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Wet Records, Dry Laws: Prohibition and Your Ancestors

Explore Prohibition from 1920–1933, its impact on American life, and the rise of organized crime. Learn records and clues that may reveal whether your ancestor was a bootlegger—or just knew one!

The Orange County Library System (OCLS) provides general genealogy instruction and assistance to customers researching their family histories. Genealogy research often involves historical records that may contain outdated, offensive, or discriminatory language. Original terminology found in historical documents and other source materials may be referenced when necessary for accuracy, context, and understanding and does not reflect the views or endorsements of OCLS. Information provided by OCLS is for informational purposes only and should be verified using original records and other reliable sources.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

TAGS: | westoaks | genealogy | bb-genealogy |

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Online: Edit PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Acrobat, the differences between Pro and DC versions, and their many features.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Sep 08, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Sep 08, 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. Recommended for those 18 years and older. 
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Sep 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Registration is now closed
Personal Investing Toolkit (4-Part Series)  
Tue, Sep 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Learning Central
Build your knowledge of investor tools for pursuing personal finance success in this four-part series using Morningstar Investing Center and other financial resources. 
Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Tue, Sep 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Explore Microsoft Word's proofing features like the spelling and grammar check. Use and modify Word templates with ease. Enhance your document by inserting and formatting pictures.
Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Tue, Sep 08, 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. 9/1 Session 1; 9/2 Session 2; 9/8 Session 3; 9/9 Session 4.
Online: Unreal Engine - Create a Third-Person Game - 6 Parts Class Series
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join us and create a third-person game while learning the UE5 editor interface, Blueprint basics, third-person character setup, Enhanced Input System, character animation basics, and UI programming.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Sep 08, 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.
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign
Tue, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Author Talk: Daniel Kraus - Writing the Nightmare
Tue, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik.Register
Writing To Market
Tue, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New York Times bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain will discuss what it really means to write popular fiction and how to write to the market while still also writing what you want
Online Class: Crochet Tunisian Braided Headwarmer (4 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Practice Tunisian techniques with a cozy headwarmer to keep or give away! We will be discussing beginner Tunisian Crochet in this class. Adults 18+.
Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator
Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
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Beyond the Obituary: Newspapers and Genealogy
Wed, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Learn how historical newspapers can uncover obituaries, marriages, community stories, and everyday details that bring your ancestors to life.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Color Correction
Wed, Sep 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Take an average photo and make it pop. Learn basic color correction techniques and make global and location adjustments to images in Adobe Camera Raw.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Sep 09, 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.
Online: Flash Photography
Wed, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn how different types of photography flashes work and how to use them to achieve professional results
Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Wed, Sep 09, 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. 9/1 Session 1; 9/2 Session 2; 9/8 Session 3; 9/9 Session 4.
Online: Unreal Engine - Create a Third-Person Game - 6 Parts Class Series
Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join us and create a third-person game while learning the UE5 editor interface, Blueprint basics, third-person character setup, Enhanced Input System, character animation basics, and UI programming.
Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Wed, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 3
Thu, Sep 10, 9:30am - 11:00am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Add excitement and life to your movie! Use effects to transform a single angle video into a visually engaging multi-angle piece.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns: Crane - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Sep 10, 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 Class: QuickBooks Level 1 - Introduction to QBO Environment
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn the basic features and explore the environment of QuickBooks Online. Get started in efficiently organizing your business finances.
Online: Adobe Premiere Level 4
Thu, Sep 10, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Transform the look of your videos using color correction techniques in Adobe Premiere. Learn the importance of color correction in filmmaking and video production.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Disaster and Destiny: How Weather Changed Family History
Thu, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Discover how storms, droughts, earthquakes, epidemics, and other disasters shaped your ancestors’ migrations, survival, and family stories.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Thu, Sep 10, 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. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Online: Unreal Engine - Create a Third-Person Game - 6 Parts Class Series
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join us and create a third-person game while learning the UE5 editor interface, Blueprint basics, third-person character setup, Enhanced Input System, character animation basics, and UI programming.
Virtual: Build & Perfect Your Resume - Job Seekers Series
Thu, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Transform your unique talents and experiences into a career-launching masterpiece! Learn how to craft a resume. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, Sep 10, 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. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Online: Streaming Live Video with OBS
Thu, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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)
Finish Writing Your Book
Thu, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Do you often abandon projects halfway through? Author Shannon A. Thompson will show you how to navigate the messy middle, resist shiny new ideas, and stick to a system that helps you type THE END.
Online: From Text to Images - Generative AI with Adobe Firefly
Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.
Open Lab - Learn a Language: "The Orientation"
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Learn a new language using library resources.
Online: Creating Retro Pixel Art
Fri, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Dive into the world of nostalgic pixel art! Learn techniques for drawing crisp sprites and textures, followed by the essential technical steps to scale your artwork for games, social media or print.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets
Fri, Sep 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.
Open Lab - Learn a Language: "La Orientación" (Spanish)
Fri, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Aprende un nuevo idioma utilizando los recursos de la biblioteca.
Online: Unreal Engine - Create a Third-Person Game - 6 Parts Class Series
Fri, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join us and create a third-person game while learning the UE5 editor interface, Blueprint basics, third-person character setup, Enhanced Input System, character animation basics, and UI programming.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Sep 11, 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. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools
Sat, Sep 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.
Virtual: Basic English 1
Sat, Sep 12, 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. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
In-Person Networking for Writers
Sat, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, José Iriarte and Elle Ire will discuss best practices to help you get the most out of an in-person encounter with an agent, a publisher, or other authors.
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