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Organizing Your Family History Research
2025-01-28 13:00:00 2025-01-28 14:00:00 America/New_York Organizing Your Family History Research Enhance your genealogy research with effective organization. Learn strategies to manage your documents and conduct research in a structured, methodical way. Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

Tuesday, January 28
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-28 13:00:00 2025-01-28 14:00:00 America/New_York Organizing Your Family History Research Enhance your genealogy research with effective organization. Learn strategies to manage your documents and conduct research in a structured, methodical way. Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

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Virtual Room - West Oaks

Enhance your genealogy research with effective organization. Learn strategies to manage your documents and conduct research in a structured, methodical way.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

TAGS: | westoaks | genealogy | bb-genealogy |

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Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Apr 06, 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.
Knitting: Leaf Coasters (2-Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Knit leaf coasters are a quick way to use up scrap yarn and practice knitting in the round with double-pointed needles.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Let's Learn Letters and Numbers
Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 11:40am
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, Apr 06, 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.
Knitting - Level 1
Mon, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
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.
Online: Creative Skills Bootcamp
Mon, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
This jam-packed, 90-minute session is designed to empower you with the resources and knowledge to meet your basic creative needs (graphic design, video, etc.), followed by an open-ended Q&A.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Apr 06, 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.
Exploración Tecnológica: Instagram - Spanish Immersion with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Consulta de como navegar y usar las herramientas básicas encontradas en la aplicación de Instagram
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Mon, Apr 06, 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 Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
Mon, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.
Online: Adobe Acrobat 101: Create and Edit PDFs
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Acrobat, the differences between Pro and DC versions, and their many features.
Bilingual Conversations with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Top Five Organizing Rules for a Clutter-Free Spring
Mon, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join bestselling author and expert organizer Jamie Novak as she shares five simple rules that make organizing a breeze and one rule you’ll love breaking.
Basic English 1
Mon, Apr 06, 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.
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Pajama Party
Mon, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
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: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Apr 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Apr 07, 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. 
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Apr 07, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting - Personnel Committee Meeting
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Board of Trustees - Personnel Committee Meeting
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Apr 07, 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. 4/7 Session 1; 4/8 Session 2; 4/14 Session 3; 4/15 Session 4.
Virtual: Build & Perfect Your Resume - Job Seekers Series
Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Transform your unique talents and experiences into a career-launching masterpiece! Learn how to craft a resume. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Virtual: Peel Back the Pages Instagram Book Club
Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us as we discuss the book Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 1
Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Tue, Apr 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: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 2
Tue, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.
Online: Product Mockups Made Easy: 3D with Adobe Stager
Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.
Virtual: Basic English 2
Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Literary Agent Red Flags and Green Flags - Traditional Publishing Boot Camp
Tue, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
What should you be looking for when you search for a literary agent? New York Times bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain will discuss what qualities to look for -- and look out for -- in an agent.
Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.
Online Class: Crochet Illusion Heart Square (4 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Use mosaic techniques to create this illusion square: from one direction it's stripes, and from another, it's a heart! Join us for this guided series to expand your crochet skills.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
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Virtual: Beginner Adult French
Wed, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
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Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Apr 08, 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. 4/7 Session 1; 4/8 Session 2; 4/14 Session 3; 4/15 Session 4.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new programs, brainstorm new library services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 6-8.
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
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Wed, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.
Cuisine Corner: Fresh Florida Fruit
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns: Usagi Rabbit (3-Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Apr 09, 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 Class: Canva Basics
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Windermere
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Use thousands of templates to gain inspiration and ideas for your next project.
Online Class: Canva Projects - Presentations
Thu, Apr 09, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Create visually appealing and effective presentations. Dive into thousands of free Canva presentation templates. Once you have selected a template, edit it with ease and implement Canva elements.
Oui! Exploring French Canadian Ancestry
Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore the history of Quebec and perhaps your ancestry. Learn to understand the French genealogy, records and culture, Recommended for Adults. Registration required.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Thu, Apr 09, 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
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, Apr 09, 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: Creative Resources for Self-Starters - Build your Creative Skills
Fri, Apr 10, 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.
Sketching 101
Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Learn the basics of sketching through use of simple art techniques and observing the world around you. Materials: All you need is a #2 pencil, colored pencils, paper, and paper towel.
Online: Intro to Affinity (by Canva)
Fri, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Discover the power of Affinity, a free and versatile creative suite for graphic design, document creation, and photo editing.
Online: Audio Studio Orientation
Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
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.
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Fri, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
Online Class: Embroidery: Stumpwork Dragonfly (2 Days) - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn to use wire to make your embroidery jump off the hoop while stitching a beautiful dragonfly.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Apr 10, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
Virtual: Basic English 1
Sat, Apr 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Online: Understanding AI: What Everyone Should Know
Sun, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
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Online: AI applications and Effective Prompt Writing
Sun, Apr 12, 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, Apr 12, 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, Apr 12, 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, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Knit a classic tank top which can be dressed up or dressed down.
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Let's Learn Letters and Numbers
Mon, Apr 13, 11:00am - 11:40am
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, Apr 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
No time to learn Photoshop? Use the free Express app to intuitively and quickly create all the graphics you need.
Knitting - Level 2 - Beginner Level
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Level up your knitting. Learn how to combine knit and purl stitches to create smooth fabric. Techniques include the purl stitch, counting stitches and rows, using stitch markers, and fabric sides.
Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos & Reels
Mon, Apr 13, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
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.
Online: Streaming Live Video with OBS
Mon, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Stream live video on YouTube or Facebook with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). Learn how to capture or record live streaming video & share with your audience or save for later viewing. (Melrose)
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
Mon, Apr 13, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
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Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
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Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
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Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3
Mon, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Get more precise control over your presentation. Learn how to insert slide transitions, add animations and hyperlinks. Create a customized photo album with simple to use tools.
Online: Ask a Designer: Live Creative Coaching
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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.
Basic English 1
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
The Story Beneath the Story - Subtext, Theme, and Power Dynamics at Work in Novels
Mon, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Author Janice Hardy will discuss how to use dialogue to expose hidden motives, how shifting power in a scene creates unspoken tension, and how theme quietly connects every choice your characters make.
This event is full
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Pajama Party
Mon, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
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