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LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures
2026-01-21 10:30:00 2026-01-21 11:30:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories. Orlando Public Library - Red Room - Second Floor

Wednesday, January 21
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-01-21 10:30:00 2026-01-21 11:30:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories. Orlando Public Library - Red Room - Second Floor

Orlando Public Library

Red Room - Second Floor

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

    Students will:

    • Follow instructions to build project
    • Program the components
    • Bugfix, change, and improve the program

    Required Skills: 1st Grade Reading and Writing Level, Keyboard and Mouse Proficiency

    *For the safety and comfort of children, a responsible adult or caregiver must accompany children 10 years of age or younger while they are using the Library. If there is available space, you are welcome to join your child in class. If not, or you would rather not join class, you must wait within view of classroom door.

    AGE GROUP: | Kids |

    EVENT TYPE: | Science & Math | Games & Activities | Coding & Robotics | Basic Tech Skills |

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    Orlando Public Library is the headquarters and resource center for the Orange County Library System. The library has been located at this site since its beginnings as the Albertson Public Library in 1923. Public Reference Departments in Orlando Public Library include Children’s, Library Central, and Learning Central. The Children’s Library offers spacious areas, special programs, computers and story rooms for our youngest readers and readers to be. The Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center for Technology, Innovation and Creativity is located on the second floor. The Friends of the Library Third Floor Bookstore is open daily and recycles withdrawn and donated books to the community.

     

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    Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Program Lightbot to light up its world. Solve puzzles using sequencing, loops and conditions. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (2 hrs) - Short Session - Not Ideal for Drums or Full Bands
    Tue, Jan 20, 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 melrose.ocls.org.
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    Florida Explorers: Stargazing
    Tue, Jan 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Magnolia & Palm Room - Combined - Third Floor
    Let's explore Florida's fascinating night sky. We'll discuss the best stargazing spots along with everything you'll need for a great view. Recommended 18 and up. Registration required.
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Wed, Jan 21, 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.
    Tales From the Farm - Presented by Central Florida Fair
    Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Join us for a farm-themed storytime followed by an animal meet and greet! Recommended for families.
    LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures
    Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories.
    Sewing - Pillowcase (2 Part) - Beginner Level
    Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Create a classic pillowcase with a contrasting cuff. Professionally finish your project with French seams, while practicing straight stitches. Students are required to bring fabric.
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    Web Design Level 3 - Introduction to CSS
    Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Transform your website's look with CSS magic! Stylize your site with formatting properties. Learn how HTML & CSS work together for a more polished look.
    Video Studio Control Room 1
    Wed, Jan 21, 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.
    Driver's Education Simulator Orientation & Assessment
    Wed, Jan 21, 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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    Knitting - Level 2 - Beginner Level
    Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Level up your knitting. Learn how to combine knit and purl stitches to create smooth fabric. Techniques include the purl stitch, counting stitches and rows, using stitch markers, and fabric sides.
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    Silhouette Cameo Orientation
    Wed, Jan 21, 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.
    Basic Photography Concepts
    Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
    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!
    Video Studio Control Room 2
    Wed, Jan 21, 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.
    Adventures in Homeschooling - Cartography
    Wed, Jan 21, 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.
    Explore with Google Earth
    Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Explore the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Crochet Open Lab
    Wed, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Bring your crochet projects, yarn and tools to this open lab. All levels are welcome.
    Video Studio Lighting Techniques
    Wed, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    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.
    LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures
    Wed, Jan 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories.
    Access Assessment - Photo Studio
    Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    Demonstrate the Photography Studio workflow, procedures and best practices in order to gain access to the Melrose Photo Studio.
    Please contact the library to register for this event.
    Create Comics
    Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Create your own comic using Comic Life. Write a story, change layouts, and add images to make your comic come alive! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Flight Simulator Orientation and Assessment
    Wed, Jan 21, 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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    Live in the Room: Hands-On Multitrack Recording
    Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
    Learn hands-on multitrack recording with a live band. Students practice mic placement, signal routing, and session management under instructor guidance. (tic101)
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    Video Studio Audio and Data Management
    Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    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.
    3D Printer Orientation
    Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    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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    Access Assessment - Photo Studio
    Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
    Photo Studio - Second Floor
    Demonstrate the Photography Studio workflow, procedures and best practices in order to gain access to the Melrose Photo Studio.
    Please contact the library to register for this event.
    Improv One
    Wed, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
    Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor
    Learn to express yourself and play in this 8-week intro to improv course. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
    Registration is now closed
    MakeCode Arcade: Coding Shark Attack!
    Wed, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Learn how to code and create a shark attack game with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! Recommended for ages 6-12.
    Camera and Lenses - Photo Studio
    Wed, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    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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