Understanding Speculative Genres

Online Class: Code with Minecraft: Hero's Journey - (Ages 6-12)

Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

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.

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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.

Online: Open Lab - Pronunciator - Guided Learning Lab for Spanish Learners with Ms. Brenda

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.

Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Let's learn and use Pronunciator to learn Spanish vocabulary by topic.

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

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.

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.

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Podcast Listening Club: Shell Game - Like a Book Club, but for Podcasts

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.

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.

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.

Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign

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.

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.

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. 

Personal Investing Toolkit (4-Part Series)

Tue, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Cancelled

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.

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.

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how to create a LEGO stop motion movie.

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

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

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.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

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

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

Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator

Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

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.

This event is full

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!

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.

Online Class: QuickBooks Level 1 - Introduction to QBO Environment

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.

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.

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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.

Online: Photography Lenses Explained

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.

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.

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how to create a LEGO stop motion movie.

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.

Mayor Buddy's Book Club - The Big Sting - Session 1

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

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.

Cancelled

Thu, Jun 26, 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: Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how to create a LEGO stop motion movie.

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.

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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!

Writing Workshop: Novel Technology

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!

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.

Online Class: Design Heroic Miniatures - (Ages 6-12)

Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

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.

This event is full

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.

Online: Open Lab - Pronunciator - Guided Learning Lab for Spanish Learners with Ms. Brenda

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.

Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Let's learn and use Pronunciator to learn Spanish vocabulary by topic.

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

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.

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.

Online: Create Photorealistic 3D Images with Adobe Stager

Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

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.

Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge

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.

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.

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. 

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 37

Tue, Jul 01, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

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.

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.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge

Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

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.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

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

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.

High School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering

Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

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.

Online Class: 3D Design with Tinkercad- House - (Ages 6-12)

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:45am

Virtual Room - Windermere

Use Tinkercad, a free online application, to design your own custom 3D house. Learn the basics of 3D design using shapes, cutouts and colors.

Crochet Tapestry Cactus Earrings (2 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Use tapestry crochet techniques to make these beautiful desert landscape earrings!

Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

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

Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.

Middle School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering

Wed, Jul 02, 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

Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new tween and teen programs, brainstorm new teen services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 6-8.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 37

Wed, Jul 02, 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, Jul 03, 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: Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets

Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets

Thu, Jul 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.

Online: Creative Bootcamp for Businesses and Self-Starters

Sun, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

This jam-packed, two-hour session is designed to empower you with the resources and knowledge to meet your basic creative needs (graphic design, video, etc.), followed by an open-ended Q&A.

Online Class: 3D Design with Tinkercad- Dinosaur - (Ages 6-12)

Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Speaking Clearly Advanced is a course designed for students who want to improve their speaking and presentation skills. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Windermere

Use Tinkercad, a free online application, to design your own 3D dinosaur. Learn the basics of 3D design using shapes, cutouts and colors.

Sesame Street Colorful Storytime - Summer at Your Library

Mon, Jul 07, 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.

Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator

Mon, Jul 07, 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. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.

Online: Adobe Illustrator Tips and Tricks

Mon, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Let's learn and use Pronunciator to learn Spanish vocabulary by topic.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts

Mon, Jul 07, 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 ages 18 and up.

Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.

Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Mon, Jul 07, 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.

"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Jul 07, 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.

Tue, Jul 08, 10:15am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Southeast

Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children with Ms. Brenda. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Tue, Jul 08, 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. 

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 38

Tue, Jul 08, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Jul 08, 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.

Author Talk: Raúl the Third (En Español) - Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third

Tue, Jul 08, 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.

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡VAMOS! ¡A LEER! Recomendado para edades 3-5.Register

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Jul 08, 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

Tue, Jul 08, 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: Raúl the Third - Drawing Your World with Raúl the Third

Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡VAMOS! LET'S GO READ! Recommended for ages 3-5.Register

Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

"Hola Amigos" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Jul 08, 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!

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children with Ms. Brenda. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Publishing 101: The Basics of the Book Business

Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Author and editor Kristen Stieffel will examine traditional publishing, self-publishing, and options in between. Learn what factors to consider when deciding on your publishing path.

Online Class: 3D Design with TinkerCad- Snowflake - (Ages 6-12)

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:45am

Virtual Room - Windermere

Use TinkerCad, a free online application, to design your own 3D snowflake using Codeblocks. Learn the basics of 3D design using shapes, cutouts and colors.

Crochet Tapestry Cactus Earrings (2 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Use tapestry crochet techniques to make these beautiful desert landscape earrings!

Online: Digital Painting 101

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Wed, Jul 09, 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.

Online: Intro to Affinity Photo

Wed, Jul 09, 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

Wed, Jul 09, 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.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 38

Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

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

Online: Create Photorealistic 3D Images with Adobe Stager

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part)

Thu, Jul 10, 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.

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

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.

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

Thu, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Analyze data by using functions like COUNT. Visually represent your data with tools like recommended charts.

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

Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

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

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks

Thu, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign

Thu, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

Online Class: Code with Minecraft (Ages 7-9) - Hero's Journey

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 1

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am

Crochet Crab Earrings - Intermediate

Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Bring the sea with you wherever you go with these fun crab earrings!

Online Class: Embroider Summer Treats (2-Days)

Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The only thing better than stitching these fun summer treats is enjoying them in real life at the theme park!

Writing Internal & External Dialogue

Fri, Jul 11, 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, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Windermere

Start your child's reading journey with engaging activities focused on phonics and sight words. Participants should be able to recognize all alphabetical letters. For ages 3-5. Registration required.

Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

A panel of authors will discuss how to write effective and interesting dialogue, whether it's external or internal.

Online: Intro to Affinity Photo

Sun, Jul 13, 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, Jul 13, 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, Jul 13, 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.

OCLS Writer's Group

Sun, Jul 13, 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.

Online Class: 3D Design with Tinkercad- Racecar - (Ages 6-12)

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Speaking Clearly Advanced is a course designed for students who want to improve their speaking and presentation skills. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Windermere

Use Tinkercad, a free online application, to design your own custom 3D racecar. Learn the basics of 3D design using shapes, cutouts and colors.

Sesame Street Colorful Storytime - Summer at Your Library

Mon, Jul 14, 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.

Online: Open Lab - Pronunciator - Guided Learning Lab for Spanish Learners with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Jul 14, 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. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Let's learn and use Pronunciator to learn Spanish vocabulary by topic.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 1

Mon, Jul 14, 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 ages 18 and up.

Mon, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.

Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Cuisine Corner: Musubi

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join culinary expert Dianne Morin as she teaches how to make musubi, a popular snack in Hawaii.

Mon, Jul 14, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign

Mon, Jul 14, 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.

Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 10:15am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Southeast

Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children with Ms. Brenda. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 

Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how to create a LEGO stop motion movie.

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

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Jul 15, 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.

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Mayor Buddy's Book Club End of Book Party - The Big Sting - Session 2

Tue, Jul 15, 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. 7/15 Session 1, 7/16 Session 2, 7/22 Session 3, 7/23 Session 4

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Orlando Mayor Buddy's Book Club is celebrating the completion of their latest book! Recommended for ages 8-12.Register

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Jul 15, 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.

High School Advisory Board: Book Club - Teen Volunteering

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Jul 15, 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: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator

Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Virtual Class - Basic Spanish for children with Ms. Brenda. Recommended for ages 6-12.

How to Begin and End Chapters Effectively

Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

How do you start chapters? How do you end them? Author Shannon A. Thompson will discuss how you know those points are enough to keep the reader interested.

Online Class: Crochet Peacock Feather Earrings - Intermediate

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Create a fabulous pair of peacock feather earrings using crochet techniques.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how to create a LEGO stop motion movie.

Cancelled

Wed, Jul 16, 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.

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Wed, Jul 16, 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.

Cuisine Corner: No Cook Meal

Wed, Jul 16, 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. 7/15 Session 1, 7/16 Session 2, 7/22 Session 3, 7/23 Session 4

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Stay cool this summer with this no cook meal. Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will show us how to make delicious meal without using a stove.

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part)

Thu, Jul 17, 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.

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos and Reels

Thu, Jul 17, 10:45am - 11:15am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

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

Career Academy Online: Interview Like a Pro

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how to create a LEGO stop motion movie.

Thu, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Learning Central

You’ve landed an interview! Now what? Get tips that will help you to practice and prepare. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

Thu, Jul 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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.

Cancelled

Thu, Jul 17, 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: Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Author Talk: Marie Lu - Discerning the Truth

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Explore the intricate world of LEGEND with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Recommended for ages 13-18.Register

Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A

Thu, Jul 17, 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.

Yoga for Teens - Summer at Your Library

Thu, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Get moving with this energizing and relaxing yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Sketching 101

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn the basics of sketching through use of simple art techniques and observing the world around you. Materials: All you need is a #2 pencil, colored pencils, paper, and paper towel.

Online Class: QuickBooks Level 1 - Introduction to QBO Environment

Fri, Jul 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn the basic features and explore the environment of QuickBooks Online. Get started in efficiently organizing your business finances.

Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 21

Fri, Jul 18, 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 Tassel Earrings - Intermediate

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Add a pop of color to your wardrobe with these elegant crocheted tassel earrings!

Travel the World Through Books - Virtual Program

Fri, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Room - Learning Central

Join us over Zoom for a virtual tour of a famous library from around the world. Registration required. Ages 18+

Online Class: QuickBooks Level 2 - Creating Business Records

Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Set up records for your vendors, customers and inventory.

Online Class: Embroider Summer Treats (2-Days)

Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The only thing better than stitching these fun summer treats is enjoying them in real life at the theme park!

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

Fri, Jul 18, 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!

Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Core Traits and Fatal Flaws: Creating Inner Conflict

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Author and filmmaker Jennie Jarvis will discuss how to increase your main character's internal conflict, making them feel more realistic and sympathetic to the reader.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Virtual: Basic English 1

Sat, Jul 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Room - Washington Park

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

Sun, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Online: Photoshop Tips and Tricks

Sun, Jul 20, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.

Online: Digital Painting 101

Sun, Jul 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Reading Like a Writer

Sun, Jul 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Reading is one of the most powerful things you can do to increase your skill as a writer. Author and editor Lorin Oberweger will discuss how to get the most of your reading and level up your skills.

Knit Classic Jacket (18-Parts) - Confident Beginner Level

Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Speaking Clearly Advanced is a course designed for students who want to improve their speaking and presentation skills. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The classic knit jacket with an i-cord edge never goes out of style. Class will meet twice a month to stay on pace. Techniques include short rows shaping, i-cord edge, picking up and knit, and more.

This event is full

Online Class: LEGO Digital Designs - (Ages 6-12)

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

Sesame Street Colorful Storytime - Summer at Your Library

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

Online: Creative Resources for Entrepreneurs

Mon, Jul 21, 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. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about the Library and Melrose resources offered to those with creative needs, focusing on graphic design, web design, video editing, and more. Get personalized class recommendations.

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery

Mon, Jul 21, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

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: Adobe Express Social Media Videos and Reels

Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Online: Open Lab - Pronunciator - Guided Learning Lab for Spanish Learners with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Let's learn and use Pronunciator to learn Spanish vocabulary by topic.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 2

Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.

Mon, Jul 21, 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, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Hiawassee

The Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

What's in the Bag? - The Narrative Power of Character Possessions

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

Mon, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Using writing prompts and exercises, author Sheree Greer will explore how the things a character owns, uses, and discards can be tools of characterization and narrative movement.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 39

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

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

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Jul 22, 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. 7/15 Session 1, 7/16 Session 2, 7/22 Session 3, 7/23 Session 4

Tue, Jul 22, 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.

Turning the Dreaded Synopsis into Your Secret Weapon

Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

The synopsis can help you with every stage of writing and editing a novel. Literary Agent Anjanette Barr will discuss how to use it when outlining, when querying, and when writing back cover copy.

Joy of Reading: A No-Pressure Book Club

Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Southwest

All book lovers welcome! Join us to chat about what you are reading. No assigned book to read. A fun and engaging social book club. Held bi-monthly. Registration required. Ages 18+

Online Class: Pansy Earrings - Intermediate

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Learn how to crochet these darling pansies to create bright and cheerful earrings!

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Mayor Buddy's Book Club End of Book Party - The Big Sting - Session 2

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Rescheduled

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

New date Tuesday, July 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Orlando Mayor Buddy's Book Club is celebrating the completion of their latest book! Recommended for ages 8-12.