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LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering
2026-03-08 15:30:00 2026-03-08 16:30:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Apply STEAM concepts and the engineering design process with hands-on learning. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Orlando Public Library - Red Room - Second Floor

Sunday, March 08
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-08 15:30:00 2026-03-08 16:30:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Apply STEAM concepts and the engineering design process with hands-on learning. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Orlando Public Library - Red Room - Second Floor

Orlando Public Library

Red Room - Second Floor

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Apply STEAM concepts and the engineering design process with hands-on learning. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

    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 |

    TAGS: | whizkids | tec101 | lego | bb-childrens-tech-classes |

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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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    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.
    Pro Tools Level 1: Edit Window
    Fri, Mar 06, 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)
    Makerspace Open Lab
    Fri, Mar 06, 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.
    Pro Tools Level 2: Mix Window and MIDI
    Fri, Mar 06, 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.
    Bring Your Art to Life with AR
    Fri, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Color a magic page, then use the Quiver app to bring it to life with games and augmented reality. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Social Worker @ the Library
    Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
    Preschool Storytime
    Sat, Mar 07, 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.
    Scratch Programming
    Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Create a game using Scratch, a programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools
    Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
    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.
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    Sewing - Chef's Apron (4-Part) - Beginner Level
    Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Perfect gift for the cook in your life. Learn to sew a Chef's Apron from start to finish using patterns, fabric and professional sewing machines.
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    Family STEM Saturdays - Free Play
    Sat, Mar 07, 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)
    Toddler Storytime
    Sat, Mar 07, 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.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Sat, Mar 07, 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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    Flight Simulator Orientation and Assessment
    Sat, Mar 07, 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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    Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (6 hrs)
    Sat, Mar 07, 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.
    Baby Storytime
    Sat, Mar 07, 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.
    Adobe After Effects Level 1 - Animation Basics
    Sat, Mar 07, 11:30am - 1:00pm
    Melrose Classroom - Second Floor
    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.
    Meetups at Melrose - Indienomicon Game Dev Adventure Day
    Sat, Mar 07, 12:30pm - 5:30pm
    LED Wall - Second Floor
    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, Mar 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Join us as we learn about productive perennials who are creating new standards of living well. Recommended 18 and up.
    Adobe After Effects Level 2 - Intermediate Animation
    Sat, Mar 07, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
    Melrose Classroom - Second Floor
    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.
    Animanga Club
    Sat, Mar 07, 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.
    Makerspace Open Lab
    Sat, Mar 07, 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.
    LEGO® Club
    Sat, Mar 07, 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.
    Adult Game Time - Get your game on and learn Concept
    Sat, Mar 07, 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. Recommended 18 and up.
    Logic Pro X Level 1 - Fundamentals
    Sat, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    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)
    Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 8 Parts Class Series
    Sat, Mar 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Melrose Classroom - Second Floor
    This eight-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
    Logic Pro X Level 2-Patches and the Channel Strip
    Sat, Mar 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    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)
    Bring Your Art to Life with AR
    Sun, Mar 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Color a magic page, then use the Quiver app to bring it to life with games and augmented reality. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Sewing Open Lab
    Sun, Mar 08, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Bring your sewing projects to the Orlando Public Library. The tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
    Makerspace Open Lab
    Sun, Mar 08, 1:30pm - 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.
    Audio Studio Orientation
    Sun, Mar 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    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)
    Improv One
    Sun, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    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.
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    Snow White Presented by the Central Florida Ballet
    Sun, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Library Central - First Floor
    The Central Florida Ballet presents a charming retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs through narration, music, classical ballet, mime, acting and costumes. Recommended for families.
    Driver's Education Simulator Orientation & Assessment
    Sun, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    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 Camera and Lens Level 1
    Sun, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    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.
    Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
    Sun, Mar 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    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.
    Audio Studio - Signal Routing
    Sun, Mar 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
    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)
    LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering
    Sun, Mar 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Apply STEAM concepts and the engineering design process with hands-on learning. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Basic Photography Concepts
    Sun, Mar 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    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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    Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 8 Parts Class Series
    Sun, Mar 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Melrose Classroom - Second Floor
    This eight-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
    Video Studio Camera and Lens Level 2
    Sun, Mar 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    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.
    Shooting Video with DSLR Camera
    Sun, Mar 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Video Learning Lab - 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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