Balloon Art - Balloon Pumpkins / Calabazas con Globos

All About Light Modifiers

Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Learn the fundamentals of using light modifiers in photography. Attendees will learn how tools such as soft boxes, umbrellas, and reflectors influence light, shadows, and overall image quality.

Python Programming Basics Level 1 - Introduction to Python

Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Get started with the easy to learn Python programming language! Print quick results on your screen as you work with operators and variables. Learn how to identify and fix common errors.

Baby Play & Connect

Mon, Sep 28, 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.

Foamsmithing Workshop (2 day)

Mon, Sep 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Foamsmithing is the art of creating props and costumes using different types of foam. You will get hands-on experience using Pepakura, Silhouette Cameo, the Dremel tool among other tools of the trade.

Registration is now closed

Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (4 hrs)

Mon, Sep 28, 11:00am - 3:00pm

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

Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)

Mon, Sep 28, 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.

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Pop Songwriting

Mon, Sep 28, 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.

Balloon Art: Baby Shower Accents / Detalles de Baby Shower - Beginner Level

Mon, Sep 28, 11:15am - 1:15pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Add a special touch to a Baby Shower! Learn to create fun balloon accents that complement the décor or make a unique handmade gift. Materials provided. Adults 18+.

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

Mon, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Blue 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.

Photo Lighting: Glamor

Mon, Sep 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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!

Sewing Open Lab

Mon, Sep 28, 2:30pm - 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.

Mon, Sep 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

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.

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Explore Algodoo Physics

Mon, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Have fun with physics! Use Algodoo to experiment with objects and see how they react to gravity and friction. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

xTool Laser Cutter and Engraver Orientation

Mon, Sep 28, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

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.

Mon, Sep 28, 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.

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Access Assessment - Audio Studio

Mon, Sep 28, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Mon, Sep 28, 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.

Open Lab - Ask A Tech

Mon, Sep 28, 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.

Access Assessment - Audio Studio

Mon, Sep 28, 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.

Toddler Storytime: Chugga Chugga Choo Choo

Tue, Sep 29, 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

Digital Sculpting

Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Create detailed sculptures in a digital environment. Learn to use ZbrushCoreMini and the intuitive brushes and tools to create amazing artwork. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Tue, Sep 29, 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.

LEGO® Digital Designs

Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Purple Room - Second Floor

Build your custom LEGO® designs on the computer with this easy-to-use free software. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.

Sewing - Bucket Hat (5 Part) - Intermediate Level

Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Need a new summer look? Want to hide a bad hair day? Or maybe you’ve just always dreamed of joining the mysterious and stylish Bucket Hat Society. Students are required to bring fabric.

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Tinkercad for Beginners

Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn 3D design with Tinkercad by creating and transforming digital shapes. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Photo Lighting: Gels

Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Toddler Play & Connect

Tue, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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

Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (6 hrs)

Tue, Sep 29, 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.

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Tue, Sep 29, 12:00pm - 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.

Sewing - Easy Superhero Cape (2 Part) - Intermediate Level

Tue, Sep 29, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

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.

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Tue, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Are you ready for Halloween? Join us to make this easy superhero cape for a quick and easy costume sizes kids-adults. Students are required to bring materials. See the description for details.

Macramé Feather Earrings

Tue, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Create stylish macrame feather earrings with this beginner’s macrame project! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Game Design - Make a World

Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Learning Cube - 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.

Basic Photography Concepts

Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

New to Photography? This class is for you. We cover introduction to basic photography concepts including the exposure triangle, using a DSLR camera, different shooting modes, and much more!

Synthesizer Fundamentals

Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor

Synthesize your sound. Use source, modifier and controller modules to create and manipulate audio signals. (tic101)

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Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools

Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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

Create with Canva: Bookmark Mania!

Tue, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Create your own bookmarks with the online graphic design tool Canva! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

General Orientation for the Melrose Center

Tue, Sep 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor

This orientation is your key to accessing the creative and collaborative spaces in the Melrose Center.

Preschool Stories & Stretches: Branching Out

Wed, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Papa Bear - First Floor

Preschoolers will wiggle and stretch to stories, songs, and rhymes, focusing on motor development. Recommended for ages 3–5.

LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering

Wed, Sep 30, 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.

Maker Workshop: Recycled Paper Made from Scraps

Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Recycle your scraps and clippings into sheets of paper (that can be used to make a travel journal or sketchbook)

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Video Studio Audio and Data Management

Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm

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.

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Sim and Game Development Open Lab

Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Visitors can use our workstations, VR Learning Stations, game development equipment, and simulators to work on projects, experiment, practice, or simply explore the technology at their own pace.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Digital Publishing - eBook Formatting & Conversion

Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Purple Room - Second Floor

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

Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)

Wed, Sep 30, 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.

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Create Animated GIFs

Wed, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Create animated GIFs using Photoshop! Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.

Crochet - Square of the Month/Cuadrado del Mes - Advanced Level

Wed, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Wed, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Build your crochet skills one square at a time. Join us monthly for a new square—come for one class or take them all. By year’s end, you’ll have a cozy blanket made from unique squares.

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Fiber Arts Junior: Finger Knit a Snake

Wed, Sep 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Untangle the mysteries of finger knitting and create a toy using yarn and your fingers. Recommended for kids ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Podcast Booth Fundamentals

Wed, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

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Teen Fiber Arts: Kumihimo

Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Red Room - Second Floor

Explore Kumihimo, the Japanese art of braiding unique cords. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.

Photo Studio Q&A

Wed, Sep 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Are you stuck on a photography-related project or simply need practice time in the studio? Let us help!

Device Advice

Wed, Sep 30, 4:30pm - 4:50pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Have a new tablet or smartphone, but not sure how to use it? Let us get you started with the basics, so you become more familiar with your personal device.

Device Advice

Wed, Sep 30, 4:50pm - 5:10pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Have a new tablet or smartphone, but not sure how to use it? Let us get you started with the basics, so you become more familiar with your personal device.

LEGO® WeDo™ Build a Robotic Grabber

Wed, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

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

Introduction to LED Video Walls

Wed, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

LED Wall - Second Floor

Using the new LED Wall at the Melrose Center as a case study, learn about the components of a system as well as talk about the types of LED walls.

Driver's Education Simulator Orientation & Assessment

Wed, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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)

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Device Advice

Wed, Sep 30, 5:10pm - 5:30pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Have a new tablet or smartphone, but not sure how to use it? Let us get you started with the basics, so you become more familiar with your personal device.

Design Characters using Tynker

Thu, Oct 01, 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.

Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Blue Room - Second Floor

Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Bring Your Art to Life with AR

Thu, Oct 01, 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.

Video Studio Lighting Techniques

Thu, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm

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.

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Photo Studio Orientation

Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Tour the Photography Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices.

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Prepare for Your Job Search - Job Seekers Series

Thu, Oct 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

This program provides hands-on worksheets and strategies to help you reflect on your goals, identify your skills, and succeed. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.

Audio Studio - Microphone Theory Level 1

Thu, Oct 01, 11:30am - 1:00pm

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)

Sewing - Easy Fall Placemats (2 Parts) - Beginner Level

Thu, Oct 01, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Get ready for your next dinner party with your very own placemats! To be festive we could shape the placemats like a pumpkin.

Video Studio Orientation

Thu, Oct 01, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Tour the Melrose Center Video Studio in this introductory class.

Photo Lighting: Basic Portrait

Thu, Oct 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

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

Audio Studio - Microphone Theory Level 2

Thu, Oct 01, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

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)

Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn

Thu, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

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.

Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (4 hrs)

Thu, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

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.

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Video Conferencing Basics - PLA DigitalLearn

Thu, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Blue Room - Second Floor

Learn how to create an account on a popular video conferencing platform (Zoom) and build confidence when using features of the platform in an online meeting.

Empowerment & Wellness Session for Teens - Presented by Rebuild Yourself Inc.

Thu, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

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.

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Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Albertson Room - Third Floor

Make new friends, share experiences, and build connections that last. Join us for monthly gatherings designed to promote mental wellness and personal growth. Recommended for ages 13-18.

STEAM Junior: Sensational Spiders

Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

Junior scientists will explore STEAM concepts to expand their minds and explore the world around them. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Let's Code an Ocean AI

Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Machines can learn just like us! Explore the ocean while learning how machines can see patterns and predict outcomes. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Game Design - Make a World

Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Learning Cube - 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.

Audio Studio Orientation

Thu, Oct 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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)

Sewing - Fun Pumpkin Table Runner (4-Part) - Intermediate Level

Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Bring a little Halloween fun to your table with a festive pumpkin-inspired table runner!

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Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals

Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Purple Room - Second Floor

Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.

Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)

Fri, Oct 02, 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.

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Silhouette Cameo Orientation

Fri, Oct 02, 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.

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Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (6 hrs)

Fri, Oct 02, 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

Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques

Fri, Oct 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Purple Room - Second Floor

Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.

Chess Basics with lichess.org

Fri, Oct 02, 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.

Fri, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Audio Studio - Signal Routing

Fri, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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)

Social Worker @ the Library

Sat, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Papa Bear - First Floor

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.

Digital Coloring

Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Blue Room - Second Floor

Color a digital coloring sheet and learn how to work with Layers, Move and Transform Tools, and Painting Tools. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Fiber Arts Meetup

Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

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.

Family STEM Saturdays

Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Bring your family to build and play with science and technology at the Melrose Center! Available resources include littleBits, Snap Circuits, and K'NEX. (tic101)

VR Learning Stations Orientation

Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor

Learn how to set up and modify a VR headset's features, navigate its operating system, and maintain a safe environment when using a VR Learning Station.

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Toddler Storytime

Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

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 - Video Studio (6 hrs)

Sat, Oct 03, 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

Cancelled

Pro Tools Level 1: Edit Window

Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm

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)

Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (6 hrs)

Sat, Oct 03, 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.

Baby Storytime

Sat, Oct 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Papa Bear - First Floor

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

Meetups at Melrose - Indienomicon Game Dev Adventure Day

Sat, Oct 03, 12:30pm - 5:30pm

LED Wall - Second Floor

If you want to learn about some of the most fun and exciting games being developed in your community by indie developers, then this monthly meetup is for you.

Fruitful Endeavors: For Vibrant Seniors and Adults!

Sat, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Magnolia Room - Third Floor

Join us as we learn about productive perennials who are creating new standards of living well. Recommended 18 and up.

Cancelled

Pro Tools Level 2: Mix Window and MIDI

Sat, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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.

Flight Simulator Orientation and Assessment

Sat, Oct 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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)

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Animanga Club

Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Share your love of anime and manga at the library, complete with games and activities to help you connect to your favorite series. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender Essentials 8 Parts Class Series

Sat, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 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.

Cancelled

Sat, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Join this 8-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.

LEGO® WeDo™ Build a Race Car

Sun, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Learning Cube - 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.

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Driver's Education Simulator Orientation & Assessment

Sun, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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.

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Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration

Sun, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

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.

Audio Studio Orientation

Sun, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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)

Photo Studio Orientation

Sun, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

Tour the Photography Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices.

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LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Amusement Parks

Sun, Oct 04, 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 Four

Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Melrose Stage - Second Floor

The 9-week final round in our improv series. Students must have prior improv education to register for Improv Four.

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Sewing Open Lab

Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Sun, Oct 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Learning Cube - Second Floor

Engineer an amusement park with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Open Lab - Ask A Tech

Sun, Oct 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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.

From Sample to Performance with Ableton Live

Sun, Oct 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

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.

Blender: 12 Principles of Animation in 3D

Sun, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Melrose Classroom - Second Floor

Animate a bouncy ball and learn how to apply the 12 principles of animation to enhance the 3D animation in Blender.

Basic Photography Concepts

Sun, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Photo Studio - Second Floor

New to Photography? This class is for you. We cover introduction to basic photography concepts including the exposure triangle, using a DSLR camera, different shooting modes, and much more!

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Video Studio Orientation

Sun, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Tour the Melrose Center Video Studio in this introductory class.

Mon, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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.

Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (6 hrs)

Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Video Production Studio - Second Floor

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Theatre 101

Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Melrose Stage - Second Floor

Learn basic theater terminology, types of theaters and the roles each person plays in productions in this introductory theater class. This class is taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.

Baby Play & Connect

Mon, Oct 05, 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.

Mon, Oct 05, 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.

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Photo Studio Assessment Training - Studio Equipment

Mon, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm

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.

3D Printer Orientation

Mon, Oct 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Makerspace - Second Floor

Bring your 3D Design to reality with a 3D Printer at the Makerspace. Learn how to use the slicing software, proper settings on the printer and gain access to our 3D printers in the Makerspace.

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Balloon Art - Balloon Pumpkins / Calabazas con Globos - Beginner Level

Mon, Oct 05, 11:15am - 1:15pm

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

We'll guide you through balloon art techniques, demonstrating how to create fun balloon pumpkins for fall celebrations. Materials will be provided. Recommended for adults 18 and up.