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Top Ten Genealogy Mistakes
2026-07-02 13:00:00 2026-07-02 14:00:00 America/New_York Top Ten Genealogy Mistakes Discover the top 10 genealogy mistakes that derail research—like trusting every hint and skipping sources—and learn how to avoid them to build a stronger, more accurate family tree. Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

Thursday, July 02
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Add to Calendar 2026-07-02 13:00:00 2026-07-02 14:00:00 America/New_York Top Ten Genealogy Mistakes Discover the top 10 genealogy mistakes that derail research—like trusting every hint and skipping sources—and learn how to avoid them to build a stronger, more accurate family tree. Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

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Virtual Room - West Oaks

Discover the top 10 genealogy mistakes that derail research—like trusting every hint and skipping sources—and learn how to avoid them to build a stronger, more accurate family tree.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

TAGS: | westoaks | bb-genealogy |

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Thursday Tree Zoom!
Thu, Jun 25, 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
Thursday Tree Zoom!
Thu, Jun 25, 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: Dragonfly - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Jun 25, 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
Thu, Jun 25, 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
The African American Experience in the Revolution
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
African Americans shaped the revolution as soldiers, laborers and seekers of freedom. This program explores their roles, choices and lasting impact while incorporating genealogical case studies.
Online Class: Macramé a Wall Hanging - Beginner Level
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Make a simple hanging design with a wooden dowel and multiple strands of cord using lark's head and square knots. Recommended for adults.
Online: Make a LEGO Movie (3-Day)
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how to create a LEGO stop motion movie!
Registration is now closed
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Thu, Jun 25, 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
Virtual: Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, Jun 25, 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: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks
Thu, Jun 25, 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
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
"Hola Verano" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
Please join us for a lively book discussion about this month's book, James by Percival Everett.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Layer Blending Modes
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.
"Hola Verano" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
"Hola Verano" - Spanish from Zero for Kids with Ms. Brenda
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Fri, Jun 26, 11:45am - 12:30pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Smoke & Fire Text Effects
Fri, Jun 26, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Make simple text appear sensational! Learn to use filters, adjustment layers and brush tools to create text the appears to be on fire or a cloud of smoke.
Online Class: Teen Fiber Arts: Macramé a Keychain - Summer at Your Library
Fri, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn the foundation knots needed in macramé projects while creating your very own keychain! No experience necessary. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
Online Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Fri, Jun 26, 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 Class: Embroider Along 2026: Our Cute Community - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us each month in 2026 for a stitch-along design featuring a cute little shop. We'll use EPP to put them together to make a community!
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Fri, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Registration is now closed
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Jun 26, 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!
Online: Open Lab - Pronunciator to Learn Spanish - Guided Practice Lab for Spanish Learners with Ms. Brenda
Fri, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Let's learn and use Pronunciator to learn Spanish vocabulary by topic.
Writing Workshop: Timely or Trendy? - How to Predict, but Not Chase Publishing Trends
Sat, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Author and Editor Lorin Oberweger will discuss how to anticipate changes in the cultural landscape for readers, rather than worrying about chasing market trends.
Cancelled
Sunday Bunch Brunch!
Sun, Jun 28, 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: AI Bootcamp
Sun, Jun 28, 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.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. Recommended for ages 18 & up.
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Let's Learn Letters and Numbers
Mon, Jun 29, 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.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Jun 29, 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 for ages 18 & up.
Online: Product Mockups Made Easy: 3D with Adobe Stager
Mon, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.
Online: Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering
Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
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)
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Jun 29, 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: QuickBooks Level 1 - Introduction to QBO Environment
Mon, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn the basic features and explore the environment of QuickBooks Online. Get started in efficiently organizing your business finances.
This event is full
Cancelled
Online: Open Lab - Pronunciator to Learn Spanish - Guided Practice Lab for Spanish Learners with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Let's learn and use Pronunciator to learn Spanish vocabulary by topic.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Mon, Jun 29, 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 Class: QuickBooks Level 2 - Creating Business Records
Mon, Jun 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Set up records for your vendors, customers and inventory.
This event is full
Online: Digital Painting 101
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.
Basic English 1
Mon, Jun 29, 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.
Live Pitching Tips for Novel Writers
Mon, Jun 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Aspiring novelists often pitch agents or editors at conferences. Learn best practices to make your pitch stand out from book coach and Executive Director of ThrillerFest, Samantha Skal.
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Summer Pajama Party - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 29, 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: Intro to Adobe Photoshop
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Jun 30, 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. 
Online Class: Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
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.
Online: Photoshop Tips and Tricks
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.
Virtual: ESOL Book Club
Tue, Jun 30, 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.
Virtual: Reading Clearly Beginner
Tue, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Reading Clearly Beginners explores English grammar and vocabulary for comprehension and vocabulary development.
Understanding Scene
Tue, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Author and book coach Julie Artz will discuss how to craft powerful, emotionally resonant scenes by mastering their structure, purpose, and common pitfalls.
Online Class: Crochet Mosaic Tile (4 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Jul 01, 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: Creative Skills Bootcamp
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
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.
Online Class: Fiber Arts Junior: Macramé a Key Chain - Summer at Your Library
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Southwest
Learn the foundation knots needed in macramé projects while creating your very own keychain! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Online Class: Teen Fiber Arts: Macramé a Bookmark - Summer at Your Library
Wed, Jul 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Learn macramé today! Start with a few simple knots to make a cute feather bookmark. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Jul 01, 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.
Find your Canadian Ancestors!
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Discover Canada--its history, its provinces and how best to research Ancestors who either went north or came south!
Middle School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering
Wed, Jul 01, 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.
All-Levels Yoga
Wed, Jul 01, 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!
Thu, Jul 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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.
Thursday Tree Zoom
Thu, Jul 02, 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
Top Ten Genealogy Mistakes
Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Discover the top 10 genealogy mistakes that derail research—like trusting every hint and skipping sources—and learn how to avoid them to build a stronger, more accurate family tree.
Online Class: Macramé a Necklace - Beginner Level
Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Craft a braided necklace using only 1 piece of cord and one type of knot. Recommended for adults.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Thu, Jul 02, 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: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 1
Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.
High School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering
Thu, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 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: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 2
Thu, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.
How to Research a Literary Agent
Thu, Jul 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Literary agent Paula Weiman will discuss how you can figure out which literary agents would be a good fit for you, how to research them, and what to look for.
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