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Online: Flash Photography
2024-08-15 12:00:00 2024-08-15 13:00:00 America/New_York Online: Flash Photography Learn how different types of photography flashes work and how to use them to achieve professional results. Online - Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Thursday, August 15
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-15 12:00:00 2024-08-15 13:00:00 America/New_York Online: Flash Photography Learn how different types of photography flashes work and how to use them to achieve professional results. Online - Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Online

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how different types of photography flashes work and how to use them to achieve professional results.

This event occurs online through Zoom.  Please provide your email at registration to participate.  A device with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required. The event confirmation/reminder email will contain the Zoom link to attend. If registered for a series, you will receive a separate confirmation email and link for each day. You can also view and join virtual events through attend.ocls.info/myevents.

Recommended Audience: Adult

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Photography |

TAGS: | ticve | phototic |

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Mon, Feb 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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Online Class: Search & Apply for Jobs
Sat, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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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.
Online Class: Resume Writing
Sat, Feb 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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.
Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A
Sun, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge
Sun, Feb 23, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how this file management app can speed up your workflow.
Online: Intro to Affinity Photo
Sun, Feb 23, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
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Learn what this fully featured photo editor can do and how it fares as a Photoshop alternative.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 
Knit Classic Jacket (18-Parts) - Confident Beginner Level
Mon, Feb 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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The classic knit jacket with an i-cord edge never goes out of style. Class will meet twice a month to stay on pace. Techniques include short rows shaping, i-cord edge, picking up and knit, and more.
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Feb 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Feb 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Feb 24, 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.
Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Mon, Feb 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.
Basic English 1
Mon, Feb 24, 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.
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How to Develop and Write Effective Twists in Thrillers
Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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To execute effective twists, a lot needs to come together for the reader at the right time. Author and writing coach Samantha Skal will discuss how to craft the perfect twist for your books.
Pajama Party
Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 7:35pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Feb 25, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Basic Spanish with Ms.Wilnelia
Tue, Feb 25, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - North Orange
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Feb 25, 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: Video Editing with HitFilm Express
Tue, Feb 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Explore HitFilm Express, a free video editing software with professional-grade video effects. Learn the basic tools and how to edit videos. (This event is presented by Melrose Instructors of OCLS)
Online Class: Google Workspace Level 3 - Google Slides
Tue, Feb 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Microsoft Office getting you down? Try Google Workspace, a free alternative! Learn how to design your own presentations in Google Slides.
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Feb 25, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Online: Streaming Live Video with OBS
Tue, Feb 25, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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)
Genealogy in the States: Virginia
Tue, Feb 25, 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 Virginia. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 21
Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
This course is designed for students who have very little or no English experience. Start from the beginning with letter sounds, syllables, and basic vocabulary.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 2/18 Session 1, 2/19 Session 2, 2/25 Session 3, 2/26 Session 4
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Tue, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Basic English 1
Tue, Feb 25, 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.
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Feb 25, 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 Class: Budgeting with Excel (Ages 10-12)
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Perform numerical calculation in Microsoft Excel and learn how to use the tools needed to create a budget.
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
Tue, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Ask a Lawyer - Presented by The Orange County Bar Association
Tue, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
The Orange County Bar Association will host an open forum for individuals to speak with a panel of attorneys to get guidance on estate planning, wills and probate.
Virtual Event: D&D Drop-in Adventures (Ages 18+)
Tue, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons: where we host a series of one night adventures inside a "West Marches" style campaign. A perfect opportunity for beginners and veterans alike.
This event is full
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Southwest Book Club: - The First Ladies
Tue, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. An unlikely friendship between two formidable women that changed the world. Reg. req. 18+
Crochet Snood (2 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
The perfect accessory for busy days or drying curls, the snood has an ancient history that we will be bringing into the present with this two-part class. Our snood will feature in the round technique.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Feb 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 2/18 Session 1, 2/19 Session 2, 2/25 Session 3, 2/26 Session 4
Cancelled
Practica Spanish Conversations for Seniors and Beyond
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
¡Practica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversations. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for seniors and adults.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 21
Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.
Global Genealogy: Spain
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore resources, tips and tricks for finding records in the home countries of your ancestors. This session focuses on Spain.
Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery
Thu, Feb 27, 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.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part) - Ribbon Heart
Thu, Feb 27, 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: DaVinci Resolve - Edit Page
Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
You filmed your video- now what? Edit your project in DaVinci Resolve's Edit Page, a great start to post-production.
Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos and Reels
Thu, Feb 27, 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.
Finding Your Roots: Military Records
Thu, Feb 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover military records.
Online: DaVinci Resolve - Fusion FX
Thu, Feb 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Use DaVinci Resolve's Fusion page for professional video green screen compositing and motion tracking.
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online: DaVinci Resolve - Color Page
Thu, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn the basics of color grading using DaVinci Resolve and RAW video.
Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Roll Brim Hats (4 Part) - Beginner Level
Thu, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Loom knit your first hat! Practice your loom knitting skills while learning how to make a hat from the first to last stitch.
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools
Thu, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Virtual: Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
Join us as we discuss The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3
Fri, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Crochet Along 2025: Diamond Crossbody Bag (12 Parts) - Advanced
Fri, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us for this year long series to create a crocheted crossbody bag. This class meets once a month to complete a longform project together in a warm and welcoming environment!
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Feb 28, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
This event is full
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint - Create Custom Templates
Sat, Mar 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Create consistency for your business by making a custom presentation template. Learn how to customize a theme and to format slides through the slide master that updates every slide in a presentation.
Virtual: Basic English 1
Sat, Mar 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Online: Creative Resources for Entrepreneurs
Sun, Mar 02, 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.
Cancelled
Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery
Sun, Mar 02, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
No time to learn Photoshop? Use the free Express app to intuitively and quickly create all the graphics you need.
Cancelled
Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos and Reels
Sun, Mar 02, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
No time to learn Premiere? Use the free Express app to create cool video edits with fluid text and graphics animations.
All-Levels Yoga
Mon, Mar 03, 8:00am - 9:00am
Virtual Room - EPD
Get moving with this energizing and relaxing yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 
Knit Along: The April Hat (4-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - Gifting Series
Mon, Mar 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
The gifting series is all about knitting gifts to give. The April Hat by Kelbourne Woolens is a technique filled hat which will challenge the knitter with puffs, bobbles, and twisted stitches.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets
Mon, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Mar 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, Mar 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets
Mon, Mar 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.
Online Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Mon, Mar 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Canva Basics
Mon, Mar 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Online: Create Photorealistic 3D Images with Adobe Stager
Mon, Mar 03, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.
Cancelled
Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Basic English 1
Mon, Mar 03, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Pajama Party
Mon, Mar 03, 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.
Online Class: Google Workspace Level 1 - Google Docs
Tue, Mar 04, 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.
Cancelled
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Mar 04, 10:15am - 11:15am
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Basic Spanish with Ms.Wilnelia
Tue, Mar 04, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - North Orange
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 
Online Class: Google Workspace Level 2 - Google Sheets
Tue, Mar 04, 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.
Cancelled
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Mar 04, 11:30am - 12:15pm
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Genealogy in the States: New York
Tue, Mar 04, 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.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 22
Tue, Mar 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 3/4 Session 1, 3/5 Session 2, 3/11 Session 3, 3/12 Session 4
Cancelled
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
High School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new teen programs, brainstorm new teen services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 9-12.
Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Cancelled
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Mar 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Cancelled
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Reconnecting with Your Writing Life
Tue, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Struggling to return to writing after a long break? Author and editor Alli Martin will discuss strategies and exercises to rebuild your confidence and redefine your writing life.
Crochet Soft Puzzle (4 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Practice colorwork with this soft and cozy toy for the little ones in your life, or a conversation starter set of coasters for the coffee table!
Online: Digital Painting 101
Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Canva Videos
Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Bring your videos ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create your perfect video!
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Mar 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 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. 3/4 Session 1, 3/5 Session 2, 3/11 Session 3, 3/12 Session 4
Middle School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering
Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new tween and teen programs, brainstorm new teen services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 6-8.
Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)
Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 22
Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.
Online: Audio Meetup - Pro Tools Advanced
Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Learn to group tracks for faster editing and mixing, organize your session with folders for enhanced workflow management and use playlists for seamless comping and editing of multiple takes. (tic101)
Hard to Find Ancestors
Wed, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Embark on an exciting journey with us as we unveil hidden strategies for uncovering your ancestors' stories, even in the absence of extensive records.
Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly
Thu, Mar 06, 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 (2-Part) - Butterflies Version 2.0
Thu, Mar 06, 10:15am - 11:15am
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: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Finding Your Roots: DNA Testing - DNA Testing
Thu, Mar 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover DNA testing.
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Seniors First Book Club
Thu, Mar 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Room - Learning Central
Seniors First Book Club is a virtual book club for our friends at Seniors First.
Online Class: Basic Programming Concepts Level 1 - Block Coding with Code Studio
Thu, Mar 06, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Start your programming adventure with the basics. Create a mobile web app while learning key concepts, including algorithms, programs, events and debugging.
Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)
Thu, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Yoga for Neck Pain
Thu, Mar 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
Clase en Línea: Microsoft Excel - Fórmulas y Funciones
Fri, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Aprenda a crear formulas y a insertar funciones avanzadas. Familiarícese con la Librera de Funciones la cual le ayudara a encontrar e insertar argumentos de funciones.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools
Fri, Mar 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.
Crochet Wedge Stitch - Intermediate
Fri, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us in March for our month long Stitch Sampler series where we explore new crochet stitches to add texture and dimension to projects.
Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 13
Fri, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This series is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
Online Class: Embroider Mini Herbs - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Mar 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn how to work with a miniature hoop frame to turn a simple embroidery design into a cute keychain or pendant necklace.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Mar 07, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
Virtual: Little Readers
Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Windermere
Start your child's reading journey with engaging activities focused on phonics and sight words. Emergent readers should be able to recognize all alphabetical letters. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools
Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Virtual: Basic English 1
Sat, Mar 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Cancelled
Sunday Morning Genealogy
Sun, Mar 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop
Sun, Mar 09, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.
Online: Photoshop Tips and Tricks
Sun, Mar 09, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.
Online: Digital Painting 101
Sun, Mar 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.
OCLS Writer's Group
Sun, Mar 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Please attend one meeting before submitting a piece for critique.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 
Knit Classic Jacket (18-Parts) - Confident Beginner Level
Mon, Mar 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
The classic knit jacket with an i-cord edge never goes out of style. Class will meet twice a month to stay on pace. Techniques include short rows shaping, i-cord edge, picking up and knit, and more.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Mon, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Mar 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets
Mon, Mar 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Mar 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Mon, Mar 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery
Mon, Mar 10, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
No time to learn Photoshop? Use the free Express app to intuitively and quickly create all the graphics you need.
Canva Social Media
Mon, Mar 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Bring your social media posts to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create social media content and more.
Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos and Reels
Mon, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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.
Cuisine Corner: Curry Shrimp and More
Mon, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join culinary expert Dianne Morin as she teaches how to make a mouth-watering curry shrimp recipe in various ways.
Basic English 1
Mon, Mar 10, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Pajama Party
Mon, Mar 10, 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.
Online: Creative Resources for Entrepreneurs
Tue, Mar 11, 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.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Mar 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Basic Spanish with Ms.Wilnelia
Tue, Mar 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - North Orange
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 
Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Online: Streaming Live Video with OBS
Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
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)
Online Class: Exploring Your Library Card Benefits - Beyond the Books
Tue, Mar 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Mar 11, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Tue, Mar 11, 11:45am - 12:45pm
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.
Cancelled
Researching in NYC The Five Boroughs
Tue, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of repositories in the five boroughs of New York City. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 23
Tue, Mar 11, 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.
Online Class: WordPress Level 1
Tue, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to build your own website. Start with WordPress, which offers lots of options for skinning your site the way you want it.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Mar 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. 3/4 Session 1, 3/5 Session 2, 3/11 Session 3, 3/12 Session 4
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Lo-Fi Book Club
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Join us for a relaxed discussion about your favorite books and graphic novels! Each month, choose your own book to read and share with other teens based on a rotating theme.
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
Tue, Mar 11, 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: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Mar 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator
Tue, Mar 11, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.
Virtual Event: D&D Drop-in Adventures (Ages 18+)
Tue, Mar 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons: where we host a series of one night adventures inside a "West Marches" style campaign. A perfect opportunity for beginners and veterans alike.
This event is full
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
Tue, Mar 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Writing Satisfying Endings - A Crucial but Overlooked Element of Great Fiction
Tue, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Author and editor Kristen Stieffel will discuss how to avoid the most common climax and denouement errors, and how to ensure the character arc is reflected in the plot resolution.
Crochet Soft Puzzle (4 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Practice colorwork with this soft and cozy toy for the little ones in your life, or a conversation starter set of coasters for the coffee table!
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Mar 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Author Talk: Dan Heath - Power of Reset and How to Change What's Not Working
Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Are you ready to for a revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working? Join us for an enlightening conversation with bestselling author Dan Heath.Register
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Online Class: WordPress Level 2 - Editing Tools
Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Mar 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. 3/4 Session 1, 3/5 Session 2, 3/11 Session 3, 3/12 Session 4
Mayor Buddy's Book Club - Finally Seen - Session 1
Wed, Mar 12, 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, Kelly Yang. Recommended for ages 8-12. Register
Practica Spanish Conversations for Seniors and Beyond
Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
¡Practica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversations. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for seniors and adults.
Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)
Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 23
Wed, Mar 12, 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.
Let’s Talk About Menopause
Wed, Mar 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join Jessica Daly, Assistant Professor and Health Literacy Coordinator with AdventHealth University, as she shares valuable information and resources on menopause.
Cancelled
Global Genealogy: Italy
Wed, Mar 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Explore resources, tips and tricks for finding records in the home countries of your ancestors. This session focuses on Italy.
Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.
Cancelled
Finding Your Roots: Newspapers - Newspapers
Thu, Mar 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us as we explore how you can use newspapers to expand your family history research and learn more about your ancestors.
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online Class: Basic Programming Concepts Level 2 - Variables in Programs
Thu, Mar 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Continue your programming adventure with the fundamentals. Create a mobile web app while learning key concepts, including inputs and variables.
Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)
Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Layer Blending Modes
Thu, Mar 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop
Thu, Mar 13, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers
Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.
Crochet Embossed Triangle Stitch - Intermediate
Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us in March for our month long Stitch Sampler series where we explore new crochet stitches to add texture and dimension to projects.
This event is full
Online Class: Embroider a Spring Butterfly - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Mar 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Welcome the spring with a beautiful butterfly design.
Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)
Fri, Mar 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Mar 14, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.
Writing Workshop: Putting Your World to Work
Sat, Mar 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
The world of your story can also be a source of plot, stakes, conflict, characterization, and more. Author and editor Lorin Oberweger will discuss using your story world to make you stories richer.
Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Sun, Mar 16, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.
Online: Adobe Illustrator Tips and Tricks
Sun, Mar 16, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about transparency features, organizing documents with layers, and much more.
Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator
Sun, Mar 16, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Mar 17, 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.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools
Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers
Mon, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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.
Online Class: Code with Blocky (Ages 7-9)
Mon, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn about the use of variables, functions, loops, and more using Blockly.
Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign
Mon, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.
Podcast Listening Club: False Alarms - Like a Book Club, but for Podcasts
Mon, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Join us to discuss False Alarms. This listening playlist explores the gap between our perception and reality so we can better understand our responses to fear and uncertainty. Reg. preferred. 18+
Basic English 1
Mon, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Hiawassee
The Hiawassee Book Club will discuss None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell.
Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 1
Tue, Mar 18, 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.
Virtual: Basic Spanish with Ms.Wilnelia
Tue, Mar 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - North Orange
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Online Class: Budgeting with Excel (Ages 10-12)
Tue, Mar 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Perform numerical calculation in Microsoft Excel and learn how to use the tools needed to create a budget.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Mar 18, 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: Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration
Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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.
Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 2
Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Recommended Audience: Adult
Cancelled
Social Security Records for Genealogy
Tue, Mar 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Social Security Act was passed in 1935 and helped to create records for genealogists. Learn how this act impacted your ancestors and what records were created as a result.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 24
Tue, Mar 18, 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.
Online Class: WordPress Level 3
Tue, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to use plugins and widgets to customize your site around your audience. Create interactive content to effectively engage your clients.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 3/18 Session 1, 3/19 Session 2, 3/25 Session 3, 3/26 Session 4
Online Class: Code with JavaScript (Ages 9-12)
Tue, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Write real code. Explore the JavaScript programming language with characters from Star Wars.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Mar 18, 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 - Mindful Living
Tue, Mar 18, 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.
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3
Tue, Mar 18, 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.
Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint - Create Custom Templates
Tue, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Create consistency for your business by making a custom presentation template. Learn how to customize a theme and to format slides through the slide master that updates every slide in a presentation.
How to Craft Dialogue Like a Playwright
Tue, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Learn how to make your characters' dialogue interesting and natural from New York Times bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain.
Crochet Soft Puzzle (4 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Practice colorwork with this soft and cozy toy for the little ones in your life, or a conversation starter set of coasters for the coffee table!
Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A
Wed, Mar 19, 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.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Online: Adobe Photoshop - HDR Photography
Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create spectacular and vibrant images through high dynamic range (HDR) photography. Learn the basic camera settings necessary and merge photos into an HDR image using adjustment layers.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Mar 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online: Adobe Photoshop - Skin Retouching
Wed, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Discover how to achieve flawless and smooth skin on your photographs. Work with commonly used tools and techniques to remove blemishes, soften skin and restore an image's texture.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Online Class: WordPress Level 4
Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to turn your WordPress site into a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) powerhouse and protect your website from hackers.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Mar 19, 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. 3/18 Session 1, 3/19 Session 2, 3/25 Session 3, 3/26 Session 4
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
VIRTUAL: Magic Tree House Expeditions - Tsunami
Wed, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Jack and Annie need your help with their latest voyage in the Magic Tree House. If you love their adventures, now is your chance to be part of their travels through time. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Online: Digital Painting 101
Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Cuisine Corner: Bacalaitos
Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will demonstrate how to make delicious codfish fritters. Be inspired to make this savory snack at home.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 24
Wed, Mar 19, 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.
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Connecting with DNA Cousins
Wed, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
If you have received your autosomal DNA test results and are wondering what to do next then this program is exactly what you need. Explore the best way to working with your DNA matches.
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Finding Your Roots: City Directories - City Directories
Thu, Mar 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Learn how historical city directories can supplement your family's genealogical research.
Author Talk: Clara Bingham - How Women’s Liberation Transformed America
Thu, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats with us about her new book, The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America.Register
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)
Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Sun Salutation Workshop
Thu, Mar 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
This class will break down the Sun Salutation, giving a deeper grasp of the technique, practicing variations of the sequence, as well as understanding the benefits.
Clase en Línea: Microsoft Excel - Gráficos
Fri, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Aprenda a crear gráficos y tablas de apariencia profesional.
Sketching 101
Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Learn the basics of sketching through use of simple art techniques and observing the world around you. Materials: All you need is a #2 pencil, colored pencils, paper, and paper towel.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration
Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
Crochet Jasmine Stitch - Intermediate
Fri, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us in March for our month long Stitch Sampler series where we explore new crochet stitches to add texture and dimension to projects.
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Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 14
Fri, Mar 21, 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: Embroider and Catch Up
Fri, Mar 21, 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.
Online: Substance 3D Painter Fundamentals
Fri, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create texture maps and learn the user interface, how to manipulate UV maps and 3d models, and the basic workflow of creating textures with Substance 3D Painter.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Mar 21, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks
Sat, Mar 22, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.
Virtual: Basic English 1
Sat, Mar 22, 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: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A
Sun, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge
Sun, Mar 23, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how this file management app can speed up your workflow.
Online: Intro to Affinity Photo
Sun, Mar 23, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this fully featured photo editor can do and how it fares as a Photoshop alternative.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 
Knit Classic Jacket (18-Parts) - Confident Beginner Level
Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
The classic knit jacket with an i-cord edge never goes out of style. Class will meet twice a month to stay on pace. Techniques include short rows shaping, i-cord edge, picking up and knit, and more.
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Mar 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 - Formulas & Functions
Mon, Mar 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Mar 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
Online Class: Search & Apply for Jobs
Mon, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Mar 24, 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: Canva Presentations
Mon, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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!
Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly
Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.
Spring Cleaning: Seven Organizing Mistakes to Avoid
Mon, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join author and expert organizer Jamie Novak as she shares the seven most common spring cleaning mistakes, how to avoid them, and the one thing you should do this month.
Basic English 1
Mon, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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.
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