Canva Basics

Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

Fri, Sep 26, 10:15am - 10:40am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Car Seat Safety

Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Alafaya - Ask at Desk

Certified Technicians from Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orange County Safe Kids will be available to check your car seat on a first come, first served basis.

Fri, Sep 26, 10:45am - 11:05am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

MakeCode Arcade (Ages 6 - 12) - Sound & Music - Shark Attack!

Fri, Sep 26, 11:15am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Playtime!

Fri, Sep 26, 11:45am - 12:20pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Little ones are invited to explore and tinker while engaging in imaginative play. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Design with Canva

Fri, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.

Fri, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Create the SFX and Music for the game we coded and created the art for! Return to Code and create art if you missed it. Bring a free login to get the most of this class https://arcade.makecode.com

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Fairy Houses - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Fri, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Decorate a whimsical fairy house! Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration is required.

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READing Paws

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Alafaya - Back of Branch

The Reading Education Assistance Dogs® [R.E.A.D.] program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Basic English 2

Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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

Roblox Game Design (Ages 13-18)

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Create Roblox games. In this introduction to game design and coding learn how to manipulate 3D parts to create obstacles and racers, then use code to bring your game to life.

English Conversation Hour

Sat, Sep 27, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 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.

Bingo for Seniors

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Do you love Bingo? Come play with us! Meet new people, listen to music and play for your chance to win a fun prize! Recommended for seniors.

Roblox Game Design (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Sep 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Create Roblox games. In this introduction to game design and coding learn how to manipulate 3D parts to create obstacles and racers, then use code to bring your game to life.

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Box Engineers

Sat, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Fuel your creativity with a cardboard box! Families will work together to design and construct an architectural marvel. Recommended for families. Registration is required.

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Master Class Viewing: Carlos Santana - Part of Hispanic Heritage Month

Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Join us for an hour of Carlos Santana's Master class.

Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques

Mon, Sep 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.

Mon, Sep 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

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

Code with Sphero (Ages 6-12) - Homeschool Tech

Mon, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Meet Sphero, the cute rolling robot. Use Sphero's LED matrix to display animations and pictures, then code your robot to roll along paths and through mazes.

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Design Minecraft Characters (Ages 7-9)

Mon, Sep 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Give Steve and Alex fresh new looks. Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker.

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Mindful Making: Painting Birdhouses - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Mon, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Relax and unwind with peaceful arts and crafts. This month, we will be painting birdhouses. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration required.

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Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Use the Function Library to find the best fit for your project. Insert financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.

Fun on the Farm

Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:45am

Alafaya - Back of Branch

Let's learn about animals on the farm! Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Microsoft Excel - Charts

Tue, Sep 30, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

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

Make a Stop Motion Movie (Ages 10-12)

Tue, Sep 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Explore the basics of animation while creating your own stop motion movie! Use the Stop Motion Studio app to bring objects to life, add titles, credits, sound, and more.

Bubble Playtime

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:15am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Help your child develop gross-motor skills in this colorful and interactive bubble party. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

How to Use the Mouse & Keyboard

Wed, Oct 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Alafaya - Computer 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.

Code with Rodocodo (Ages 6-12) - Homeschool Tech

Wed, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Explore coding concepts while gaming! Learn about sequencing, debugging, looping, and more by completing coding puzzles with Rodocodo.

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Happy Habitats

Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Learn about habitats, plants, and animals through books and crafts. This month we're learning about caves. Registration required for each child. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets

Wed, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

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

Open Lab - Ask A Tech

Thu, Oct 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab.

Homeschool Science: Barfing Pumpkins

Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Vinegar plus baking soda yields explosive results! Join us for a fall-themed hands-on experiment and learn more about the science behind acids and bases Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Microscopic Science: Plants & Animals (Ages 6-12)

Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

There's a microscopic world waiting to be explored! Learn how to use a microscope and discover new things about the plants and animals you see every day.

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Alafaya Book Club

Thu, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The Alafaya Book Club's October selection is "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley.

Fri, Oct 03, 10:15am - 10:40am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Oct 03, 10:45am - 11:05am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Fri, Oct 03, 11:15am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 7-9)

Fri, Oct 03, 11:45am - 12:20pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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.

Canva Basics

Fri, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Use thousands of templates to gain inspiration and ideas for your next project.

Fri, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Build your LEGO Designs on the computer with this easy to use free software. Create custom designs by snapping virtual bricks together. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online.

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Crochet Pumpkin Coaster

Fri, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Learn the basics of how to crochet a pumpkin coaster. Designed for confident and intermediate levels. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Code with Rodocodo (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

Basic English 2

Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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

Villain Potion Party

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Alafaya - Back of Branch

Calling all villains! Join us for a wickedly good time with villainous crafts and activities. Recommended for families.

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Explore coding concepts while gaming! Learn about sequencing, debugging, looping, and more by completing coding puzzles with Rodocodo.

English Conversation Hour

Sat, Oct 04, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 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.

LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Oct 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Build your LEGO Designs on the computer with this easy to use free software. Create custom designs by snapping virtual bricks together. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online.

Teen Volunteering: Orange Slice October

Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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

LEGO Science: Earthquake Simulator (Ages 7-9)

Sun, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Learn about earthquakes, and how we can build buildings to withstand different magnitudes while building your own earthquake simulator.

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Family Game Time October

Sun, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Come play board games and card games with family and friends. Recommended for families.

LEGO Science: Earthquake Simulator (Ages 10-12)

Sun, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Learn about earthquakes, and how we can build buildings to withstand different magnitudes while building your own earthquake simulator.

Little Chef: Tres Leches Cake - Part of Hispanic Heritage Month

Mon, Oct 06, 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.

Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Have fun and learn while you mix, pour, spread, and decorate one of the most popular and irresistible traditional desserts from many Latin American countries. Recommended for ages 3 to 5 years.

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Digital Publishing - eBook Formatting & Conversion

Mon, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Learn how to apply best practices and techniques to successfully convert a Microsoft Word manuscript into an eBook.

Build Robots with Cubelets (Ages 6-12) - Homeschool Tech

Mon, Oct 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Enter the world of robotics with fun! Learn to design and build complex robots with magnetic blocks. No coding required!

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LEGO Club

Mon, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The Library invites you to come and use your imagination to build! Bricks will be provided, but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Learn important actions like copy, cut, and paste.

Pumpkin Rhyme Storytime

Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:45am

Alafaya - Back of Branch

Celebrate the season with stories, songs and rhymes. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures

Tue, Oct 07, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Explore Microsoft Word's proofing features like the spelling and grammar check. Use and modify Word templates with ease. Enhance your document by inserting and formatting pictures.

LEGO Science: Earthquake Simulator (Ages 7-9)

Tue, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Learn about earthquakes, and how we can build buildings to withstand different magnitudes while building your own earthquake simulator.

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Artsy Toddler - Bats!

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:15am

Alafaya - Back of Branch

Paint, paste, glue, stamp and create! Young children will enjoy stories, songs and exploring age-appropriate art experiences. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows

Wed, Oct 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Alafaya - Computer 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.

LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 6-12) - Homeschool Tech

Wed, Oct 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Build your LEGO Designs on the computer with this easy to use free software. Create custom designs by snapping virtual bricks together. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online.

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Art Adventures: Design like Dalí - Part of Hispanic Heritage Month

Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Explore Salvador Dalí's iconic works and unique surrealist style. After seeing his techniques, create your own imaginative, dreamlike masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets

Wed, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Alafaya - Computer 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.

Homeschool Snack Around the World: Puerto Rico - Part of Hispanic Heritage Month

Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Learn about a different country each month and try some local snacks! Food will be served at this event, please see staff concerning food allergies. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Microscopic Science: Flowers & Insects (Ages 6-12)

Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

There's a microscopic world waiting to be explored! Learn how to use a microscope and discover new things about the flowers and insects you see every day.

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World Snacks: Puerto Rico! - Part of Hispanic Heritage Month

Thu, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Learn about a country and sample multicultural snacks! Recommended for ages 18 and up.

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Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

Fri, Oct 10, 10:15am - 10:40am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Oct 10, 10:45am - 11:05am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

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

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Canva Projects - Presentations

Fri, Oct 10, 11:45am - 12:20pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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.

Fri, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Create visually appealing and effective presentations. Dive into thousands of free Canva presentation templates. Once you have selected a template, edit it with ease and implement Canva elements.

MakeCode Arcade (Ages 6 - 12) - Coding Games - Shark Attack!

Fri, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Code Shark Attack with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! After coding this game, return to create the Pixel Art & Animations! Bring a free login to get the most of this class https://arcade.makecode.com

Spooky Chalk Art

Sat, Oct 11, 10:15am - 11:15am

Come make spooky chalk art. Recommended for families.

Digital Art: Drawing Basics (Ages 13-18)

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

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Learn the basics of how to draw digitally using a drawing tablet! Explore digital art while learning how to draw some of your favorite characters.

Mindful Making: Clay Sculpting

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Relax and unwind with peaceful arts and crafts. This month, we will be using colorful air-dry clay to sculpt. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration required.

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Build Robots with Cubelets (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Oct 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Enter the world of robotics with fun! Learn to design and build complex robots with magnetic blocks. No coding required!

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Contemporary Romance Book Club

Sat, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Join us for discussions about popular contemporary romance books! Our October book is "The Ex Hex" by Erin Sterling. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Dominoes for Seniors

Sun, Oct 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Join us for game time as we play dominoes and connect with others! Recommended for seniors.

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Google Workspace Level 1 - Google Docs

Mon, Oct 13, 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.

Mon, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Microsoft Office getting you down? Try Google Workspace, a free alternative! Learn how to type and edit documents like letters, flyers, and resumes using Google Docs.

Learn American Sign Language (Ages 6-12)

Mon, Oct 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Discover American Sign Language in a fun and interactive way! Learn to count from 1 to 10 and the basics of finger spelling while practicing together.

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Canva Basics

Mon, Oct 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Use thousands of templates to gain inspiration and ideas for your next project.

Book Buddies

Mon, Oct 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Speed-Date with a book to discover new reads and make book-loving friends. Be prepared to share a recent read in one minute and find your next book for your TBR pile. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Computer Lab

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

Witchy Witch Storytime

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:45am

Alafaya - Back of Branch

Let's cook up a wicked good time with witch-themed stories, songs, and crafts. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets

Tue, Oct 14, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Alafaya - Computer 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.

Make a Stop Motion Movie (Ages 7-9)

Tue, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Explore the basics of animation while creating your own stop motion movie! Use the Stop Motion Studio app to bring objects to life, add titles, credits, sound, and more.

Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files

Wed, Oct 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

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

Learn American Sign Language (Ages 6-12) - Homeschool Tech

Wed, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Discover American Sign Language in a fun and interactive way! Learn to count from 1 to 10 and the basics of finger spelling while practicing together.

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Halloween Magnets

Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Color and shrink a fun magnet to celebrate Halloween! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features

Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Alafaya - Computer 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.

Open Lab - Ask A Tech

Thu, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab.

Citizenship Inspired

Thu, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

During this program, students will learn about and prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Fri, Oct 17, 10:15am - 10:40am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Oct 17, 10:45am - 11:05am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Fri, Oct 17, 11:15am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Canva Projects - Social Media

Fri, Oct 17, 11:45am - 12:20pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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.

Fri, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Grab your viewers' attention by creating eye-catching posts, videos, and more. Utilize Canva's powerful social media management features to schedule, publish and track your content.

Fiber Arts Meetup

Fri, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Connect with other Central Florida fiber artists in person while sharing your creations and ideas! Recommended for ages 18 and up.

MakeCode Arcade (Ages 6 - 12) - Pixel Art - Shark Attack!

Fri, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Create the Pixel Art for the game Shark Attack with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! Return to Animate our pixel art! Bring a free login to get the most of this class https://arcade.makecode.com

Stop Motion Monster Movies (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

Basic English 2

Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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

Family Ballet

Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Back of Branch

Learn introductory and foundational movements and steps of ballet for any age. Recommended for families.

Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Combine stop motion animation and LEGOs to make your own monster movie! Explore the basics of animation while creating your own stop motion movie.

English Conversation Hour

Sat, Oct 18, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 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.

DIY Skeleton

Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Give a skeleton a makeover! Decorate a skeleton for Halloween using different craft supplies and materials. Recommended for families. Registration for each family member required.

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Stop Motion Monster Movies (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Oct 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Combine stop motion animation and LEGOs to make your own monster movie! Explore the basics of animation while creating your own stop motion movie.

Monster Silhouettes

Sat, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Paint your own monstrous silhouette for Halloween. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration required.

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Build LEGO Robots: Race Cars (Ages 7-9)

Sun, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Build and program LEGO Race Car with a simple to use computer interface. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life.

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Build LEGO Robots: Race Cars (Ages 10-12)

Sun, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Build and program LEGO Race Car with a simple to use computer interface. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life.

Halloween Block Printing Patches

Sun, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Learn how to carve and print your own spooky design onto fabric. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

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Google Workspace Level 2 - Google Sheets

Mon, Oct 20, 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.

Mon, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Microsoft Office getting you down? Try Google Workspace, a free alternative! Navigate spreadsheets confidently and explore useful tools like functions, charts, and conditional formatting.

Build Robots with Cubelets (Ages 6-12) - Homeschool Tech

Mon, Oct 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Enter the world of robotics with fun! Learn to design and build complex robots with magnetic blocks. No coding required!

This event is full

LEGO Club

Mon, Oct 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The Library invites you to come and use your imagination to build! Bricks will be provided, but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Monster Boogie

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:45am

Alafaya - Back of Branch

Get your fangs and claws ready for a monstrously fun storytime! Enjoy monster-themed stories, songs, and a craft.

Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Tue, Oct 21, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Build LEGO Robots: Race Cars (Ages 7-9)

Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Build and program LEGO Race Car with a simple to use computer interface. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life.

Baby Costume Party!

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

It's baby's first Halloween! Bring your baby to the library for a storytime and costume parade! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals

Wed, Oct 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

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

Stop Motion Monster Movies (Ages 6-12) - Homeschool Tech

Wed, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Combine stop motion animation and LEGOs to make your own monster movie! Explore the basics of animation while creating your own stop motion movie.

This event is full

Halloween Origami

Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Celebrate the Halloween season by learning to fold an origami pumpkin and bat. Recommended for ages 6-12.

This event is full

Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools

Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

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

Open Lab - Ask A Tech for Seniors

Thu, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab.

Homeschool: Art Expressions

Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Come and be creative as you learn various art techniques. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

This event is full

Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

Fri, Oct 24, 10:15am - 10:40am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Oct 24, 10:45am - 11:05am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Fri, Oct 24, 11:15am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.