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Researching in NYC The Five Boroughs

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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

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Thursday Tree Zoom! - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, Feb 05, 9:00am - 9:55am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Need help breaking through a brick wall? Unsure where to look next? Book a 1-hour private Zoom appointment with Lisa for personalized genealogy guidance.
This event is full
Online: Digital Painting 101
Thu, 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.
Thursday Tree Zoom! - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:55am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Need help breaking through a brick wall? Unsure where to look next? Book a 1-hour private Zoom appointment with Lisa for personalized genealogy guidance.
This event is full
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns -Love Birds - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Feb 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
Registration is now closed
Online: Knitting - Level 2 - Beginner Level
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.
Thursday Tree Zoom! - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:55am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Need help breaking through a brick wall? Unsure where to look next? Book a 1-hour private Zoom appointment with Lisa for personalized genealogy guidance.
This event is full
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English Conversation Hour
Thu, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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 a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Thu, 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.
High School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering
Thu, Feb 05, 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 9-12.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, Feb 05, 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 Class: WordPress Level 4
Thu, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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: Ask a Designer: Live Creative Coaching
Thu, Feb 05, 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.
Author Talk: Vanessa Riley - Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures
Thu, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. Register
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 11
Fri, Feb 06, 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: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Fri, Feb 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: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Feb 06, 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!
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
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 Class: Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Sat, Feb 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books of 2025
Sat, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
What were the standout Science Fiction & Fantasy books of 2025? Join the Orlando Area Science Fiction Society (OASFiS) for a discussion of last year's best books.
Genealogy- Sunday Bunch Brunch!
Sun, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Your ancestors are calling—just before lunch. Join us from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to swap stories, solve genealogy puzzles, and share research tips with fellow family history enthusiasts.
Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Sun, Feb 08, 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 08, 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 08, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.
OCLS Writer's Group
Sun, Feb 08, 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.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Feb 09, 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: Broken Rib Tuck Stitch Scarflette (7-Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Knit a reversible scarflette using broken rib Tuck Stitches. This beautiful scarflette is knit flat and finished with an applied I-cord.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Let's Learn Letters and Numbers
Mon, Feb 09, 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.
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
Mon, Feb 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Feb 09, 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. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Online: Product Mockups Made Easy: 3D with Adobe Stager
Mon, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Mon, Feb 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 Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Mon, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Connect with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Feb 09, 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. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English, ages 18 & up.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets
Mon, Feb 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
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: Creative Resources for Self-Starters - Build your Creative Skills
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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.
Bilingual Conversations with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Basic English 1
Mon, Feb 09, 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.
Writing Romance for a YA Audience
Mon, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
New York Times bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain will discuss how to write teen romance in novels for Young Adult readers.
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Pajama Party
Mon, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
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.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Feb 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Tue, Feb 10, 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. 2/3 Session 1; 2/4 Session 2; 2/10 Session 3; 2/11 Session 4.
Online: Blender - 12 Principles of Animation in 3D
Tue, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Animate a bouncy ball and learn how to apply the 12 principles of animation to enhance the 3D animation with Blender.
Online Class: Canva Basics
Tue, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Tue, Feb 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.
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Creating Character Chemistry
Tue, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Author Shannon A. Thompson will explore love, loyalty, and rivalry by examining character chemistry, whether it’s passionate romance, steadfast friendship, or high-stakes hero–villain tension.
Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery
Wed, Feb 11, 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.
Online Class: Crochet Mosaic Sea Creatures (3 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn the basics of mosaic crochet with charming sea creature patterns! We will be learning the basic stitches of mosaic, how to read a mosaic chart, and finishing work.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos & Reels
Wed, Feb 11, 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.
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English Conversation Hour
Wed, Feb 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 11
Wed, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This series is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Wed, Feb 11, 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. 2/3 Session 1; 2/4 Session 2; 2/10 Session 3; 2/11 Session 4.
Online: Motion Capture Animation Fundamentals - Mocopi mocap suit - Blender
Wed, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Record motion capture data, retarget the mocap data to animate a digital character, and learn how to use the Mocopi motion capture system and a simple retargeting addon in Blender.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.
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Online: Unity - Visual Scripting
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New date Wednesday, February 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Program a first-person player character to move, rotate, look around and jump using Unity’s visual scripting tools.
Online: Audio Meetup - Inside the Mix - How EQs and Compressors Shape Your Sound
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Join our instructor-led meetup to explore essential mixing tools—EQs, compressors, saturation, and effects. Learn what they do, when to use them, and how they shape your sound.. (tic101)
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Wed, 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 Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts
Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.
Cuisine Corner: Sweet Treat
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sweeten your day with a recipe from local chef Yamira Lee Johnson. Head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will show us how to make a delectable dessert.
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