Name: Genealogy--When did YOUR State Join The Union?
Start: 2026-07-16T13:00
End: 2026-07-16T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Online

Genealogy--When did YOUR State Join The Union?

2026-07-16 13:00:00 2026-07-16 14:00:00 America/New_York Genealogy--When did YOUR State Join The Union? Think you know the order the states joined the Union? Think again. Travel through time as we uncover how America expanded—one state at a time—and the unexpected stories behind the map we know today. Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

Thursday, July 16
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-16 13:00:00 2026-07-16 14:00:00 America/New_York Genealogy--When did YOUR State Join The Union? Think you know the order the states joined the Union? Think again. Travel through time as we uncover how America expanded—one state at a time—and the unexpected stories behind the map we know today. Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

Online

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Think you know the order the states joined the Union? Think again. Travel through time as we uncover how America expanded—one state at a time—and the unexpected stories behind the map we know today.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

TAGS: | westoaks | bb-genealogy |

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Thursday Tree Zoom!

Thu, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 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!

Thu, Jul 09, 10:05am - 11:05am

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

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns: Swan - Confident Beginner Level

Thu, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

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 Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools

Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.

Thursday Tree Zoom

Thu, Jul 09, 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

Genealogy 201: Supercharge Your Research!

Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Friends, Family & Associates (FAN) are important for genealogical research. Using this technique helps to enrich your research. Recommended for adults. Registration required.

Online: Photoshop Techniques - Dodge & Burn

Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Elevate your photos with one of Photoshop’s most powerful retouching techniques. Learn how to enhance light and shadow to add depth, dimension, and polish to your images—without over-editing.

Virtual: English Conversation Hour

Thu, Jul 09, 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!

Virtual: Writing Clearly Beginner

Thu, Jul 09, 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.

Sketching 101 for Teens - Summer at Your Library

Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn the basics of sketching through use of simple art techniques and observing the world around you. Materials: All you need is a #2 pencil, colored pencils, paper, and paper towel.

Online Class: Canva Basics

Fri, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Use thousands of templates to gain inspiration and ideas for your next project.

Online Class: Canva Basics

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

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Use thousands of templates to gain inspiration and ideas for your next project.

Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

Sun, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.

Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator

Sun, Jul 12, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.

Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign

Sun, Jul 12, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

OCLS Writer's Group

Sun, Jul 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Please attend one meeting before submitting a piece for critique.

Speaking Clearly Advanced

Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Knitting: Community Farm Mini Sheep and Lamb - Confident Beginner Level

Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Mini sheep are fun, quick knits that can be attached as key chains or bag charms.

Preschool Storytime: Virtual Let's Learn Letters and Numbers

Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 11:40am

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.

Virtual: Speaking Clearly Beginners

Mon, Jul 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Online: AI Bootcamp

Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Get a firm grasp on what AI is, how it works, and its ethics. We’ll explore AI models that can elevate your everyday life, and how to write prompts for best results.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Mon, Jul 13, 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.

Online: Open Lab - Pronunciator - Guided Learning Lab for Spanish Learners with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Jul 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Let's learn and use Pronunciator to learn Spanish vocabulary by topic.

English for Social Interactions

Mon, Jul 13, 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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets

Mon, Jul 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.

Online: Ask a Designer: Live Creative Coaching

Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Your one-stop shop for creative questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Adobe classes? We’re here to help.

Summer Life: Bilingual Conversations with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Basic English 1

Mon, Jul 13, 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.

The Publishing Surprises Never Stop

Mon, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Authors José Pablo Iriarte and Elle E. Ire will discuss all the unexpected details that might surprise you about the traditional publishing experience.

Preschool Storytime: Virtual Summer Pajama Party - Summer at Your Library

Mon, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

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.

Online: Digital Painting 101

Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.

"Hola Verano" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Southeast

"Hola Verano" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda

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Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate

Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 

Online: Make a LEGO Movie (3-Day)

Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how to create a LEGO stop motion movie!

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Jul 14, 11:45am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)

Tue, Jul 14, 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. 1/7 Session 1; 1/8 Session 2; 1/14 Session 3; 1/15 Session 4.

Online: Photography Lenses Explained

Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Learn about lens type characteristics, distortions, aberrations and how to fix them. We’ll also explore the relationship between lens focal length and sensor sizes.

Online: Audio Studio Orientation

Tue, Jul 14, 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: Reading Clearly Beginner

Tue, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

Reading Clearly Beginners explores English grammar and vocabulary for comprehension and vocabulary development.

Online: Streaming Live Video with OBS

Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Stream live video on YouTube or Facebook with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). Learn how to capture or record live streaming video & share with your audience or save for later viewing. (Melrose)

Online: Flash Photography

Tue, Jul 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how different types of photography flashes work and how to use them to achieve professional results

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Registration is now closed

Online: Intro to Affinity (by Canva)

Tue, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks

Tue, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

"Hola Verano" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

"Hola Verano" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda

Writing Satisfying Endings

Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

A satisfying ending is a crucial, but overlooked element of great fiction. Author and editor Kristen Stieffel will discuss how to avoid the most common errors and satisfy your readers.

Author Talk: Karin Slaughter - Small Town and Big Secrets

Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia.Register

Online: From Text to Images - Generative AI with Adobe Firefly

Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.

Online Class: Crochet Mosaic Tile (4 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Take your crochet to the next level with this stunning mosaic crochet square worked in the round. We will be learning mosaic crochet techniques in these classes.

Online: Sewing - How to Read a Pattern - Beginner Level

Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Unlock the mystery of sewing patterns in this beginner class to build your confidence. Learn how to read and interpret pattern instructions, understand pattern piece layouts, and common symbols.

This event is full

Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced

Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Online: Make a LEGO Movie (3-Day)

Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how to create a LEGO stop motion movie!

Before You Make the Leap: Irish Genealogy!

Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Before diving into Irish records, mine U.S. sources for every clue—names, dates, places, and associates. Strong groundwork here leads to faster, more accurate discoveries overseas.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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. 1/7 Session 1; 1/8 Session 2; 1/14 Session 3; 1/15 Session 4.

Online: Character Animation Fundamentals - Blender Class

Wed, Jul 15, 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.

Online: Streamlabs Basics for YouTube Live

Wed, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Ready to take your livestreams to the next level? Learn how to use Streamlabs to create polished, professional streams on YouTube.

Online: Edit PDFs with Adobe Acrobat

Wed, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Acrobat, the differences between Pro and DC versions, and their many features.

Cuisine Corner: No Cook Meal

Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Stay cool this summer with this no cook meal. Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will show us how to make delicious meal without using a stove.

Thursday Tree Zoom!

Thu, Jul 16, 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

Thursday Tree Zoom!

Thu, Jul 16, 10:05am - 11:05am

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

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns: Swan - Confident Beginner Level

Thu, Jul 16, 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: Make a LEGO Movie (3-Day)

Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how to create a LEGO stop motion movie!

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers

Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.

Thursday Tree Zoom

Thu, Jul 16, 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!