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American Census 1850-1950
2026-01-22 13:00:00 2026-01-22 14:30:00 America/New_York American Census 1850-1950 Explore the American Census and discover so much more about your Ancestry. You will learn tips and techniques that propel your research further! Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

Thursday, January 22
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-22 13:00:00 2026-01-22 14:30:00 America/New_York American Census 1850-1950 Explore the American Census and discover so much more about your Ancestry. You will learn tips and techniques that propel your research further! Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

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Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore the American Census and discover so much more about your Ancestry. You will learn tips and techniques that propel your research further!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

TAGS: | westoaks | bb-genealogy |

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Online Class: Crochet Stitch Sampler - Ember Stitch - Intermediate
Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us in March for our month long Stitch Sampler series where we explore new crochet stitches to add texture and dimension to projects. Ages 18 and up.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Genealogy: Discover America! - This week: Minnesota!
Wed, Mar 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Join us on a virtual road trip! We will explore the history, the culture and the genealogical resources that are unique to each state! Recommended for Adults. Registration required.
Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 13
Wed, Mar 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This series is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
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Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Online: DaVinci Resolve - Edit Page
Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
You filmed your video- now what? Edit your project in DaVinci Resolve's Edit Page, a great start to post-production.
Author Talk: Michael Perry - Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories
Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities.Register
Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-session program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 3/3 Session 1; 3/4/Session 2; 3/10 Session 3; 3/11 Session 4.
Virtual Event: Practica Spanish for Seniors and Beyond
Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Practica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversational topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for seniors and adults.
Online: DaVinci Resolve - Fusion FX
Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Use DaVinci Resolve's Fusion page for professional video green screen compositing and motion tracking.
Online: Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Fundamentals - Third-Person Programming Class Series (4 Parts)
Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join us and create a third-person character while learning the UE5 editor interface, Blueprint basics, third-person character setup, and the Enhanced Input System.
Middle School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering
Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new programs, brainstorm new library services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 6-8.
All-Levels Yoga
Wed, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Get moving with this energizing and relaxing yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you.
Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, Mar 05, 9:00am - 9:55am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Need help breaking through a brick wall? Unsure where to look next? Book a 1-hour private Zoom appointment with Lisa for personalized genealogy guidance.
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Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:55am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Need help breaking through a brick wall? Unsure where to look next? Book a 1-hour private Zoom appointment with Lisa for personalized genealogy guidance.
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Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns: Fish - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Mar 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
Online: Knitting Squares - Blocks Square (4 Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Build your knitting skills one square at a time. Finished squares can be used individually for dishcloths or washcloths, or seamed together as a scarves or blankets.
Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 11:55am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Need help breaking through a brick wall? Unsure where to look next? Book a 1-hour private Zoom appointment with Lisa for personalized genealogy guidance.
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Online: DaVinci Resolve - Color Page
Thu, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn the basics of color grading using DaVinci Resolve and RAW video.
Online: Photoshop Techniques - Dodge & Burn
Thu, Mar 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Elevate your photos with one of Photoshop’s most powerful retouching techniques. Learn how to enhance light and shadow to add depth, dimension, and polish to your images—without over-editing.
High School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering
Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new programs, brainstorm new library services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 9-12.
Online: Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Fundamentals - Third-Person Programming Class Series (4 Parts)
Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join us and create a third-person character while learning the UE5 editor interface, Blueprint basics, third-person character setup, and the Enhanced Input System.
Online: Audio Studio Orientation
Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
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.
Online: Adobe Photoshop - Skin Retouching
Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Discover how to achieve flawless and smooth skin on your photographs. Work with commonly used tools and techniques to remove blemishes, soften skin and restore an image's texture.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, Mar 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on the parts of speech, the organization of sentences, and vocabulary building.
Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Thu, Mar 05, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.
Online: Streaming Live Video with OBS
Thu, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Stream live video on YouTube or Facebook with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). Learn how to capture or record live streaming video & share with your audience or save for later viewing.
Edible Landscaping - Fleet Farming
Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join Fleet Farming for Edible Landscaping, a class that blends beauty and bounty by teaching you how we can design a landscape that looks stunning while producing delicious, edible plants.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 14
Fri, Mar 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.
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Online: Motion Capture Animation Fundamentals - Perception Neuron (PN-32) to Blender
Fri, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Record motion capture data, retarget the mocap data to animate a digital character, and learn how to use the Perception Neuron motion capture system and a simple retargeting addon in Blender.
Online Class: Embroider and Catch Up
Fri, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Are your embroidery projects piling up? Bring a work-in-progress and catch up while you "catch up" with other embroidery artists. All levels are welcome.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Mar 06, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
English Conversation Hour
Sat, Mar 07, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Sunday Bunch Brunch!
Sun, Mar 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
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Sun, Mar 08, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Online: Photoshop Tips and Tricks
Sun, Mar 08, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
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Online: Digital Painting 101
Sun, Mar 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.
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Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. Recommended ages 18 & up.
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Mon, Mar 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Knit a reversible scarflette using broken rib Tuck Stitches. This beautiful scarflette is knit flat and finished with an applied I-cord.
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Preschool Storytime: Virtual Let's Learn Letters and Numbers
Mon, Mar 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Mar 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery
Mon, Mar 09, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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No time to learn Photoshop? Use the free Express app to intuitively and quickly create all the graphics you need.
Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos & Reels
Mon, Mar 09, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
No time to learn Premiere? Use the free Express app to create cool video edits with fluid text and graphics animations.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Mar 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender 10 Parts Class Series
Mon, Mar 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
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Online: Ask a Designer: Live Creative Coaching
Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Your one-stop shop for creative questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Adobe classes? We’re here to help.
Bilingual Conversations with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Basic English 1
Mon, Mar 09, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Writing with Aesthetics: From Moodboards to Manuscript
Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Love Pinterest, vibes, and storytelling? Author Shannon A. Thompson will show you how to use visual inspiration–like moodboards & collages–to tie your story together so it feels seamless and immersive
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Pajama Party
Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Online: Adobe After Effects Level 1 - Animation Basics
Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of animation in this Adobe After Effects starter class. Explore compositions, layers, keyframes, and motion paths by creating a bouncing ball animation.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Mar 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Mar 10, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Personal Investing Toolkit (4-Part Series)  
Tue, Mar 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Build your knowledge of investor tools for pursuing personal finance success in this four-part series using Morningstar Investing Center and other financial resources.  
Online: Adobe After Effects Level 2 - Intermediate Animation
Tue, Mar 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Create a spectacular celestial video animation using a few stills and Adobe After Effects. Learn how to import footage, set up a composition, and animate layers using keyframes.
Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Tue, Mar 10, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-session program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 3/3 Session 1; 3/4/Session 2; 3/10 Session 3; 3/11 Session 4.
Virtual: Peel Back the Pages Instagram Book Club
Tue, Mar 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Tue, Mar 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Learn important actions like copy, cut, and paste.
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Beginner French - (Ages 6-12)
Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Develop your French skills with us! In this French class you will learn basic vocabulary, numbers, colors and much more. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender 10 Parts Class Series
Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Tue, Mar 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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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.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Thrifting 101: Shop Smart and Save Money
Tue, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join bestselling author and expert organizer Jamie Novak to learn how to spot quality pieces, avoid common thrift store pitfalls and differentiate between true treasure and potential future clutter.
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