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Finding Your Roots

Immigration Records

This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover the various types of immigration records and how to use them in your research.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

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Mon, Jan 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 18 Closed
(Closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.)
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Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery
Tue, Jan 20, 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.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 
Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos and Reels
Tue, Jan 20, 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.
Entrepreneur Toolkit (4-Part Series) 
Tue, Jan 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Learning Central
Discover reliable and authoritative business databases and learn how to use them to build your business. Registration required. Recommended 18 and up.  
Online Class: Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools
Tue, Jan 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Get your research papers and reports noticed. Learn how to use the review tools to discover errors and ensure readability. Add organization with a table of contents and clear citations.
Author Talk: Julia Hotz - Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine
Tue, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. Register
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Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Tue, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
During this 4-session program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 1/20 Session 1; 1/21 Session 2; 1/27 Session 3; 1/28 Session 4.
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
Microsoft Excel Nivel 3 - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Calcule datos con las funciones básicas SUM y AVERAGE. Utilice las funciones automatizadas, para optimizar su flujo de trabajo. Transfiera datos utilizando las funciones de copiar y pegar en Excel.
Virtual: Beginner French (Ages 6-12)
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Develop your French skills with us! In this French class you will learn basic vocabulary, numbers, colors and much more. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Planning Your Spring and Summer Garden - With The Florida Gardenista
Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Spring has sprung and it’s time to revitalize the garden! Join the Florida Gardenista for guidance on how to have a successful warm weather growing season this year. Registration required.
Online: Adobe After Effects Level 1 - Animation Basics
Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn the basics of animation in this Adobe After Effects starter class. Explore compositions, layers, keyframes, and motion paths by creating a bouncing ball animation.
Online Class: Crochet Ducky Glasses Tray (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Crochet an adorable and functional glasses tray! This darling ducky will use basic crochet stitches and felt to create a safe landing place to keep your glasses or give away as a gift.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Online: Adobe After Effects Level 2 - Intermediate Animation
Wed, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create a spectacular celestial video animation using a few stills and Adobe After Effects. Learn how to import footage, set up a composition, and animate layers using keyframes.
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English Conversation Hour
Wed, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 8
Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
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Genealogy: Discover America! - This week: New Jersey!
Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Come with us on a virtual road trip as we explore one state at a time. We will explore the history, the culture and most of all those precious genealogical resources that are unique to each location!
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Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Wed, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
During this 4-session program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 1/20 Session 1; 1/21 Session 2; 1/27 Session 3; 1/28 Session 4.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Jan 21, 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: Adobe After Effects Level 3 - Motion Graphics & Titles
Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Raise your video production value with motion graphic elements. Animate lower-third titles by using After Effect's shape layers, solid layers, type tool and anchor point tool.
Virtual Event: Practica Spanish for Seniors and Beyond
Wed, Jan 21, 3:45pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Practica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversational topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for seniors and adults.
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
Mayor Buddy's Book Club - Futureland: Battle for the Park - Session 1
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meet author H.D. Hunter as we discuss Mayor Buddy’s Book Club latest read, "Futureland: Battle for the Park." There will be a virtual Q&A with the author. Recommended for ages 8-12. Register
Online: Adobe After Effects Level 4 - Animate in 3D Space
Wed, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Take animation to the third dimension! Discover how to use 3D Layers, 3D cameras and Z-space to create the illusion of depth and motion with still photographs.
Cuisine Corner: Healthy Meal Prep
Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira, will guide us on a journey through healthy meal preparation. Yamira's approach to healthy eating incorporates vibrant flavors.
Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Persimmon Flower Butterfly - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Jan 22, 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.
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American Census 1850-1950
Thu, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore the American Census and discover so much more about your Ancestry. You will learn tips and techniques that propel your research further!
Online: Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering
Thu, Jan 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)
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English Conversation Hour
Thu, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: Canva Projects - Presentations
Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Create visually appealing and effective presentations. Dive into thousands of free Canva presentation templates. Once you have selected a template, edit it with ease and implement Canva elements.
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on the parts of speech, the organization of sentences, and vocabulary building.
Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge
Thu, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how this file management app can speed up your workflow.
Yoga for Setting Intentions
Thu, Jan 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Give your New Year’s Resolutions a Twist. Join Dana for a yoga flow to help you focus on your intentions for the year and cultivate ways to infuse your year with positive change.
Online: Digital Painting 101
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.
Sketching 101
Fri, Jan 23, 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: Photoshop Techniques - Dodge & Burn
Fri, Jan 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Elevate your photos with one of Photoshop’s most powerful retouching techniques. Learn how to enhance light and shadow to add depth, dimension, and polish to your images—without over-editing.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 9
Fri, Jan 23, 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: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Fri, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
Online Class: Embroidery Level 2 - Beginner Level
Fri, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Add to your stitch repertoire. Learn how to create French knots, chain stitches and satin stitches, while practicing the running and back stitches.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Jan 23, 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!
OCLS Writers Conference
Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Make 2026 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.org/writersconference
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Sat, Jan 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 Class: Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Sat, Jan 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
OCLS Writers Conference
Sun, Jan 25, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Make 2026 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.org/writersconference
Online: Adobe Acrobat 101
Sun, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Acrobat, the differences between Pro and DC versions, and their many features.
Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge
Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how this file management app can speed up your workflow.
Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A
Sun, Jan 25, 2:45pm - 3:15pm
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.
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