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Creating Realistic and Well-Rounded Characters
2025-06-12 19:00:00 2025-06-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Creating Realistic and Well-Rounded Characters Authors Elle E. Ire and José Pablo Iriarte will discuss how to create realistic, well-rounded characters who resonate with readers. Online - Virtual Room - EPD

Thursday, June 12
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-12 19:00:00 2025-06-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Creating Realistic and Well-Rounded Characters Authors Elle E. Ire and José Pablo Iriarte will discuss how to create realistic, well-rounded characters who resonate with readers. Online - Virtual Room - EPD

Online

Virtual Room - EPD

Authors Elle E. Ire and José Pablo Iriarte will discuss how to create realistic, well-rounded characters who resonate with readers.

This event will not be recorded and playback will not be available. Please arrive on time.

This is a Virtual Event hosted through Zoom. You will receive an email with a link to access the Zoom room before the event from your event host.  
 
A computer with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required. 
 
If using a mobile device, Android and iOS users must install the Zoom App. However, please note interactivity may be limited.  

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

TAGS: | writers | promo | epd | bb-writers-corner |

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Virtual Room - Windermere
This series is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
Crochet African Flower Crab (3 Parts) - Intermediate
Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Practice the African Flower square with this adorable little sea friend who could brighten up a bookshelf, join a toy box, or help hold sewing pins!
Online Class: Embroider a Summer Skate (2-Days)
Fri, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Get ready to roll with this cute roller skate design, perfect for summer fun.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Jun 13, 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, Jun 14, 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.
Virtual: Basic English 1
Sat, Jun 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jun 16, 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.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 
Online Class: Design Heroic Miniatures - (Ages 6-12)
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Windermere
Let your inner hero shine with HeroForge, create the fantasy hero of your dream adventures through 3D design options.
Sesame Street Colorful Storytime - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:40am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime celebrating our favorite friends, letters, numbers, and colors. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Jun 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.
Online: Adobe Illustrator Tips and Tricks
Mon, Jun 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
Mon, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.
Online: Open Lab - Pronunciator - Guided Learning Lab for Spanish Learners with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Let's learn and use Pronunciator to learn Spanish vocabulary by topic.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets
Mon, Jun 16, 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.
Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Basic English 1
Mon, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Hiawassee
The Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
Pajama Party - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
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.
Writing Vivid Descriptions
Mon, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Author and editor Kristen Stieffel will discuss how to determine what descriptive style best fits your work. Learn to engage the senses and use word choice to control the tone of a scene.
Online: Adobe Acrobat 101
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Acrobat, the differences between Pro and DC versions, and their many features.
"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jun 17, 10:15am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Southeast
Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children with Ms. Brenda. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Cancelled
Personal Investing Toolkit (4-Part Series)
Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Build your knowledge of investor tools for pursuing personal finance success in this four-part series using Morningstar Investing Center and other financial resources.
Personal Investing Toolkit (4-Part Series) 
Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Learning Central
Build your knowledge of investor tools for pursuing personal finance success in this four-part series using Morningstar Investing Center and other financial resources. 
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 35
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Virtual: Basic Spanish with Ms. Wilnelia
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - North Orange
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Online: Audio Studio Orientation
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Take the first step towards audio recording. Tour the Audio Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. (tic101)
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Jun 17, 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. 6/17 Session 1, 6/18 Session 2, 6/24 Session 3, 6/25 Session 4
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Jun 17, 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. Ages 18 and up.
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
High School Advisory Board: Book Club - Teen Volunteering
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to review books and contribute ideas for booklists and literary programs. Recommended for students in grades 9-12.
Online Class: Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with objects and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 17 2025 at 9:00am
Online: Intro to Affinity Photo
Tue, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this fully featured photo editor can do and how it fares as a Photoshop alternative.
Ask a Lawyer - Presented by The Orange County Bar Association
Tue, Jun 17, 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 immigration law.
"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children with Ms. Brenda. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Crochet Turtle Pin Cushion (3 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Practice the African Flower square with this adorable little sea friend who could brighten up a bookshelf, join a toy box, or help hold sewing pins!
Online Class: LEGO Digital Designs - (Ages 6-12)
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Windermere
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.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Jun 18, 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.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 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. 6/17 Session 1, 6/18 Session 2, 6/24 Session 3, 6/25 Session 4
Cuisine Corner: Kid Friendly Meal
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Get inspired to cook alongside your kids. Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will share a delicious recipe adults and kids will enjoy cooking together.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 35
Wed, Jun 18, 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.
Sketching 101
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Learn the basics of sketching through use of simple art techniques and observing the world around you. Materials: All you need is a #2 pencil, colored pencils, paper, and paper towel.
Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 20
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This series is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
Crochet African Flower Crab (3 Parts) - Intermediate
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Practice the African Flower square with this adorable little sea friend who could brighten up a bookshelf, join a toy box, or help hold sewing pins!
Online Class: Embroider a Summer Skate (2-Days)
Fri, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Get ready to roll with this cute roller skate design, perfect for summer fun.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Jun 20, 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!
CSA Summer Art School
Sat, Jun 21, All day
The Community School of the Arts (CSA) invites you to a summer art experience with a set of curated art projects for students. Recommended for ages 3-18.Register
Online Class: WordPress Level 3
Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
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: WordPress Level 4
Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to turn your WordPress site into a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) powerhouse and protect your website from hackers.
Cancelled
Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop
Sun, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.
Cancelled
Online: Photoshop Tips and Tricks
Sun, Jun 22, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.
Cancelled
Online: Digital Painting 101
Sun, Jun 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 
Online Class: Code with Minecraft: Hero's Journey - (Ages 6-12)
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join Alex and Steve on a Minecraft Hero's Journey! Use code to program an agent to help Alex and Steve on their journey. Use algorithms, loops, and functions to complete the code challenges.
Sesame Street Colorful Storytime - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:40am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime celebrating our favorite friends, letters, numbers, and colors. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Jun 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
Online: Open Lab - Pronunciator - Guided Learning Lab for Spanish Learners with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Let's learn and use Pronunciator to learn Spanish vocabulary by topic.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Mon, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
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.
Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.
Podcast Listening Club: Shell Game - Like a Book Club, but for Podcasts
Mon, Jun 23, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
This month's discussion deep dives into the podcast Shell Game. What would happen if you created a digital copy of yourself, powered by AI, and set it loose in the world? Reg. pref. 18+
Cuisine Corner: Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas
Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join culinary expert Dianne Morin as she teaches how to make jerk chicken marinated in a spicy blend featuring allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers, then grilled or smoked to perfection.
Basic English 1
Mon, Jun 23, 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.
Pajama Party - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
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.
Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.
"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jun 24, 10:15am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Southeast
Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children with Ms. Brenda. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Cancelled
Personal Investing Toolkit (4-Part Series)
Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Build your knowledge of investor tools for pursuing personal finance success in this four-part series using Morningstar Investing Center and other financial resources.
Personal Investing Toolkit (4-Part Series) 
Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Learning Central
Build your knowledge of investor tools for pursuing personal finance success in this four-part series using Morningstar Investing Center and other financial resources. 
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 36
Tue, Jun 24, 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: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
Beginner Makeup Class - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join makeup artist Danielle Sturdivent of Deserving Beauty in this virtual introduction to makeup class. Gain knowledge, skills and empowerment through makeup education! Recommended for ages 13-18.
Online: Make a LEGO Movie (3-Day) (Ages 9+)
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to create a LEGO stop motion movie.
Virtual: Basic Spanish with Ms. Wilnelia
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - North Orange
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Tue, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Jun 24, 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. 6/17 Session 1, 6/18 Session 2, 6/24 Session 3, 6/25 Session 4
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Jun 24, 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. Ages 18 and up.
Author Talk: Katherine Applegate - Living the Otter Life
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, ODDER. Recommended for ages 6-12.Register
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator
Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.
"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children with Ms. Brenda. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Identifying Age Category in Fiction
Tue, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Each age category in fiction has its own standards and expectations. Literary agent Anjanette Barr will discuss how to identify the age range you're writing in.
Southwest Book Club: - Anita de Monte Laughs Last
Tue, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss the novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez. Examines power, love and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is erased. Reg. req. 18+
Online Class: Code with Minecraft: Minecraft Designer - (Ages 6-12)
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Windermere
Make your own Minecraft world! Program the environment, animals and mobs. Use algorithms, functions, loops, and conditions to complete code challenges.
Crochet Turtle Pin Cushion (3 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Practice the African Flower square with this adorable little sea friend who could brighten up a bookshelf, join a toy box, or help hold sewing pins!
Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Online Class: QuickBooks Level 1 - Introduction to QBO Environment
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn the basic features and explore the environment of QuickBooks Online. Get started in efficiently organizing your business finances.
Online: Flash Photography
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn how different types of photography flashes work and how to use them to achieve professional results.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online: Photography Lenses Explained
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn about lens type characteristics, distortions, aberrations and how to fix them. We’ll also explore the relationship between lens focal length and sensor sizes.
Online: Make a LEGO Movie (3-Day) (Ages 9+)
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to create a LEGO stop motion movie.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 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. 6/17 Session 1, 6/18 Session 2, 6/24 Session 3, 6/25 Session 4
Mayor Buddy's Book Club - The Big Sting - Session 1
Wed, Jun 25, 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, Rachelle Delaney. Recommended for ages 8-12. Register
Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 36
Wed, Jun 25, 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.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns: Crosses and Flowers (3-Part)
Thu, Jun 26, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
This event is full
Online Class: QuickBooks Level 2 - Creating Business Records
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Set up records for your vendors, customers and inventory.
Online: Adobe Photoshop - HDR Photography
Thu, Jun 26, 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
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Career Academy Online: Perfecting Your Resume
Thu, Jun 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Room - Learning Central
Get noticed! Elevate your job application with best practices in crafting a resume and cover letter. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 1
Thu, Jun 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Online: Make a LEGO Movie (3-Day) (Ages 9+)
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to create a LEGO stop motion movie.
Online: Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Explore the fundamentals of sound theory. Discuss how the physics of sound affects recordings. Learn key digital audio concepts, including sample rate, bit depth and file types. (tic101)
Rescheduled
Career Academy Online: Perfecting Your Resume
Thu, Jun 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
New date Thursday, June 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Get noticed! Elevate your job application with best practices in crafting a resume and cover letter. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 2
Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.
Online Class: Design with Canva - Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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: Code with Minecraft (Ages 7-9) - Adventurer
Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Join Alex and Steve on a Minecraft Adventure! Solve code challenges to explore, gather resources, and defeat mobs. Create algorithms, use loops, and debug your code.
Crochet Along 2025: Diamond Crossbody Bag (12 Parts) - Advanced
Fri, Jun 27, 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: Embroider a Monthly Stitch-Along (Series) - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us each month in 2025 for a stitch-along design. We will have an optional project to make with all of our designs at the end of the year!
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Jun 27, 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!
Writing Workshop: Novel Technology
Fri, Jun 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Author Alli Martin will demonstrate apps, programs, and tools to make novel writing easier. This walk-through includes tips for Word and GDocs to master your process with the tools you already have.
Online: Intro to Affinity Photo
Sun, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this fully featured photo editor can do and how it fares as a Photoshop alternative.
Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A
Sun, Jun 29, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
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 Acrobat 101
Sun, Jun 29, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Acrobat, the differences between Pro and DC versions, and their many features.
Writing Workshop: Developing Voice & Style
Sun, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Readers will forgive a lot if the authorial voice speaks to them. Author and editor Lorin Oberweger will discuss how to develop sentence-level writing skills to improve your narrative voice and style.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 
Online Class: Design Heroic Miniatures - (Ages 6-12)
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Windermere
Let your inner hero shine with HeroForge, create the fantasy hero of your dream adventures through 3D design options.
Sesame Street Colorful Storytime - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:40am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime celebrating our favorite friends, letters, numbers, and colors. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Jun 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
Online: Open Lab - Pronunciator - Guided Learning Lab for Spanish Learners with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Let's learn and use Pronunciator to learn Spanish vocabulary by topic.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Mon, Jun 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
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.
Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Online: Create Photorealistic 3D Images with Adobe Stager
Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.
Basic English 1
Mon, Jun 30, 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.
Pajama Party - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
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.
Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge
Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how this file management app can speed up your workflow.
"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jul 01, 10:15am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Southeast
Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children with Ms. Brenda. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 37
Tue, Jul 01, 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: Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
Beginner Makeup Class - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join makeup artist Danielle Sturdivent of Deserving Beauty in this virtual introduction to makeup class. Gain knowledge, skills and empowerment through makeup education! Recommended for ages 13-18.
Virtual: Basic Spanish with Ms. Wilnelia
Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - North Orange
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
Tue, Jul 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Jul 01, 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. 7/1 Session 1, 7/2 Session 2, 7/8 Session 3, 7/9 Session 4
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Jul 01, 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. Ages 18 and up.
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
High School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering
Tue, Jul 01, 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: Digital Painting 101
Tue, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.
"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children with Ms. Brenda. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Understanding Speculative Genres
Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Do you know the difference between magical realism and urban fantasy? Dark fantasy and horror? Literary agent Paula Weiman will discuss different genres under the Science Fiction & Fantasy umbrella.
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