Calligraphy Workshop: Learn the Blackletter Style

Code with ScratchJr (Ages 6-12)

Tue, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Red Room - Second Floor

Animate stories with code. Create custom characters and backgrounds, then write programs to bring your stories to life with motion & sound. Learn the basics of computer science with the ScratchJr app.

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Who Hoots?

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Papa Bear - First Floor

Who who who hoots in the night? An owl, that’s who! Play and discover while learning all about our feathered friends. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Blue Room - Second Floor

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

Scratch Programming (Ages 13 - 18)

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 6:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.

Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Scratch is a programming language and online community where you create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.

Code with SpriteBox (Ages 6-12)

Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Video Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Video Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

This event is full

Tue, Sep 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Run and jump into coding with SpriteBox! Play a unique platforming game that combines exploration and coding puzzles. Learn sequencing, parameters, debugging and looping using Swift programming.

Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques

Tue, Sep 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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

Tue, Sep 16, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

From Sample to Performance with Ableton Live

Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

This event is full

Cancelled

Tue, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Turn your ideas into reality with Ableton Live. Live is made for music creation and performance with fast, fluid and flexible options.

Hosting Live Events

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Melrose Stage - Second Floor

This class teaches students to host live events. They learn to introduce guests/events, drive focus and turn a crowd into an audience. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.

3D Design with TinkerCad (10-12)

Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

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

Offsite Storytime: Family Storytime in Horizon West - Held @ Phase 2 of Waterleigh Community Clubhouse

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime is the right time for family time. Reading together is a wonderful way to bond and learn from one another. Bring your families together for fun stories that are designed for all ages.

Wonders of Weather

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Papa Bear - First Floor

Rain, rain, go away! Come again another day! Tune into the library’s weather forecast as we learn about the world’s weather events through stories, activities and crafts. Recommended ages 3-5 years.

Photo Lighting: Basic Portrait

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Photo Studio - Second Floor

This class is an introduction to some of the simplest lighting set ups used for portrait photography.

Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (4 hrs)

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Video Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Video Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

This event is full

Crochet T-Shirt Yarn Baskets (ages 9-12) - Confident Beginner Level

Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Turn your old t-shirts into fabulous baskets to decorate and organize your home. Learn how to make t-shirt yarn and then crochet it into sturdy round baskets.

Silhouette Cameo Orientation

Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Bring your design to reality with the Silhouette Cameo 4 at the Makerspace. Learn machine layout and operations, proper settings and safety precautions, and how to gain access to our Cameo 4.

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Synthesizer Fundamentals

Wed, Sep 17, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Synthesize your sound. Use source, modifier and controller modules to create and manipulate audio signals. (tic101)

Web Design Level 4 - Creating a Responsive Site

Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn responsive design! Make your site shine on any device. Use additional CSS techniques and best practices to create a website that resizes to fit some of today's popular screen sizes.

LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 6 - 12) - Prime: Science & Engineering

Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us as we apply physical science concepts and the engineering design process through hands-on learning.

Video Studio Camera and Lens Level 1

Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

This hands-on class will introduce you to the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 digital film camera. Learn camera setup, exposure settings and basic operation.

Meetups at Melrose: Eola Organizational Research and Design

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

LED Wall - Second Floor

We are a research organization. We specialize in computational organizational theory. We are the founding organization and sponsor of the open-source collaboration platform Logeny.

Foamsmithing Workshop (2 day)

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Foamsmithing is the art of creating props and costumes using different types of foam. You will get hands-on experience using Pepakura, Silhouette Cameo, the Dremel tool among other tools of the trade.

Registration is now closed

Programming Drums with Superior Drummer

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Dive into the art of precision and rhythm, honing your skills to begin crafting dynamic, professional-level drum tracks using Toontrack's Superior Drummer 3.

Honeycomb Resin Pendants

Wed, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Magnolia Room - Third Floor

Learn how to use resin to create a custom, UV resin honeycomb pendant. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

This event is full

Adobe Character Animator (Ages 10-12)

Wed, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Explore modern technologies that are used in animating cartoon characters in movies and video games.

Access Assessment - Photo Studio

Wed, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Learn the Photography Studio workflow, procedures and best practices.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Video Studio Camera and Lens Level 2

Wed, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Expand your knowledge of creative film and video camera operation techniques. Explore pulling focus, depth of field and shot composition using the rule of thirds.

Access Assessment - Photo Studio

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Learn the Photography Studio workflow, procedures and best practices.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Video Game Design: Role-Playing Games (Ages 13-18)

Thu, Sep 18, 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.

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Design your own role-playing video games. Use Tynker to create a classic top-down role-playing game complete with enemies to fight and treasure to find.

Nintendo Game Design: Super Mario Maker 2 (Ages 13-17)

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Let's-a go! Create custom Super Mario levels and worlds with enemies, obstacles, and rewards. Challenge classmates to play your game and try to beat their levels.

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Bring your sewing projects to the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library. The tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

Video Studio Control Room 1

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 6:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Shoot and cut video like a pro. Learn advanced video recording techniques such as live Chroma keying and PTZ remote camera.

This event is full

Adobe Premiere Multi-Camera Editing

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Melrose Classroom - Second Floor

Using footage from the Melrose Center's Reel to Real Podcast video, we perform a demo of how to mark up and sync up clips to use in a multi-camera sequence.

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Career Academy: Perfecting Your Resume

Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

Photo Lighting: Glamor

Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Using just a beauty dish and a soft box, learn four different glamor lighting set ups to help enhance any standard portrait into a glamorous session!

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Thu, Sep 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Get noticed! Elevate your job application with best practices in crafting a resume and cover letter. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.

Video Studio Control Room 2

Thu, Sep 18, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

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)

Thu, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Set the midground, foreground and background images for a television production. Learn advance ATEM technique, communicate with talents via clear-com headsets, and operate light remotely.

Medicare and Getting Assistance - LIFE Information for Elders

Thu, Sep 18, 12:10pm - 1:10pm

Albertson Room - Third Floor

Join Chandra E. Ewell, SHINE Program Coordinator, as she gives an overview of SHINE, a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and local Area Agency on Aging.

Open Lab - Ask A Tech - For Seniors

Thu, Sep 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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.

Crochet T-Shirt Yarn Baskets (ages 13-18) - Confident Beginner Level

Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Turn your old t-shirts into fabulous baskets to decorate and organize your home. Learn how to make t-shirt yarn and then crochet it into sturdy round baskets.

Podcast Booth Fundamentals

Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Podcasting Booth - Second Floor

Get familiar with the equipment and software in the Melrose Podcast Booth. Learn how to effectively record with two – four microphones, save and export files and more.

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Device Advice

Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 4:20pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Have a new tablet or smartphone, but not sure how to use it? Let us get you started with the basics, so you become more familiar with your personal device.

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Aquatic WILD - Fashion a Fish

Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

Discover adaptions of the aquatic world and create your own aquatic creature that is built to thrive in their environment. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: In The Heights - Film: In The Heights

Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Albertson Room - Third Floor

Las historias cobran vida—¡vean “In the Heights” en tu biblioteca! Stories come alive—watch “In the Heights” at your library!

Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (2 hrs) - Short Session - Not Ideal for Drums or Full Bands

Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

Sewing - Patterns and Fabric - Beginner Level

Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Reading the hieroglyphics on a sewing pattern can be quite intimidating. Learn to read a professional sewing pattern, how to layout fabric and prepare material for a project.

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Device Advice

Thu, Sep 18, 4:20pm - 4:40pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Have a new tablet or smartphone, but not sure how to use it? Let us get you started with the basics, so you become more familiar with your personal device.

This event is full

Device Advice

Thu, Sep 18, 4:40pm - 5:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Have a new tablet or smartphone, but not sure how to use it? Let us get you started with the basics, so you become more familiar with your personal device.

This event is full

Video Studio Audio and Data Management

Thu, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Learn how to record crisp, clear audio through microphone placement and accurate audio levels. Use proper procedure to transfer your video files from the camera to your personal devices.

Torn Paper Collage - Adult Craft Time

Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Magnolia Room - Third Floor

Make your very own piece of collage art using pieces of torn paper. Ages 18+. Registration is required.

Digital Publishing - eBook Formatting & Conversion

Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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

Animate Shapes with PowerPoint (Ages 10-12)

Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Purple Room - Second Floor

Bring your ideas to life. Draw and animate shapes in Microsoft PowerPoint. Combine shapes into pictures, then use simple formatting, transition and animation tools.

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Photo Composition

Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

The rules of thirds is probably the most often referenced photography rule of composition. It is all about subject placement within the frame.

Adobe Photoshop - Black & White Effects

Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Make photos pop with black and white effects. Learn multiple ways to convert photos to black and white, apply adjustment layers and create enhancing effects.

Driver's Education Simulator Orientation & Assessment

Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor

Learn to drive with the Ultra Driving Simulator in realistic road conditions. Practice safety and defensive driving. Instruction will cover the use of the equipment and software. (tic101)

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Video Studio Lighting Techniques

Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Operate professional Kino Flo and Sola 4 lighting equipment and Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 digital film camera settings to evoke mood and feeling.

Sewing - Halloween Candy Bowl (2 Part) - Confident Beginner

Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Trick-or-Treating can be special when you have a handmade bowl to pass out candy to those spooky ghosts and ghouls. Create a fun and easy Halloween candy bowl with fabric and batting.

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Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (3 hrs)

Fri, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Take the first step towards audio recording. Tour the Audio Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. (tic101)

Fri, Sep 19, 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

Sewing - Historical Costume Skirt (3 Part) - Intermediate Level

Fri, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

A historically inspired adjustable pleated skirt that always fits, is highly customizable, and does not require a pattern. Students are required to bring fabric.

Registration is now closed

Code with Osmo (Ages 5-6)

Fri, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Go on a coding adventure. Help Awbie, the loveable monster, find his animal friends with the use of tangible Osmo coding blocks in this fun game.

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Studies in Horror: Folk Horror

Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Albertson Room - Third Floor

Join us as we continue our series examining horror cinema by exploring the history of Folk Horror films and literature. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration required.

Audio Studio - Signal Routing

Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Use microphones, preamps, interfaces and control surfaces to route audio signals, send individual mixes in the studio and save work to various media. Vital for studio assessment preparation. (tic101)

Video Studio Orientation

Fri, Sep 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Tour the Melrose Center Video Studio in this introductory class.

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm

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

Fundamentals of Filmmaking

Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Papa Bear - First Floor

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

Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Melrose Classroom - Second Floor

From script to screen, master filmmaking fundamentals: film types, crew roles, and every step from development to distribution. Bring your vision to life on screen!

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Family STEM Saturdays

Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Bring your family to build and play with science and technology at the Melrose Center! Available resources include littleBits, Snap Circuits, and K'NEX. (tic101)

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Papa Bear - First Floor

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 to 36 months.

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Library Central - First Floor

Celebrate Hispanic culture through art, music and dance. Enjoy a live art demonstration by artist Rafael Diez as guitarist German Collazos performs followed by a performance by México Danza Orlando.

Bring Your Art to Life with AR (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Fill in a magic coloring page and watch your picture come to life. Use an awesome app called Quiver to interact with the page and even play games using a smart device - that's augmented reality!

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Video Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Video Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Intro to Foundation Center & Grant Resources

Sat, Sep 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

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 babies 0-18 months.

Sat, Sep 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Looking for funding for you or your non-profit? Get the 101 on using this comprehensive directory to win grants and make a difference. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.

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Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools

Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.

Animanga Club

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Club Central

Share your love of anime and manga at the library, complete with snacks and activities curated for the theme of the month. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Photo Studio Equipment Training - For Access Assessment

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.

Cancelled

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Get hands on training with the studio lights, stands, backgrounds, and more. This class is recommended to anyone interested in taking the Studio Only or Full Access Assessments.

Adobe After Effects Level 3 - Motion Graphics & Titles

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Melrose Classroom - Second Floor

Raise your video production value with motion graphic elements. Animate lower-third titles by using After Effect's shape layers, solid layers, masks, type tool and anchor point tool.

Audio Open Lab

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Reserve your space to explore, create, and collaborate with our audio production tools. Work on projects, try new techniques, and let your creativity flow with instructors available for guidance.

DIY Origami Earrings

Sat, Sep 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Magnolia Room - Third Floor

Learn to create a set of earrings using origami paper. Space is limited, registration required. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

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Blender: 12 Principles of Animation in 3D

Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor

Animate a bouncy ball and learn how to apply the 12 principles of animation to enhance the 3D animation in Blender.

Coloring with Photoshop (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Sep 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Use Adobe Photoshop to bring Library Mascots Squirt and Juicy to life! Learn how to work with Layers, Move and Transform Tools and much more!

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Photo Studio Camera Training - For Access Assessment

Sat, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn the basics of DSLR and Mirrorless camera functions. Get hands on experience with our cameras, while learning all about the safety and skills required to handle them.

Adobe After Effects Level 4 - Animate in 3D Space

Sat, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Melrose Classroom - Second Floor

Take animation to the third dimension! Discover how to use 3D Layers, 3D cameras and Z-space to create the illusion of depth and motion with still photographs.

Sunshine State Planners

Sun, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Magnolia & Palm Room - Combined - Third Floor

Enjoy a planner discussion and open planner project time. Bring your own supplies and connect and share ideas with other planners.

Fall Fiber Festival

Sun, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Melrose Conference Room - Second Floor

We're launching our latest Yarnfiti Community Art Project at our Fall Fiber Festival! Enjoy an afternoon of fiber based art demonstrations from local guilds and vendors at an out-of-this world event.

Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (4 hrs)

Sun, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

Sun, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Video Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Video Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

This event is full

How to Use the Mouse & Keyboard

Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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.

Makerspace Open House

Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Attend the Fall Fiber Festival then stop by our Makerspace to learn how we can help you take your idea from concept to design to reality.

Advanced Puppet Performance - Power2Improv Workshop Series

Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Capture the right sound. Discover how microphones work, the key differences between microphones, and how to set up and tear down microphones, stands and cables. (tic101)

Sun, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Albertson Room - Third Floor

Students will use professional puppets provided by the instructor to learn the art of bringing a puppet to life. Registration required.

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Screenwriting Workshop

Sun, Sep 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Melrose Classroom - Second Floor

Create an account in a free script writing software and use a prompt to practice writing in proper screenplay format.

Learn How to Type

Sun, Sep 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn how to properly place your hands on the keyboard and enhance your typing skills by using the Web-based TypingMaster program.

Photo Lighting: Basic Portrait

Sun, Sep 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Choose the right mic. Hear how different microphones pick up and transmit sound. Discover how to use polar patterns, proximity effect and phase to get the best sound for your project. (tic101)

Sun, Sep 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

This class is an introduction to some of the simplest lighting set ups used for portrait photography.

This event is full

Mon, Sep 22, 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.

Code with Dash Robots (Ages 6-12)

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Papa Bear - First Floor

Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Learn to code with Dash the robot. Create a path for Dash to move along. Complete a code challenge by guiding Dash through an obstacle course to the finish line.

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Adobe Premiere Level 3

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Melrose Classroom - Second Floor

Add excitement and life to your movie! Use effects to transform a single angle video into a visually engaging multi-angle piece.

Orion Laser Cutter Orientation

Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Papa Bear - First Floor

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.

Microsoft Access Level 3

Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn how to create and customize forms and reports using data from tables and queries! You will also add a navigation menu using the Switchboard Manager.

Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Bring your design to reality with the Orion Laser Cutter at the Makerspace. Learn machine operations, proper settings and safety precautions, and how to gain access to our Orion Laser Cutter.

Access Assessment - Video Studio

Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

This event is full

Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

General Orientation and Video Studio Orientation are prerequisites. Prior to booking Melrose Center Video Studio, users are required to successfully complete a hands-on task oriented assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Building Character for Actors

Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor

Learn to build the character you are playing using your lived experience. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.

Access Assessment - Video Studio

Mon, Sep 22, 11:45am - 12:15pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

General Orientation and Video Studio Orientation are prerequisites. Prior to booking Melrose Center Video Studio, users are required to successfully complete a hands-on task oriented assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Code with Sphero (Ages 10-12)

Mon, Sep 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

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.

Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (3 hrs)

Mon, Sep 22, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Mon, Sep 22, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Mon, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Bring your sewing projects to the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library. The tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

Mon, Sep 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Take your first step into Pro Tools. Explore the environment of the most popular professional audio program and understand workflows that the pros use. (tic101)

Video: Shooting Video with DSLR Camera

Mon, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor

Learn to fly with a professional flight simulator using realistic flight controls. Instruction will cover the use of the equipment and software. (tic101)

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Mon, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Did you know you could use a DSLR camera to record videos? Learn how to master your DSLR camera to shoot high-quality videos to play on your television or mobile device.

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LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 6 - 12) - Prime: Science & Engineering

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us as we apply physical science concepts and the engineering design process through hands-on learning.

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Take the first step towards audio recording. Tour the Audio Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. (tic101)

Movie Poster Keychains

Mon, Sep 22, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Create your own acrylic keychain featuring the poster of your favorite movie.

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Mon, Sep 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Continue your learning with Pro Tools. Explore the Mix Window and learn how to add audio effects to audio tracks. Dive in with recording and manipulating MIDI performances.

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Computer Programming Level 1 (Ages 10-12)

Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Purple Room - Second Floor

There's only one thing cooler than using a computer program and that is creating one. Explore the world of computer programming in a friendly development environment that is easy to master.

Email Level 1 - Create an Account

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Blue Room - Second Floor

Create a free email account. Learn how to navigate the environment, including the Inbox, the Reading pane, and the Compose area.

Sewing - Upcycle a T-Shirt to Shorts (2 Part) - Confident Beginner

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Join the sustainability movement by upcycling gently used T-shirts. Turn unwanted T-shirts into the perfect lounge around the house shorts. Students are required to bring a T-shirt.

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LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 6 - 12) - Essentials: Great Adventures

Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories.

Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Computer Programming Level 2 (Ages 10-12)

Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Video Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Video Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Tue, Sep 23, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Take your skills even further. Have fun programming cool controls for your game.

Email Level 2 - Manage Your Account

Tue, Sep 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn how to compose and send email messages with attachments. Become familiar with replying and forwarding messages.

Coding Concepts Level 1 - Visual Studio Code Editor

Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Begin your journey into the world of coding. Learn to use the Visual Studio Code editor to write coding languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript or even Python.

Advanced Foamsmithing: Fairy Queen Horns (2 days)

Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Join us in bringing fantastic creatures to life as you sculpt and adorn your own fantasy fairy horns, ideal for creating movie magic or costume enhancement..

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Self-Tape Kit Orientation

Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor

Learn how to use a self-tape kit to film your audition pieces. This class will cover how to set up the equipment safely and lighting settings needed to capture your best takes.

Roblox World Design (Ages 10-12)

Tue, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Create the world for your Roblox games. Learn to use pre-designed and custom elements to build your world from scratch with Roblox Studio.

Influencers:The Who,What & Why? - Why do we like or need them?

Tue, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Magnolia Room - Third Floor

Influencers are everywhere and play an important role in our daily lives. This program will explore their history and the impact they have as modern-day game changers.

Driver's Education Simulator Orientation & Assessment

Tue, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor

Learn to drive with the Ultra Driving Simulator in realistic road conditions. Practice safety and defensive driving. Instruction will cover the use of the equipment and software. (tic101)

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Basic Photography Concepts

Tue, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

New to Photography? This class is for you. We cover introduction to basic photography concepts including the exposure triangle, using a DSLR camera, different shooting modes, and much more!

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Offsite Storytime: Family Storytime in Horizon West - Held @ Phase 2 of Waterleigh Community Clubhouse

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime is the right time for family time. Reading together is a wonderful way to bond and learn from one another. Bring your families together for fun stories that are designed for all ages.

Cuéntame un Cuento: Day and Night

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Papa Bear - First Floor

Cuentame un Cuento is an interactive bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish that are suitable for speakers of either language. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Photo Studio Orientation

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Tour the Photography Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. Recommended Audience: Adult

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Acting for the Camera Level 1

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Whether you want to improve your public speaking skills, enhance your on-camera skills or are curious about the world of acting for video, this class is for you.

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Let’s Macramé Key Chain Fobs (Ages 8-12)

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Start macrame today. Learn the basics of using lark's head and half knots to create decorative key chain fobs.

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Sewing - Casual Knit Skirt (2-Part) - Intermediate Level

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Create an fast and easy knit skirt using your body measurements. Create professional seams with overlock and sewing machines.

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Art with Microsoft Paint - Senior Skills

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Unleash your creativity with Microsoft Paint. Dive into the colorful world of digital art. Learn how to bring your ideas to life using simple tools, bold colors, and cool techniques.

Logic Pro X Level 1 - Fundamentals

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor

Learn to fly with a professional flight simulator using realistic flight controls. Instruction will cover the use of the equipment and software. (tic101)

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Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Harness the power of Logic Pro X to create amazing music. Explore the interface and begin working with key preferences and controls in this popular application. (tic101)

Acting for the Camera Level 2

Wed, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Students will be introduced to basic terms and directions used on film and video sets. They will put these terms into practice as they rehearse and record a short scene.

Adventures in Homeschooling - Prehistoric Art

Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

Explore lessons and hands-on activities to inspire curiosity and learning while your caregivers connect on their homeschool journey. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Nintendo Switch: Super Smash Bros.

Wed, Sep 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

Get ready to Smash into fun! Join our gaming meetup for teens—dodge attacks, power up, and battle with friends. Grab your controller, show your skills, and become the ultimate champion!

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Jane Austen Tea Talks: Literary Exchange

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Jane Austen Tea Talk & Literary Exchange.

Pop Songwriting

Wed, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Melrose Stage - Second Floor

Students learn what a pop song is and how to create songs their audience will want to hear repeatedly. This class is taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.

Audio Recording Techniques: Piano

Wed, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Record it right the first time. Understand the inner workings of the piano, isolate the best sound and use miking techniques to capture the perfect sound. (tic101)

Battleship with Excel (Ages 7-9)

Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Create and play fun games with Microsoft Excel. Learn about the basics of spreadsheets while playing a version of the classic game Battleship.

Video Studio Lighting Techniques

Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Operate professional Kino Flo and Sola 4 lighting equipment and Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 digital film camera settings to evoke mood and feeling.

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Photo Composition

Wed, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

The rules of thirds is probably the most often referenced photography rule of composition. It is all about subject placement within the frame.

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Outreach event: Beardall Senior Center - Onsite Social Work

Thu, Sep 25, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Outreach Social Worker will provide onsite social work support for the community at the Beardall Senior Center.

Thu, Sep 25, 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.

Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Bring your sewing projects to the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library. The tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Blue Room - Second Floor

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

Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (4 hrs)

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 6:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Video Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Video Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Logic Pro X Level 2-Patches and the Channel Strip

Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Thu, Sep 25, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Get your sound right in Logic Pro X. Understand the routing and creation of patches, which is a crucial element in Logic Pro for building your own instruments and sounds. (tic101)

Scratch Programming (Ages 13 - 18)

Thu, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Scratch is a programming language and online community where you create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.

Microsoft Excel - Charts

Thu, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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

Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (3 hrs)

Thu, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Thu, Sep 25, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Cuisine Corner Junior: Salsa, Salsa, Salsa!

Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Capture the right sound. Discover how microphones work, the key differences between microphones, and how to set up and tear down microphones, stands and cables. (tic101)

Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

What's your favorite salsa? Combine fun ingredients to create the prefect blend! Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Outreach event: Orlando Women's Work Release Center - Onsite Social Work

Thu, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Choose the right mic. Hear how different microphones pick up and transmit sound. Discover how to use polar patterns, proximity effect and phase to get the best sound for your project. (tic101)

Create a Mobile Video Ad

Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Love shooting videos on your mobile device? Want to bump up your video skills a notch? Learn the 7 basic techniques to enhance your mobile videos.

Fri, Sep 26, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Outreach Social Worker will provide onsite social work services support for the community at the Orlando Women's Work Release Center.

SNAP Assistance

Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 1:45pm

437 - Fourth Floor

A representative from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will be onsite the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month to answer questions and assist with the SNAP application process.

Video Studio Audio and Data Management

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, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Learn how to record crisp, clear audio through microphone placement and accurate audio levels. Use proper procedure to transfer your video files from the camera to your personal devices.

Google Earth (Ages 10-12)

Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Fly around the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth.

Sewing - Easy Superhero Cape (2 Part) - Beginner Level

Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Are you ready for Halloween? Join us to make this easy superhero cape for a quick and easy costume sizes kids-adults. Students are required to bring materials. See the description for details.

Photo Lighting: Color Gels

Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

From just adding a hint of color to highlight your subjects hair to changing the color of an entire background, learning to use color gels will help you add some dimension to any photoshoot.

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Fundamentals of 3D Sculpting with Nomad Sculpt

Fri, Sep 26, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Create a simple 3D sculpt and learn to navigate Nomad Sculpt's workspace and the basics of 3D sculpting.

Adobe Photoshop - Color Correction

Fri, Sep 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Take an average photo and make it pop. Learn basic color correction techniques and make global and location adjustments to images in Adobe Camera Raw.

Book to Film Series: Pete's Dragon

Fri, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:45pm

Albertson Room - Third Floor

This series focuses on books that have been made into movies. Pete's Dragon (2016) (PG)

Sewing - Historical Costume Skirt (3 Part) - Intermediate Level

Fri, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

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)

Chess Meetup

Fri, Sep 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Join us for a game of chess. All experience levels are welcome and chess sets are available for play. Recommended for all ages.

Fri, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

A historically inspired adjustable pleated skirt that always fits, is highly customizable, and does not require a pattern. Students are required to bring fabric.

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Video Game Design: Role-Playing Games (Ages 13-17)

Fri, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Design your own role-playing video games. Use Tynker to create a classic top-down role-playing game complete with enemies to fight and treasure to find.

3D Printer Orientation

Fri, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Bring your 3D Design to reality with a 3D Printer at the Makerspace. Learn how to use the slicing software, proper settings on the printer and gain access to our 3D printers in the Makerspace.

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Blender: Motion Capture Animation Fundamentals

Fri, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Melrose Classroom - Second Floor

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.

Camera and Lenses - Photo Studio

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

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Explore our lens collection, gain knowledge on how to choose the right lens for the photos you're taking, and cover the basic differences between camera types and how they function.

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Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Papa Bear - First Floor

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

Access Assessment - Photo Studio

Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 5:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.

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

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Learn the Photography Studio workflow, procedures and best practices.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sewing - Halloween Candy Bags (4 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Papa Bear - First Floor

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 to 36 months.

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Create a simple and easy bag perfect for Trick or Treat season. Students are required to bring materials.

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Javascript Fundamentals

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Develop interactive Web pages with rich media content. Students will learn the fundamental of JavaScript and useful techniques to bring a static Web pages to life.

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Take your first step into Pro Tools. Explore the environment of the most popular professional audio program and understand workflows that the pros use. (tic101)

Melrose Film Festival 2025

Sat, Sep 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

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 babies 0-18 months.

Sat, Sep 27, 11:30am - 5:20pm

LED Wall - Second Floor

Join us for an afternoon of short film screenings and a filmmaker Q & A panel. Programs include Animation, Short Films, Documentary and AI.

Music in the Library: El Mariachi Show

Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Library Central - First Floor

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the unique sounds of El Mariachi Show. Listen as they take you on a musical journey to several Latin countries.

Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers

Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.

Tile Pendant Jewelry

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

Club Central - Ask at Desk

Show off your personal style and create a jewelry piece for all to see! Recommended for ages 13-17.

Adult Game Time - Get your game on and learn Unstable Unicorns

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Continue your learning with Pro Tools. Explore the Mix Window and learn how to add audio effects to audio tracks. Dive in with recording and manipulating MIDI performances.

Chess Club

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

FlexSpace - Second Floor

Join us for a game of chess. All experience levels are welcome and chess sets are available for play. Recommended for families.

Sat, Sep 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Join us for adult game time where we introduce you to the featured game of the month. Ages 18 and up.

Unity: Visual Scripting

Sat, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Melrose Classroom - Second Floor

Program a first-person player character to move, rotate, look around and jump using Unity’s visual scripting tools.

Sat, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Take the first step towards audio recording. Tour the Audio Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. (tic101)

Sat, Sep 27, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

General Orientation for the Melrose Center

Sun, Sep 28, 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

Sun, Sep 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

LED Wall - Second Floor

This orientation is your key to accessing the creative and collaborative spaces in the Melrose Center.

Photo Studio Equipment Training - For Access Assessment

Sun, Sep 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Get hands on training with the studio lights, stands, backgrounds, and more. This class is recommended to anyone interested in taking the Studio Only or Full Access Assessments.

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Introduction to Soldering Basics

Sun, Sep 28, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Bring your sewing projects to the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library. The tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

Local Author Festival

Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Library Central - First Floor

Meet & greet local authors at our Local Authors Festival. Authors from a variety of genres will share their experiences and books. Each author will have books available for purchase and signing.

Family Fiber Arts Meetup

Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

Have a great time with the family while learning a new skill. Meet other Central Florida families while working on your craft. All skill levels are welcome.

Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Build a simple circuit with a soldering iron and components. Learn to safely use a soldering iron correctly to join components and wires.

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Video Studio Orientation

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

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Tour the Melrose Center Video Studio in this introductory class.

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Building Character for Actors

Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor

Learn to build the character you are playing using your lived experience. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.

Podcast Booth Fundamentals

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

Podcasting Booth - Second Floor

Get familiar with the equipment and software in the Melrose Podcast Booth. Learn how to effectively record with two – four microphones, save and export files and more.

Brush It Off: Free Paint Hour

Sun, Sep 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Albertson Room - Third Floor

Let the paint flow and the stress go with an hour of no-pressure painting on canvas! Ages 18+. Registration Required.

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QuickBooks Level 1 - Introduction to QBO Environment

Sun, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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

Photo Studio Camera Training - For Access Assessment

Sun, Sep 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Learn the basics of DSLR and Mirrorless camera functions. Get hands on experience with our cameras, while learning all about the safety and skills required to handle them.

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QuickBooks Level 2 - Creating Business Records

Sun, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor

Learn to fly with a professional flight simulator using realistic flight controls. Instruction will cover the use of the equipment and software. (tic101)

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Sun, Sep 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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

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.

Build Robots with Cubelets (Ages 10-12)

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Papa Bear - First Floor

Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Red Room - Second Floor

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

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Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

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.

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Adobe Premiere Level 4 - Color Correction

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Melrose Classroom - Second Floor

Transform the look of your videos using color correction techniques in Premiere Pro! Color Correction is a must-learn skill for everyone involved with filmmaking and video production.

Mon, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Papa Bear - First Floor

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, Sep 29, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Mon, Sep 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Mon, Sep 29, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Video Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Video Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Sense Reality for Actors

Mon, Sep 29, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor

This class teaches students to endow reality onto objects too difficult or dangerous to be physically used on stage. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.

Code with Osmo (Ages 7-9)

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

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Capture the right sound. Discover how microphones work, the key differences between microphones, and how to set up and tear down microphones, stands and cables. (tic101)

Mon, Sep 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Go on a coding adventure. Help Awbie, the loveable monster, find his animal friends with the use of tangible Osmo coding blocks in this fun game.

Introduction to Computers

Mon, Sep 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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.

Using Media & AI Literacy Tools - Senior Skills

Mon, Sep 29, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Choose the right mic. Hear how different microphones pick up and transmit sound. Discover how to use polar patterns, proximity effect and phase to get the best sound for your project. (tic101)

Mon, Sep 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn to spot misinformation, detect bias, and understand AI online. Navigate news, social media, and digital content with confidence.

Nintendo Game Design: Super Mario Maker 2 (Ages 13-17)

Mon, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Bring your sewing projects to the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library. The tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

3D Printer Orientation

Mon, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Bring your 3D Design to reality with a 3D Printer at the Makerspace. Learn how to use the slicing software, proper settings on the printer and gain access to our 3D printers in the Makerspace.

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Microsoft 365 Basics

Mon, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Discover how you can use Microsoft's powerful productivity tools to connect and collaborate with your team. Learn how to access apps, store and share files.

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Let's-a go! Create custom Super Mario levels and worlds with enemies, obstacles, and rewards. Challenge classmates to play your game and try to beat their levels.

Product Photography Level 1

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Take professional photos for your website, catalog or flyers. Learn how to take crisp and clear commercial images of your products to make them more appealing to your customers.

xTool Laser Cutter and Engraver Orientation

Mon, Sep 29, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Bring your design to reality with the xTool P2 Laser Cutter and the xTool F1: Laser Engraver at the Makerspace. Learn machine operations, safety precautions, and how to gain access to these machines.

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Recycled Bookmarks

Tue, Sep 30, All day

Would You Like a Bookmark Made of Recycled Book Jackets? Then Please come to the Children's Library and Take One! Limited Supply.

Let's Code an Ocean AI (Ages 6-12)

Tue, Sep 30, 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.

Autumn Apples

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

Papa Bear - First Floor

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but apple-themed crafts and activities are just plain fun! Come celebrate the season of fall with everything apple. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

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

Purple Room - Second Floor

Machines can learn just like us! Explore the ocean while learning how machines can see patterns and predict outcomes.

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Video Studio Camera and Lens Level 1

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 3:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.

Photo Studio Orientation

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

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Tour the Photography Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. Recommended Audience: Adult

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Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

This hands-on class will introduce you to the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 digital film camera. Learn camera setup, exposure settings and basic operation.

Sewing - Upcycle a T-Shirt to Shorts (2 Part) - Confident Beginner

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

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Join the sustainability movement by upcycling gently used T-shirts. Turn unwanted T-shirts into the perfect lounge around the house shorts. Students are required to bring a T-shirt.

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Easy Typing (Ages 7-9)

Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Have fun playing games that can help you speed up your typing skills and learn how to position your hands on the keyboard like a pro!

Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Be Safe Online (Ages 6-12)

Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

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)

Tue, Sep 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Learn safety tips and good practices when using the Internet.

Video Studio Camera and Lens Level 2

Tue, Sep 30, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Expand your knowledge of creative film and video camera operation techniques. Explore pulling focus, depth of field and shot composition using the rule of thirds.

Coding Concepts Level 2 - Terminology

Tue, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Explore HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python using Visual Studio Code. Learn the foundational, universal programming terminology to help you succeed in creating apps, games, and other solutions.

LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 6 - 12) - Essentials: Great Adventures

Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories.

Advanced Foamsmithing: Fairy Queen Horns (2 days)

Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Join us in bringing fantastic creatures to life as you sculpt and adorn your own fantasy fairy horns, ideal for creating movie magic or costume enhancement..

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Theatre 101

Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Melrose Stage - Second Floor

Learn basic theater terminology, types of theaters and the roles each person plays in productions in this introductory theater class. This class is taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.

Audio Studio - Signal Routing

Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Use microphones, preamps, interfaces and control surfaces to route audio signals, send individual mixes in the studio and save work to various media. Vital for studio assessment preparation. (tic101)

Photo Lighting: Glamor

Tue, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Using just a beauty dish and a soft box, learn four different glamor lighting set ups to help enhance any standard portrait into a glamorous session!

Offsite Storytime: Family Storytime in Horizon West - Held @ Phase 2 of Waterleigh Community Clubhouse

Wed, Oct 01, 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.

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime is the right time for family time. Reading together is a wonderful way to bond and learn from one another. Bring your families together for fun stories that are designed for all ages.

Pirate Party

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

Papa Bear - First Floor

Ahoy, preschoolers! Explore the Seven Seas aboard a pirate ship as we read, sing and dance like a pirate. Recommended for ages 3 to 5 years.

LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 6 - 12) - Essentials: Great Adventures

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

Red Room - Second Floor

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories.

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Sewing - Casual Knit Skirt (2-Part) - Intermediate Level

Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Create an fast and easy knit skirt using your body measurements. Create professional seams with overlock and sewing machines.

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3D Design and Printing with Moment of Inspiration Level 1

Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Create basic shapes and objects with Moment of Inspiration, a 3D design software. Develop 3D objects using common 3D design tools. Learn the skills you need to start developing your own prototypes.

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Self-Tape Kit Orientation

Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor

Learn how to use a self-tape kit to film your audition pieces. This class will cover how to set up the equipment safely and lighting settings needed to capture your best takes.

3D Design and Printing with Moment of Inspiration Level 2

Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Take the first step towards audio recording. Tour the Audio Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. (tic101)

Wed, Oct 01, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Up your 3D design skills with Moment of Inspiration, a 3D design software. Develop 3D objects using loft, revolve and array tools. Learn the skills you need to start developing your own prototypes.

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Python Programming

Wed, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Create a program with Python, an easy to learn programming language. Assign variables, input data and develop calculations to make an interactive application.

Finger Knit Jewelry (Ages 6-12)

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

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Create trendy accessories with upcycled fabric and your fingers.

Driver's Education Simulator Orientation & Assessment

Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor

Learn to drive with the Ultra Driving Simulator in realistic road conditions. Practice safety and defensive driving. Instruction will cover the use of the equipment and software. (tic101)

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Adobe Photoshop Basics (Ages 10-12)

Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

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

Blue Room - Second Floor

Create awesome photo mash-ups in Adobe Photoshop! Learn how to use basic tools, brushes, and the concepts of layers and background removal.

Audio Recording Techniques: Guitar

Wed, Oct 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Record it right the first time. Identify the parts and popular arrangements of guitars, while troubleshooting issues with equipment. Record guitar in mono, stereo and with spot micing. (tic101)

Improve Your Interview Skills (13-18)

Wed, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Learn about the interview process and what you can do to better prepare yourself for the big day! You will also become familiar with popular websites that provide supporting information.

Computer Basics (Ages 3-5)

Thu, Oct 02, 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.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Purple Room - Second Floor

This class is designed to introduce children to basic computer skills early and set them on a path for success in school. This is a “Mommy or Daddy and Me” event.

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Logical Quest with the Zoombinis (Ages 10-12)

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Bring your sewing projects to the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library. The tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Red Room - Second Floor

Guide sixteen little blue creatures to safety through a series of logic-based puzzles. Help the Zoombinis across treacherous cliffs, past hungry pizza trolls, and up an unclimbable wall.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 6:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.

Career Academy: Interview Like a Pro

Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor

Learn to fly with a professional flight simulator using realistic flight controls. Instruction will cover the use of the equipment and software. (tic101)

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Thu, Oct 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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

Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows

Thu, Oct 02, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

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.

Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files

Thu, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Thu, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

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

Kids Comic Club - Witches of Brooklyn

Thu, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Take your first step into Pro Tools. Explore the environment of the most popular professional audio program and understand workflows that the pros use. (tic101)

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

Papa Bear - First Floor

Explore your favorite graphic novels with fun discussions, crafts, and activities! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Adobe Character Animator (Ages 10-12)

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

Blue Room - Second Floor

Explore modern technologies that are used in animating cartoon characters in movies and video games.

Design Minecraft Characters (Ages 10-12)

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

Purple Room - Second Floor

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

Sewing - Gift Bags for Every Occasion - Beginner Level

Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Impress that special someone in your life by wrapping their gift in a handmade gift bag! These gift bags can be made for any occasion. They are fast and easy to make and each one is unique.

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Air-Dry Clay Pumpkins 2-Part Series

Thu, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Continue your learning with Pro Tools. Explore the Mix Window and learn how to add audio effects to audio tracks. Dive in with recording and manipulating MIDI performances.

Thu, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Magnolia Room - Third Floor

Learn how to use air-dry clay to create a decorative pinch pot pumpkin in this 2-part program. Space is limited, and registration for both parts is required. Ages 18 and up.

Registration opens Thursday, October 2 2025 at 5:30pm

Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets

Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Blue Room - Second Floor

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.

Sewing - Easy Superhero Cape (2 Part) - Beginner Level

Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Are you ready for Halloween? Join us to make this easy superhero cape for a quick and easy costume sizes kids-adults. Students are required to bring materials. See the description for details.

Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets

Fri, Oct 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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.

Digital Publishing - eBook Formatting & Conversion

Fri, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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

Foamsmithing Workshop (2 day)

Fri, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

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Learn a Language - [Arabic] (Ages 7-9)

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

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Discover a new language. Use Little Pim to learn in a fun and interactive way. Languages include: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.

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

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

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

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

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.

Meetups at Melrose: Orlando MEGA Meetup - Indienomicon Foundation

Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Papa Bear - First Floor

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

Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 5:00pm

LED Wall - Second Floor,Melrose Conference Room - Second Floor,Melrose Stage - Second Floor

Join us for the Orlando Mega Meetup featuring many of the community organizations that are innovating within our region.

Family STEM Saturdays

Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Bring your family to build and play with science and technology at the Melrose Center! Available resources include littleBits, Snap Circuits, and K'NEX. (tic101)

Code with Osmo (Ages 7-9)

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

Red Room - Second Floor

Go on a coding adventure. Help Awbie, the loveable monster, find his animal friends with the use of tangible Osmo coding blocks in this fun game.

Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features

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

Blue Room - Second Floor

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.

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Papa Bear - First Floor

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 to 36 months.

Sewing - Halloween Candy Bags (4 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Create a simple and easy bag perfect for Trick or Treat season. Students are required to bring materials.

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Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools

Sat, Oct 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

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 babies 0-18 months.

Sat, Oct 04, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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.

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Meetups at Melrose - Indienomicon Game Dev Adventure Day

Sat, Oct 04, 12:30pm - 5:30pm

If you want to learn about some of the most fun and exciting games being developed in your community by indie developers, then this monthly meetup is for you.

Fruitful Endeavors: For Vibrant Seniors and Adults!

Sat, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Join us as we learn about productive perennials who are creating new standards of living well. Ages 18 and up.

Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration

Sat, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.

Sat, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Capture the right sound. Discover how microphones work, the key differences between microphones, and how to set up and tear down microphones, stands and cables. (tic101)

Teen Volunteering

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Under the Sea - First Floor

High school students will earn two hours of community service by completing volunteer tasks at the library. Recommended for ages 13-18.

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Adult Game Time - Get your game on and learn Mummy Rummy

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.

Sat, Oct 04, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Join us for adult game time where we introduce you to the featured game of the month. Ages 18 and up.

LEGO Club

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

Papa Bear - First Floor

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.

Outreach Event: Book Bike at Lake Eola - Meet the Book Bike

Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Choose the right mic. Hear how different microphones pick up and transmit sound. Discover how to use polar patterns, proximity effect and phase to get the best sound for your project. (tic101)

Sun, Oct 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

The book bike will be at Lake Eola near the playground with a pop-up library and a storytime scheduled for 10:30am! Location: Lake Eola - 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801

Offsite Storytime - Farmer's Market - Meet the Book Bike

Sun, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Playground Area

Storytime for Families

Be Safe Online (Ages 7-12)

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

Purple Room - Second Floor

Learn safety tips and good practices when using the Internet.

Phantasmagoria: Selections of “Hauntingly Whimsical Tales” - Celebrating 100 Years of Author and Artist Edward Gorey

Sun, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.

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

Library Central - First Floor

How to Use the Mouse & Keyboard

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

Blue Room - Second Floor

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.

Improv Four

Sun, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Melrose Stage - Second Floor

The 9-week final round in our improv series. Students must have prior improv education to register for Improv Four.

Audio Open Lab

Sun, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Reserve your space to explore, create, and collaborate with our audio production tools. Work on projects, try new techniques, and let your creativity flow with instructors available for guidance.

A Very Haunted Florida - Haunted Florida: Legends, Lore and local ghosts

Sun, Oct 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Magnolia Room - Third Floor

Join us as we explore some of Florida’s most haunted locations, uncovering the legends and lore behind the ghostly tales that haunt our great state.

LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 6 - 12) - Prime: Science & Engineering

Sun, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us as we apply physical science concepts and the engineering design process through hands-on learning.

Introduction to Computers

Sun, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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.

Offsite Storytime - Leu Gardens (Tiny Tales) - Meet the book bike

Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:15am

Storytime for babies - birth to 18 months. Orange County residents are invited to stop by the library’s book bike to register for cards and check out items between 10:00 am and 11:30 am.

Offsite Storytime - Leu Gardens (Toddler Time) - Meet the book bike

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, 10:20am - 10:40am

Storytime for toddlers - 18-36 months. Orange County residents are invited to stop by the library’s book bike to register for cards and check out items between 10:00 am and 11:30 am.

Sewing - Witches Hat (4 Part) - Confident Beginner

Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Papa Bear - First Floor

Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Create your own witch hat for Halloween. This easy to make witch hat uses three fat quarters, interfacing and bias tape. Students are required to bring materials. See description for details.

Adobe Photoshop - Color Correction

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

Blue Room - Second Floor

Take an average photo and make it pop. Learn basic color correction techniques and make global and location adjustments to images in Adobe Camera Raw.

Offsite Storytime - Leu Gardens (Storybook Fun) - Meet the book bike

Mon, Oct 06, 10:40am - 11:00am

Storytime for Preschool-Aged Children. Orange County residents are invited to stop by the library’s book bike to register for cards and check out items between 10:00 am and 11:30 am.

Mon, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Papa Bear - First Floor

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.

Adobe Photoshop - Layer Blending Modes

Mon, Oct 06, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.

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Mon, Oct 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Apply blending modes to image layers to quickly fix problems with exposure, shadows and highlights. Learn to use blending modes to generate artistic and creative effects on photos.

Javascript Fundamentals

Mon, Oct 06, 1:15pm - 2:45pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Develop interactive Web pages with rich media content. Students will learn the fundamental of JavaScript and useful techniques to bring a static Web pages to life.

Scratch Programming (Ages 13 - 18)

Mon, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Bring your sewing projects to the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library. The tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Scratch is a programming language and online community where you create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.

Offsite Storytime - Orlando Executive Airport - Meet the book bike

Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, and play. Recommended for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Storytime lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Artsy Toddler - Pumpkin Patch

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

Papa Bear - First Floor

Learn new fine motor skills using paint, paste, glue, and stamps to create! Toddlers will enjoy stories and songs about the pumpkins, then create a pumpkin craft. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Build Robots with Cubelets (Ages 6-12)

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

Red Room - Second Floor

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

Easy Typing (Ages 7-9)

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

Purple Room - Second Floor

Have fun playing games that can help you speed up your typing skills and learn how to position your hands on the keyboard like a pro!

Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

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

Blue Room - Second Floor

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.

Audio Studio - Signal Routing

Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Use microphones, preamps, interfaces and control surfaces to route audio signals, send individual mixes in the studio and save work to various media. Vital for studio assessment preparation. (tic101)

Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures

Tue, Oct 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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.

Code Games with MakeCode Arcade (Ages 10-12)

Tue, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Create and mod retro games! Design your own characters and code their behavior using Microsoft's MakeCode Arcade, a free online 2D game development environment.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 7 2025 at 2:30pm

Women in Science Tea Talks

Tue, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Join us for tea and invigorating discussions on women in science. Ages 18 and up.

Code with Dash Robots (Ages 6-12)

Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

Learn to code with Dash the robot. Create Blockly programs with lights, sounds and action. Complete a code challenge by guiding Dash through an obstacle course to the finish line.

Learn How to Type

Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn how to properly place your hands on the keyboard and enhance your typing skills by using the Web-based TypingMaster program.

Digital Sculpting (Ages 10-12)

Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Tue, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Create detailed sculptures in a digital environment. Learn to use ZbrushCoreMini and the intuitive brushes and tools to create amazing artwork.

Tue, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Spooky Potion Bottles

Tue, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Albertson Room - Third Floor

Create your own mini spooky potion to add to your seasonal decor collection. Space is limited, and registration is required. Ages 18 and up.

Offisite Storytime - Central Florida Zoo

Wed, Oct 08, 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.

Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

The use of picture books, songs, and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing and play. Recommended for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Storytime lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Offsite Storytime: Family Storytime in Horizon West - Held @ Phase 2 of Waterleigh Community Clubhouse

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime is the right time for family time. Reading together is a wonderful way to bond and learn from one another. Bring your families together for fun stories that are designed for all ages.

LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 6 - 12) - Essentials: Great Adventures

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

Red Room - Second Floor

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories.

This event is full

Little Chef: Spooky Ghost Treat Bags

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Papa Bear - First Floor

Boo! Join us for a spooky good time as we sort colors and play with food to create adorable little ghosts that are both fun and tasty! Recommended for ages 3-5.

This event is full

Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents

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

Blue Room - Second Floor

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.

Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge

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

Blue Room - Second Floor

Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.

Adventures in Homeschooling - X-Ray Skeletons

Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

Explore lessons and hands-on activities to inspire curiosity and learning while your caregivers connect on their homeschool journey. Recommended for ages 6-12.

This event is full

Code with JavaScript (Ages 10-12)

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

Purple Room - Second Floor

Write real code. Explore the JavaScript programming language with characters from Star Wars.

Gamers Club

Wed, Oct 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

Do you like video games as much as we do? Hang out with other gamers and enjoy games and activities!

Melrose Meetup: Audio Studio Open House

Wed, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Explore the studio equipment, ask audio production questions, and follow staff-led demonstrations. Note: This is a learning and Q&A event - not a recording session for personal projects. (tic101)

Let's Play D&D: Andor Board Game (Ages 13-18)

Wed, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Go on a Dungeons and Dragons Adventure! Choose a character and band together to protect the land of Andor. In this game complete missions, overcome obstacles, and reunite a mother wolf and her cubs.

LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 10-12)

Thu, Oct 09, 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.

Canva Basics

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Purple Room - Second Floor

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.

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Red Room - Second Floor

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.

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Bring your sewing projects to the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library. The tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

Podcast Booth Fundamentals

Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.

Thu, Oct 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Podcasting Booth - Second Floor

Get familiar with the equipment and software in the Melrose Podcast Booth. Learn how to effectively record with two – four microphones, save and export files and more.

Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn

Thu, Oct 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

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.

Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals

Thu, Oct 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Create logos, advertisements, marketing flyers and other illustrations with ease using vector tools. Learn to draw and manipulate simple and custom shapes, brush strokes, and text in unique ways.

Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 6-12)

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

Purple Room - Second Floor

Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with objects and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.

Masterpiece Junior: Gothic Architecture

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

Papa Bear - First Floor

Discover the art of Gothic Architecture! Learn about it's history and create a piece inspired by this haunting art. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Animate Shapes with PowerPoint (Ages 10-12)

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

Blue Room - Second Floor

Bring your ideas to life. Draw and animate shapes in Microsoft PowerPoint. Combine shapes into pictures, then use simple formatting, transition and animation tools.

Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Air-Dry Clay Pumpkins 2-Part Series

Thu, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Take the first step towards audio recording. Tour the Audio Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. (tic101)

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

Magnolia Room - Third Floor

Learn how to use air-dry clay to create a decorative pinch pot pumpkin in this 2-part program. Space is limited, and registration for both parts is required. Ages 18 and up.

Registration opens Thursday, October 2 2025 at 5:30pm

SNAP Assistance

Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 1:45pm

437 - Fourth Floor

A representative from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will be onsite the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month to answer questions and assist with the SNAP application process.

Canva Projects - Social Media

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, 10:30am - 11:30am

Blue Room - Second Floor

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.

Canva Projects - Presentations

Fri, Oct 10, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.

This event is full

Fri, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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.

Video Conferencing Basics - PLA DigitalLearn

Fri, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Take your first step into Pro Tools. Explore the environment of the most popular professional audio program and understand workflows that the pros use. (tic101)

DIY UV Resin Magnets

Fri, Oct 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Albertson Room - Third Floor

Learn how to use UV resin to create your own unique magnet! Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration required.

This event is full

Fri, Oct 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn how to create an account on a popular video conferencing platform (Zoom) and build confidence when using features of the platform in an online meeting.

Chess Basics with lichess.org

Fri, Oct 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Begin your journey to chess mastery. Learn the rules of the game and use the free website, lichess.org to play chess at any time.

Foamsmithing Workshop (2 day)

Fri, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

This event is full

Make a Stop Motion Movie (Ages 10-12)

Fri, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Continue your learning with Pro Tools. Explore the Mix Window and learn how to add audio effects to audio tracks. Dive in with recording and manipulating MIDI performances.

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

Red Room - Second Floor

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.

Let's Play Pokémon TCG Meetup - Second Saturday Pokemon TCG Meetup

Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Papa Bear - First Floor

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

Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm

FlexSpace - Second Floor

Meet with other Pokémon TCG (Trading Card Game) enthusiasts at this meetup. Play* with your own deck or try out one from our library. Trade cards** with other players to build better a deck.

Introduction to 3D Design

Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Create and build models using Tinkercad, a free 3D Design application. Explore the process for exporting a compatible model for 3D printing.

Sewing - Halloween Candy Bags (4 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Papa Bear - First Floor

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 to 36 months.

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Create a simple and easy bag perfect for Trick or Treat season. Students are required to bring materials.

This event is full

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

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.

This event is full

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

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)

Adobe Photoshop - Black & White Effects

Sat, Oct 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

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 babies 0-18 months.

Sat, Oct 11, 12:15pm - 1:15pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Make photos pop with black and white effects. Learn multiple ways to convert photos to black and white, apply adjustment layers and create enhancing effects.

Adobe Photoshop - Smoke & Fire Text Effects

Sat, Oct 11, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Make simple text appear sensational! Learn to use filters, adjustment layers and brush tools to create text the appears to be on fire or a cloud of smoke.

Let's Play Chess Meetup - Second Saturday Chess Meetup

Sat, Oct 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

FlexSpace - Second Floor

Meet with other chess enthusiasts at this meetup. Play* with your own board or borrow one from our library.

Dungeons & Dragons at the Library for Adults

Sat, Oct 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Have you ever wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons? Now’s your chance! Join us, adventurers, on our next quest! Ages 18 & up. Registration required.

This event is full

Ghostly Games - Trick or Treat Safe Zone

Sun, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

FlexSpace - Second Floor,Learning Cube - Second Floor

Float into a frightful fear zone of tech games and activities where thrills await. Try your hand at robotics, coding and spooky-spirited games before you pose for a photo. Recommended for families.

Cryptid Country - Trick or Treat Safe Zone

Sun, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Melrose Conference Room - Second Floor

The forest is crawling with cryptids! Follow your trusted cryptozoologist guides on a tour of the deep, dark woods and see if you can spot Bigfoot and his friends. Recommended for families.

Creepy Crawlies & Monster Mayhem! - Trick or Treat Safe Zone

Sun, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Club Central

Challenge yourself to escape from our monsters and creepy crawlers by conquering games and feats of skill. Enjoy crafts and a photo op once you've mastered the mayhem. Recommended for families.

DJ Musical Act - Trick or Treat Safe Zone

Sun, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Central - First Floor

Show off your monster moves and dance along to some kid-friendly music at this DJ dance party.

Hang Around With Bats! - Trick or Treat Safe Zone

Sun, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Melrose Classroom - Second Floor

Discover the secret world of our nocturnal friends. Explore the depths of the bat cave and learn why these creatures are so FANG-tastic! Recommended for families.

Whispering Everglades - Trick or Treat Safe Zone

Sun, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Under the Sea - First Floor

Venture into the swamp for animal inspired games and activities. Try your hand at swamp bocce ball, ribbit races, and pin the tail on the Florida creature. Recommended for families.

The Cozy Cave - Trick or Treat Safe Zone

Sun, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

Come to our quiet area to decompress. This room promotes calmness and peace while offering a variety of resources to meet the varied sensory needs of our visitors. Recommended for families.

Music with Mr. Richard - Trick or Treat Safe Zone

Sun, Oct 12, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Melrose Stage - Second Floor

Orlando's favorite kiddie rocker, Mr. Richard, performs original sing-along songs and Halloween tunes for the swingiest crowd, accompanying himself on guitar and harmonica.

Improv Four

Sun, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Albertson Room - Third Floor

The 9-week final round in our improv series. Students must have prior improv education to register for Improv Four.

Mad Science Spooktacular Halloween Show - Trick or Treat Safe Zone

Sun, Oct 12, 2:15pm - 3:00pm

Melrose Stage - Second Floor

Grab your broomsticks and lab coats for a Halloween show that is out of this world.

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.

Sewing - Witches Hat (4 Part) - Confident Beginner

Mon, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Papa Bear - First Floor

Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Mon, Oct 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Create your own witch hat for Halloween. This easy to make witch hat uses three fat quarters, interfacing and bias tape. Students are required to bring materials. See description for details.

Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 1

Mon, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Blue Room - Second Floor

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

Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 2

Mon, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Papa Bear - First Floor

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, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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

Mon, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.

Pumpkin Fridge Magnets

Mon, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Create your own custom wooden pumpkin for a festive magnet decoration.

Mon, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Bring your sewing projects to the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library. The tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

Video Game Design: Role-Playing Games (Ages 13-18)

Mon, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Capture the right sound. Discover how microphones work, the key differences between microphones, and how to set up and tear down microphones, stands and cables. (tic101)

Mon, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Design your own role-playing video games. Use Tynker to create a classic top-down role-playing game complete with enemies to fight and treasure to find.

Mon, Oct 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Choose the right mic. Hear how different microphones pick up and transmit sound. Discover how to use polar patterns, proximity effect and phase to get the best sound for your project. (tic101)

Therapeutic Pottery Program - Ghost with Tea Light Holder

Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Albertson Room - Third Floor

Learn about the history of clay and the benefits to your body of working with clay while being led through a step-by-step air-dry clay pottery event. Registration required. Ages: 18 and up.

This event is full

Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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

Programming Drums with Superior Drummer

Tue, Oct 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Dive into the art of precision and rhythm, honing your skills to begin crafting dynamic, professional-level drum tracks using Toontrack's Superior Drummer 3.

Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques

Tue, Oct 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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

Run a Pizza Shop with Osmo (Ages 6-12)

Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Run your own pizza shop with Osmo. Make customers happy with fresh made-to-order pizzas and good service. Learn how to help customers and make change with Osmo Pizza Co.

Synthesizer Fundamentals

Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Synthesize your sound. Use source, modifier and controller modules to create and manipulate audio signals. (tic101)

Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Tue, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Offsite Storytime: Family Storytime in Horizon West - Held @ Phase 2 of Waterleigh Community Clubhouse

Wed, Oct 15, 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.

Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime is the right time for family time. Reading together is a wonderful way to bond and learn from one another. Bring your families together for fun stories that are designed for all ages.

LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 6 - 12) - Essentials: Great Adventures

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

Red Room - Second Floor

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories.

This event is full

Calligraphy Workshop: Learn the Blackletter Style - With Elinor A. Holland

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

Albertson Room - Third Floor

Professional artist and calligrapher Elinor A. Holland will share her expertise in writing in the Blackletter, or Gothic, style that was popular in medieval Europe. Materials will be provided.

Boo-gie Time!

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

Papa Bear - First Floor

Get into the spooky spirit with songs, stories, and lots of silly fun! Recommended for ages 3-5.