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Balloon Art - Balloon Turkey / Pavo con Globos

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2026-11-16 11:15:00 2026-11-16 13:15:00 America/New_York Balloon Art - Balloon Turkey / Pavo con Globos Gobble up some balloon fun! Create a colorful turkey with bright feathers and playful details to bring this fun, feathered character to life. Orlando Public Library - Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Monday, November 16
11:15am - 1:15pm

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Orlando Public Library

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Gobble up some balloon fun! Create a colorful turkey with bright feathers and playful details to bring this fun, feathered character to life.

  • 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)

    ¡Diviértete creando un pavo con globos! Dale vida a este simpático personaje con plumas coloridas y detalles divertidos que lo harán único.

    • 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)

    AGE GROUP: | Adults |

    EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | 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 The Friends of the Library Third Floor Bookstore is open daily and recycles withdrawn and donated books to the community.

     

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    Flight Simulator Orientation and Assessment
    Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    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.
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    Costura - Introducción a la Máquina de Coser
    Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    ¿Alguna vez quisiste hacer tu propia ropa, decoración, disfraces o accesorios? Únase a nosotros en esta clase de costura básica y aprenda manejar una máquina de coser y cómo hacer costuras básicas.
    Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
    Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.
    District 10 Office Hours - Representative Frost
    Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Community Relations - Ask at Desk
    An opportunity for legislative teams to meet directly with constituents to assist with general questions or concerns.
    Fiber Arts Junior: Friendship Bracelets
    Wed, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
    Learning Cube - Second Floor
    Learn to weave your own friendship bracelet! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. 
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    Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
    Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Red 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.
    Let's Play Dungeons & Dragons - Forge Your Hero
    Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Bring your Dungeons & Dragons character to life in 3D with Hero Forge! Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    Access Assessment - Video Studio
    Wed, Oct 21, 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.
    Advanced Foamsmithing – Decorative Skull
    Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
    Makerspace - Second Floor
    Learn how to make and paint your own decorative skull for the Spooky Season!
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    Spooky Macrame Keychain - Adult Craft Time
    Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Albertson Room - Third Floor
    Make a spooky themed macrame keychain. Registration required. Ages 18+
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    VR Learning Stations Orientation
    Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    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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    Character Movement for Actors
    Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
    Students learn to use physicality to create strong, believable characters. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
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    Code with ScratchJr
    Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Learn the basics of computer science with the ScratchJr app and bring stories to life with code. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio
    Wed, Oct 21, 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.
    Access Assessment - Photo Studio
    Wed, Oct 21, 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 - Video Studio
    Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
    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.
    Downtown Book Club - 1776 by David McCullough
    Wed, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Magnolia Room - Third Floor
    Join the Downtown Book Club at the Orlando Public Library to discuss 1776 by David McCullough. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
    Access Assessment - Audio Studio
    Wed, Oct 21, 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.
    Access Assessment - Photo Studio
    Wed, Oct 21, 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.
    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Thu, Oct 22, 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.
    BandLab Songwriting: Melody
    Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Create your own melody tracks in BandLab applying the same tricks the pros use! Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    Makerspace Open Lab
    Thu, Oct 22, 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.
    Melrose Reservation - Audio Studio (4 hrs)
    Thu, Oct 22, 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.
    Photo Studio Orientation
    Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    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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    Melrose Reservation - Video Studio (6 hrs)
    Thu, Oct 22, 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.
    Video: Shooting Video with DSLR Camera
    Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Video Learning Lab - Second Floor
    Did you know you could use a DSLR camera to record videos? Learn how to master your DSLR camera to shoot high-quality videos to play on your television or mobile device.
    Improve Your Job Interview Skills - Job Seekers Series
    Thu, Oct 22, 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.
    Melrose Reservation - Photo Studio (2 hrs)
    Thu, Oct 22, 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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    Acting for the Camera Level 1
    Thu, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Video Learning Lab - Second Floor
    Whether you want to improve your public speaking skills, enhance your on-camera skills or are curious about the world of acting for video, this class is for you.
    Hazardous History & Mocktails - Dangerous Sports
    Thu, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Albertson Room - Third Floor
    Hazardous History: Very Extreme Sports reveals when common sports were far riskier. From dangerous golf and violent hockey to Olympic live pigeon shooting, sports have changed dramatically over time.
    Escape Room Junior: Monster Library Mystery
    Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Papa Bear - First Floor
    Hunt for clues, crack puzzles, and join forces to figure out the mystery. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Create Comics
    Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Purple Room - Second Floor
    Create your own comic using Comic Life. Write a story, change layouts, and add images to make your comic come alive! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    Design Graphics Using Photoshop
    Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Blue Room - Second Floor
    Use the advanced manipulation and blending features of this professional-grade software to design and edit graphics and images. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
    Audio Studio Orientation
    Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    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)
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    Photo Studio Assessment Training - Studio Equipment
    Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    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.
    QuickBooks Level 1 - Introduction to QBO Environment
    Thu, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Red Room - Second Floor
    Learn the basic features and explore the environment of QuickBooks Online. Get started in efficiently organizing your business finances.
    Knitting in the Round - Double Pointed Needles - Intermediate Level
    Thu, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
    Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
    Knit hats, socks and sweaters with ease on circular knitting needles. Create a bracelet, while learning how to make stretchy edges, join your work in the round, and work with multiple needles at once.
    Acting for the Camera Level 2
    Thu, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Video Learning Lab - Second Floor
    Students will be introduced to basic terms and directions used on film and video sets. They will put these terms into practice as they rehearse and record a short scene.
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