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Virtual Event: Back to School Celebration
2021-08-05 16:00:00 2021-08-05 16:45:00 America/New_York Virtual Event: Back to School Celebration Get a head start on the year and prepare your mind to learn with stories, activities, crafts and lots of fun! Recommended for upper and lower elementary. Online - Virtual Room - Eatonville

Thursday, August 05
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2021-08-05 16:00:00 2021-08-05 16:45:00 America/New_York Virtual Event: Back to School Celebration Get a head start on the year and prepare your mind to learn with stories, activities, crafts and lots of fun! Recommended for upper and lower elementary. Online - Virtual Room - Eatonville

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Virtual Room - Eatonville

Get a head start on the year and prepare your mind to learn with stories, activities, crafts and lots of fun! Recommended for upper and lower elementary.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Games & Activities | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | eatonville | bb-childrens | back2school |

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Online: Photography Lenses Explained
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about lens type characteristics, distortions, aberrations and how to fix them. We’ll also explore the relationship between lens focal length and sensor sizes.
Online: Adobe Illustrator Tips and Tricks
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn about transparency features, organizing documents with layers, and much more.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Feb 24, 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: Flash Photography
Tue, Feb 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how different types of photography flashes work and how to use them to achieve professional results
Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Tue, Feb 24, 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. 2/17 Session 1; 2/18 Session 2; 2/24 Session 3; 2/25 Session 4.
Author Talk: Tom Crouch - Incredible History Behind the World's Largest Museum
Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.Register
Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender 10 Parts Class Series
Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Southwest Book Club: - The Secret Book of Flora Lea
Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Join us to discuss historical fiction novel The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Reframing Rejection as a Writer
Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Literary agent Paula Weiman will discuss how writers can reframe rejection, build resilience, and stay motivated on the path to publication.
Online Class: Crochet Along 2026 - Flower Bouquet - Intermediate
Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Join us for this year long series to create a realistic style crocheted bouquet of flowers. This class meets once a month to complete a longform project together in a warm and welcoming environment!
Registration is now closed
Online: Product Mockups Made Easy: 3D with Adobe Stager
Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Exploring RootsMagic-A Genealogy Software!
Wed, Feb 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
With expert Bruce Buzbee from Roots Magic we will explore the benefits and techniques to truly strengthen your genealogy research!
Cancelled
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Feb 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Wed, Feb 25, 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. 2/17 Session 1; 2/18 Session 2; 2/24 Session 3; 2/25 Session 4.
Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender 10 Parts Class Series
Wed, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Feb 25, 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.
Chair Yoga
Wed, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Get moving with this energizing and relaxing Chair Yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you. Requires use of a chair.
Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, Feb 26, 9:00am - 9:55am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Need help breaking through a brick wall? Unsure where to look next? Book a 1-hour private Zoom appointment with Lisa for personalized genealogy guidance.
Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:55am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Need help breaking through a brick wall? Unsure where to look next? Book a 1-hour private Zoom appointment with Lisa for personalized genealogy guidance.
This event is full
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns -Love Birds - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Feb 26, 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
Thursday Tree Zoom - Climb your family tree virtually!
Thu, Feb 26, 11:00am - 11:55am
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Need help breaking through a brick wall? Unsure where to look next? Book a 1-hour private Zoom appointment with Lisa for personalized genealogy guidance.
This event is full
Free Digital Libraries for Genealogists!
Thu, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Discover free digital libraries packed with books, newspapers, and hidden gems to power your genealogy research—no library card required! Recommended for Adults. Registration required.
Online: Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering
Thu, Feb 26, 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)
Cancelled
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender 10 Parts Class Series
Thu, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Travel the World Through Books Virtual Program
Thu, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Learning Central
Travel to a famous library from around the world without leaving the comfort of your own home. Registration is required. Ages 18+
Virtual: Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, Feb 26, 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.
Virtual: Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
Join us as we discuss this months title, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman.
Clase en Línea: Microsoft PowerPoint Nivel 3 - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda
Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Technology Classroom 1
Aprenda cómo insertar transiciones de diapositivas, agregar animaciones e enlaces. Crea un álbum de fotos con herramientas que son fáciles de usar.
Online Class: Canva Projects - Presentations
Fri, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Create visually appealing and effective presentations. Dive into thousands of free Canva presentation templates. Once you have selected a template, edit it with ease and implement Canva elements.
Clase en Línea: Conceptos Básicos de Canva (Español) - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda
Fri, Feb 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Da vida a tus ideas de diseño con Canva, una aplicación gratuita de diseño gráfico. Utilice miles de plantillas para obtener inspiración e ideas para su próximo proyecto.
Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender 10 Parts Class Series
Fri, Feb 27, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 2
Fri, Feb 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.
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Online: Create a 3D Video Game Character - Blender 10 Parts Class Series
Fri, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New date Friday, February 27, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Join this 10-part class series and learn how to model, texture, rig, and animate a character for a video game.
Online Class: Embroider Along 2026: Our Cute Community - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Feb 27, 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 put them together to make a community!
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Feb 27, 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!
This event is full
Online Class: Canva Projects - Social Media
Sat, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Grab your viewers' attention by creating eye-catching posts, videos, and more. Utilize Canva's powerful social media management features to schedule, publish and track your content.
Online Class: 3D Design with Tinkercad- Dinosaur
Sat, Feb 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Use Tinkercad, a free online application, to design your own custom 3D dinosaur. Learn the basics of 3D design using shapes, cutouts and colors. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Basic English 1
Sat, Feb 28, 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.
Needs vs Wants: Character Goals & Motivations
Sat, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Author Jennie Jarvis will discuss how to strengthen your characters' agency through goals and motivations.
Online: Creative Skills Bootcamp
Sun, Mar 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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.
Writing Tension and Anticipation in Your Fiction
Sun, Mar 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Tension and anticipation are often the unsung—but critical—keys to story success. Lorin Oberweger will discuss the balance of those elements as they relate to story, scene structure, style, and more.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Mar 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Knitting: Broken Rib Tuck Stitch Scarflette (7-Part) - Confident Beginner Level
Mon, Mar 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Knit a reversible scarflette using broken rib Tuck Stitches. This beautiful scarflette is knit flat and finished with an applied I-cord.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Let's Learn Letters and Numbers
Mon, Mar 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
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, Mar 02, 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 ages 18 & up.
Online: Adobe Acrobat 101: Create and Edit PDFs
Mon, Mar 02, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Acrobat, the differences between Pro and DC versions, and their many features.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Mon, Mar 02, 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: Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Fundamentals - Third-Person Programming Class Series (4 Parts)
Mon, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join us and create a third-person character while learning the UE5 editor interface, Blueprint basics, third-person character setup, and the Enhanced Input System.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Mar 02, 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: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
Mon, Mar 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Search the Function Library to find the perfect fit. Use date, financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.
Bilingual Conversations with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Online: Creative Resources for Self-Starters - Build your Creative Skills
Mon, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about the Library and Melrose resources offered to those with creative needs, focusing on graphic design, web design, video editing, and more. Get personalized class recommendations.
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Pajama Party
Mon, Mar 02, 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.
Publishing Journey: From Getting Agented to Publication
Mon, Mar 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Literary agent Lee Melillo will discuss what happens between getting an offer of representation from an agent to your book being published, including what an agent does and what industry terms mean.
Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator
Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Mar 03, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Mar 03, 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. 
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Mar 03, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Personal Investing Toolkit (4-Part Series)  
Tue, Mar 03, 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.  
Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Tue, Mar 03, 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. 3/3 Session 1; 3/4/Session 2; 3/10 Session 3; 3/11 Session 4.
Online: Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Fundamentals - Third-Person Programming Class Series (4 Parts)
Tue, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join us and create a third-person character while learning the UE5 editor interface, Blueprint basics, third-person character setup, and the Enhanced Input System.
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Basic English 2
Tue, Mar 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Online: Product Mockups Made Easy: 3D with Adobe Stager
Tue, Mar 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Mar 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Structure & Pacing
Tue, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Editor Kristen Stieffel will examine the similarities and differences between common story structures, how to use structure to enhance your plot, and how to control the pacing of fiction & nonfiction.
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