Open Lab - Zoom (Practice) - Orange County Library System

Tue, Dec 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.

Penguin Party

Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:10pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Brrr! It’s cold out there! Warm up with stories, math, and a craft featuring some icy friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Dec 16, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

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.

Wed, Dec 17, 10:15am - 10:40am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

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.

Wed, Dec 17, 10:45am - 11:05am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

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.

Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play

Wed, Dec 17, 11:15am - 11:40am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

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 ages 0-18 months.

Wed, Dec 17, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Southeast - Ask at Desk

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 Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents

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

Southeast - Computer Lab

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.

Open Lab - Zoom - en Español - Laboratorio con Ayuda de Instructor

Thu, Dec 18, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

¿Está atascado usando Zoom o simplemente quieres ideas para comenzar a usarlo? Un instructor de tecnología estará disponible para ayudarte en este laboratorio abierto relacionado a Zoom.

Sensory Free Play

Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Area

Explore, discover & learn through sensory play! Encourage your child to build motor skills, boost creativity & develop independent thinking while engaging in play. Recommended for ages 18-36 months

LEGO® Club

Thu, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

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.

Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge

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

Southeast - Computer Lab

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

Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas for Seniors

Fri, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Join us for an artistic approach to holiday gift wrapping for seniors! Learn creative ways to wrap gifts and spread holiday cheer. Recommended 18 and Up.

Holiday DIY Crafts

Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Create handmade decorations, ornaments or simple gifts for the holiday season. Recommended for families.

Open Lab: Canva for Kids (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 11:45am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Join us for a fun Canva Open Lab where kids will design their very own room signs. Add images, colors, and decorations that show off your personality and interests. Let your imagination shine!

Cancelled

Game On! - Family Board Games

Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Get your family and friends together for a fun time with new and classic board games, great conversation, and friendly rivalry. Play childhood classics or learn a new game you've never played before!

Create Comics (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Dec 20, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Create your own comic using Comic Life. Write a story, change layouts, and add images to make your comic come alive! Recommended for ages 7-9. Registration required.

Bodacious Bears

Mon, Dec 22, 10:15am - 11:00am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Preschoolers will learn about bears while strengthening early literacy skills through stories and a craft. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Open Language Lab

Mon, Dec 22, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Aprende y practica vocabulario en inglés (ESOL) con un instructor, en este Laboratorio de Aprendizaje Guiado. No se requiere registración. Los asientos serán asignados en orden de llegada.

Open Language Lab (Practica)

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

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

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, Dec 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Practica vocabulario en inglés (ESOL) con un instructor, en este Laboratorio de Aprendizaje Guiado. No se requiere registración. Los asientos serán asignados en orden de llegada. Asientos limitados.

Principios de Computadora Nivel 2 - Creando y Guardando Archivos (Español)

Mon, Dec 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Aprenda como organizar archivos y carpetas en su computadora.

Cancelled

Basic Internet Safety - Senior Skills

Tue, Dec 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, Dec 23, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Don't get scammed! It is important to learn how to be safe and secure with your information while you are online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.

Open Lab - Basic Internet Safety (Practice) - Senior Skills

Tue, Dec 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Don't get scammed! It is important to practice how to be safe and secure with your information while you are online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 24, 10:15am - 10:40am

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.

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 24, 10:45am - 11:05am

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.

Cancelled

Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play

Wed, Dec 24, 11:15am - 11:40am

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 ages 0-18 months.

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 24, 11:15am - 12:00pm

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.

Little Cuentos - Buenas Noches | Goodnight

Mon, Dec 29, 10:15am - 11:00am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Preschoolers will explore stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish to strengthen language, early literacy, and pre-reading skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.

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

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

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.

Cancelled

Little Cuentos - Buenas Noches | Goodnight

Tue, Dec 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.

Tue, Dec 30, 4:30pm - 5:10pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Preschoolers will explore stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish to strengthen language, early literacy, and pre-reading skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.

Tue, Dec 30, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

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.

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 31, 10:15am - 10:40am

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.

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 31, 10:45am - 11:05am

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.

Cancelled

Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play

Wed, Dec 31, 11:15am - 11:40am

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 ages 0-18 months.

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 31, 11:15am - 12:00pm

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.

All About Amphibians

Sat, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Hop into an adventure with amphibians. Discover their habitats, life cycles, and traits through hands-on activities. It's going to be a croak-tastic time. Recommended for families.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Mon, Jan 05, 10:15am - 10:55am

Children's Area

Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Baby Play & Connect

Mon, Jan 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Children's Area,Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 06, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for ages 18 & up.

Speaking Clearly Intermediate

Tue, Jan 06, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for ages 18 & up.

Tue, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases. Recommended ages 18 & up.

Colorful Chameleons

Tue, Jan 06, 4:30pm - 5:10pm

Preschoolers will learn how chameleons use color while strengthening early literacy skills through stories and a craft. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Jan 06, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Children's Area

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.

Conceptos Básicos de Ciberseguridad - PLA DigitalLearn

Wed, Jan 07, 10:15am - 10:40am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

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.

Wed, Jan 07, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

La ciberseguridad se trata de la seguridad de nuestra información cuando estamos en línea. Visite sitios web, cree contraseñas y responda correos electrónicos confiadamente.

Wed, Jan 07, 10:45am - 11:10am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

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.

Wed, Jan 07, 11:15am - 11:40am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

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.

Open Lab - Conceptos Básicos de Ciberseguridad (Practica) - PLA DigitalLearn

Wed, Jan 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Children's Area

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.

Wed, Jan 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

La ciberseguridad se trata de la seguridad de nuestra información cuando estamos en línea. Visite sitios web, cree contraseñas y responda correos electrónicos confiadamente.

English Conversation Hour

Wed, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended ages 18 & up.

Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Southeast - Meeting 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. Recommended ages 18 & up.

How to Use the Mouse & Keyboard

Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended ages 18 & up.

Wed, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

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.

Microsoft PowerPoint Nivel 1 - (Español)

Thu, Jan 08, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Aprenda conceptos de presentación y terminología. Aprenda a crear una presentación utilizando plantillas, texto y imágenes. Use herramientas de formato para mejorar la apariencia de su presentación.

Sensory Free Play

Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Area

Explore, discover & learn through sensory play! Encourage your child to build motor skills, boost creativity & develop independent thinking while engaging in play. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Open Lab - Microsoft PowerPoint Nivel 1 (Practica) - (Español)

Thu, Jan 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Practica los conceptos de presentación y terminología y creando una presentación utilizando plantillas, texto y imágenes. Usa herramientas de formato para mejorar la apariencia de tu presentación.

Writing Clearly Beginner

Thu, Jan 08, 12:15pm - 1:15pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Writing Clearly for Beginners is designed to introduce learners to the basics of English grammar by focusing on the parts of speech, the organization of sentences, and vocabulary building.

Writing Clearly Intermediate

Thu, Jan 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. Recommended ages 18 & up.

Board Game Bonanza

Thu, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Children's Area

Get together for a fun time with new and classic board games, great conversation, and friendly rivalry. Play childhood classics or learn a new game you’ve never played before! For ages 6-12

Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

Thu, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

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.

All About Amphibians

Fri, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Hop into an adventure with amphibians. Discover their habitats, life cycles, and traits through hands-on activities. It's going to be a croak-tastic time. Recommended for families.

LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures

Fri, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Speaking Clearly Beginners

Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Southeast - Meeting 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.

Open Lab - Zoom

Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Are you stuck on Zoom? Do you want to be more interactive in an virtual class, event or meeting? A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab related to Zoom.

English Listening Skills

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

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Improve your English listening and comprehension skills. Intended for students with a basic understanding of English. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Open Lab - Zoom (Practice)

Sat, Jan 10, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Lets practice with ideas to get you started using Zoom for video calls, online classes or virtual meetings. A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab related to Zoom.

Bilingual Dominoes for Seniors - Dominó bilingüe para personas mayores

Sat, Jan 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 1

Come and play dominoes! Meet new friends and have lots of fun! Recommended 18 and Up.

Teen Takeover - Teen Volunteering

Sat, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 1

High school students will earn up to two hours of community service by assembling craft kits, testing new projects for future programs & performing other tasks as needed. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Little Bookworms - Alphabet Adventures

Mon, Jan 12, 10:15am - 11:00am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

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.

Open Language Lab

Mon, Jan 12, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Aprende y practica vocabulario en inglés (ESOL) con un instructor, en este Laboratorio de Aprendizaje Guiado. No se requiere registración. Los asientos serán asignados en orden de llegada.

Southeast Book Club - Mad honey : a novel /Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan

Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

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.

Open Language Lab

Mon, Jan 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Aprende y practica vocabulario en inglés (ESOL) con un instructor, en este Laboratorio de Aprendizaje Guiado. No se requiere registración. Los asientos serán asignados en orden de llegada.

Mon, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Join the Southeast Book Club to discuss our book selection, Mad honey : a novel (Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan). Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Tue, Jan 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.

How to Use the Mouse & Keyboard

Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for ages 18 & up.

Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

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.

Open Lab - How to Use the Mouse & Keyboard (Practice)

Tue, Jan 13, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for ages 18 & up.

Tue, Jan 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Practice using the mouse and keyboard to navigate within the computer's interface. Practice using these two devices with hands-on exercises and online resources.

Speaking Clearly Intermediate

Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases. Recommended ages 18 & up.

Little Bookworms - Alphabet Adventures

Tue, Jan 13, 4:30pm - 5:10pm

Children's Area

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.

Tue, Jan 13, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Children's Area

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.

Cómo Usar el Teclado y el Mouse (Español)

Wed, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:40am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

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.

Wed, Jan 14, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Aprenda a utilizar el teclado y el ratón para navegar dentro en su computadora.

Wed, Jan 14, 10:45am - 11:10am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

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.

Wed, Jan 14, 11:15am - 11:40am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

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.

Open Lab - Cómo Usar el Teclado y el Mouse (Practica) - en Español

Wed, Jan 14, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Children's Area

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.

Wed, Jan 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Practica usando el teclado y el ratón para navegar dentro en su computadora.

English Conversation Hour

Wed, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended ages 18 & up.

Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Southeast - Meeting 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. Recommended ages 18 & up.