Finding Your Roots: Genealogy 101

Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge

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.

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.

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.

Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools

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.

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.

Rescheduled

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

New date Monday, April 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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)

Genealogy in the States: Virginia

Tue, Feb 25, 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 Virginia. Discover what records are available and how to use them.

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.

Introductory English Course

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

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 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.

Registration is now closed

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!

This event is full

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.

Online: Creative Resources for Entrepreneurs

Sun, Mar 02, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

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.

Cancelled

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery

Sun, Mar 02, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

No time to learn Photoshop? Use the free Express app to intuitively and quickly create all the graphics you need.

Cancelled

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos and Reels

Sun, Mar 02, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

No time to learn Premiere? Use the free Express app to create cool video edits with fluid text and graphics animations.

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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets

Mon, Mar 03, 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.

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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets

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, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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.

Online Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn

Mon, Mar 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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: Create Photorealistic 3D Images with Adobe Stager

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.

Mon, Mar 03, 5:45pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.

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.

Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)

Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.

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!

Online: Digital Painting 101

Wed, Mar 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.

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.

Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)

Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.

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.

Online: Audio Meetup - Pro Tools Advanced

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

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Learn to group tracks for faster editing and mixing, organize your session with folders for enhanced workflow management and use playlists for seamless comping and editing of multiple takes. (tic101)

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.

Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly

Thu, Mar 06, 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 (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.

This event is full

Finding Your Roots: DNA Testing - DNA Testing

Thu, Mar 06, 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.

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.

Online Class: Basic Programming Concepts Level 1 - Block Coding with Code Studio

Thu, Mar 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.

Seniors First Book Club

Thu, Mar 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Room - Learning Central

Seniors First Book Club is a virtual book club for our friends at Seniors First.

Thu, Mar 06, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Start your programming adventure with the basics. Create a mobile web app while learning key concepts, including algorithms, programs, events and debugging.

Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)

Thu, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.

Yoga for Neck Pain

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

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.

Clase en Línea: Microsoft Excel - Fórmulas y Funciones

Fri, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom 1

Aprenda a crear formulas y a insertar funciones avanzadas. Familiarícese con la Librera de Funciones la cual le ayudara a encontrar e insertar argumentos de funciones.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools

Fri, Mar 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Crochet Wedge Stitch - Intermediate

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

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Join us in March for our month long Stitch Sampler series where we explore new crochet stitches to add texture and dimension to projects.

Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 13

Fri, Mar 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.

Online Class: Embroider Mini Herbs - Confident Beginner Level

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

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Learn how to work with a miniature hoop frame to turn a simple embroidery design into a cute keychain or pendant necklace.

Online Class: Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools

Fri, Mar 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!

Virtual: Little Readers

Sat, Mar 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.

Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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: Basic English 1

Sat, Mar 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.

Cancelled

Sunday Morning Genealogy

Sun, Mar 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and join us for this Sunday morning genealogy hangout. Feel free to ask any type of genealogy question or propose a genealogy discussion topic.

Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

Sun, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Mon, Mar 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: Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features

Mon, Mar 10, 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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets

Mon, Mar 10, 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.

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

Online Technology Classroom 1

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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools

Mon, Mar 10, 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 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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.

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery

Mon, Mar 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.

Mon, Mar 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.

Canva Social Media

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

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos and Reels

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

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Mon, Mar 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: Curry Shrimp and More

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

Virtual Room - EPD

Join culinary expert Dianne Morin as she teaches how to make a mouth-watering curry shrimp recipe in various ways.

Mon, Mar 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, Mar 10, 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 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, Mar 11, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

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

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets

Tue, Mar 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. 

Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom 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: Streaming Live Video with OBS

Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

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: Exploring Your Library Card Benefits - Beyond the Books

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

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.

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

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

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Mar 11, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 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.

Cancelled

Researching in NYC The Five Boroughs

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

Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of repositories in the five boroughs of New York City. Discover what records are available and how to use them.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 23

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

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Online Class: WordPress Level 1

Tue, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to build your own website. Start with WordPress, which offers lots of options for skinning your site the way you want it.

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

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

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

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Mar 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.

Lo-Fi Book Club

Tue, Mar 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.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

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

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.

Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)

Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.

Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator

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

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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.

This event is full

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Tue, Mar 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Writing Satisfying Endings - A Crucial but Overlooked Element of Great Fiction

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

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

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

Virtual Room - EPD

Author and editor Kristen Stieffel will discuss how to avoid the most common climax and denouement errors, and how to ensure the character arc is reflected in the plot resolution.

Crochet Soft Puzzle (4 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Mar 12, 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!

Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools

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

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

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

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.

Author Talk: Dan Heath - Power of Reset and How to Change What's Not Working

Wed, Mar 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, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Are you ready to for a revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working? Join us for an enlightening conversation with bestselling author Dan Heath.Register

Online Class: WordPress Level 2 - Editing Tools

Wed, Mar 12, 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.

Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Create a website with WordPress. Customize the appearance and layout of your site to get the look you want by using a wide selection of free themes.

Mayor Buddy's Book Club - Finally Seen - Session 1

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

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

Engage in a lively discussion and fun activities with Mayor Buddy's Book Club. There will be a Q&A with the author, Kelly Yang. Recommended for ages 8-12. Register

Practica Spanish Conversations for Seniors and Beyond

Wed, Mar 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: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)

Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 23

Wed, Mar 12, 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.

Let’s Talk About Menopause

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

Virtual Room - EPD

Join Jessica Daly, Assistant Professor and Health Literacy Coordinator with AdventHealth University, as she shares valuable information and resources on menopause.

Cancelled

Global Genealogy: Italy

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

Explore resources, tips and tricks for finding records in the home countries of your ancestors. This session focuses on Italy.

Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator

Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.

Cancelled

Finding Your Roots: Newspapers - Newspapers

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

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

Online Class: Basic Programming Concepts Level 2 - Variables in Programs

Thu, Mar 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, Mar 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Continue your programming adventure with the fundamentals. Create a mobile web app while learning key concepts, including inputs and variables.

Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)

Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Layer Blending Modes

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

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Apply blending modes to image layers to quickly fix problems with exposure, shadows and highlights. Learn to use blending modes to generate artistic and creative effects on photos.

Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

Thu, Mar 13, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers

Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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.

Crochet Embossed Triangle Stitch - Intermediate

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

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Join us in March for our month long Stitch Sampler series where we explore new crochet stitches to add texture and dimension to projects.

This event is full

Online Class: Embroider a Spring Butterfly - Confident Beginner Level

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

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Welcome the spring with a beautiful butterfly design.

Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)

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

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Fri, Mar 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!

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

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Writing Workshop: Putting Your World to Work

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

Virtual Room - EPD

The world of your story can also be a source of plot, stakes, conflict, characterization, and more. Author and editor Lorin Oberweger will discuss using your story world to make you stories richer.

Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator

Sun, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools

Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers

Mon, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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.

Online Class: Code with Blocky (Ages 7-9)

Mon, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Learn about the use of variables, functions, loops, and more using Blockly.

Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign

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

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

Podcast Listening Club: False Alarms - Like a Book Club, but for Podcasts

Mon, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - Southwest

Join us to discuss False Alarms. This listening playlist explores the gap between our perception and reality so we can better understand our responses to fear and uncertainty. Reg. preferred. 18+

Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 1

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

Virtual Room - Hiawassee

The Hiawassee Book Club will discuss None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell.

Tue, Mar 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.

Online Class: Budgeting with Excel (Ages 10-12)

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

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

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

Online Technology Classroom 1

Perform numerical calculation in Microsoft Excel and learn how to use the tools needed to create a budget.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration

Tue, Mar 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, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 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 Class: QuickBooks Online Level 2

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

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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

Cancelled

Social Security Records for Genealogy

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

The Social Security Act was passed in 1935 and helped to create records for genealogists. Learn how this act impacted your ancestors and what records were created as a result.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 24

Tue, Mar 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.

Online Class: WordPress Level 3

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

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to use plugins and widgets to customize your site around your audience. Create interactive content to effectively engage your clients.

Online Class: Code with JavaScript (Ages 9-12)

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

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

Online Technology Classroom 2

Write real code. Explore the JavaScript programming language with characters from Star Wars.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Mar 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.

Advancing to Adulthood - Mindful Living

Tue, Mar 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.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3

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

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.

Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)

Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint - Create Custom Templates

Tue, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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.

How to Craft Dialogue Like a Playwright

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

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn how to make your characters' dialogue interesting and natural from New York Times bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain.

Crochet Soft Puzzle (4 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Mar 19, 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 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

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: Adobe Photoshop - HDR Photography

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

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create spectacular and vibrant images through high dynamic range (HDR) photography. Learn the basic camera settings necessary and merge photos into an HDR image using adjustment layers.

Online: Adobe Photoshop - Skin Retouching

Wed, Mar 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, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Discover how to achieve flawless and smooth skin on your photographs. Work with commonly used tools and techniques to remove blemishes, soften skin and restore an image's texture.

Online Class: WordPress Level 4

Wed, Mar 19, 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.

Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to turn your WordPress site into a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) powerhouse and protect your website from hackers.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

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

Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Learn important actions like copy, cut, and paste.

Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)

Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.

VIRTUAL: Magic Tree House Expeditions - Tsunami

Wed, Mar 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: Digital Painting 101

Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

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

Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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.

Cuisine Corner: Bacalaitos

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

Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will demonstrate how to make delicious codfish fritters. Be inspired to make this savory snack at home.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 24

Wed, Mar 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.

Cancelled

Connecting with DNA Cousins

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

If you have received your autosomal DNA test results and are wondering what to do next then this program is exactly what you need. Explore the best way to working with your DNA matches.

Cancelled

Finding Your Roots: City Directories - City Directories

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

Learn how historical city directories can supplement your family's genealogical research.

Author Talk: Clara Bingham - How Women’s Liberation Transformed America

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

Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats with us about her new book, The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America.Register

Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Class Series (10 Parts)

Thu, Mar 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, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.

Sun Salutation Workshop

Thu, Mar 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

This class will break down the Sun Salutation, giving a deeper grasp of the technique, practicing variations of the sequence, as well as understanding the benefits.

Clase en Línea: Microsoft Excel - Gráficos

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

Online Technology Classroom 1

Aprenda a crear gráficos y tablas de apariencia profesional.

Sketching 101

Fri, Mar 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.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration

Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Crochet Jasmine Stitch - Intermediate

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

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Join us in March for our month long Stitch Sampler series where we explore new crochet stitches to add texture and dimension to projects.

Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 14

Fri, Mar 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.

Online Class: Embroider and Catch Up

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

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Are your embroidery projects piling up? Bring a work-in-progress and catch up while you "catch up" with other embroidery artists. All levels are welcome.

Online: Substance 3D Painter Fundamentals

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

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create texture maps and learn the user interface, how to manipulate UV maps and 3d models, and the basic workflow of creating textures with Substance 3D Painter.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks

Fri, Mar 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, Mar 22, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.

Virtual: Basic English 1

Sat, Mar 22, 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.

Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge

Sun, Mar 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.

Sun, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Mon, Mar 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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

Mon, Mar 24, 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.

Mon, Mar 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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 Class: Search & Apply for Jobs

Mon, Mar 24, 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 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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: Canva Presentations

Mon, Mar 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.

Mon, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Bring your presentation idea to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create the perfect presentation!

Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly

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

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Spring Cleaning: Seven Organizing Mistakes to Avoid

Mon, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join author and expert organizer Jamie Novak as she shares the seven most common spring cleaning mistakes, how to avoid them, and the one thing you should do this month.

Mon, Mar 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.

Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator

Mon, Mar 24, 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 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, Mar 25, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

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

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Tue, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

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

Online Class: Roblox World Design (Ages 7-12) - Homeschool

Tue, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:45am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Create the world for your Roblox games. Learn to use pre-designed and custom elements to build your world from scratch with Roblox Studio.

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

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

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Mar 25, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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.

Cancelled

Using The Periodical Source Index (PERSI)

Tue, Mar 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

PERSI is the premier subject index for genealogy and local history periodicals. Discover how to use PERSI to further your genealogical research.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 25

Tue, Mar 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.

Online Class: Resume Writing

Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

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

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

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

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Mar 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: Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Fundamentals - Third-Person Programming Class Series (4 Parts)

Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Join us and create a third-person character while learning the UE5 editor interface, Blueprint basics, third-person character setup, and the Enhanced Input System.

Virtual Event: D&D Drop-in Adventures (Ages 18+)

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

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Mar 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