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Mayor Buddy's Book Club

Futureland: Battle for the Park - Session 1
2026-01-21 16:00:00 2026-01-21 17:00:00 America/New_York Mayor Buddy's Book Club Meet author H.D. Hunter as we discuss Mayor Buddy’s Book Club latest read, "Futureland: Battle for the Park." There will be a virtual Q&A with the author. Recommended for ages 8-12. Online -

Wednesday, January 21
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-21 16:00:00 2026-01-21 17:00:00 America/New_York Mayor Buddy's Book Club Meet author H.D. Hunter as we discuss Mayor Buddy’s Book Club latest read, "Futureland: Battle for the Park." There will be a virtual Q&A with the author. Recommended for ages 8-12. Online -

Meet author H.D. Hunter as we discuss Mayor Buddy’s Book Club latest read, "Futureland: Battle for the Park." There will be a virtual Q&A with the author. Recommended for ages 8-12.

This program is proudly supported by a City of Orlando Mayor's Matching Grant.

Registration is required. Please reach out to youthservices@ocls.org for support.

This is a Virtual Event hosted through Zoom. You will receive an email with a link to access the Zoom before the event from your event host and directions on how to join. 

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 (App Store | Play Store). However, please note interactivity may be limited. Additional information will be included in the email from your event host.

See what we are reading and find out more information at: orlando.gov/bookclub.

 

About the Author

Hugh "H.D.” Hunter is a storyteller, teaching artist, and community organizer from Atlanta. He’s also the winner of several indie book awards for multicultural fiction. He’s the author of Torment: A Novella and Something Like Right, which won the 2025 BCALA Children and Youth Literary award. His book, Futureland: Battle for the Park, has been recognized by several state reading lists and book awards, including in Florida, Virginia, Hawaii, and his home state of Georgia. Futureland: The Nightmare Hour and Futureland: The Architect Games are the second and third books in the series. Hugh is committed to stories about Black kids and their many expansive worlds. He loves vegan snacks, basketball, and stories that make you cry—but make you smile afterward.

The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Orange County Library System.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

TAGS: | ysd | sunshineseries | bb-childrens |

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It's never too early to start preparing knitted gifts. Knit cuff down and shaped with wrap and turn short rows, this diamond patterned stocking will be a classic for years to come.
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Let's Learn Letters and Numbers!
Mon, Dec 15, 11:00am - 11:40am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Learn the ABCs and 123s virtually through stories, songs, and interactive activities. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Microsoft PowerPoint - Photo Album
Mon, Dec 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Create a customized photo album with simple to use tools.
Online: Create Photorealistic 3D Images with Adobe Stager
Mon, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.
Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A
Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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.
Cuisine Corner: Paneer Tikka Masala
Mon, Dec 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join culinary expert Dianne Morin as she demonstrates how to make a delicious and flavorful vegetarian dish, paneer tikka masala.
Basic English 1
Mon, Dec 15, 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, Dec 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Hiawassee
The Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Mother-daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon.
Pajama Party
Mon, Dec 15, 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.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Dec 16, 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. 
Adobe Photoshop - Scrapbook
Tue, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Learn how to create a scrapbook in Adobe Photoshop.
Citizenship Inspired-2025 Civics Test (2-Session Series)
Tue, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 2-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 12/16 Session 1, 12/17 Session 2.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Dec 16, 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.
High School Advisory Board: Book Club - Teen Volunteering
Tue, Dec 16, 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: Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender 10 Parts Class Series
Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Tue, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Story = Character + Plot
Tue, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Author and editor Kristen Stieffel will explain how to craft a story in which the external plot takes the character on an inner transformational journey.
Crochet Cute Cutlery Stockings (3 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Crochet festive mini stockings to hold silverware on the table or treats for gifting! We will be using in the round techniques and a variety of textured stitches for this pattern.
Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how this file management app can speed up your workflow.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 1
Wed, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Start creating top-notch digital video productions. This is an introduction to the basics of editing video footage.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Dec 17, 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: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 5
Wed, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This series is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 2
Wed, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Discover a fast way to assemble a video edit by cutting to music. This class explores the creative aspect of motion picture editing by importing audio & photographs, setting sequence markers, & more!
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Dec 17, 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. Adults 18+
Citizenship Inspired-2025 Civics Test (2-Session Series)
Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 2-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 12/16 Session 1, 12/17 Session 2.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 1
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.
Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender 10 Parts Class Series
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Practica Spanish Conversation for Seniors and Beyond
Wed, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Practica tu español. Develop your Spanish language skills through conversations. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended 18 and up.
Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator
Wed, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 2
Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.
Cuisine Corner: Paella
Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will show us how to make the classic Spanish rice dish paella.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns Isometric Flower (3-Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Dec 18, 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 Premiere Level 3
Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Add excitement and life to your movie! Use effects to transform a single angle video into a visually engaging multi-angle piece.
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 4
Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Transform the look of your videos using color correction techniques in Adobe Premiere. Learn the importance of color correction in filmmaking and video production.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Dec 18, 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 Class: Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Online: Blender - 12 Principles of Animation in 3D
Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Animate a bouncy ball and learn how to apply the 12 principles of animation to enhance the 3D animation in Blender.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on the parts of speech, the organization of sentences, and vocabulary building.
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
Thu, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Virtual: Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
Join us as we discuss the book, The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien.
Sketching 101
Fri, Dec 19, 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: Knitting - Level 1 - Beginner Level
Fri, Dec 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Start knitting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a bookmark for your favorite read. Techniques include casting on, the knit stitch and binding off.
Online: Open Lab - OCLS App "The Orientation" - Instructor Guided Lab
Fri, Dec 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Are you stuck using our OCLS app or want ideas to get started with it? A technology instructor will guide you through the app and will be available to help you during this open lab.
Online Class: Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools
Fri, Dec 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Get your research papers and reports noticed. Learn how to use the review tools to discover errors and ensure readability. Add organization with a table of contents and clear citations.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 5
Fri, Dec 19, 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: Embroider a Monthly Stitch-Along (Series) - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us each month in 2025 for a stitch-along design. This month, we're "wrapping up" and sharing our finished projects!
Online: Motion Capture Animation Fundamentals - Sony's Mocopi suit & Blender
Fri, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Record motion capture data, retarget the mocap data to animate a digital character, and learn how to use the Perception Neuron motion capture system and a simple retargeting addon in Blender.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Dec 19, 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: Finding Your Voice
Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Author's voice is one of the most often noted elements in agent and editor rejections AND acceptances. Author Ginny Myers Sain will discuss how to find and develop your writing voice.
Let's Learn Letters and Numbers!
Mon, Dec 22, 11:00am - 11:40am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Learn the ABCs and 123s virtually through stories, songs, and interactive activities. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Basic English 1
Mon, Dec 22, 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
Mon, Dec 22, 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.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Dec 23, 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. 
Rescheduled
Genealogy: Discover America! - This week: New York!
Tue, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Tuesday, December 30, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Come with us on a virtual road trip as we explore one state at a time. We will explore the history, the culture and most of all those precious genealogical resources that are unique to each location!
Cancelled
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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 Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
Tue, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
Tue, Dec 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.
Southwest Book Club: - Lessons in Chemistry
Tue, Dec 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Join us to discuss the award-winning novel Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Heroine scientist's career is constantly being derailed by the idea a woman's place is in the home. Reg. req. 18+
Online Class: Embroider and Catch Up
Fri, Dec 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Are your embroidery projects piling up? Bring a work-in-progress and catch up while you "catch up" with other embroidery artists. All levels are welcome.
Basic English 1
Mon, Dec 29, 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.
The 100k Word Threshold: Novel Lengths
Mon, Dec 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
How long is too long (or too short) for a traditionally published book? Literary agent Anjanette Barr will discuss standard book lengths with examples for each genre and age category.
Genealogy: Discover America! - This week: New York!
Tue, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Come with us on a virtual road trip as we explore one state at a time. We will explore the history, the culture and most of all those precious genealogical resources that are unique to each location!
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Dec 30, 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.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 6
Fri, Jan 02, 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: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Cybersecurity is all about the safety of our information when we’re online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Jan 02, 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!
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