Using Gamification to Help Your Writing Life

Tue, Feb 04, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Feb 04, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Registration is now closed

Online Class: Unreal Engine Hour of Code Level 3

Tue, Feb 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. 

Registration is now closed

Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn the basics of game design in one of the world's premier development engines. Learn about how to change all types of variables in this class and be introduced to Blueprint visual coding method.

Registration is now closed

Introduction to African American Genealogy Research

Tue, Feb 04, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore and learn about key internet resources and databases for researching your African American ancestors.

Registration is now closed

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 19

Tue, Feb 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.

Registration is now closed

Author Talk: Sabrina Sholts - How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs

Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for this enlightening talk with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves. Register

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Feb 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. 2/4 Session 1, 2/5 Session 2, 2/11 Session 3, 2/12 Session 4

Registration is now closed

High School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Feb 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.

Registration is now closed

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Feb 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.

Registration is now closed

Online Class: Exploring Your Library Card Benefits - Beyond the Books

Tue, Feb 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Feb 04, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

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.

Registration is now closed

How to Write a Book Series

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Author Shannon Thompson will discuss how to write a series by exploring how to use outlines, book bibles, and subplots to keep each book consistent, but also fresh and exciting.

Crochet Beary Sweet Pouch (2 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Get ready for Valentine's Day with this cute pouch perfect for holding candy and love notes! This is a great project for crochet beginners who are looking for a way to practice basic stitches.

Online: Digital Painting 101

Wed, Feb 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.

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

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. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Wed, Feb 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.

Online: Audio Studio Orientation

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Take the first step towards audio recording. Tour the Audio Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. (tic101)

This event is full

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets

Wed, Feb 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. 2/4 Session 1, 2/5 Session 2, 2/11 Session 3, 2/12 Session 4

Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.

Middle School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering

Wed, Feb 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 Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 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: Unity Game Development Class Series - Create a Third-Person Game (10 Classes)

Wed, Feb 05, 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: Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features

Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 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.

Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly

Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 19

Wed, Feb 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 Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools

Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Analyze data by using functions like COUNT. Visually represent your data with tools like recommended charts.

Genealogy in the States: South Carolina

Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in South Carolina. Discover what records are available and how to use them.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part) - Ribbon Heart

Thu, Feb 06, 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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Finding Your Roots: Probate Records

Thu, Feb 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 probate records including what they are and how to utilize them in your research.

Online Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn

Thu, Feb 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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: Google Earth (Ages 7-9)

Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Fly around the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures

Thu, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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.

Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Roll Brim Hats (4 Part) - Beginner Level

Thu, Feb 06, 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.

Yoga for Sleep

Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

This all-levels yoga class focuses on relaxing yoga sequence for a better night's sleep. Tap into the balance and relaxation that your body can provide you.

Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 11

Fri, Feb 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.

Crochet Granny Stitch Beret (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Fri, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Stitch a stylish granny stitch hat to keep or give to a friend! This hat will be worked in the round, and we will be discussing both in the round and granny techniques in this class.

Online Class: Design with Canva - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more

Fri, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.

Online Class: Embroider a Mini Music Hoop - Confident Beginner Level

Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Celebrate Black History Month with a mini music-themed hoop.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools

Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.

Online: Unity Game Development Class Series - Create a Third-Person Game (10 Classes)

Fri, Feb 07, 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: Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers

Fri, Feb 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!

Fri, Feb 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.

Virtual: Little Readers

Sat, Feb 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: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 7-12)

Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 10:45am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Build your LEGO Designs on the computer with this easy to use free software. Create custom designs by snapping virtual bricks together. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online.

Online Class: Digital Sculpting (Ages 7-12)

Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 11:45am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Create detailed sculptures in a digital environment. Learn to use SculptGL and the intuitive brushes and tools to create wonderful artwork.

Using Gamification to Help Your Writing Life

Sat, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Are you having trouble sticking to your writing routine? Join author Jennie Jarvis for a workshop designed to help you trick yourself into getting the draft done!

Virtual: Basic English 1

Sat, Feb 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.

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Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

Sun, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.

Knit Classic Jacket (18-Parts) - Confident Beginner Level

Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Mon, Feb 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: Improve your Job Interview Skills

Mon, Feb 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Better prepare yourself for the big day! Learn the interview process and become familiar with popular websites that provide supporting information.

Mon, Feb 10, 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.

English for Social Interactions

Mon, Feb 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Mon, Feb 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 Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 1

Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery

Mon, Feb 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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets

Mon, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos and Reels

Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Feb 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: Bo Kho: Spicy Vietnamese Beef Stew

Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join culinary expert, Dianne Morin, as she teaches how to make Bo Kho, a spicy Vietnamese beef stew with noodles.

Mon, Feb 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.

Online: Creative Resources for Entrepreneurs

Mon, Feb 10, 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.

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 11, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Online Class: Google Workspace Level 1 - Google Docs

Tue, Feb 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. 

Cancelled

Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Online Class: Google Workspace Level 2 - Google Sheets

Tue, Feb 11, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Cancelled

Tue, Feb 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Microsoft Office getting you down? Try Google Workspace, a free alternative! Navigate spreadsheets confidently and explore useful tools like functions, charts, and conditional formatting.

Exploring the Freedmen’s Bureau Records

Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Freedmen’s Bureau Records are a rich source of information for those conducting African-American research. Learn how to use these records that are available for free on FamilySearch.

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Tue, Feb 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. 2/4 Session 1, 2/5 Session 2, 2/11 Session 3, 2/12 Session 4

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Lo-Fi Book Club

Tue, Feb 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.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Feb 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.

Online: Unity Game Development Class Series - Create a Third-Person Game (10 Classes)

Tue, Feb 11, 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: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator

Tue, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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.

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Healthy Relationships - Presented by Victim Service Center of Central Florida

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Love is in the air. Join Victim Service Center to learn about the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships. Registration required.

Author Talk: Waubgeshig Rice - Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective

Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

You’re invited to a riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves.Register

Crochet Beary Sweet Pouch (2 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Get ready for Valentine's Day with this cute pouch perfect for holding candy and love notes! This is a great project for crochet beginners who are looking for a way to practice basic stitches.

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

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. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 12, 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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts

Wed, Feb 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. 2/4 Session 1, 2/5 Session 2, 2/11 Session 3, 2/12 Session 4

Wed, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.

Practica Spanish Conversations for Seniors and Beyond

Wed, Feb 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 Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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.

Online: Unity Game Development Class Series - Create a Third-Person Game (10 Classes)

Wed, Feb 12, 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: Microsoft Excel - Data Management

Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.

Cholesterol - Knowing What the Numbers Mean

Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join Jessica Daly, Health Literacy Coordinator with AdventHealth University, as she discusses cholesterol, the importance of knowing your numbers and what it can mean for your health.

Global Genealogy: Ireland

Wed, Feb 12, 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 Ireland.

Online Class: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 7-12)

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:45am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Build your LEGO Designs on the computer with this easy to use free software. Create custom designs by snapping virtual bricks together. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online.

Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly

Thu, Feb 13, 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 (4-Part) - Ribbon Heart

Thu, Feb 13, 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: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A

Thu, Feb 13, 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: Immigration Records

Thu, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Immigration records are an incredibly rich source of information for the family historian. Learn more about your family’s history by using passenger lists and naturalization records.

Online: Flash Photography

Thu, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Online Class: Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals

Thu, Feb 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Boost your productivity with Microsoft's powerful note-taking app. Learn how to organize your pages, revise your notes and collaborate with your team.

Online: Photography Lenses Explained

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about lens type characteristics, distortions, aberrations and how to fix them. We’ll also explore the relationship between lens focal length and sensor sizes.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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.

Online: Unity Game Development Class Series - Create a Third-Person Game (10 Classes)

Thu, Feb 13, 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: Resume Writing

Thu, Feb 13, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Bring your resume to the top of the pile. Learn how to plan, create, and format a professional-looking resume using built-in templates in Microsoft Word.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge

Thu, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.

Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Roll Brim Hats (4 Part) - Beginner Level

Thu, Feb 13, 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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 2

Thu, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.

Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A

Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Your one-stop shop for game development questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Game Development classes? We’re here to help.

Yoga for Couples

Thu, Feb 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

From stretching your levels of trust to strengthening your communication, join Dana & Adam for a yoga class that can have a positive effect on your relationship that extends far beyond the physical.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Crochet Granny Stitch Beret (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Fri, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Stitch a stylish granny stitch hat to keep or give to a friend! This hat will be worked in the round, and we will be discussing both in the round and granny techniques in this class.

Online Class: Embroider a Doorknob Valentine Pocket - Beginner Level

Fri, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Celebrate love and practice your basic embroidery skills while making an easy, felt doorknob pocket that's perfect for leaving little love letters!

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration

Fri, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.

Online: Unity Game Development Class Series - Create a Third-Person Game (10 Classes)

Fri, Feb 14, 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: Adobe Photoshop - Color Correction

Fri, Feb 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!

Fri, Feb 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Take an average photo and make it pop. Learn basic color correction techniques and make global and location adjustments to images in Adobe Camera Raw.

Online Class: Design with Canva - Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more

Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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 Class: Social Media Design with Canva - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more

Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Use Canva to design and even manage your social media, a free graphic design application.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts

Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.

Holding the River: When to Create Narrative Traction - And When to Let the Reader Fly

Sat, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Create a sense of escalation as you move toward your story’s climax. Author and editor Lorin Oberweger will discuss the practical considerations in creating an efficient narrative flow and pace.

Virtual: Basic English 1

Sat, Feb 15, 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.

This event is full

Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator

Sun, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.

Knit Along: The April Hat (4-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - Gifting Series

Mon, Feb 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Mon, Feb 17, 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.

Cancelled

Mon, Feb 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

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 3 - Functions & Automated Features

Mon, Feb 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Mon, Feb 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.

Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign

Mon, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

Mon, Feb 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, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Hiawassee

The Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See.

Cancelled

A New Perspective on Viewpoint - Why POV Is Confusing, and How We Can Think Clearly About It

Mon, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 7:35pm

Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Mon, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Freelance editor Kristen Stieffel will explain the difference between writing in character POV versus narrator POV, and how to choose which is right for your story.

Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 1

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 18, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Feb 18, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 2

Tue, Feb 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. 

Tue, Feb 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Recommended Audience: Adult

DNA Case Study: Finding the Birth Parents

Tue, Feb 18, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

See how DNA and the paper trail can intersect to help discover the biological parents of an African American woman adopted in Pennsylvania in the 1920s.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 20

Tue, Feb 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.

Author Talk: Lee Hawkins - I Am Nobody’s Slave

Tue, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

We welcome you to our conversation with journalist Lee Hawkins as he talks to us about the examination of his family’s legacy of post-enslavement trauma in his riveting memoir, I Am Nobody's Slave.Register

Online: Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering

Tue, Feb 18, 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.

Tue, Feb 18, 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)

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

Tue, Feb 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. 2/18 Session 1, 2/19 Session 2, 2/25 Session 3, 2/26 Session 4

Tue, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Advancing to Adulthood - Interviewing with confidence

Tue, Feb 18, 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.

Tue, Feb 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.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Feb 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.

Online: Unity Game Development Class Series - Create a Third-Person Game (10 Classes)

Tue, Feb 18, 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: Design with Canva - Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

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 Class: Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures

Tue, Feb 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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.

Tue, Feb 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Buzzworthy Gardening: Attracting Pollinators - with The Florida Gardenista

Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

If you want a garden buzzing with pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds, you won’t want to miss this informational event with the Florida Gardenista. Registration required.

Crochet Snood (2 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Feb 19, 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: Digital Painting 101

Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features

Wed, Feb 19, 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.

Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 19, 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.

Online: Unity Game Development Class Series - Create a Third-Person Game (10 Classes)

Wed, Feb 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. 2/18 Session 1, 2/19 Session 2, 2/25 Session 3, 2/26 Session 4

Wed, Feb 19, 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: Magic Tree House Expeditions - Mummies

Wed, Feb 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: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A

Wed, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

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.

Cuisine Corner: Cooking for Two

Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will walk us through creating a delicious meal for two. Yamira Lee will show us how to cook for two without food waste.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 20

Wed, Feb 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.

Facts vs. Stories Writing for Genealogy

Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Learn how to turn your family history facts into engaging stories that your relatives will want to read.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part) - Ribbon Heart

Thu, Feb 20, 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

Finding Your Roots: Church & Cemetery Records - Church & Cemetery Records

Thu, Feb 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Discover what type of information is contained in church and cemetery records, how to access them, and how they can help enhance your family history research.

Online: Audio Studio Orientation

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Take the first step towards audio recording. Tour the Audio Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. (tic101)

Online: Unity Game Development Class Series - Create a Third-Person Game (10 Classes)

Thu, Feb 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.

Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Roll Brim Hats (4 Part) - Beginner Level

Thu, Feb 20, 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.

Online Class: Design with Canva - Video - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more

Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom 1

Bring your video design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create flyers, social media content and more.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Sketching 101

Fri, Feb 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.

Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 12

Fri, Feb 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.

Crochet Granny Stitch Beret (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Fri, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Stitch a stylish granny stitch hat to keep or give to a friend! This hat will be worked in the round, and we will be discussing both in the round and granny techniques in this class.

Online Class: Embroider a Monthly Stitch-Along (Series) - Confident Beginner Level

Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Join us each month in 2025 for a stitch-along design. We will have an optional project to make with all of our designs at the end of the year!

Online: Unity Game Development Class Series - Create a Third-Person Game (10 Classes)

Fri, Feb 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.

Online Class: Roblox Game Design (Ages 10-12)

Fri, Feb 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Create Roblox games. In this introduction to game design and coding learn how to manipulate 3D parts to create obstacles and racers, then use code to bring your game to life.

Online Class: Search & Apply for Jobs

Fri, Feb 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!

Sat, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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.

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

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this fully featured photo editor can do and how it fares as a Photoshop alternative.

Knit Classic Jacket (18-Parts) - Confident Beginner Level

Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Mon, Feb 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.

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.

English for Social Interactions

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.

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.

Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly

Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

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.

How to Develop and Write Effective Twists in Thrillers

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.

Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

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.

Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator

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.

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.

Tue, Feb 25, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Feb 25, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Online: Video Editing with HitFilm Express

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. 

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.

Online: Streaming Live Video with OBS

Tue, Feb 25, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

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)

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.

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.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents

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

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.

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.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

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.

Ask a Lawyer - Presented by The Orange County Bar Association

Tue, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

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

Southwest Book Club: - The First Ladies

Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

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

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.

Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

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.

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.

Practica Spanish Conversations for Seniors and Beyond

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

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.

Online: DaVinci Resolve - Color Page

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.

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.

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!

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint - Create Custom Templates

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!

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.

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.

Knit Along: The April Hat (4-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - Gifting Series

Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

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.

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.

English for Social Interactions

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.

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.

Cancelled

Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

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.

Online Class: Google Workspace Level 1 - Google Docs

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.

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

Tue, Mar 04, 10:15am - 11:15am

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Tue, Mar 04, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Online Class: Google Workspace Level 2 - Google Sheets

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. 

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

Genealogy in the States: New York

Tue, Mar 04, 11:30am - 12:15pm

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

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.

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

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

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.

Cancelled

Tue, Mar 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Cancelled

Reconnecting with Your Writing Life

Tue, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Middle School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.