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Sewing Open Lab
2026-05-02 10:30:00 2026-05-02 12:30:00 America/New_York Sewing Open Lab Come and sew at the North Orange Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required. North Orange Branch - North Orange - Computer Lab

Saturday, May 02
10:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-02 10:30:00 2026-05-02 12:30:00 America/New_York Sewing Open Lab Come and sew at the North Orange Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required. North Orange Branch - North Orange - Computer Lab

North Orange Branch

North Orange - Computer Lab

Come and sew at the North Orange Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

Come and sew at the North Orange Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here to create your projects. Participants must bring all of the fabric, patterns, thread and notions (e.g. interfacing, zippers, etc.) needed for the project. 

  • Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machines and tools available for you to use. 

  • Prerequisites to use a sewing machine:
    • Sewing: Introduction to the Sewing Machine
      OR
    • Participants must be able to wind a bobbin, thread a sewing machine, sew straight seams, read simple patterns and cut fabric with minimal assistance.

      Note: Machine sewing skills are necessary to be successful in Open Lab. New to sewing? Check out Introduction to the Sewing Machine.

Age requirements: Adults, must sign waiver 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Life Skills |

TAGS: | tec101 | sewing | fiberarts | bb-fiber-arts |

North Orange Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Mon, Apr 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 03 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 41 State Road 436

North Orange Branch began as a bookmobile station in 1950, and was replaced by a branch in 1964. Moving to the Palm Plaza Shopping Center in 1969, the branch occupied a 3500 square foot space there for twenty years. In 1989 the branch moved to its present 12,000 square foot facility. As the name implies, North Orange Branch serves the areas of Apopka, Plymouth, Zellwood, Tangerine, and environs.

Upcoming events

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Baby Storytime
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
North Orange - Meeting Room
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
LEGO® Club
Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Orange - Meeting Room
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.
Florida Children's Museum - Mobile Museum Library Program - Sponsored by Orlando Health
Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
North Orange - Meeting Room
Drop in during this 90-minute timeframe to hear stories, explore art, use your senses and play through hands-on fun! Designed for preschoolers and their caregivers, with children under 3 also welcome.
Build Your Computer Mouse Skill - Senior Skills
Tue, May 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
North Orange - Computer Lab
Become a confident and comfortable mouse user! Learn technique so you can navigate your computer. Practice using the mouse with hands-on exercises and online resources.
Cancelled
English for Social Interactions
Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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.
Cancelled
English Conversation Hour
Tue, May 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Crochet Ribbing - Beginner Level
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Orange - Computer Lab
Create the look of a classic knit ribbing with crochet! Learn how to work through the back loop only and how to add fridge to your finished work in this beginner crochet class.
Cancelled
Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wed, May 06, 10:15am - 10:40am
North Orange - Meeting Room
Through picture books, songs, and stories, preschoolers (ages 3–5) build early literacy skills and prepare for reading and writing by talking, singing, reading, and playing.
Family Fun: Storytime Craft
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
North Orange - Ask at Desk
Drop-in before and after Storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.
Toddler Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wed, May 06, 10:45am - 11:10am
North Orange - Meeting Room
Through movement, storytelling, and songs, toddlers (ages 18–36 months) build early literacy, listening, and verbal skills while developing motor coordination and discovering the joy of books.
Baby Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wed, May 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
North Orange - Meeting Room
Featuring rhythm, rhymes, and repetition, this lap-time program supports early literacy, motor skills, language development, and a love of books for babies (ages 0–18 months).
Desarrollando las Destrezas del Mouse (Español) - Senior Skills
Wed, May 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
North Orange - Computer Lab
¡Conviértete en un usuario seguro del ratón! Aprende técnicas para navegar tu computadora y practica con ejercicios interactivos y recursos en línea.
Crochet Corner to Corner (Ages 13-18) - Intermediate Level
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Orange - Computer Lab
Corner to corner (C2C) crochet is perfect for pillows and blankets. Learn the technique to create textured fabrics in single colors and how to join multiple colors together for interesting patterns.
Tea Social Hour for Adults and Seniors
Wed, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Orange - Meeting Room
Need to unwind? Listen to music, enjoy a sweet treat with your cup of tea, relax, and chat while the library provides a creative art activity. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
This event is full
Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Thu, May 07, 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.
Yoga for Adults and Seniors
Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Orange - Meeting Room
A gentle, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to improve flexibility, balance and mobility. Perfect for seniors looking to move mindfully, reduce stress and feel good in their bodies.
Yoga for Adults and Seniors
Thu, May 07, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
North Orange - Meeting Room
A gentle, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to improve flexibility, balance and mobility. Perfect for seniors looking to move mindfully, reduce stress and feel good in their bodies.
Seguridad Básica en Internet (Español) - Senior Skills
Thu, May 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
North Orange - Computer Lab
¡No caigas en una estafa! Es importante aprender a mantener tu información segura mientras navegas en línea. Gana confianza al visitar sitios web, crear contraseñas y responder correos electrónicos.
Internet Nivel 2 - Técnicas de Búsqueda (Español)
Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Orange - Computer Lab
Aprenda sobre motores de búsqueda y sobre técnicas de búsqueda para encontrar exactamente lo que está buscando en la Internet.
Cancelled
Introductory English Course
Fri, May 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
This course is designed for students who have very little English experience. Start from the beginning with basic vocabulary.
Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 2
Fri, May 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
North Orange - Computer Lab
Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.
Open Lab - Microsoft Excel Data Management - Practice
Fri, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Orange - Computer Lab
Are you stuck on a Microsoft Excel project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab.
Cancelled
Basic English 1
Fri, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Hand Sewing Basics
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
North Orange - Computer Lab
Basic hand sewing skills are essential skills needed in everyday life. Learn the basic techniques to get started, including how to make a quilter's knot, thread a needle and sew a running stitch.
This event is full
Cancelled
Cookies & Milk with a Cop
Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bring your kids to meet our local police officers and enjoy a story, cookies and milk! This series will be a great chance to interact with officers in a fun and informative environment.
Bring Your Art to Life with AR
Sat, May 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Orange - Computer Lab
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.
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