usar estilos de capa, figuras personalizadas, herramienta de texto, herramienta de degradado, guardar e imprimir. Público Recomendado: Adulto

Mon, Oct 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
The gifting series is all about knitting gifts to give or accent gifts. The leaf ties are perfect for tying gifts and can be used as hair ties. Learn Judy's Magic Cast On and I-Cord.

Mon, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play.

Mon, Oct 28, 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.

Mon, Oct 28, 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.

Mon, Oct 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.

Mon, Oct 28, 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.

Mon, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

Mon, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join culinary expert, Dianne Morin, as she teaches how to make a delicious traditional Jamaican Sorrel Drink and Plantain Tarts.

Mon, Oct 28, 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.

Mon, Oct 28, 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, Oct 29, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Technology Classroom 2
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 29, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Oct 29, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Aplique modos de fusión a las capas de la imagen para solucionar rápidamente problemas con la exposición, las sombras y las luces. También, genere efectos artísticos y creativos en las fotos.

Tue, Oct 29, 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. 

Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Start knitting today! Learn basic techniques to get started on knitting. Learn to cast on, the knit stitch, purl stitch and binding off.

Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn the basics of game design in one of the world's premier development engines. In this class learn how to animate and move objects by sequencing and creating loops.

Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Music and songs especially designed for babies and children of all ages.

Tue, Oct 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Cancelled
Tue, Oct 29, 11:45am - 12:30pm
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 29, 11:45am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 29, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn the basics of game design in one of the world's premier development engines. Learn about how to change all types of variables in this class and be introduced to Blueprint visual coding method.

Tue, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in Georgia. Discover what records are available and how to use them.

Tue, Oct 29, 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.

Tue, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn how to setup a new company profile including the Vendor Center, Customer Center and adding Items. Recommended Audience: Adult

Tue, Oct 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. 10/22 Session 1, 10/23 Session 2, 10/29 Session 3, 10/30 Session 4

Tue, Oct 29, 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.
This event is full

Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn to use Unity's Terrain and Lighting Tools while creating a virtual environment for your game.

Tue, Oct 29, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.

Tue, Oct 29, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Give Steve and Alex fresh new looks. Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker.

Tue, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.

Tue, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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

Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Learn the skills you need to write a first draft this month. 10/1: Plotting & Pacing 10/8: Character Development 10/15: Narrative Agency 10/22: Worldbuilding 10/29: Narrative Voice & Writing Style

Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Need a last minute Halloween costume? Use in the round techniques to make this curly set of horns!

Wed, Oct 30, 10:15am - 11:45am
Online Technology Classroom 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.

Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
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.

Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 10:45am
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months

Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Increase your knitting skills. Use increases and decreases to add a delicate edge to your work. Learn yarn overs, the knit two together stitch and pattern reading to create work on the bias.

Wed, Oct 30, 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.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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.

Wed, Oct 30, 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.

Wed, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Analyze data by using functions like COUNT. Visually represent your data with tools like recommended charts.

Wed, Oct 30, 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. 10/22 Session 1, 10/23 Session 2, 10/29 Session 3, 10/30 Session 4

Wed, Oct 30, 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.

Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Aprenda conceptos de presentación y terminología. Aprenda a crear una presentación utilizando plantillas, texto y imágenes. Use herramientas de formato para mejorar la apariencia de su presentación.

Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn how to use Unity's UI tools and game objects to create a User Interface for your game.

Wed, Oct 30, 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.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Become familiar with popular professional social media website and learn how to utilize it for better job hunting and prospecting.

Wed, Oct 30, 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.

Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover DNA testing.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.

Thu, Oct 31, 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.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Technology Classroom 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.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Discover how you can use Microsoft's powerful productivity tools to connect and collaborate with your team. Learn how to access apps, store and share files.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Music and songs especially designed for babies and children of all ages.

Thu, Oct 31, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Online Technology Classroom 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.

Thu, Oct 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Tombstone iconography and burial practices reflect the attitudes towards death held by early Americans. Learn how religious beliefs and family patterns of a society are reflected in burying customs.

Thu, Oct 31, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Thu, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Decorate your pumpkin with crafting instead of carving! Use the lark's head and square knots to make a fun pumpkin wrap.

Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Aprenda a insertar y personalizar graficos SmartArt, tablas, videos y más.

Thu, Oct 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Tired of paying subscription fees? This alternative series showcases similar software that doesn't require a subscription. DaVinci Resolve is a free replacement for Premiere.

Thu, Oct 31, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.

Thu, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
It’s too hot for a full sweater but this lovely cowl is a great alternative, just enough to keep you warm in the office or at the park on a chilly day. Students are required to provide materials.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
Please join us for a lively book discussion about West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

Fri, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Da vida a tus ideas de diseño con Canva, una aplicación de diseño gráfico gratuita. Ahorra tiempo utilizando miles de plantillas profesionales para crear folletos, contenido para redes sociales y más.

Fri, Nov 01, 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.

Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Turn an embroidery hoop into a cute photo frame just in time for gift-giving season!

Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn how to set up colliders as triggers and create interactions among objects in your game.

Fri, Nov 01, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Give Steve and Alex fresh new looks. Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker.

Fri, Nov 01, 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!

Sat, Nov 02, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Technology Classroom 2
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.

Sat, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Nov 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Sat, Nov 02, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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.

Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.

Sat, Nov 02, 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.

Sun, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about the Library and Melrose resources offered to those with creative needs, focusing on graphic design, web design, video editing, and more. Get personalized class recommendations.

Sun, Nov 03, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
No time to learn Photoshop? Use the free Express app to intuitively and quickly create all the graphics you need.

Sun, Nov 03, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
No time to learn Premiere? Use the free Express app to create cool video edits with fluid text and graphics animations.

Sun, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Literary agent Anjanette Barr will break down tricky publishing contract terminology and share insight into what the industry considers to be standard contract language versus a red flag.

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 

Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
The Japanese Knitting Stitches series is designed to introduce knitters to Japanese charts, symbols and techniques.

Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:40am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 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.

Mon, Nov 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Mon, Nov 04, 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.

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Aprender los conceptos y terminología de la Internet. Familiarícese con los navegadores web mientras navega por la Internet.

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.

Mon, Nov 04, 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, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Microsoft Office getting you down? Try Google Workspace, a free alternative! Learn how to type and edit documents like letters, flyers, and resumes using Google Docs.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Technology Classroom 2
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Start knitting today! Learn basic techniques to get started on knitting. Learn to cast on, the knit stitch, purl stitch and binding off.

Tue, Nov 05, 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. 

Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Become familiar with popular job search websites and common questions asked on job applications. Learn how to use various internet resources to search and apply for jobs.

Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Microsoft Office getting you down? Try Google Workspace, a free alternative! Navigate spreadsheets confidently and explore useful tools like functions, charts, and conditional formatting.

Tue, Nov 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 05, 11:45am - 12:30pm
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 05, 11:45am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.

Tue, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to record different types of business transactions such as posting accounts payable and accounts receivable. Also, generate financial reports for your company.

Tue, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Discover the Digital Public Library of America and learn how you can use this amazing resource to enhance your genealogy research.

Tue, Nov 05, 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.

Tue, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create a Robotic Hand and learn to navigate Blender's workspace, manipulate 3D objects, and the 3D content creation pipeline.

Tue, Nov 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. 11/5 Session 1, 11/6 Session 2, 11/12 Session 3, 11/13 Session 4

Tue, Nov 05, 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.
This event is full

Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 05, 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.

Tue, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The few letters that you will write will probably be very important ones. Take the opportunity to equip yourself with an important life skill by learning acceptable ways to write a business letter.

Tue, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this fully featured photo editor can do and how it fares as a Photoshop alternative.

Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Slow down with this cozy kerchief cowl perfect for keeping for the cooler months or gifting for the holidays!

Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
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.

Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Wed, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Bring your presentation idea to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create the perfect presentation!

Wed, Nov 06, 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.

Wed, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create the base of a stylized 3D character and learn some of the most commonly used tools, techniques, and concepts involved with polygonal modeling in Blender.

Wed, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags. Recommended Audience: Adult

Wed, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Capture the right sound. Discover how microphones work, the key differences between microphones, and how to set up and tear down microphones, stands and cables. (tic101)

Wed, Nov 06, 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. 11/5 Session 1, 11/6 Session 2, 11/12 Session 3, 11/13 Session 4

Wed, Nov 06, 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.

Wed, Nov 06, 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.

Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Aprenda cómo insertar transiciones de diapositivas, agregar animaciones e enlaces. Crea un álbum de fotos con herramientas que son fáciles de usar.

Wed, Nov 06, 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.

Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Join us as we explore how you can use newspapers to expand your family history research and learn more about your ancestors.

Thu, Nov 07, 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.

Thu, Nov 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore resources, tips, and tricks for finding records in the home countries of your ancestors. This session focuses on countries that make up the Caribbean Islands.

Thu, Nov 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Thu, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create the UV Map of a 3D character and learn the most common tools and techniques involved with UV Mapping in Blender.

Thu, Nov 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
It’s too hot for a full sweater but this lovely cowl is a great alternative, just enough to keep you warm in the office or at the park on a chilly day. Students are required to provide materials.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 07, 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.

Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
This gentle, beginner-level class, will include gentle poses that can be done by every body and everybody to help relax your digestion system and help you to feel a little more relaxed in the process.

Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling memoir of his investigations into cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in NavajolRegister

Sat, Nov 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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.

Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sintoniza una conversación especial con el autor Javier Zamora mientras conversa sobre su fascinante historia de supervivencia, tal como se cuenta en sus memorias premiadas Solito. Register

Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Sat, Nov 09, 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.

Sun, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.

Sun, Nov 10, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.

Sun, Nov 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.

Sun, Nov 10, 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.

Mon, Nov 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 

Mon, Nov 11, 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.

Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:40am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 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.

Mon, Nov 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Mon, Nov 11, 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.

Mon, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Aprenda sobre motores de búsqueda y sobre técnicas de búsqueda para encontrar exactamente lo que está buscando en la Internet.

Mon, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.

Mon, Nov 11, 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.

Mon, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
New York Times bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain will discuss strategies and techniques for keeping the middle part of your novel tight and interesting to your readers.

Tue, Nov 12, 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.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Technology Classroom 2
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 12, 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. 

Tue, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Are you new to the system or have been a long-time customer? This class is for you. Learn about ALL the benefits your OCLS library card provides beyond the books.

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 12, 11:45am - 12:30pm
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 12, 11:45am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in Michigan. Discover what records are available and how to use them.

Tue, Nov 12, 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.

Tue, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create an Animation Control System for a Game Character using Blender's Rigify Addon and learn the common workflow and how to overcome setup pitfalls.

Tue, Nov 12, 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)

Tue, Nov 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. 11/5 Session 1, 11/6 Session 2, 11/12 Session 3, 11/13 Session 4

Tue, Nov 12, 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.
This event is full

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 12, 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.

Tue, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Literary Agent Paula Weiman will discuss how to write fresh fairy tale adaptations across genres and age categories.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Slow down with this cozy kerchief cowl perfect for keeping for the cooler months or gifting for the holidays!

Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:45am - 11:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.

Wed, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 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.

Wed, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Want to expand your skills? Learn how to layout Web pages using HTML5 tags. In this class, you learn how to create a header, footer and different sections in a Web page. Recommended Audience: Adult

Wed, Nov 13, 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. 11/5 Session 1, 11/6 Session 2, 11/12 Session 3, 11/13 Session 4

Wed, Nov 13, 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.

Wed, Nov 13, 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.

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join Jessica Daly, Faculty Librarian and Assistant Professor with Advent Health, as she discusses the impact of processed sugar on our bodies and simple tips that we can use to make healthier choices.

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Learn how historical city directories can supplement your family's genealogical research.

Thu, Nov 14, 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.

Thu, Nov 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to jumpstart your genealogy and family tree research. Learn how to discover information while you are sitting around the table with family members.

Thu, Nov 14, 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, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Animate a character's walk cycle and learn the basic tools and techniques for creating video game characters' animation sequences.

Thu, Nov 14, 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)

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito. Register

Thu, Nov 14, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
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.

Thu, Nov 14, 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.

Thu, Nov 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Take a step-by-step tour through what meditation is, what its benefits are, and how you can do it in a simple, effortless, and comfortable manner. Novice and seasoned meditators welcome.

Fri, Nov 15, 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.

Fri, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us once a month in 2024 to crochet a stunning lacework skirt that can double as a dress and a wrap!
This event is full

Fri, Nov 15, 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.

Fri, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Record motion capture data, retarget the mocap data to animate a digital character, and learn how to use the Perception Neuron motion capture system and a simple retargeting addon in Blender.

Fri, Nov 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Work your lettering stitches while stitching this easy, seasonal design.

Fri, Nov 15, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Give Steve and Alex fresh new looks. Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker.

Fri, Nov 15, 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!

Sat, Nov 16, 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.

Sat, Nov 16, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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.

Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Sat, Nov 16, 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.

Sun, Nov 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and join us for this Sunday morning genealogy hangout. Feel free to ask any type of genealogy question or propose a genealogy discussion topic.

Sun, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.

Sun, Nov 17, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about transparency features, organizing documents with layers, and much more.

Sun, Nov 17, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.

Mon, Nov 18, 8:00am - 9:00am
Virtual Room - EPD
Get moving with this energizing and relaxing Chair Yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you. Requires use of a chair.

Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 

Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
The Japanese Knitting Stitches series is designed to introduce knitters to Japanese charts, symbols and techniques.

Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:40am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.

Mon, Nov 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Mon, Nov 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.

Mon, Nov 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.

Mon, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
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)

Mon, Nov 18, 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.

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Da vida a tus ideas de diseño con Canva, una aplicación de diseño gráfico gratuita. Ahorra tiempo utilizando miles de plantillas profesionales para crear folletos, contenido para redes sociales y más.

Mon, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join culinary expert, Dianne Morin, as she teaches how to make a delicious popular Indian dish made with marinated chicken cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce.

Mon, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Hiawassee
In November the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss The Fury by Alex Michaelides.

Mon, Nov 18, 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, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn the basic features of QuickBooks Online to get you started in organizing your business finances.

Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

Tue, Nov 19, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Technology Classroom 2
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 19, 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. 

Tue, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Recommended Audience: Adult

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Tue, Nov 19, 11:45am - 12:30pm
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 19, 11:45am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 19, 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.

Tue, Nov 19, 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.
This event is full

Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 19, 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 13-17.

Tue, Nov 19, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Perform numerical calculation in Microsoft Excel and learn how to use the tools needed to create a budget.

Tue, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Author and editor Julie Artz will discuss how to identify red flags in your submission package that indicate major issues, position your book in the market, and self-audit for publication readiness.

Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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+

Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Slow down with this cozy kerchief cowl perfect for keeping for the cooler months or gifting for the holidays!

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Wed, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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.

Wed, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Want to display data properly on your web page? Learn how to build a responsive table to showcase your data. Recommended Audience: Adult

Wed, Nov 20, 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.

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Engage in a lively discussion and fun activities with Mayor Buddy's Book Club. There will be a Q&A with the author. Recommended for ages 8-12. Register

Wed, Nov 20, 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.

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will show us how to make a classic for the holidays. Delight in the flavor combination of rice, pigeon peas, pork, and sofrito.

Wed, Nov 20, 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.

Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls. This conversation highlights how her work explores Native Rights & Native American culture.Register

Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
The Washington Park Film Club will be focusing on Godzilla's introduction to the new Millennium: Godzilla 2000! Join us for a discussion of the movie's content, themes, and cultural impact.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about the Library and Melrose resources offered to those with creative needs, focusing on graphic design, web design, video editing, and more. Get personalized class recommendations.

Thu, Nov 21, 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.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:45am - 11:15am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.

Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Animate a bouncy ball and learn how to apply the 12 principles of animation to enhance the 3D animation in Blender.

Thu, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Explore the fundamentals of sound theory. Discuss how the physics of sound affects recordings. Learn key digital audio concepts, including sample rate, bit depth and file types. (tic101)

Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Increase your knitting skills. Use increases and decreases to add a delicate edge to your work. Learn yarn overs, the knit two together stitch and pattern reading to create work on the bias.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
Please join us as we discuss Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult.

Thu, Nov 21, 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.

Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Understand mindfulness and its profound impact in our everyday lives. Learn 6 key mindfulness competencies and how to develop them to enhance relationships and performance.