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Free Digital Libraries for Genealogists!
2026-02-26 13:00:00 2026-02-26 14:00:00 America/New_York Free Digital Libraries for Genealogists! Discover free digital libraries packed with books, newspapers, and hidden gems to power your genealogy research—no library card required! Recommended for Adults. Registration required. Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

Thursday, February 26
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-26 13:00:00 2026-02-26 14:00:00 America/New_York Free Digital Libraries for Genealogists! Discover free digital libraries packed with books, newspapers, and hidden gems to power your genealogy research—no library card required! Recommended for Adults. Registration required. Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

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Virtual Room - West Oaks

Discover free digital libraries packed with books, newspapers, and hidden gems to power your genealogy research—no library card required! Recommended for Adults. Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

TAGS: | westoaks | bb-genealogy |

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We're closed Sunday April 05 due to Closed in observation of Easter.
Mon, Mar 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
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WikiTree: Turning Your Research into Shared History
Sat, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Special guest speaker Taneya Koonce leads our WikiTree seminar, showing genealogists how to document, connect & strengthen their research using the world’s largest collaborative family tree.
Writing a Short Film
Sat, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Short films are a great project for first-time filmmakers or someone who wants a bite-sized side project. Telly award-winning filmmaker Jennie Jarvis will give an introduction to writing a short film.
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Sunday Bunch Brunch!
Sun, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Your ancestors are calling—just before lunch. Join us from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to swap stories, solve genealogy puzzles, and share research tips with fellow family history enthusiasts.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Apr 06, 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.
Knitting: Leaf Coasters (2-Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Knit leaf coasters are a quick way to use up scrap yarn and practice knitting in the round with double-pointed needles.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Let's Learn Letters and Numbers
Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 11:40am
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, Apr 06, 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.
Knitting - Level 1
Mon, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Start knitting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a bookmark for your favorite read. Techniques include casting on, the knit stitch and binding off.
Online: Creative Skills Bootcamp
Mon, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
This jam-packed, 90-minute session is designed to empower you with the resources and knowledge to meet your basic creative needs (graphic design, video, etc.), followed by an open-ended Q&A.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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.
Exploración Tecnológica: Instagram - Spanish Immersion with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Consulta de como navegar y usar las herramientas básicas encontradas en la aplicación de Instagram
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
Mon, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.
Online: Adobe Acrobat 101: Create and Edit PDFs
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Acrobat, the differences between Pro and DC versions, and their many features.
Bilingual Conversations with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Top Five Organizing Rules for a Clutter-Free Spring
Mon, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join bestselling author and expert organizer Jamie Novak as she shares five simple rules that make organizing a breeze and one rule you’ll love breaking.
Basic English 1
Mon, Apr 06, 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.
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Pajama Party
Mon, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
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: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Apr 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Apr 07, 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. 4/7 Session 1; 4/8 Session 2; 4/14 Session 3; 4/15 Session 4.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting - Personnel Committee Meeting
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Board of Trustees - Personnel Committee Meeting
Virtual: Peel Back the Pages Instagram Book Club
Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us as we discuss the book Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 1
Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.
Virtual: Build & Perfect Your Resume - Job Seekers Series
Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Transform your unique talents and experiences into a career-launching masterpiece! Learn how to craft a resume. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 2
Tue, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Basic English 2
Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Online: Product Mockups Made Easy: 3D with Adobe Stager
Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Literary Agent Red Flags and Green Flags - Traditional Publishing Boot Camp
Tue, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
What should you be looking for when you search for a literary agent? New York Times bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain will discuss what qualities to look for -- and look out for -- in an agent.
Online Class: Crochet Illusion Heart Square (4 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Use mosaic techniques to create this illusion square: from one direction it's stripes, and from another, it's a heart! Join us for this guided series to expand your crochet skills.
Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Virtual: Beginner Adult French
Wed, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
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.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Apr 08, 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. 4/7 Session 1; 4/8 Session 2; 4/14 Session 3; 4/15 Session 4.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Apr 08, 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: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
Middle School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering
Wed, Apr 08, 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.
Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Wed, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.
Cuisine Corner: Fresh Florida Fruit
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Take advantage of Florida's seasonal fruit variety. Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will show us how to make delicious dishes using local ingredients.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns: Usagi Rabbit (3-Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Apr 09, 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.
This event is full
Online Class: Canva Basics
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Windermere
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.
Online Class: Canva Projects - Presentations
Thu, Apr 09, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
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.
Oui! Exploring French Canadian Ancestry
Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore the history of Quebec and perhaps your ancestry. Learn to understand the French genealogy, records and culture, Recommended for Adults. Registration required.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
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!
This event is full
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, Apr 09, 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: Creative Resources for Self-Starters - Build your Creative Skills
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about the Library and Melrose resources offered to those with creative needs, focusing on graphic design, web design, video editing, and more. Get personalized class recommendations.
Sketching 101
Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Learn the basics of sketching through use of simple art techniques and observing the world around you. Materials: All you need is a #2 pencil, colored pencils, paper, and paper towel.
Online: Intro to Affinity (by Canva)
Fri, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Discover the power of Affinity, a free and versatile creative suite for graphic design, document creation, and photo editing.
Online: Audio Studio Orientation
Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
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 Class: Embroidery: Stumpwork Dragonfly (2 Days) - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn to use wire to make your embroidery jump off the hoop while stitching a beautiful dragonfly.
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Fri, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Apr 10, 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!
Virtual: Basic English 1
Sat, Apr 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
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