Writing Workshop: Developing Magical Systems

Online: Unity - Programming Basics - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 3

Thu, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Learn to code a custom behavior in Unity with C-Sharp. During this class we will declare, initialize, and execute custom variables and functions to make a game object move and change colors.

Registration is now closed

Online: Microphone Theory Level 1

Thu, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

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)

Registration is now closed

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Black & White Effects

Thu, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Make photos pop with black and white effects. Learn multiple ways to convert photos to black and white, apply adjustment layers and create enhancing effects.

Registration is now closed

Online Class: Resume Writing

Thu, Dec 05, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Bring your resume to the top of the pile. Learn how to plan, create, and format a professional-looking resume using built-in templates in Microsoft Word.

Registration is now closed

Online Class: Loom Knit Holiday Bells (2 Part) - Confident Beginner

Thu, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Holiday bells are ringing with this delightfully simple pattern. Join us while we make a loom knit bell for the holiday tree. Students are required to provide materials.

Registration is now closed

Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Your one-stop shop for game development questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Game Development classes? We’re here to help.

Yoga for Holiday Stress

Thu, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

This all-levels yoga class focuses combining movement, meditation and breathing, to help you minimize your Holiday stress. Presented by certified Yoga Instructor Dana Brady.

Online Class: Web Design - HTML Level 4

Fri, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Do you want to interact with your users? Learn how to create an interactive form to collect data from your site visitors. Recommended Audience: Adult

Online Class: WordPress Level 1

Fri, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to build your own website. Start with WordPress, which offers lots of options for skinning your site the way you want it.

Online Class: Crochet Along Skirt (12 Parts) - Advanced

Fri, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Join us once a month in 2024 to crochet a stunning lacework skirt that can double as a dress and a wrap!

This event is full

Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 7

Fri, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This series is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.

Online: Unity - Programming Player Movement - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 4

Fri, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Program the player game object to move, rotate, and jump, while learning the basics of programming custom behaviors for your game objects with C Sharp (C#) in Unity.

Online Class: Embroider a Monthly Sampler (Series) - Beginner Level (Cumulative, Basic to Confident)

Fri, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Follow along all year as we create a monthly sampler for 2024. Each month we'll add a new stitch and flower to make a beautiful bouquet!

Virtual: English Conversation Hour

Fri, Dec 06, 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!

The Writing Life - Tips and Techniques for Managing Life as a Working Writer

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

New York Times bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain will discuss navigating the writing life, including setting up a schedule, when (if) to quit your day job, navigating writer's block, and more!

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.

Online: Creative Resources for Entrepreneurs

Sat, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Washington Park

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sun, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

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.

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Graphics & Stationery

Sun, Dec 08, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

No time to learn Photoshop? Use the free Express app to intuitively and quickly create all the graphics you need.

Online: Adobe Express Social Media Videos and Reels

Sun, Dec 08, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

No time to learn Premiere? Use the free Express app to create cool video edits with fluid text and graphics animations.

OCLS Writer's Group

Sun, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Please attend one meeting before submitting a piece for critique.

Chair Yoga

Mon, Dec 09, 8:00am - 9:00am

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.

Speaking Clearly Advanced

Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Knit Mini Bear Ornament - Confident Beginner Level - Gifting Series

Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The gifting series is all about knitting gifts to give or accent gifts. The bear ornaments are knit flat with i-Cord limbs and seamed.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features

Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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.

How to Lower Costs of Prescription Drugs

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join Jessica Daly, Faculty Librarian and Assistant Professor with Advent Health, as she shares online resources designed to locate lower prescription prices.

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:35am

Virtual Room - Alafaya

Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 1

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Want to take your coding skills to the next level? Learn how to write proper Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) code and format Web pages using external style sheets.

Speaking Clearly Beginners

Mon, Dec 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools

Mon, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

English for Social Interactions

Mon, Dec 09, 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: Adobe Photoshop - Brush Tools

Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Create your own artwork using Photoshop brush tools. Use settings to manipulate painting digitally. Build your own brushes that work for your needs and learn to import brush sets.

Online Class: 3D Design with TinkerCad (10-12) - Code a Snowflake

Mon, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Use Tinkercad, a free online application, to design your own custom 3D objects. Learn the basics of codeblocks to create a 3D Snowflake.

Canva: Social Media

Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Bring your social media posts to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create social media content and more.

Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Online: Photoshop Tips and Tricks

Mon, Dec 09, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Pajama Party

Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 7:40pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.

Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Tue, Dec 10, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

Virtual Event: Basic Spanish with Wilnelia

Tue, Dec 10, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate

Tue, Dec 10, 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 Class: Google Workspace Level 1 - Google Docs

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Microsoft Office getting you down? Try Google Workspace, a free alternative! Learn how to type and edit documents like letters, flyers, and resumes using Google Docs.

Online Class: Google Workspace Level 2 - Google Sheets

Tue, Dec 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Microsoft Office getting you down? Try Google Workspace, a free alternative! Navigate spreadsheets confidently and explore useful tools like functions, charts, and conditional formatting.

Cancelled

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Dec 10, 11:45am - 12:30pm

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Dec 10, 11:45am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 13

Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Hathi Trust Digital Library and Genealogy

Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Discover the Hathi Trust Digital Library and learn how you can use this amazing resource to enhance your genealogical research.

Introductory English Course

Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - South Creek

This course is designed for students who have very little or no English experience. Start from the beginning with letter sounds, syllables, and basic vocabulary.

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Tue, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 12/3 Session 1, 12/4 Session 2, 12/10 Session 3, 12/11 Session 4

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Virtual Room - South Creek

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

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.

Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.

Lo-Fi Book Club - Fantastical tales

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Join us for a relaxed discussion about your favorite books and graphic novels! Each month, choose your own book to read and share with other teens based on a rotating theme.

Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn

Tue, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

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.

Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda

Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.

A Dungeons & Dragons Adventure

Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Have you ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons? Now's your chance! Join us adventurers on our next quest!

Online: Adobe Illustrator Tips and Tricks

Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about transparency features, organizing documents with layers, and much more.

Virtual Event: D&D Drop-in Adventures (Ages 18+)

Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons: where we host a series of one night adventures inside a "West Marches" style campaign. A perfect opportunity for beginners and veterans alike.

This event is full

Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.

Resilience and You

Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Discover the importance of resilience in our lives. Explore how living with resilience helps us to be healthier, happier, more creative, and open to change.

Online Class: Crochet Pie Earrings (3 Parts) - Intermediate

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

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Celebrate the season of feasting with these adorable, customizable pie earrings! We will be discussing in-the-round and jewelry attaching techniques in this series.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced

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

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 2

Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Customize your Web pages using CSS. Learn how to add functionality such as Google Maps CSS Hovers and Transitions into Web pages. Recommended Audience: Adult

Author Talk: Laura Dave - On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries

Wed, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him. Register

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Dec 11, 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: Unity - Programming Input Actions - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 5

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Program Actions to collect values from input devices and trigger the Player game object's behaviors with an Input Action Asset in Unity.

Online: Microphone Theory Level 2

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

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)

Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)

Wed, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 12/3 Session 1, 12/4 Session 2, 12/10 Session 3, 12/11 Session 4

Práctica Spanish Conversation

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - South Creek

¡Práctica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for adults.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 13

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Digital Decluttering: Organize and Free Up Storage Space

Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join bestselling author and expert organizer Jamie Novak to learn how to declutter your devices and free up space just in time for the holidays!

Exploring FamilySearch.org

Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

FamilySearch is a tremendous and free source for family history research. Learn how to navigate this website and how to make the most of the information that it contains.

Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (3-Part) - Holiday Bouquet

Thu, Dec 12, 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: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A

Thu, Dec 12, 10:45am - 11:15am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Your one-stop shop for creative questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Adobe classes? We’re here to help.

Genealogy Box: Organizing Documents

Thu, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Have you ever received a box of family memorabilia from a relative and weren’t sure how to process the items? Learn how to scan, catalog, and handle a box full of surprise genealogical keepsakes.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

Thu, Dec 12, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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.

Online: Unity - Controlling Animations - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 6

Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Animate the Player game object and learn how to use Unity's Animation System.

Online: Audio Studio Orientation

Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

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)

Online Class: Loom Knit Holiday Bells (2 Part) - Confident Beginner

Thu, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Holiday bells are ringing with this delightfully simple pattern. Join us while we make a loom knit bell for the holiday tree. Students are required to provide materials.

Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Your one-stop shop for game development questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Game Development classes? We’re here to help.

Recognizing and Combating Imposter Syndrome for Writers

Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Literary agent Daniel Cramer will highlight signs and symptoms of imposter syndrome, its impact on creative individuals, and strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome.

Clase en Línea: Diseños con Canva- Vídeos

Fri, Dec 13, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

Aprenda a utilizar las herramientas de creación y edición de videos en Canva. Una la aplicación gratuita de diseño gráfico.

Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 3

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Do you want to draw more attention to your site? A full-screen video background is a solution.

Online Class: WordPress Level 2

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Create a website with WordPress. Customize the appearance and layout of your site to get the look you want by using a wide selection of free themes.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Layer Blending Modes

Fri, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Apply blending modes to image layers to quickly fix problems with exposure, shadows and highlights. Learn to use blending modes to generate artistic and creative effects on photos.

Crochet Planned Pooling Makeup - Intermediate

Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Curious about planned pooling but unsure of where to start? Join us to learn the basics and how to apply this technique to existing patterns. (Rescheduled from 10/11/24)

Online: Unity - Creating an Environment - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 7

Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Learn to use Unity's Terrain and Lighting Tools while creating a virtual environment for your game.

Transforming an Idea Into a Story

Fri, Dec 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

How do you go from idea to story? Author and editor Alli Martin will discuss how to mine your idea to discover the character's motivation, obstacles, and secrets to create a story.

Virtual: Little Readers

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Windermere

Start your child's reading journey with engaging activities focused on phonics and sight words. Emergent readers should be able to recognize all alphabetical letters. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

Sun, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.

Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator

Sun, Dec 15, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.

Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign

Sun, Dec 15, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

Speaking Clearly Advanced

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Knit a French Beret (3-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - Gifting Series

Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The gifting series is all about knitting gifts to give or accent gifts. The simple classic French Beret is quick to knit up--perfect for gift giving.

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:35am

Virtual Room - Alafaya

Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.

Speaking Clearly Beginners

Mon, Dec 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts

Mon, Dec 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.

Online: Streaming Live Video with OBS

Mon, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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)

English for Social Interactions

Mon, Dec 16, 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.

Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.

Online: Create Photorealistic 3D Images with Adobe Stager

Mon, Dec 16, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Hiawassee Book Club

Mon, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Hiawassee

In December the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss The Girl Before by JP Delaney.

Pajama Party

Mon, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 7:40pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.

Virtual Event: Basic Spanish with Wilnelia

Tue, Dec 17, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate

Tue, Dec 17, 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 Class: QuickBooks Online Level 1

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn the basic features of QuickBooks Online to get you started in organizing your business finances.

Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 2

Tue, Dec 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Recommended Audience: Adult

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 14

Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Exploring DNA Websites

Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore four DNA websites: Ancestry DNA, FamilyTreeDNA, MyHeritage and 23andme. Learn the differences between the companies and see how to navigate each company’s website.

Introductory English Course

Tue, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - South Creek

This course is designed for students who have very little or no English experience. Start from the beginning with letter sounds, syllables, and basic vocabulary.

Online: Unity - UI Basics - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 8

Tue, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Learn how to use Unity's UI tools and game objects to create a User Interface for your game.

Citizenship Inspired (Two Session Series)

Tue, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this two-session program, students will prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 12/17 Session 1, 12/18 Session 2.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Virtual Room - South Creek

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

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.

Advancing to Adulthood - Building a Resume

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Challenge your skills and develop some new ones! Learn through games and activities designed to help prepare you for post high school independence. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A

Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Your one-stop shop for creative questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Adobe classes? We’re here to help.

Stretch & Movement Breaks for Writers

Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Many writers develop muscle pain and joint stiffness after sessions at the keyboard. Learn how to take breaks to stretch and move your body with author and yoga teacher Deana Lisenby.

Southwest Book Club: - Anxious People

Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Southwest

Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. A novel about the things that save us, even in the most anxious times. Reg. req. 18+

Online Class: Crochet Pie Earrings (3 Parts) - Intermediate

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Celebrate the season of feasting with these adorable, customizable pie earrings! We will be discussing in-the-round and jewelry attaching techniques in this series.

Online: Intro to Affinity Photo

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this fully featured photo editor can do and how it fares as a Photoshop alternative.

Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.

Online: DaVinci Resolve - Edit Page

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

You filmed your video- now what? Edit your project in DaVinci Resolve's Edit Page, a great start to post-production.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Wed, Dec 18, 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: Unity - Triggering Events - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 9

Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Learn how to set up colliders as triggers and create interactions among objects in your game.

Online: DaVinci Resolve - Fusion FX

Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Use DaVinci Resolve's Fusion page for professional video green screen compositing and motion tracking.

Citizenship Inspired (Two Session Series)

Wed, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired

During this two-session program, students will prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 12/17 Session 1, 12/18 Session 2.

Práctica Spanish Conversation

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - South Creek

¡Práctica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for adults.

Online: DaVinci Resolve - Color Page

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Learn the basics of color grading using DaVinci Resolve and RAW video.

Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge

Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn how this file management app can speed up your workflow.

Cuisine Corner: Pasteles

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will guide us through making traditional savory pasteles. This beloved dish highlights Puerto Rico's rich culinary heritage.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 14

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.

Navigating Fold3.com

Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Fold3 is a valuable resource for military records and family history research. Learn how to navigate this website and make the most of the records it offers to enhance your genealogical research.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (3-Part) - Holiday Bouquet

Thu, Dec 19, 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.

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Online Class: Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools

Thu, Dec 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Get your research papers and reports noticed. Learn how to use the review tools to discover errors and ensure readability. Add organization with a table of contents and clear citations.

Lucidchart for Genealogy

Thu, Dec 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Discover how you can use Lucidchart for your genealogy research. Learn how to build family trees, pedigree charts, and more!

Online: Unity - Visual Scripting

Thu, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Thu, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Program a third-person player character to move, rotate, look around, and jump using Unity’s visual scripting tools.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Online Class: Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with objects and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.

Virtual: Winter Garden Book Club

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

Please join us as we discuss The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan.

Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Your one-stop shop for game development questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Game Development classes? We’re here to help.

How to Hook the Hollywood Reader

Thu, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Author and filmmaker Jennie Jarvis will discuss what Hollywood readers are looking for when they are buying scripts or licensing novel adaptations.

Exploracion Tecnologica: Como Usar Google Maps - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda

Fri, Dec 20, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Technology Classroom 2

Aprende como usar el sistema de navegación de Google Maps para llegar a tu destino.

Sketching 101

Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn the basics of sketching through use of simple art techniques and observing the world around you. Materials: All you need is a #2 pencil, colored pencils, paper, and paper towel.

Online Class: WordPress Level 3

Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to use plugins and widgets to customize your site around your audience. Create interactive content to effectively engage your clients.

Exploracion Tecnologica: YouTube - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda

Fri, Dec 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Esta clexploración tecnológica te equipará con el conocimiento y las herramientas necesarias para prosperar viendo videos en el mundo de YouTube.

Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 8

Fri, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

This series is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.

Online Class: Crochet Baby Hippo Ornament - Intermediate

Fri, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Celebrate the end of the year with a hand-made ornament of the internet's favorite baby hippo. We will be learning amigurumi skills during this class.

Online Class: Embroider and Catch Up

Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Are your embroidery projects piling up? Bring a work-in-progress and catch up while you "catch up" with other embroidery artists. All levels are welcome. Winter projects are encouraged!

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3

Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Get more precise control over your presentation. Learn how to insert slide transitions, add animations and hyperlinks. Create a customized photo album with simple to use tools.

Virtual: English Conversation Hour

Fri, Dec 20, 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!

Speaking Clearly Advanced

Sat, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Washington Park

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners.

Sesame Street Storytime

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:35am

Virtual Room - Alafaya

Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Speaking Clearly Beginners

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Students will learn the process of planning, conceptualizing, and implementing the plan for designing a website. They will learn the basics of HMTL, CSS and JavaScript.

Mon, Dec 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

English for Social Interactions

Mon, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Students will learn the process of planning, conceptualizing, and implementing the plan for designing a website. They will learn the basics of HMTL, CSS and JavaScript.

Mon, Dec 23, 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.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Mon, Dec 23, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Pajama Party

Mon, Dec 23, 7:00pm - 7:40pm

Virtual Room - Alafaya

Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Cancelled

Tue, Dec 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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.

Conducting Family History Interviews

Thu, Dec 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Oral history is an important part of genealogical research. Learn how to get the most information from the family members you interview.

Online Class: Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals

Thu, Dec 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Thu, Dec 26, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Boost your productivity with Microsoft's powerful note-taking app. Learn how to organize your pages, revise your notes and collaborate with your team.

Online Class: Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn

Thu, Dec 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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.

Online Class: WordPress Level 4

Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to turn your WordPress site into a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) powerhouse and protect your website from hackers.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Students will learn the process of planning, conceptualizing, and implementing the plan for designing a website. They will learn the basics of HMTL, CSS and JavaScript.

Fri, Dec 27, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Learn important actions like copy, cut, and paste.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures

Fri, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Students will learn the process of planning, conceptualizing, and implementing the plan for designing a website. They will learn the basics of HMTL, CSS and JavaScript.

Fri, Dec 27, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

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.

Online Class: Code with Minecraft (Ages 7-9) - Adventurer

Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Join Alex and Steve on a Minecraft Adventure! Solve code challenges to explore, gather resources, and defeat mobs. Create algorithms, use loops, and debug your code.

Sat, Dec 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Washington Park

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents

Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Students will learn the process of planning, conceptualizing, and implementing the plan for designing a website. They will learn the basics of HMTL, CSS and JavaScript.

Mon, Dec 30, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Enhance your document by adding elements like shapes, SmartArt, headers, and more. Secure your document with password protection. Work with distribution options like printing and sharing.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge

Mon, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Students will learn the process of planning, conceptualizing, and implementing the plan for designing a website. They will learn the basics of HMTL, CSS and JavaScript.

Mon, Dec 30, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Mon, Dec 30, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Virtual ESL Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Cancelled

Tue, Dec 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns -Basic Introduction - Beginner Level

Thu, Jan 02, 10:15am - 11:15am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. In this introductory class, we will learn about materials, processes and techniques to get started with Sashiko

Introduction to the West Oaks Branch & Genealogy Center

Thu, Jan 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore the library’s comprehensive resources and services to assist you with your family history research.

Online Class: Crochet Milkweed Shawl (4 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Thu, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The perfect stash buster to start the year, in this series we will practice join as you go (JAYGO) techniques to work up this beautiful and functional shawl. Confident beginner friendly!

Online Class: Embroider Level 1

Fri, Jan 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Start hand embroidery today! Learn the basics of using a hoop and needles to form running, back and cross stitches to create a beautiful sampler.

Virtual: English Conversation Hour

Fri, Jan 03, 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!