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Balloon Art – Balloon Cat / Gato con Globos

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2026-10-12 11:15:00 2026-10-12 13:15:00 America/New_York Balloon Art – Balloon Cat / Gato con Globos Add a spooky touch to the season by creating a balloon cat! Explore simple balloon art techniques while shaping balloons into a fun feline creation. Materials provided. Recommended for adults 18+. Orlando Public Library - Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Monday, October 12
11:15am - 1:15pm

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Orlando Public Library

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Add a spooky touch to the season by creating a balloon cat! Explore simple balloon art techniques while shaping balloons into a fun feline creation. Materials provided. Recommended for adults 18+.

  • Class Duration: 2 hours
  • Age Requirements: 13-Adult
  • Required Skills: fine motor skills, okay to work with balloons; please be aware that these balloons contain latex.
  • Materials Fee: None
  • Out of District Fee: $10 (includes class and materials fees)

    ¡Dale un toque misterioso a la temporada creando un gato con globos! Explora técnicas sencillas de Balloon Art mientras das forma a esta divertida figura. Materiales proporcionados. Para adultos 18+.

    • Duración de la Clase: 2 horas
    • Edad Requerida: 13-Adulto
    • Prerrequisito Recomendado: Ninguno
    • Habilidades Requerida: Alguien que este bien trabajando con globos. Tenga en cuenta que los globos contienen latex.
    • Costo por Materiales: Ninguno
    • Costo Fuera del Distrito: $10 (incluye costo de materiales y clase)l

    AGE GROUP: | Adults |

    EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Life Skills | Arts & Crafting |

    TAGS: | tec101 | fibertic | fiberarts | espanol |

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    Orlando Public Library is the headquarters and resource center for the Orange County Library System. The library has been located at this site since its beginnings as the Albertson Public Library in 1923. Public Reference Departments in Orlando Public Library include Children’s, Library Central, and Learning Central. The Children’s Library offers spacious areas, special programs, computers and story rooms for our youngest readers and readers to be. The Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center for Technology, Innovation and Creativity is located on the second floor. The Friends of the Library Third Floor Bookstore is open daily and recycles withdrawn and donated books to the community.

     

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    Video Studio Lighting Techniques
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    Balloon Art: Baby Shower Accents / Detalles de Baby Shower - Beginner Level
    Mon, Sep 21, 11:15am - 1:15pm
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    Photo Studio - Second Floor
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    Purple Room - Second Floor
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    3D Printer Orientation
    Mon, Sep 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
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    Blue Room - Second Floor
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    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
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    Pro Tools Level 2: Mix Window and MIDI
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    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.
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    Wed, Sep 23, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    New date Wednesday, September 23, 10:00am - 3:00pm
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    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Wed, Sep 23, 10:00am - 3:00pm
    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.
    LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures
    Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    Sim and Game Development Open Lab
    Wed, Sep 23, 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.
    Canva Projects - AI Tools
    Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Work Canva's magic! Learn how to bring presentations and social media posts to life using text prompts. Generate instant text content, charts, and mockups.
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    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Do you have a drawer full of fabric scraps? Create a variety of useful projects for your bag while learning how to piece fabric scraps together and add decorative quilting stitches.
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    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Wed, Sep 23, 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.
    Maker Workshop: Design a Rubber Stamp
    Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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    Learn how you can use a laser cutter to create your own custom-made rubber stamp. 
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    Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (4 hrs)
    Wed, Sep 23, 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.
    Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (3 hrs)
    Wed, Sep 23, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
    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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    District 10 Office Hours - Congressman Maxwell Frost
    Wed, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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    Create your own crochet skirt. Learn to make a unique garment, adjustable to any size and length. Use basic stitches to achieve a modern, versatile finish made by you, even if you are a beginner.
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    Tinkercad for Beginners
    Wed, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Learn 3D design with Tinkercad by creating and transforming digital shapes. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Flight Simulator Orientation and Assessment
    Wed, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    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)
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    Podcast Booth Fundamentals
    Wed, Sep 23, 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.
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    Improv One
    Wed, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
    Melrose Conference Room - Second Floor
    Learn to express yourself and play in this 8-week intro to improv course. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
    Registration is now closed
    Introduction to Blender for 3D Printing
    Wed, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    An introductory course to Blender open source 3D creation software and how to use it for 3D Printing in the Makerspace.
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    Device Advice
    Wed, Sep 23, 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.
    This event is full
    Device Advice
    Wed, Sep 23, 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.
    This event is full
    LEGO® WeDo™ Build a Robotic Bee
    Wed, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Build and program a LEGO ® Robotic Bee with WeDo ™. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Virtual Production Fundamentals - Mars CamTrack and Unreal Engine Setup
    Wed, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
    LED Wall - Second Floor
    This workshop offers a hands-on guide to calibrating, connecting, and synchronizing a virtual camera with a real-world camera using the Vive Mars CamTrack system and Unreal Engine.
    Access Assessment - Photo Studio
    Wed, Sep 23, 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.
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio
    Wed, Sep 23, 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.
    Device Advice
    Wed, Sep 23, 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.
    This event is full
    Snacks Around the World - Netherlands
    Wed, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Albertson Room - Third Floor
    Broaden your taste buds while learning about food and snacks from around the world. This month we focus on Netherlands. Registration Required. Recommended 18 and up.
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    Access Assessment - Photo Studio
    Wed, Sep 23, 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.
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio
    Wed, Sep 23, 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
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Thu, Sep 24, 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.
    Macramé Feather Earrings
    Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Create stylish macrame feather earrings with this beginner’s macrame project! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Makerspace Open Lab
    Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 4:00pm
    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
    Photo Studio Assessment Training - Studio Cameras
    Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Interested in gaining full access to the Photo Studio? Get hands on experience with our cameras, while learning all about the safety and skills required to handle them.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (6 hrs)
    Thu, Sep 24, 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
    Logic Pro X Level 1 - Fundamentals
    Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    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)
    Improve Your Job Interview Skills - Job Seekers Series
    Thu, Sep 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Learn about the interview process and get tips that will help you to practice and prepare. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
    Video Studio Orientation
    Thu, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Video Production Studio - Second Floor
    Tour the Melrose Center Video Studio in this introductory class.
    This event is full
    Logic Pro X Level 2-Patches and the Channel Strip
    Thu, Sep 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
    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
    Thu, Sep 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Blue 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.
    Sewing Open Lab
    Thu, Sep 24, 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.
    Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (3 hrs)
    Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 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.
    This event is full
    Video Studio Camera and Lens Level 1
    Thu, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    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.
    This event is full
    STEAM Junior: Engineering Extravaganza
    Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Junior scientists will explore STEAM concepts to expand their minds and explore the world around them. Recommended for ages 6-12.
    Cancelled
    Next Steps for Teens: Interviewing with Confidence
    Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Learn how to highlight your skills in an interview setting with resources and tools to build confidence. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering
    Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    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)
    Maker Workshop: Photobooth Film Strip Holder
    Thu, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Learn how you can use a laser cutter to create your own custom made instant film photo strip card holder. 
    This event is full
    Open Lab - Ask A Tech
    Thu, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    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.
    History of Gardening in the United States - America’s 250th Anniversary
    Thu, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Albertson Room - Third Floor
    Learn about the fascinating and complex history of gardening in the United States from its early colonial days to the present. Recommended for ages 18+.
    Video Studio Camera and Lens Level 2
    Thu, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    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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    SNAP Assistance
    Fri, Sep 25, 10:00am - 1:45pm
    437 - Fourth Floor
    A representative from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will be onsite the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month to answer questions and assist with the SNAP application process.
    Cancelled
    Social Worker @ the Library
    Fri, Sep 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
    Sewing - Threading a Serger
    Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Sergers can perform many different types of stitches as long as you know how to thread them properly. Learn to thread paths for upper and lower loopers, and for both needles.
    This event is full
    Cancelled
    Photo Composition
    Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
    The rules of thirds is probably the most often referenced photography rule of composition. It is all about subject placement within the frame.
    Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows
    Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Get up and running with computers. Learn how to navigate the computer desktop and how to perform various techniques in manipulating windows using basic mouse and keyboard techniques.
    xTool Laser Cutter and Engraver Orientation
    Fri, Sep 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
    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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    Audio Studio Orientation
    Fri, Sep 25, 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)
    Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files
    Fri, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.
    Cancelled
    Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (2 hrs)
    Fri, Sep 25, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
    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.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Fri, Sep 25, 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
    Makerspace Open Lab
    Fri, Sep 25, 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.
    Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals
    Fri, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Boost your productivity with Microsoft's powerful note-taking app. Learn how to organize your pages, revise your notes and collaborate with your team.
    Cancelled
    Product Photography Level 2
    Fri, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Take your product photos to the next level, learn how to use the Plexi-glass table setup to photograph glass and reflective objects, and use color gels to decorate your product.
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