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Knit the Basics: Level 1 and Beyond

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2025-03-11 10:00:00 2025-03-11 11:45:00 America/New_York Knit the Basics: Level 1 and Beyond Love the idea of knitting-don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics of knitting and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class** Winter Garden Branch - Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Tuesday, March 11
10:00am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2025-03-11 10:00:00 2025-03-11 11:45:00 America/New_York Knit the Basics: Level 1 and Beyond Love the idea of knitting-don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics of knitting and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class** Winter Garden Branch - Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Winter Garden Branch

Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Love the idea of knitting-don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics of knitting and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class**

This is a 4-day class series running Tuesdays, March 11, 18, 25 & April 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Get started with the basics, and plenty of practice!  We'll learn the long-tail cast on, the knit & purl stitches, ribbing as well as bind-off and finishing techniques.

 We will use The Wheat Scarf by Tin Can Knits which has plenty of garter and ribbing to allow new knitters to build and reinforce skills.

  • Class Duration: 4 parts, 1 1/2 hours per part
  • Age Requirements: Adult
  • Recommended Prerequisite: None
  • Required Skills: Someone who grasps the most basic stitches and can finish simple patterns with aid.

**Practice yarn and needles will be provided during the 1st class**

**Required Materials: After 1st session, students must bring the following materials to complete the project:

  • Yarn: 400 yards of size 4/medium weight yarn
  • Needles: Size US 8 (5 mm)
    Ring/round stitch markers
Level Description
Beginner Someone who grasps the most basic stitches and can finish simple patterns with aid.
Confident Beginner Someone who easily handles standard stitches and can follow simple patterns.
Intermediate Someone who can follow most patterns with ease, is able to read stitches and charts, and to whom working in the round is no longer a challenge.
Advanced Someone who can adjust patterns to their own preferences, substitute yarn, and produce neat results consistently in flat, round, lace, and three-dimensional projects.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | tech-fiberarts | tech-creative | knit | fiberarts | diy |

Winter Garden Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
Mon, Mar 10 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 Closed
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 105 West Colonial

LYNX Bus Link 612 NeighborLink 612 / Winter Garden

The Winter Garden Branch has all the charm of a small town library plus all of the resources available through the Orange County Library System. It is the westernmost branch in Orange County. Noted for friendly and helpful staff, the branch is now serving a third generation of patrons.

Upcoming events

Knit the Basics: Level 1 and Beyond - Beginner
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Love the idea of knitting-don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics of knitting and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class**
Registration is now closed
Little Chef: Lucky Charm Snack Mix
Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Take a bite of frosted oats and colorful marshmallows with a twist. Combine, stir and shape a fun treat that will be magically delicious! Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Registration is now closed
Basic English 2
Tue, Mar 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
I Love Manatees
Tue, Mar 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Show some love for Florida's state marine animal with stories, crafts, and activities. Recommended for families.
Registration is now closed
Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Wed, Mar 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Sensory Free Play
Wed, Mar 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Explore, discover, and learn through sensory play! Encourage your child to build motor skills, boost creativity, and develop independent thinking while engaging in sensory-based play. Ages 0 - 5.
Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Wed, Mar 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Wed, Mar 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Game Night
Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Inviting all families to play games, socialize, and share resources. Games will be provided or bring one to share! All ages welcome!
Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
Wed, Mar 12, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Rescheduled
Outreach Event: Oakland Storytime - Oakland Arts and Heritage Center
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Thursday, March 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
126 W Petris Ave, Oakland, FL 34760
Join OCLS for our monthly Storytime at Oakland's Arts and Heritage Center! Recommended for ages 0-4. No registration required. Location: 126 West Petris Avenue, Oakland, FL 34760
Playdough Party
Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
De-stress and express your creativity with a playdough party. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Outreach Event: Oakland Storytime - Oakland Arts and Heritage Center
Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join OCLS for our monthly Storytime at Oakland's Arts and Heritage Center! Recommended for ages 0-4. No registration required. Location: 126 West Petris Avenue, Oakland, FL 34760
Open Lab - Ask A Tech for Seniors
Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab.
Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Thu, Mar 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Thu, Mar 13, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, Mar 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Please join us as we discuss the deep psychological mystery Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.
Learn to Crochet: Level 1 & Beyond - Beginner Level Series
Fri, Mar 14, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Love the idea of crochet - don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class**
Registration is now closed
Storybook Fun
Fri, Mar 14, 10:15am - 10:40am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Fri, Mar 14, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tiny Tales
Fri, Mar 14, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Fri, Mar 14, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration
Fri, Mar 14, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Sat, Mar 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
This event is full
Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Sat, Mar 15, 11:25am - 12:25pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Sat, Mar 15, 12:35pm - 1:35pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Mar 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Finished with an old puzzle and looking for something new? Stop by and swap an old puzzle for a new-to-you one. Please bring at least one complete (no pieces missing) adult puzzle.
Adobe Creative Workshop
Sat, Mar 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Don't have Adobe Creative Cloud for a project? Stop by in this creator's workshop to apply your skills to your next photo, video, or any other Adobe Creative project. Limited computers available.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Mar 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Mar 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Crafternoons
Mon, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Knit the Basics: Level 1 and Beyond - Beginner
Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Love the idea of knitting-don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics of knitting and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class**
Registration is now closed
Cookies & Milk with a Cop
Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Bring your kids to meet our local police officers and enjoy a story, cookies and milk! Recommended for ages 0 - 5.
Basic English 2
Tue, Mar 18, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Leaf Detective
Tue, Mar 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Children will participate in rainforest activities while learning about Margaret Lowman and her discoveries as one of the first scientists to explore the rainforest canopy. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Wed, Mar 19, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
STEAM Free Play Jr.
Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Explore, discover, and learn with STEAM-related toys! Help your child build observation skills, boost creativity, and develop critical thinking while engaging in STEAM-based play. Ages 0-5.
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Wed, Mar 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Outreach Event: Horizon West Book Club - Waterleigh Daytime Readers
Wed, Mar 19, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join OCLS as we discuss our book of the month! Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787. This month, we're discussing The Girl in the Castle by James Patterson and Emily Raymond.
Winter Garden Chess Club - Free Play
Wed, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Join us for a game of chess. Whether you are a beginner, novice, or master all experience is welcome. Recommended for families.
In-Person: QuickBooks Online Level 1
Wed, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn the basic features of QuickBooks Online to get you started in organizing your business finances.
In-Person: QuickBooks Online Level 2
Wed, Mar 19, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Recommended Audience: Adult
Countdown to Spring
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
4-3-2-1! Spring is coming soon! Help us get ready with stories and activities to welcome the season. Recommended for ages 3-5.
This event is full
Let's Paint Fantasy Miniatures - For Homeschoolers (Ages 13-18)
Thu, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Miniature painting is a wondrous art form. Learn the basics of miniature painting. Paint a miniature for use in D&D or other popular tabletop role-playing games. Ages 13+ Event.
Family Games Event
Thu, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden – Outdoor Yard
Bring the whole family for a time of games and fun. The event includes corn hole toss, tic tac toe, puzzle races and balloon volleyball.
Microsoft Excel - Data Management
Thu, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation; data consolidation; and conditional formatting to organize your data.
Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
Thu, Mar 20, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools. Learn how to create and customize PivotTables and PivotCharts using Microsoft Excel.
Storybook Fun
Fri, Mar 21, 10:15am - 10:40am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Fri, Mar 21, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tiny Tales
Fri, Mar 21, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Fri, Mar 21, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Design with Canva - Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more
Fri, Mar 21, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Winter Garden Knits - A Fiber Arts Meetup
Sat, Mar 22, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Have a knitting or crochet project in progress, we’d love to see it! Bring your own work in progress, yarn & tools, ask questions, receive help, give help, share ideas, and meet new people!  
This event is full
Cancelled
Pokémon TCG - Game and Trade (Ages 9+) - Monthly Meet-up
Sat, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
You can be the very best Pokémon trainer. Meet with other Pokémon TCG (Trading Card Game) enthusiasts at this meetup. Play with your own deck or trade cards with other players to build better a deck.
Writer's Meetup
Sat, Mar 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Attend an hour-long workshop with local writers as we brainstorm ideas, discuss writing methods, and give constructive feedback. Submissions must be sent ahead of time. Recommended for adults.
This event is full
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Mar 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Mar 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Crafternoons
Mon, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Knit the Basics: Level 1 and Beyond - Beginner
Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Love the idea of knitting-don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics of knitting and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class**
Registration is now closed
Little Chef: Strawberry Yogurt Parfait
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Children will practice layering, measuring, smearing, tasting and presentation as they make a strawberry parfait! Recommended for ages 3-5.
Basic English 2
Tue, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Pokémon Party
Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calling all trainers big and small: we choose you to party like a Pikachu! Listen to stories, do activities, and create crafts all themed around Pokémon! Recommended for families.
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Wed, Mar 26, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Bubble Playtime
Wed, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden – Outdoor Yard
Help your child develop gross-motor skills in this interactive bubble party. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.
Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Wed, Mar 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
Wed, Mar 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
Wed, Mar 26, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.
Outreach Event: Oakland Farmer's Market - Meet the Book Bike!
Thu, Mar 27, 9:00am - 12:00pm
The Book Bike will be at the Oakland Farmer's Market with a library of books available for checkout! Location: 126 West Petris Avenue, Oakland, FL, 34760.
Bounce Into Books
Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Introduce your baby to important early literacy skills through movement, music, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Project WILD: Mermaids and Manatees
Thu, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Children's Area
Did you know that what sailors thought were mermaids were actually manatees? Learn about how mythical creatures are inspired by aquatic wildlife. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Microsoft Excel - Charts
Thu, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.
Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
Thu, Mar 27, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Use the Function Library to find the best fit for your project. Insert financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.
Learn to Crochet: Level 1 & Beyond - Beginner Level Series
Fri, Mar 28, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Love the idea of crochet - don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class**
Registration is now closed
Storybook Fun
Fri, Mar 28, 10:15am - 10:40am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Fri, Mar 28, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tiny Tales
Fri, Mar 28, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Fri, Mar 28, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Google Workspace Level 1 - Google Docs
Fri, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Google Workspace Level 2 - Google Sheets
Fri, Mar 28, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Microsoft Office getting you down? Try Google Workspace, a free alternative! Navigate spreadsheets confidently and explore useful tools like functions, charts, and conditional formatting.
Let's Paint Fantasy Miniatures - (Ages 13+)
Sat, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Miniature painting is a wondrous art form. Learn the basics of miniature painting. Paint a miniature for use in D&D or other popular tabletop role-playing games. Ages 13+ Event.
Teen Art Jam
Sat, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Compete to create the best themed crafts with provided supplies in an hour. Winning crafts will receive a prize and be displayed at the Winter Garden Branch. Registration requested. Ages 13 - 18.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Mar 31, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Mar 31, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Crafternoons
Mon, Mar 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Knit the Basics: Level 1 and Beyond - Beginner
Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Love the idea of knitting-don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics of knitting and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class**
Registration is now closed
Outreach Event: Horizon West Crafts class for adults - 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Tue, Apr 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join OCLS in this monthly crafts class for adults. This month, we're making our terrariums! All supplies provided! Registration required. Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Cancelled
Basic English 2
Tue, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows
Wed, Apr 02, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Get up and running with computers. Learn how to navigate the computer desktop and how to perform various techniques in manipulating windows using basic mouse and keyboard techniques.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
STEAM Free Play Jr.
Wed, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Explore, discover, and learn with STEAM-related toys! Help your child build observation skills, boost creativity, and develop critical thinking while engaging in STEAM-based play. Ages 0-5.
Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files
Wed, Apr 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.
Winter Garden Chess Club - Free Play
Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Join us for a game of chess. Whether you are a beginner, novice, or master all experience is welcome. Recommended for families.
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Wed, Apr 02, 4:35pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Wed, Apr 02, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Play Dough Party
Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
De-stress and express your creativity with a playdough party. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Bingo for Seniors
Thu, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Do you love Bingo? Come play with us! Meet new people, listen to music and play for your chance to win a fun prize! Recommended for seniors.
Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Thu, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Thu, Apr 03, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Storybook Fun
Fri, Apr 04, 10:15am - 10:40am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Fri, Apr 04, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tiny Tales
Fri, Apr 04, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Fri, Apr 04, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.
Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers
Fri, Apr 04, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Winter Garden Knits - A Fiber Arts Meetup
Sat, Apr 05, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Have a knitting or crochet project in progress, we’d love to see it! Bring your own work in progress, yarn & tools, ask questions, receive help, give help, share ideas, and meet new people!  
Citizenship Inspired (Two Session Series)
Sat, Apr 05, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
During this two-session program, students will prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Adobe Creative Workshop
Sat, Apr 05, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Don't have Adobe Creative Cloud for a project? Stop by in this creator's workshop to apply your skills to your next photo, video, or any other Adobe Creative project. Limited computers available.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Apr 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Apr 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Read to a Therapy Dog
Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Read to a therapy dog to practice reading skills with an attentive furry listener. All ages are welcome.
Crafternoons
Mon, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Outreach Event: Horizon West Kids Book Club - 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
There is a book club for kids in Horizon West! We meet at the Waterleigh Phase 2 clubhouse to talk all things books. Recommended ages 7+ Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Little Chef: Teddy Bear Toast
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Learn how to make teddy bear toast for a healthy breakfast or snack! Adult participation is required. Registration required. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Basic English 2
Tue, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Kids Comic Club - Dog Man
Tue, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
A monthly book club for kids combining crafts, activities, and fun discussion with a focus on juvenile comics. The book for April is Dog Man by Dav Pilky. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Wed, Apr 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Sensory Free Play
Wed, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Explore, discover, and learn through sensory play! Encourage your child to build motor skills, boost creativity, and develop independent thinking while engaging in sensory-based play. Ages 0-5.
Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Wed, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Wed, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Game Night
Wed, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Inviting all families to play games, socialize, and share resources. Games will be provided or bring one to share! All ages welcome!
Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Wed, Apr 09, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Rutti-Tutti-Frutti Fun!
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Have a berry good time celebrating fruits with stories and activities! Recommended for ages 3-5. Food may be present at this event, please see staff about specific needs concerning food allergies.
LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 6-12) - for Homeschoolers
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Build your LEGO Designs on the computer with this easy to use free software. Create custom designs by snapping virtual bricks together. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online.
Outreach Event: Oakland Storytime - Oakland Arts and Heritage Center
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join OCLS for a Storytime on the porch at the Oakland Arts and Heritage Center! Recommended for ages 0-4. Location: 126 W Petris Ave, Oakland, FL 34760
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Please join us for a lively book discussion on Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue. Refreshments will be provided.
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