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Read all About it! The importance of Newspaper research!
2026-05-07 13:00:00 2026-05-07 14:00:00 America/New_York Read all About it! The importance of Newspaper research! From obituaries to small-town gossip, newspapers reveal family secrets, confirm identities, and transform names on a tree into real, living stories. Recommended for Adults. Registration Required Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

Thursday, May 07
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-07 13:00:00 2026-05-07 14:00:00 America/New_York Read all About it! The importance of Newspaper research! From obituaries to small-town gossip, newspapers reveal family secrets, confirm identities, and transform names on a tree into real, living stories. Recommended for Adults. Registration Required Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

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Virtual Room - West Oaks

From obituaries to small-town gossip, newspapers reveal family secrets, confirm identities, and transform names on a tree into real, living stories. Recommended for Adults. Registration Required

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

TAGS: | westoaks | bb-genealogy |

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Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, Apr 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
A one-on-one session that will permit you to speak to our Genealogist Lisa and work on your family tree. Wherever you are, West Oaks Library will be there for you!
Online: Understanding AI: What Everyone Should Know
Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
In this beginner-friendly session, explore what artificial intelligence really is, what it isn’t, how it works, how it is used across different fields, and its effects in everyday life.
Thursday Tree Zoom! - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, Apr 30, 10:05am - 11:05am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
A one-on-one appointment with Lisa our Genealogist. She'll answer your questions and help you build your tree or tear down a brick wall! Wherever YOU are, West Oaks is able to reach out!
This event is full
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns: Flower Fields (2-Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Apr 30, 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.
Registration is now closed
Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, Apr 30, 11:10am - 12:10pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
A one-on-one session that will permit you to speak to our Genealogist Lisa and work on your family tree. Wherever you are, West Oaks Library will be there for you!
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Thu, Apr 30, 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!
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 3
Thu, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Add excitement and life to your movie! Use effects to transform a single angle video into a visually engaging multi-angle piece.
Online: Rigging with Rigify - Blender 3D Character Essentials Class
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Create an Animator Control System for a 3D Character using Blender's Rigify Addon and learn the common workflow and how to overcome setup pitfalls.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, Apr 30, 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: Adobe Premiere Level 4
Thu, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Transform the look of your videos using color correction techniques in Adobe Premiere. Learn the importance of color correction in filmmaking and video production.
Online Class: Canva Projects - Social Media
Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Grab your viewers' attention by creating eye-catching posts, videos, and more. Utilize Canva's powerful social media management features to schedule, publish and track your content.
Virtual: Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
Join us as we discuss this month's title, Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray.
Author Talk: Jason Reynolds - On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals
Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Register
Online: Game Character Animation Basics - Blender 3D Character Essentials Class
Fri, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Animate a character's walk cycle and learn the basic tools and techniques for creating video game characters' animation sequences.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, May 01, 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!
Bilingual Conversations with Ms. Brenda
Sat, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Time Blocking Tactics for Writers
Sat, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Are you interested in finding a more effective method of planning and using your writing time? Author Jennie Jarvis will discuss how Time Blocking could bring your writing routine to the next level.
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Sunday Bunch Brunch!
Sun, May 03, 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.
Online: Creative Skills Bootcamp
Sun, May 03, 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.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, May 04, 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.
Knit Along-Classic Tank Top (6-Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Knit a classic tank top which can be dressed up or dressed down.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Let's Learn Letters and Numbers
Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 11:35am
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, May 04, 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.
Knitting - Ribbing - Beginner Level
Mon, May 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Ribbing is the perfect for hats, scarves, socks and sweaters. Learn how to cast on with the long tail method, knit ribbing, and how to use a stretchy bind off in this class.
Online: Graphic Design Made Easy with Adobe Express
Mon, May 04, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
No time to learn Photoshop? Use the free Express app to intuitively and quickly create all the graphics you need.
Online Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Mon, May 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Cybersecurity is all about the safety of our information when we’re online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
Online: Create Videos & Reels with Adobe Express
Mon, May 04, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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.
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Mon, May 04, 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, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Connect 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. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, May 04, 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.
Bilingual Conversations with Ms. Brenda
Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge
Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how this file management app can speed up your workflow.
Basic English 1
Mon, May 04, 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, May 04, 7:00pm - 7:35pm
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.
Professional Networking for Early Career Writers
Mon, May 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Paula Weiman will discuss how early career writers can network effectively and without crossing boundaries to boost their professional writing career.
Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, May 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, 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. 5/5 Session 1; 5/6 Session 2; 5/12 Session 3; 5/13 Session 4.
Online Class: Canva Projects - Presentations
Tue, May 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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.
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, May 05, 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, May 05, 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: Basic English 2
Tue, May 05, 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: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator
Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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, May 05, 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, May 05, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Online Class: Crochet Granny Square Bag (6 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn the basics of crochet bag construction in this six part class! We will make granny squares, learn to sew them together, create straps, and sew in an optional lining.
Online Class: Web Design Level 1 - Introduction to HTML
Wed, May 06, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Get started with HTML Basics! Build your first webpage structure using basic HTML tags. Learn about folder organization for a trendy website.
Virtual: Beginner Adult French
Wed, May 06, 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.
What did they DO? A Genealogical look at Occupations!
Wed, May 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Discover the working lives & jobs our ancestors held. One simple occupational clue can unlock a family connection & prevent a case of mistaken identity. Recommended for Adults. Registration Required.
Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Wed, May 06, 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. 5/5 Session 1; 5/6 Session 2; 5/12 Session 3; 5/13 Session 4.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, May 06, 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.
Middle School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering
Wed, May 06, 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: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Wed, May 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.
Online: Audio Meetup - Pro Tools Advanced
Wed, May 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Learn to group tracks for faster editing and mixing, organize your session with folders for enhanced workflow management and use playlists for seamless comping and editing of multiple takes. (tic101)
All-Levels Yoga
Wed, May 06, 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, May 07, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
A one-on-one session that will permit you to speak to our Genealogist Lisa and work on your family tree. Wherever you are, West Oaks Library will be there for you!
Online: Creative Resources for Self-Starters - Build your Creative Skills
Thu, May 07, 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.
Thursday Tree Zoom! - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, May 07, 10:05am - 11:05am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
A one-on-one appointment with Lisa our Genealogist. She'll answer your questions and help you build your tree or tear down a brick wall! Wherever YOU are, West Oaks is able to reach out!
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns-Sea Turtle - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, May 07, 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
Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, May 07, 11:10am - 12:10pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
A one-on-one session that will permit you to speak to our Genealogist Lisa and work on your family tree. Wherever you are, West Oaks Library will be there for you!
Read all About it! The importance of Newspaper research!
Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
From obituaries to small-town gossip, newspapers reveal family secrets, confirm identities, and transform names on a tree into real, living stories. Recommended for Adults. Registration Required
Online: Audio Studio Orientation
Thu, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Thu, May 07, 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!
Online Class: QuickBooks Level 1 - Introduction to QBO Environment
Thu, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn the basic features and explore the environment of QuickBooks Online. Get started in efficiently organizing your business finances.
Online: Create a Third-Person Game - Unity - 10 Parts Class Series
Thu, May 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.
High School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering
Thu, May 07, 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.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, May 07, 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 Class: QuickBooks Level 2 - Creating Business Records
Thu, May 07, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Set up records for your vendors, customers and inventory.
Online: Photoshop Tips and Tricks
Thu, May 07, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.
Yoga for Anxiety
Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
This all-levels yoga class focuses combining movement, meditation, and breathing, to help you reduce anxiety, stress & depression. Presented by certified Yoga Instructor Dana Brady.
Author Talk: Marjan Kamali - On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love
Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran. Register
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