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Learn to Crochet: Level 1 & Beyond

Beginner Level Series
2024-09-27 10:15:00 2024-09-27 12:15:00 America/New_York Learn to Crochet: Level 1 & Beyond Love the idea of crochet - don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class** Winter Garden Branch - Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Friday, September 27
10:15am - 12:15pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-27 10:15:00 2024-09-27 12:15:00 America/New_York Learn to Crochet: Level 1 & Beyond Love the idea of crochet - don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class** Winter Garden Branch - Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Winter Garden Branch

Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Love the idea of crochet - don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class**

This is a 4-day class series running Fridays, August 16, 30, September 13 & 27th, from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Get started with the basics, and plenty of practice!  We'll learn how to create a Foundation Chain, the Single Crochet, Double Crochet & Half Double Crochet stitches, as well as bind-off and finishing techniques. Your final project will be beautiful stitch sampler scarf which covers several beginner techniques preparing you for more advanced skills.

  • Class Duration: 4 parts, 2 hours per part
  • Age Requirements: Adult
  • Prerequisite: None

**Practice yarn and Hook will be provided during the 1st class**

**Required Materials**  After 1st session, students must bring the following materials to complete the project:

  • Yarn: 400 yards of size 4/medium weight yarn
  • Hook: Size H (5 mm) crochet hook

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | tech-fiberarts | tec101 | fiberarts | crochet |

Winter Garden Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
Mon, Oct 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 10:00AM to 3:00PM
(Closing early due to Hurricane Milton.)
Wed, Oct 09 Closed
(Closed due to Hurricane Milton.)
Thu, Oct 10 Closed
(Closed due to Hurricane Milton.)
Fri, Oct 11 Closed
(Closed due to Hurricane Milton.)
Sat, Oct 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 Closed
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 105 West Colonial

LYNX Bus Link 612 NeighborLink 612 / Winter Garden

The Winter Garden Branch has all the charm of a small town library plus all of the resources available through the Orange County Library System. It is the westernmost branch in Orange County. Noted for friendly and helpful staff, the branch is now serving a third generation of patrons.

Upcoming events

Crafternoons
Mon, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
A Festive Stocking KAL - Intermediate / Advanced
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Join us for a fun & festive Stocking knit-a-long (KAL) where you can ask questions, receive help, give help, share ideas, and meet new people, all while you design and create a treasured keepsake!
Cookies & Milk with a Cop
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Children's Area
Bring your kids to meet our local police officers and enjoy a story, cookies and milk! This is a great chance to interact with Winter Garden officers in a fun and informative environment.
Basic English 2
Tue, Oct 15, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Homeschool: World Traveler: South America
Tue, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Become a world traveler! Take a trip to South America with fun trivia, activities and crafts. Recommended for ages 6-8.
Pumpkin Pom Pom Coaster
Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Get in the spooky spirit by making your own Halloween Jack-o-lantern coaster. Recommended for adults ages 18+.
This event is full
Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Wed, Oct 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Children's Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Ages 2 - 5.
Bubble Playtime
Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden – Outdoor Yard
Help your child develop gross-motor skills in this interactive bubble party. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Enhancing Documents
Wed, Oct 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Outreach Event: Horizon West Book Club - 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Wed, Oct 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join OCLS at the Waterleigh clubhouse for our monthly book club. Coffee and snacks will be provided! No registration required. Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Rescheduled
Outreach Event: Horizon West Book Club - 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join OCLS at the Waterleigh clubhouse for our monthly book club. Coffee and snacks will be provided! No registration required. Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
LinkedIn for Job Seekers
Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Become familiar with popular professional social media website and learn how to utilize it for better job hunting and prospecting.
Open Lab - Resume Writing
Wed, Oct 16, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Are you stuck on a your resume? Need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab.
Itsy-Bitsy Spiders
Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Children's Area
Eek a spider! Don’t be scared. Join us for not-so-creepy, crawly crafts and stories about our eight-legged friends. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.
This event is full
Homeschool: Riddles in the Dark
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn how to compose riddles while listening to a dramatic reading of The Hobbit and making fun bookmark crafts with the Elvish language! Recommended for ages 9 - 12.
Homeschool Tech: Let's Paint Miniatures - (Ages 10-16)
Thu, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Miniature painting is a wondrous art form. Learn the basics of miniature painting. Paint a miniature for use in D&D or other popular tabletop role-playing games. Ages 10-16 Event.
Microsoft Excel - Data Management
Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.
Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
Thu, Oct 17, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools. Learn how to create and customize PivotTables and PivotCharts using Microsoft Excel.
Storybook Fun
Fri, Oct 18, 10:15am - 10:40am
Winter Garden - Children's Area
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Fri, Oct 18, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Children's Area
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tiny Tales
Fri, Oct 18, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Children's Area
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 0-18 months.
Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration
Fri, Oct 18, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
Let's Paint Horror Miniatures - (Ages 18+)
Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Miniature painting is a wondrous art form. Learn the basics of miniature painting. Paint a miniature for use in D&D or other popular tabletop role-playing games. Ages 13+ Event.
This event is full
Petite Patches
Sat, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Embrace the fall season by crafting your own mini pumpkin patch! Recommended for ages 13-18.
Cancelled
Outreach Event: Storytime in Horizon West - 15572 Marina Bay Drive, Winter Garden, FL, 34787
Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join OCLS for our monthly Storytime and craft in the Waterleigh phase 1 clubhouse. Recommended ages 0-4. No registration required. Location: 15572 Marina Bay Drive, Winter Garden, FL, 34787
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Nov 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Nov 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Read to a Therapy Dog
Mon, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Reading to a therapy dog encourages children to practice their reading skills with an attentive furry listener. All ages are welcome.
Crafternoons
Mon, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Outreach event: Horizon West Kids Book Club - 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
OCLS has a book club for kids in Horizon West. Join us each month at the Waterleigh phase 2 clubhouse as we discuss our books of the month. Recommended ages 7+. No Registration required.
It's Fall, Y'All!
Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
It's fall, y'all and time to explore all the season has to offer through stories and crafts. Recommended for preschoolers.
Homeschool: Warrior Poetry
Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Come experience heroic tales of ancient and modern times written in verse before crafting your own epic poetry worthy of a mighty warrior! Recommended for ages 13-17.
Outreach Event: Arts and Crafts in Horizon West - 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join OCLS in Horizon West as we make Autumnal centerpieces! All supplies provided. Recommended ages 13+. Registration required. Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787
Basic English 2
Tue, Nov 05, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Tween Art Adventures: Paper Weaving
Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winter Garden - Children's Area
Create a beautiful woven wall hanging using only strips of paper! Recommended for ages 9-12.
Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows
Wed, Nov 06, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Get up and running with computers. Learn how to navigate the computer desktop and how to perform various techniques in manipulating windows using basic mouse and keyboard techniques.
Registration opens Monday, October 14 2024 at 9:00am
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Ages 2 - 5.
STEAM Free Play Jr.
Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Explore, discover, and learn with STEAM-related toys! Help your child build observation skills, boost creativity, and develop critical thinking while engaging in STEAM-based play. Ages 2-5.
Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files
Wed, Nov 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.
Registration opens Monday, October 14 2024 at 9:00am
Winter Garden Chess Club - Free Play
Wed, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Join us for a game of chess. Whether you are a beginner, novice, or master all experience is welcome. Recommended for ages 6 to 12.
Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Wed, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Enhancing Documents
Wed, Nov 06, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Outreach Event: Oakland Storytime - Oakland Arts and Heritage Center
Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join OCLS at the Oakland Arts and Heritage Center for our monthly Storytime! Location: 126 W Petris Ave, Oakland, FL 34760
Shake, Rattle & Roll
Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Encourage your baby’s movement and hand-eye coordination by exploring shapes, shakers and sounds. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Bingo for Seniors
Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Do you love Bingo? Come play with us! Meet new people, listen to music and play for your chance to win a fun prize! Recommended for seniors.
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Thu, Nov 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Thu, Nov 07, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Sat, Nov 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Sat, Nov 09, 11:25am - 12:25pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Sat, Nov 09, 12:35pm - 1:35pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Nov 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Finished with an old puzzle and looking for something new? Stop by and swap an old puzzle for a new-to-you one. Please bring at least one complete (no pieces missing) adult puzzle.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Nov 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Nov 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Homeschool Teen Board Game Meetup
Mon, Nov 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Inviting all teen homeschoolers to play games, socialize, and share resources. Games will be provided or bring one to share! Recommended for tweens and teens.
Crafternoons
Mon, Nov 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Little Chef: PB&J Spiders
Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
It’s peanut butter and jelly time! Come spread, cut and stack ingredients to make a friendly & delicious spider. Adult participation is required. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Basic English 2
Tue, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Teen Art Adventures: Native American Weaving
Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Create your very own weaving project inspired by Native American designs and weaving styles. Recommended for ages 13-18.
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