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Toddler Storytime: Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!

Tue, May 12, 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.

Cancelled

Be Safe Online

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Learn safety tips and good practices when using the Internet. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Papa Bear - First Floor

Toddlers will explore a playful mix of songs, rhymes, and stories while building early literacy skills and having fun. Recommended for ages 18–36 months.

Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (2 hrs)

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

Sewing - Buttonholes and Buttons - Confident Beginner Level

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Go beyond the basics with your sewing machine! Learn to stabilize and stitch machine buttonholes for a polished finish, then use your machine to attach buttons for the perfect project accent.

This event is full

Toddler Play & Connect

Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Papa Bear - First Floor

Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (6 hrs)

Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 5:00pm

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.

This event is full

How to Make Green Screen Videos

Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Want to add some excitement to your movie? Learn how to make green screen videos at the Melrose Center. This class will show students how to light and shoot a green screen movie.

Pop Songwriting

Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor

Students learn what a pop song is and how to create songs their audience will want to hear repeatedly. This class is taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.

Microsoft 365 Basics

Tue, May 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Discover how you can use Microsoft's powerful productivity tools to connect and collaborate with your team. Learn how to access apps, store and share files.

Crochet Level 2 - Beginner Level

Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Level up your crocheting. Learn how to create more open fabric with new stitches. Techniques include chaining up rows, as well as double and half double crochet stitches.

Pro Tools Level 1: Edit Window

Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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)

Cancelled

Scratch Programming

Tue, May 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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.

Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (2 hrs)

Tue, May 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

Using Media & AI Literacy Tools - Senior Skills

Tue, May 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn to spot misinformation, detect bias, and understand AI online. Navigate news, social media, and digital content with confidence.

Video Studio Control Room 1

Tue, May 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Shoot and cut video like a pro. Learn advanced video recording techniques such as live Chroma keying and PTZ remote camera.

Code with ScratchJr

Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Learn the basics of computer science with the ScratchJr app and bring stories to life with code. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Pro Tools Level 2: Mix Window and MIDI

Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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.

Art 101: Watercolor May Flowers

Tue, May 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Albertson Room - Third Floor

Learn how to use basic watercolor techniques and value to create a simple, beautiful flower painting. Space is limited, and registration is required. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

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Python Programming Basics Level 2 - Loops, Conditions, & Functions

Tue, May 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Explore more Python fundamentals! Have your code do the hard repetitive work by using loops. Determine the flow of your code with conditional statements. Define functions to maximize efficiency.

Video Studio Control Room 2

Tue, May 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Set the midground, foreground and background images for a television production. Learn advance ATEM technique, communicate with talents via clear-com headsets, and operate light remotely.

Cancelled

Let's Play Dungeons & Dragons - Forge Your Hero

Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Bring your Dungeons & Dragons character to life in 3D with Hero Forge! Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.

LEGO® Education Spike Prime: Science & Engineering

Wed, May 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.

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Preschool Chef: Rainbow Parfait

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Papa Bear - First Floor

Caregivers and little chefs will mix, measure, and create a tasty masterpiece together! Recommended for ages 3–5. Registration required.

This event is full

Game Development Open Lab - Location: Melrose Center's Game Development Lab

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Want to build or test your game? Come to an this open lab and use available game engines to build or test your game.

Costura - Posavasos acolchados - Principiante Confiado

Wed, May 13, 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.

This event is full

Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

¿Nuevo en la costura y está listo para ese primer Proyecto de costura simple? Estos posavasos fáciles de hacer, son excelentes regalos para distintas ocasiones.

Cancelled

Cinematography: Lookup Tables

Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Create film and video looks and apply them in camera for on-set preview using Lookup Tables, or LUTs.

Introduction to Blender for 3D Printing

Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

An introductory course to Blender open source 3D creation software and how to use it for 3D Printing in the Makerspace.

This event is full

Homeschool Junior: Moon Phases

Wed, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (3 hrs)

Wed, May 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

This event is full

iPad - Basics

Wed, May 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Get up and running with your new iPad. Learn how to navigate an iPad using gestures, install and organize apps, modify general, privacy, security settings and more.

Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (4 hrs)

Wed, May 13, 1:30pm - 5:30pm

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.

This event is full

Cancelled

Gamers Club

Wed, May 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Love video games? Join the fun, challenge your friends, and enjoy exciting activities! Recommended for ages 6–12.

Typing Games

Wed, May 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Have fun playing games that can help you speed up your typing skills and learn how to position your hands on the keyboard like a pro! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

iPad - Camera

Wed, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Never miss out on capturing a memory with your iPad. Learn about the camera options and modes and how to use them to take amazing photos. Perform simple edits to clean up your images.

Driver's Education Simulator Orientation & Assessment

Wed, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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)

This event is full

Yarn Spinning Basics - Introduction to Drop Spindles - A Two-Part Series

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Have you ever wondered how yarn is made? In this hands-on 2-part series, you can learn how drop spindles can be used to create your own custom yarns. Recommended 18 and up. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Code with Minecraft - Voyage Aquatic

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Improv Two

Wed, May 13, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor

In Improv Two we learn how to tell stories, create environment and evoke real emotions for our characters over the seven week series. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.

Registration is now closed

Wed, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Join Alex and Steve on a Voyage Aquatic! Use code to help Alex and Steve explore the high seas. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Wed, May 13, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Digital Publishing - eBook Formatting & Conversion

Wed, May 13, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Demonstrate the Photography Studio workflow, procedures and best practices in order to gain access to the Melrose Photo Studio.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn how to apply best practices and techniques to successfully convert a Microsoft Word manuscript into an eBook.

Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Demonstrate the Photography Studio workflow, procedures and best practices in order to gain access to the Melrose Photo Studio.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Cancelled

Bring Your Art to Life with AR

Thu, May 14, 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.

Sewing Open Lab

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 2:30pm

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.

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Audio Studio Orientation

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

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)

This event is full

Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (3 hrs)

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 6:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.

Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

This event is full

Build & Perfect Your Resume - Job Seekers Series

Thu, May 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Transform your unique talents and experiences into a career-launching masterpiece! Learn how to craft a resume. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.

Video Studio Orientation

Thu, May 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Tour the Melrose Center Video Studio in this introductory class.

This event is full

Audio Studio - Microphone Theory Level 1

Thu, May 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Capture the right sound. Discover how microphones work, the key differences between microphones, and how to set up and tear down microphones, stands and cables. (tic101)

Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (4 hrs)

Thu, May 14, 1:30pm - 5:30pm

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.

This event is full

Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (2 hrs)

Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

Knitting -Emotional Support Chicken (6 Parts) - Intermediate Level

Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Want to grow your knitting skills or laugh while making something delightful? This class is for you. Side effects: smiles, stress relief, and the urge to knit more chickens. Bring materials listed.

Audio Studio - Microphone Theory Level 2

Thu, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Choose the right mic. Hear how different microphones pick up and transmit sound. Discover how to use polar patterns, proximity effect and phase to get the best sound for your project. (tic101)

This event is full

Coding Electronics with Switches

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Explore the basics of coding electronics with Snapino. Program an Arduino to use switches. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.

Cancelled

Design Graphics Using Photoshop

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Use the advanced manipulation and blending features of this professional-grade software to design and edit graphics and images. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.

Cuisine Corner Junior: Smoothie Surprise

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

Junior chefs will follow a recipe and demonstration to whip up something delicious! Recommended for ages 6–12. Registration required.

This event is full

Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Get your research papers and reports noticed. Learn how to use the review tools to discover errors and ensure readability. Add organization with a table of contents and clear citations.

Cancelled

DaVinci Resolve: Edit Page

Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

You filmed your video- now what? Edit your project in DaVinci Resolve's Edit Page, a great start to post-production.

DIY Wall Decor - Adult Craft Time

Thu, May 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Magnolia & Palm Room - Combined - Third Floor

Create a piece of wall art using cardboard, hot glue, and aluminium foil. Registration required. Ages 18 and up.

This event is full

Open Lab - Ask A Tech

Thu, May 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Are you stuck on a software-related 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.

Sewing - Tote Bags (4 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Fri, May 15, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Take the fashion world by storm! We will teach you everything you need to know to start sewing like a pro. Create a simple and easy tote bag perfect for shopping, the beach or running errands.

Registration is now closed

Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering

Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Explore the fundamentals of sound theory. Discuss how the physics of sound affects recordings. Learn key digital audio concepts, including sample rate, bit depth and file types. (tic101)

Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (3 hrs)

Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

This event is full

Silhouette Cameo Orientation

Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Bring your design to reality with the Silhouette Cameo 4 at the Makerspace. Learn machine layout and operations, proper settings and safety precautions, and how to gain access to our Cameo 4.

Coding Concepts Level 2 - Terminology

Fri, May 15, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Explore HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python using Visual Studio Code. Learn the foundational, universal programming terminology to help you succeed in creating apps, games, and other solutions.

Book to Film Series - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Fri, May 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

This event is full

Fri, May 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Albertson Room - Third Floor

This series focuses on books that have been made into movies.

Video Studio Lighting Techniques

Fri, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Operate professional Kino Flo and Sola 4 lighting equipment and Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 digital film camera settings to evoke mood and feeling.

This event is full

Logical Quest with the Zoombinis

Fri, May 15, 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.

Cancelled

Fri, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Exercise your brains by completing a series of logic-based puzzles and go on an adventure with the Zoombinis! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Camera and Lenses - Photo Studio

Fri, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Explore our lens collection, gain knowledge on how to choose the right lens for the photos you're taking, and cover the basic differences between camera types and how they function.

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Video Studio Audio and Data Management

Fri, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Learn how to record crisp, clear audio through microphone placement and accurate audio levels. Use proper procedure to transfer your video files from the camera to your personal devices.

Cancelled

Social Worker @ the Library

Sat, May 16, 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, May 16, 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.

LEGO® WeDo™ Build a Race Car

Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Red Room - Second Floor

Build and program a LEGO ® Race Car with WeDo™. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

This event is full

Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 1

Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.

Audio Studio - Signal Routing

Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm

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)

Sewing - Easy Potholders - Confident Beginner Level

Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Ready for your first sewing project or just want to make a unique potholder for your kitchen? Learn to make a simple and easy potholder with fabric and batting.

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Photo Studio Equipment Training - For Access Assessment

Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Get hands on training with the studio lights, stands, backgrounds, and more. This class is recommended to anyone interested in taking the Studio Only or Full Access Assessments.

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Family STEM Saturdays - Get Ready for Summer Reading

Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Get ready for summer reading by painting a laser engraved and cut wooden bookmark, personalized by you!

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Toddler Storytime

Sat, May 16, 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.

Fundamentals of Filmmaking

Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Melrose Classroom - Second Floor

From script to screen, master filmmaking fundamentals: film types, crew roles, and every step from development to distribution. Bring your vision to life on screen!

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Flight Simulator Orientation and Assessment

Sat, May 16, 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)

This event is full

Baby Storytime

Sat, May 16, 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.

Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 2

Sat, May 16, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.

Kung Fu Show- Presented by Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple - Honoring AANHPI Heritage Month

Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Library Central - First Floor

A diverse team of professional performers from the Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple will present a Lion dance, kung fu and tai chi performance demonstration. Explore Chinese culture through this demonstration.

Adult Game Time - Get your game on and learn Unstable Unicorns

Sat, May 16, 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, May 16, 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.

Sat, May 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Palm Room - Third Floor

Join us for adult game time where we introduce you to the featured game of the month. Recommended 18 and up.

Video Studio Camera and Lens Level 1

Sat, May 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

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.

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Podcast Booth Fundamentals

Sat, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Podcasting Booth - Second Floor

Get familiar with the equipment and software in the Melrose Podcast Booth. Learn how to effectively record with two – four microphones, save and export files and more.

Product Photography Level 1

Sat, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Take professional photos for your website, catalog or flyers. Learn how to take crisp and clear commercial images of your products to make them more appealing to your customers.

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Microsoft Outlook - Email

Sat, May 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn how to use Microsoft Outlook in a web browser. Create, forward, reply, and add attachments to e-mails.

Video Studio Camera and Lens Level 2

Sat, May 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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.

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Create Comics

Sun, May 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Create your own comic using Comic Life. Write a story, change layouts, and add images to make your comic come alive! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

This event is full

Sewing Open Lab - Sewing-Crochet-Knitting

Sun, May 17, 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.

This event is full

From Sample to Performance with Ableton Live

Sun, May 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Turn your ideas into reality with Ableton Live. Live is made for music creation and performance with fast, fluid and flexible options.

Audio Studio - Microphone Theory Level 1

Sun, May 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Capture the right sound. Discover how microphones work, the key differences between microphones, and how to set up and tear down microphones, stands and cables. (tic101)

Rescheduled

Photo Lighting: Gels

Sun, May 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

New date Monday, May 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

From just adding a hint of color to highlight your subjects hair to changing the color of an entire background, learning to use color gels will help you add some dimension to any photoshoot.

Driver's Education Simulator Orientation & Assessment

Sun, May 17, 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.

Improv Two

Sun, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor

In Improv Two we learn how to tell stories, create environment and evoke real emotions for our characters over the seven week series. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.

Registration is now closed

Sun, May 17, 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)

This event is full

Video Studio Orientation

Sun, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Tour the Melrose Center Video Studio in this introductory class.

Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents

Sun, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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.

LEGO® Education Spike Prime: Science & Engineering

Sun, May 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

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.

Audio Studio - Microphone Theory Level 2

Sun, May 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Choose the right mic. Hear how different microphones pick up and transmit sound. Discover how to use polar patterns, proximity effect and phase to get the best sound for your project. (tic101)

Rescheduled

Photo Lighting: Glamor

Sun, May 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Monday, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Using just a beauty dish and a soft box, learn four different glamor lighting set ups to help enhance any standard portrait into a glamorous session!

Flight Simulator Orientation and Assessment

Sun, May 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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)

This event is full

Access Assessment - Video Studio

Sun, May 17, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

General Orientation for the Melrose Center and Video Studio Orientation required. Prior to booking Melrose Video Studio users are required to successfully complete a hands-on task oriented assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge

Sun, May 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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

Access Assessment - Video Studio

Sun, May 17, 4:45pm - 5:15pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sun, May 17, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Cancelled

Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration

Mon, May 18, 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.

Baby Storytime

Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Papa Bear - First Floor

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

Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.

Video Studio Control Room 1

Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Shoot and cut video like a pro. Learn advanced video recording techniques such as live Chroma keying and PTZ remote camera.

Baby Play & Connect

Mon, May 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Papa Bear - First Floor

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

Balloon Art - Balloon Bear / Oso de Globos - Beginner Level

Mon, May 18, 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.

This event is full

Mon, May 18, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Design a cute balloon bear in this creative hands-on class! Come enjoy a fun and creative balloon experience! Materials will be provided. Recommended for adults 18 and up.

This event is full

Video Studio Control Room 2

Mon, May 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Set the midground, foreground and background images for a television production. Learn advance ATEM technique, communicate with talents via clear-com headsets, and operate light remotely.

Photo Lighting: Gels

Mon, May 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

From just adding a hint of color to highlight your subjects hair to changing the color of an entire background, learning to use color gels will help you add some dimension to any photoshoot.

Sewing Open Lab

Mon, May 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

3D Design and Printing with Moment of Inspiration

Mon, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Create basic shapes and objects with Moment of Inspiration, a 3D design software. Develop 3D objects using common 3D design tools. Learn the skills you need to start developing your own prototypes.

This event is full

Acting for the Camera Level 1

Mon, May 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Whether you want to improve your public speaking skills, enhance your on-camera skills or are curious about the world of acting for video, this class is for you.

This event is full

Scene Study - Building to Transition

Mon, May 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor

A scene study course designed to build to a pivotal moment in the script, specifically scenes transitioning into songs. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.

Game Design - Make a World

Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Create Super Mario levels and worlds with enemies, obstacles, and rewards! Challenge classmates to play your game and try to beat their levels. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.

Photo Lighting: Glamor

Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Using just a beauty dish and a soft box, learn four different glamor lighting set ups to help enhance any standard portrait into a glamorous session!

Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features

Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.

Acting for the Camera Level 2

Mon, May 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Students will be introduced to basic terms and directions used on film and video sets. They will put these terms into practice as they rehearse and record a short scene.

xTool Laser Cutter and Engraver Orientation

Mon, May 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Bring your design to reality with the xTool P2 Laser Cutter and the xTool F1: Laser Engraver at the Makerspace. Learn machine operations, safety precautions, and how to gain access to these machines.

Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools

Mon, May 18, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Mon, May 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Analyze data by using functions like COUNT. Visually represent your data with tools like recommended charts.

Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Audio Production Studio - Second Floor

Prior to booking a studio, users are required to successfully complete a brief thirty minute studio-specific assessment.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Cancelled

Explore with Google Earth

Tue, May 19, 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.

Code with Tynker

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Red Room - Second Floor

Design a game with code! Learn the basics of computer science with the Tynker app. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Purple Room - Second Floor

Explore the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Toddler Storytime: May Flowers

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Papa Bear - First Floor

Toddlers will explore a playful mix of songs, rhymes, and stories while building early literacy skills and having fun. Recommended for ages 18–36 months.

Adobe Photoshop - Layer Blending Modes

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Blue Room - Second Floor

Apply blending modes to image layers to quickly fix problems with exposure, shadows and highlights. Learn to use blending modes to generate artistic and creative effects on photos.

Sewing - Buttonholes and Buttons - Confident Beginner Level

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Go beyond the basics with your sewing machine! Learn to stabilize and stitch machine buttonholes for a polished finish, then use your machine to attach buttons for the perfect project accent.

Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (6 hrs)

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 6:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.

Toddler Play & Connect

Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Papa Bear - First Floor

Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Audio Studio Orientation

Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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)

Tue, May 19, 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.

This event is full

Crochet in the Round - Beginner Level

Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Add to your project possibilities by crocheting in the round! Create amigurumi, hats, bowls and more. Learn how to create circles with increase stitches and use stitch markers to track your work.

Photo Lighting: Basic Portrait

Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

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.

This event is full

Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

This class is an introduction to some of the simplest lighting set ups used for portrait photography.

This event is full

Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks

Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.

Bring Your Art to Life with AR

Tue, May 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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.

Logic Pro X Level 1 - Fundamentals

Tue, May 19, 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)

This event is full

LEGO® Digital Builds

Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Create custom LEGO® builds on the computer with this easy-to-use free software. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Logic Pro X Level 2-Patches and the Channel Strip

Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Demonstrate the Photography Studio workflow, procedures and best practices in order to gain access to the Melrose Photo Studio.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Hosting Live Events

Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor

This class teaches students to host live events. They learn to introduce guests/events, drive focus and turn a crowd into an audience. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.

Tue, May 19, 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)

Chess Basics with lichess.org - ##Teens##

Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Begin your journey to chess mastery. Learn the rules of the game and use the free website, lichess.org to play chess at any time. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.