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Finding Your Roots

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2024-11-06 18:30:00 2024-11-06 19:30:00 America/New_York Finding Your Roots Join us as we explore how you can use newspapers to expand your family history research and learn more about your ancestors. Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

Wednesday, November 06
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-06 18:30:00 2024-11-06 19:30:00 America/New_York Finding Your Roots Join us as we explore how you can use newspapers to expand your family history research and learn more about your ancestors. Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

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Virtual Room - West Oaks

Join us as we explore how you can use newspapers to expand your family history research and learn more about your ancestors.

Learn the basics of genetic genealogy and how DNA testing can supplement your traditional genealogical research. Explore the different types of tests that are available.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

TAGS: | westoaks | genealogy | bb-genealogy |

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Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, May 14, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
A one-on-one session that will permit you to speak to our Genealogist Lisa and work on your family tree. Wherever you are, West Oaks Library will be there for you!
This event is full
Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.
Thursday Tree Zoom! - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, May 14, 10:05am - 11:05am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
A one-on-one appointment with Lisa our Genealogist. She'll answer your questions and help you build your tree or tear down a brick wall! Wherever YOU are, West Oaks is able to reach out!
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns-Sea Turtle - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, May 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 1
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.
Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, May 14, 11:10am - 12:10pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
A one-on-one session that will permit you to speak to our Genealogist Lisa and work on your family tree. Wherever you are, West Oaks Library will be there for you!
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 2
Thu, May 14, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.
Master those Photos!
Thu, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Learn photo organization, scanning, digital file tips, and how to date old photographs using visual clues & history. Recommended for Adults. Registration Required.
Online: Photoshop Techniques - Dodge & Burn
Thu, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
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: English Conversation Hour
Thu, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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
Cancelled
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 8 Parts Class Series
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
This eight-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, May 14, 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 InDesign
Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.
Online: Adobe After Effects Level 2 - Intermediate Animation
Thu, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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.
Cancelled
Sketching 101
Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French
Fri, May 15, 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: Basic Programming Concepts Level 2 - Variables in Programs
Fri, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 Class: Embroidery Mer-May Hoop 2-Days - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Make this hoop part of your world! Practice embroidered lettering and learn the coral stitch and polka-dot stitch while celebrating Mer-May.
Cancelled
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 8 Parts Class Series
Fri, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
This eight-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, May 15, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
This event is full
Online: Understanding AI: What Everyone Should Know
Sun, May 17, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
In this beginner-friendly session, explore what artificial intelligence really is, what it isn’t, how it works, how it is used across different fields, and its effects in everyday life.
Online: AI applications and Effective Prompt Writing
Sun, May 17, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to put AI to work with practical demonstrations across multiple models.
Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly
Sun, May 17, 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.
OCLS Writer's Group
Sun, May 17, 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.
This event is full
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Knit Along-Classic Tank Top (6-Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Knit a classic tank top which can be dressed up or dressed down.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Let's Learn Letters and Numbers
Mon, May 18, 11:00am - 11:35am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, May 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Online: Digital Painting 101
Mon, May 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.
Knitting in the Round - Double Pointed Needles - Confident Beginner Level
Mon, May 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Knit hats, socks and sweaters with ease on circular knitting needles. Create a bracelet, while learning how to make stretchy edges, join your work in the round, and work with multiple needles at once.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online: Unity Fundamentals
Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create a development environment and learn the Unity interface, how to manipulate and edit game objects, and the basic workflow of creating video games with Unity.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Connect 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. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Online: Intro to Affinity (by Canva)
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Discover the power of Affinity, a free and versatile creative suite for graphic design, document creation, and photo editing.
Podcast Listening Club: Reality TV
Mon, May 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
This month's playlist Registration required. Ages 18 and up.
Improving Your Mental Health
Mon, May 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join Jessica Daly, Health Literacy Coordinator with AdventHealth University, as she discusses the connection between mental and physical health.
Basic English 1
Mon, May 18, 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, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Hiawassee
The Hiawassee Book Club will discuss The Locked Door by Freida McFadden.
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Pajama Party
Mon, May 18, 7:00pm - 7:35pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Windermere
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Tue, May 19, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
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.
Author Talk: Nir Eyal - Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential
Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. Register
Online: Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering
Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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)
Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-session program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 5/19 Session1; 5/20 Session 2; 5/26 Session 3; 5/27 Session 4.
High School Advisory Board: Book Club - Teen Volunteering
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to review books and contribute ideas for booklists and literary programs. Recommended for students in grades 9-12.
Online: Unity - Visual Scripting
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Program a first-person player character to move, rotate, look around and jump using Unity’s visual scripting tools.
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
Tue, May 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Writing Realistic Dialogue
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Dialogue should not only drive the story but also reveal the characters’ personalities, goals, and conflicts. Author and editor Kristen Stieffel will discuss how to craft realistic dialogue.
Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.
Online Class: Crochet Granny Square Bag (6 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn the basics of crochet bag construction in this six part class! We will make granny squares, learn to sew them together, create straps, and sew in an optional lining.
Registration is now closed
Knitting - Level 1 - Beginner Level
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Start knitting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a bookmark for your favorite read. Techniques include casting on, the knit stitch and binding off.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Online Class: Web Design Level 3 - Introduction to CSS
Wed, May 20, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Transform your website's look with CSS magic! Stylize your site with formatting properties. Learn how HTML & CSS work together for a more polished look.
Cemeteries--What they reveal!
Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Cemeteries are outdoor archives! Learn how to read gravestones, symbols, and burial records to uncover ancestors, stories, and surprising history .Recommended for adults. Registration required.
Virtual: Beginner Adult French
Wed, May 20, 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.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-session program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 5/19 Session1; 5/20 Session 2; 5/26 Session 3; 5/27 Session 4.
Online: Product Mockups Made Easy: 3D with Adobe Stager
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
Wed, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Online: Fundamentals of Filmmaking
Wed, May 20, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
From script to screen, master filmmaking fundamentals: film types, crew roles, and every step from development to distribution. Bring your vision to life on screen!
Cuisine Corner: Agua Fresca and Puerto Rican Snacks
Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will show us how to make refreshing agua fresca and tasty snacks to pair with it.
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