Family Stem: Candy DNA

Mon, Jul 28, 10:15am - 10:45am

From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.

Stress Free Art: Sticker By Number

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Anyone can be an artist! Relax, sticker and create beautiful pictures! Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.

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Melted Crayon Art for Kids

Tue, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Transform old crayons into a vibrant masterpiece and dive into this fun, creative project! Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Wonderful Watercolors

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Wash away your worries with some whimsical watercolors! Create your own design or follow along as we paint a colorful scene inspired by nature. Recommended for adults.

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Curate Your Way - Summer at Your Library

Thu, Jul 31, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

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

Thu, Jul 31, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Become a museum curator for a day and learn what it takes to create amazing art exhibitions! Recommended for ages 6-12. 

Family Art Adventures: Firework Painting

Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Jul 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Use vibrant colors and commonly found items to create your own dazzling fireworks display on canvas. Recommend for families.

Thu, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

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.

The Art of Hieroglyphs

Sat, Aug 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Did you know Hieroglyphics have been found carved in temple walls and sarcophagi? Discover the beauty of Ancient Egyptian writing and its fascinating history.

Mon, Aug 04, 10:15am - 10:45am

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Introduction to Computers

Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.

Mon, Aug 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Take your first steps into the world of computing. Discover the essential parts of and types of computers, as well as the basics of using a computer for the first time.

How to Draw Cartoon Characters: National Dog Month

Mon, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Celebrate National Dog Month by learning how to draw a very good boy from comic book history.

English Conversation Hour

Mon, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

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

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills.

Cuisine Corner: One Pot Cooking

Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

That is some good cookin! Make easy and quick meals all in one pot. Recommended for adults.

How to Use the Mouse & Keyboard

Tue, Aug 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard to navigate within the computer's interface. Practice using these two devices with hands-on exercises and online resources.

Kijan Pou Itilize Souri ak Klavye a

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Aprann Kòman pou pou itilize sourit ak klavye-a. nou fè ou fè pratik pou'w ka aprann deplase sourit la nan ekran-an. #HCreole

World Travel Japan - Homeschool

Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Explore Japan through awesome facts, yummy snacks, and a cool craft. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Fondasyon Òdinatè Nivo 1

Wed, Aug 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Aprann fondasyon òdinatè-a ak tèminoloji yo. Vinn alèz avèk senbòl ki nan ekran-an ak kòman pou deplase sourit la nan ekran-an. #Creole

How Do Astronauts Eat in Space?

Wed, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Find out at this tasty event how to create astronaut ice cream and sample foods eaten in space! Recommended for ages 6-12.

English Reading Session

Wed, Aug 06, 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Reading and comprehension: We will go around the class and have students read an excerpt from a story, we will discuss it and look up the meaning of the words. Recommended for adults.

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Aug 07, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

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

Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Little Chef: Pizza Roll Ups

Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

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.

Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Little chefs will roll, fill, and create their own tasty pizza roll-ups in this hands-on cooking activity! Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration recommended.

Fondasyon Òdinatè Nivo 2

Fri, Aug 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Aprann fondasyon òdinatè-a ak tèminoloji yo. Vinn alèz avèk senbòl ki nan ekran-an ak kòman pou deplase sourit la nan ekran-an. #Creole

Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets

Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

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

Writing Clearly Intermediate

Fri, Aug 08, 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Teen Volunteering: Clementine Chronicles

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Earn community service hours by becoming involved in the Hiawassee teen literary and creative arts magazine. Registration required. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Mon, Aug 11, 10:15am - 10:45am

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows

Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.

Mon, Aug 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Get up and running with computers. Learn how to navigate the computer desktop and how to perform various techniques in manipulating windows using basic mouse and keyboard techniques.

English Conversation Hour

Mon, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

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

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.

Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills.

Creative Watercolors for Seniors

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

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Discover the basics of watercolor painting with us, using both watercolor pencils and paint. Recommended for adults.

Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files

Tue, Aug 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.

Entènèt Nivo 1

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Aprann tout konsèp ak tèminoloji entènèt la. Epi tou Vinn abitye avk ki jan pou navige sou entènèt la. #HCreole

Entènèt Nivo 2

Wed, Aug 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Aprann teknik motè rechèch yo, pou- w ka jwenn egzakteman sa w-ap chèche sou entènèt la. #Creole

Introduction to Hand Sewing

Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Basic hand sewing skills are essential skills needed in everyday life. Learn the basic techniques to get started, including how to make a quilter's knot, thread a needle and sew a running stitch.

English Reading Session

Wed, Aug 13, 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Reading and comprehension: We will go around the class and have students read an excerpt from a story, we will discuss it and look up the meaning of the words. Recommended for adults.

Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Aug 14, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

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

Thu, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Planifye Vakans Sou Entènèt

Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

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.

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Aprann kijan pou fè resvasyon avyon, machine ak otèl sou entènèt. This class is taught in Haitian Creole.

Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features

Fri, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

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

Back-to-School DIY: Decorate Your Own Pencil Case

Fri, Aug 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Join us for a crafty back-to-school event where kids design a one-of-a-kind pencil case! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Writing Clearly Intermediate

Fri, Aug 15, 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

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

Microsoft Access Level 2

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Learn how to create relationship among tables and manipulate data with queries in a database.

Teen Volunteering

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Help out your local library! High school students will earn two hours of community service. Ages 13-18.

This event is full

Mon, Aug 18, 10:15am - 10:45am

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals

Mon, Aug 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.

Mon, Aug 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.

Family Reunion Planning

Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Gather and share information to start planning a family reunion everyone will enjoy.

English Conversation Hour

Mon, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

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

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.

Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills.

Journey Through Japan - Senior Travel Series

Tue, Aug 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Discover Japan through fascinating facts, delicious treats, and a relaxing hands-on craft. Recommended for adults.

Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques

Tue, Aug 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.

Microsoft Excel Nivo 1

Tue, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Aprann tablo konsèp ak tèminoloji. Aprann kijan pou kreye yon tablo debaz ak kijan pou aplike yon fòmil debaz. #Creole

Microsoft Excel Nivo 2

Wed, Aug 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Aprann karakteristik otomatik, zouti pou fòmataj avanse,avèk kijan pou aplike fonksyon the baz lèw ap fè kalkilasyon. #Creole

Muscle Movers

Wed, Aug 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Learn how your muscles work through fun games, movement challenges, and strength-building activities. Let’s move, flex, and play! Recommended for ages 6-12.

English Reading Session

Wed, Aug 20, 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

Reading and comprehension: We will go around the class and have students read an excerpt from a story, we will discuss it and look up the meaning of the words. Recommended for adults.

Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Aug 21, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

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

Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine

Thu, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hiawassee - Training Lab

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:45pm

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.

Family Stem: Candy DNA

Thu, Aug 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Explore DNA with candy in this fun STEM activity! Families team up to build edible double helixes and learn genetics through a sweet, hands-on experience.