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Land Grants of the American Revolution!
2026-05-28 13:00:00 2026-05-28 14:30:00 America/New_York Land Grants of the American Revolution! Explore land grants and the move westward that was fueled by the end of the American Revolution. Recommend for Adults. Registration required. Online -

Thursday, May 28
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-28 13:00:00 2026-05-28 14:30:00 America/New_York Land Grants of the American Revolution! Explore land grants and the move westward that was fueled by the end of the American Revolution. Recommend for Adults. Registration required. Online -

Explore land grants and the move westward that was fueled by the end of the American Revolution. Recommend for Adults. Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

TAGS: | westoaks | bb-genealogy |

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Mon, May 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 24 Closed
(Closed in observation of Memorial Day.)
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Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, May 21, 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!
Registration is now closed
Online: Graphic Design Made Easy with Adobe Express
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
No time to learn Photoshop? Use the free Express app to intuitively and quickly create all the graphics you need.
Thursday Tree Zoom! - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, May 21, 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!
Registration is now closed
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns-Sea Turtle - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, May 21, 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
Online: Create Videos & Reels with Adobe Express
Thu, May 21, 10:45am - 11:15am
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.
Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, May 21, 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!
Registration is now closed
Understanding Death Records
Thu, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Learn how to use death records, certificates, cemeteries, and obituaries to uncover ancestors, confirm relationships, and solve family history mysteries. Recommended for adults. Registration required.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Thu, May 21, 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 Class: Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals
Thu, May 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Boost your productivity with Microsoft's powerful note-taking app. Learn how to organize your pages, revise your notes and collaborate with your team.
Online Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
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: Streamlabs Basics for YouTube Live
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Ready to take your livestreams to the next level? Learn how to use Streamlabs to create polished, professional streams on YouTube.
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3
Thu, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Get more precise control over your presentation. Learn how to insert slide transitions, add animations and hyperlinks. Create a customized photo album with simple to use tools.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, May 21, 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.
Rescheduled
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French
Fri, May 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Friday, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French
Fri, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.
Online Class: Embroidery Mer-May Hoop 2-Days - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Make this hoop part of your world! Practice embroidered lettering and learn the coral stitch and polka-dot stitch while celebrating Mer-May.
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint - Create Custom Templates
Fri, May 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Create consistency for your business by making a custom presentation template. Learn how to customize a theme and to format slides through the slide master that updates every slide in a presentation.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, May 22, 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!
This event is full
Virtual: Basic English 1
Sat, May 23, 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.
Cancelled
Basic English 1
Mon, May 25, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Online: Product Mockups Made Easy: 3D with Adobe Stager
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, May 26, 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. 
Virtual: ESOL Book Club
Tue, May 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a monthly ESOL book club where we read a new book and discuss it virtually.
Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Tue, May 26, 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. 5/19 Session1; 5/20 Session 2; 5/26 Session 3; 5/27 Session 4.
Online Class: Canva Projects - Presentations
Tue, May 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.
Virtual: Peel Back the Pages Instagram Book Club
Tue, May 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us as we discuss the book Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë.
Online: Unity VR App Development Basics
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn how to set up a VR development environment, how to test and debug a VR app during development, and how to publish an app through a popular app store.
Cuisine Corner: Chicken Pho
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join culinary expert Dianne Morin as she demonstrates how to make a quick and delicious pot of chicken pho.
Joy of Reading: A No-Pressure Book Club
Tue, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
All book lovers welcome! Join us to chat about what you are reading. No assigned book to read. A fun and engaging social book club. Held bi-monthly. Registration required.
Online: Intro to Affinity (by Canva)
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Discover the power of Affinity, a free and versatile creative suite for graphic design, document creation, and photo editing.
Online Class: Crochet Along 2026 - Flower Bouquet - Intermediate
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us for this year long series to create a realistic style crocheted bouquet of flowers. This class meets once a month to complete a longform project together in a warm and welcoming environment!
Registration is now closed
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Online Class: Web Design Level 4 - Creating a Responsive Site
Wed, May 27, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn responsive design! Make your site shine on any device. Use additional CSS techniques and best practices to create a website that resizes to fit some of today's popular screen sizes.
Genealogy: Discover America! - This week: Indiana!
Wed, May 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Join us on our virtual road trip Each session, we explore the history, culture and genealogical resources that are unique to that state. Recommended for Adults. Registration Required
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, May 27, 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.
Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Wed, May 27, 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. 5/19 Session1; 5/20 Session 2; 5/26 Session 3; 5/27 Session 4.
Online: Digital Painting 101
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.
Online: Create an Escape Room VR Game Camp - 3 Parts Class Series
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn how to implement VR core concepts like locomotion, hand presence, and player immersion into an interactive VR experience while creating a VR Escape the Room Game.
Virtual Event: Practica Spanish for Seniors and Beyond
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Practica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversational topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for seniors and adults.
Chair Yoga
Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Get moving with this energizing and relaxing Chair Yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you. Requires use of a chair.
Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, May 28, 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!
This event is full
Online: Understanding AI: What Everyone Should Know
Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 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-Sea Turtle - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, May 28, 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: AI applications and Effective Prompt Writing
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to put AI to work with practical demonstrations across multiple models.
Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, May 28, 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!
This event is full
Land Grants of the American Revolution!
Thu, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Explore land grants and the move westward that was fueled by the end of the American Revolution. Recommend for Adults. Registration required.
Online: Create an Escape Room VR Game Camp - 3 Parts Class Series
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn how to implement VR core concepts like locomotion, hand presence, and player immersion into an interactive VR experience while creating a VR Escape the Room Game.
Virtual: Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
Join us as we discuss this month's title, Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng.
Time Management for Writers
Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Writing time often suffers when other responsibilities demand our attention. Author and editor Alli Martin will discuss making the most of your writing time and managing your productivity.
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