Online: Adobe Premiere Level 4

Knit Classic Jacket (18-Parts) - Confident Beginner Level

Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Speaking Clearly Advanced is a course designed for students who want to improve their speaking and presentation skills.

Registration is now closed

Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The classic knit jacket with an i-cord edge never goes out of style. Class will meet twice a month to stay on pace. Techniques include short rows shaping, i-cord edge, picking up and knit, and more.

Registration is now closed

Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 2

Mon, Jan 13, 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.

Registration is now closed

Mon, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Learn how to setup a new company profile including the Vendor Center, Customer Center and adding Items. Recommended Audience: Adult

Registration is now closed

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts

Mon, Jan 13, 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.

Registration is now closed

Mon, Jan 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

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

Mon, Jan 13, 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.

Mon, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

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: Creative Resources for Entrepreneurs

Mon, Jan 13, 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.

Cuisine Corner: Korean Vegetable Pancake and Dipping Sauce

Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join culinary expert Dianne Morin as she teaches how to make a savory Korean vegetable pancake served with a mouthwatering dipping sauce.

Mon, Jan 13, 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.

Online: Digital Painting 101

Mon, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

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, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.

Virtual Event: Basic Spanish with Wilnelia

Tue, Jan 14, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Online Class: Exploring Your Library Card Benefits - Beyond the Books

Tue, Jan 14, 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, paragraphs, and essay writing. 

Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Are you new to the system or have been a long-time customer? This class is for you. Learn about ALL the benefits your OCLS library card provides beyond the books.

Online: Adobe Premiere Level 1

Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Start creating top-notch digital video productions. This is an introduction to the basics of editing video footage.

Entrepreneur Toolkit (4 Part Series)

Tue, Jan 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - Learning Central

Discover reliable and authoritative business databases and learn how to use them to build your business.

Effective Search Strategies on Ancestry.com

Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Discover how to get the most out of your searches on Ancestry Library Edition and Ancestry.com.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 16

Tue, Jan 14, 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.

Online: Adobe Premiere Level 2

Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Discover a fast way to assemble a video edit by cutting to music. This class explores the creative aspect of motion picture editing by importing audio & photographs, setting sequence markers, & more!

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

Tue, Jan 14, 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.

Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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: QuickBooks Pro Level 3

Tue, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Learn how to record different types of business transactions such as posting accounts payable and accounts receivable. Recommended Audience: Adult

Tue, Jan 14, 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. 1/7 Session 1, 1/8 Session 2, 1/14 Session 3, 1/15 Session 4

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge

Tue, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

Lo-Fi Book Club - Classics retold

Tue, Jan 14, 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.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Jan 14, 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.

Online: Blender Fundamentals - Game Character Animation Series

Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create a Robotic Hand and learn to navigate Blender's workspace, manipulate 3D objects, and the 3D content creation pipeline.

Exploración Tecnológica: Principios de Computadora Nivel 1 - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda

Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Aprendamos conceptos y terminología de computadoras. Exploremos juntos el escritorio de una computadora y aprendamos como usar técnicas básicas del ratón (mouse) y el teclado.

Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge

Tue, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

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

Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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

How To Pitch Your Graphic Novel

Tue, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Learn what agents are looking for from literary agent Monica Rodriguez, who will break down the format of a graphic novel script and what assets your pitch packet needs to set you up for success.

Crochet Lucky Lunar Lantern - Confident Beginner

Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Prep for Lunar New Year and practice 3D object making in this two part class. We will be learning in the round and tassel making techniques in this class.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Online: Adobe After Effects Level 1

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn the basics of animation in this Adobe After Effects starter class. Explore compositions, layers, keyframes, and motion paths by creating a bouncing ball animation.

Online: Flash Photography

Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Learn how different types of photography flashes work and how to use them to achieve professional results.

Online: Adobe After Effects Level 2

Wed, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Create a spectacular celestial video animation using a few stills and Adobe After Effects. Learn how to import footage, set up a composition, and animate layers using keyframes.

Online: Photography Lenses Explained

Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

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: Microphone Theory Level 1

Wed, Jan 15, 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.

Wed, Jan 15, 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)

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

Wed, Jan 15, 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. 1/7 Session 1, 1/8 Session 2, 1/14 Session 3, 1/15 Session 4

Wed, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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.

Mayor Buddy's Book Club - Future Hero: Race to Fire Mountain - Session 1

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Engage in a lively discussion and fun activities with Mayor Buddy's Book Club. There will be a Q&A with the series creator, Remi Blackwood (Jasmine Richards). Recommended for ages 8-12. Register

Online: Blender - Character Modeling Fundamentals - Game Character Animation Series

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create the base of a stylized 3D character and learn some of the most commonly used tools, techniques, and concepts involved with polygonal modeling in Blender.

Practica Spanish Conversations for Seniors and Beyond

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.

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

Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Color Correction

Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Take an average photo and make it pop. Learn basic color correction techniques and make global and location adjustments to images in Adobe Camera Raw.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 16

Wed, Jan 15, 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.

DIY Chinese New Year Couplet Workshop

Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Celebrate the Year of the Snake! In this workshop, you will learn some basic Chinese calligraphy and create a pair of Chinese couplets that you can use for Chinese New Year decoration.

Evidence Explained (4th Edition) Study Group

Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This study group focuses the role of evidence and citation in genealogical research as outlined in Evidence Explained 4th Edition Chapters 1 through 3.

Author Talk: TJ Klune - The Magic of Found Family

Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea. Register

Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly

Thu, Jan 16, 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 (4-Part) - Winter Flowers

Thu, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 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.

Online: Streaming Live Video with OBS

Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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)

Finding Your Roots: Census Records

Thu, Jan 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Build a solid foundation for your genealogy research with this series. This week, dive into census records and discover how to use census data effectively to advance your family history research.

Online: Video Editing with HitFilm Express

Thu, Jan 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Explore HitFilm Express, a free video editing software with professional-grade video effects. Learn the basic tools and how to edit videos. (This event is presented by Melrose Instructors of OCLS)

Online: Blender - Modeling a Character's HEAD - Game Character Animation Series

Thu, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Model a Character's HEAD and learn an option for a base model's head topology.

Online: Microphone Theory Level 2

Thu, Jan 16, 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)

Exploración Tecnológica: Principios de Computadora Nivel 2 - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda

Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Aprenda terminología básica de computación y vea como crear, etiquetar, organizar, guardar y recuperar archivos y carpetas en la computadora.

Online Class: Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)

Thu, Jan 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Thu, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools.

Online Class: Loom Knit Scarfs (4 Part) - Confident Beginner

Thu, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

So, the weather outside is cool not so frightful, but a scarf would be so delightful! Choose yarns that feel soft to the skin. Students are required to provide materials.

Registration is now closed

Cancelled

Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A

Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Data Management

Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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

Florida Gardening 101 - with The Florida Gardenista

Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join us for expert gardening guidance on how to plan a successful Spring garden in the Sunshine State. Registration required.

Online Class: Digital Sculpting (Ages 7-12) - for Homeschoolers

Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 10:45am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Create detailed sculptures in a digital environment. Learn to digital sculpt free and online.

Exploracion Tecnológica: Instagram - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda

Fri, Jan 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Aprende a Usar Instagram (versión móvil) en esta exploración tecnológica con Ms. Brenda

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

Fri, Jan 17, 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: How to Finish a Hoop - Beginner Level

Fri, Jan 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Finish and display your embroidery project. Learn how to use the whip stitch to create a simple cover for the back of your hoop. Now you're ready to show off your work!

Online: Blender - Modeling a Character's HAND - Game Character Animation Series

Fri, Jan 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Model a Character's HAND and learn an option for a base model's hand topology.

Online Class: LinkedIn for Job Seekers

Fri, Jan 17, 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

Fri, Jan 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Become familiar with popular professional social media website and learn how to utilize it for better job hunting and prospecting.

Online Class: Learn American Sign Language (Ages 7-12)

Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 10:45am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Discover a new language with finger spelling and a few phrases.

Online Class: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 7-12)

Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Build your LEGO Designs on the computer with this easy to use free software. Create custom designs by snapping virtual bricks together. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online.

Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books of 2024

Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

What were the standout Science Fiction & Fantasy books of 2024? Join the Orlando Area Science Fiction Society (OASFiS) for a discussion of last year's best books.

Sat, Jan 18, 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.

This event is full

Cancelled

Online Class: Google Workspace Level 1 - Google Docs

Mon, Jan 20, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

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

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

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.

Virtual Event: Basic Spanish with Wilnelia

Tue, Jan 21, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Learn a Language: "The Orientation"

Tue, Jan 21, 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, paragraphs, and essay writing. 

Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom 1

Learn a new language using library resources. Aprende un nuevo idioma utilizando los recursos de la biblioteca.

Online Class: Google Workspace Level 2 - Google Sheets

Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Rescheduled

Online Class: WordPress Level 1

Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Wednesday, January 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Entrepreneur Toolkit (4 Part Series)

Tue, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - Learning Central

Discover reliable and authoritative business databases and learn how to use them to build your business.

Rescheduled

Online Class: WordPress Level 2

Tue, Jan 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

New date Thursday, January 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Maximizing Research on FamilySearch.org

Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

FamilySearch.org is an extensive, free resource for family history research. Discover effective navigation strategies and techniques to leverage its vast collections and tools.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 17

Tue, Jan 21, 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.

Tue, Jan 21, 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.

Tue, Jan 21, 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. 1/21 Session 1, 1/22 Session 2, 1/28 Session 3, 1/29 Session 4

Advancing to Adulthood - Goal Setting

Tue, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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 13-17.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Jan 21, 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.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets

Tue, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets

Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.

Character Development with author Jennie Jarvis

Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Great characters can be vital to creating a great work of fiction. Author Jennie Jarvis will discuss methods for fully developing your characters and provide tips for breathing life into them.

Crochet Year of the Snake (2 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with this adorable amigurumi friend. We will be discussing in the round and eye placement techniques in this class.

Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator

Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Online Class: WordPress Level 3

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Rescheduled

Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Wednesday, January 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Online Class: WordPress Level 4

Wed, Jan 22, 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.

Rescheduled

Wed, Jan 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

New date Thursday, January 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Online Class: WordPress Level 1

Wed, Jan 22, 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.

Wed, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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: Blender - Texturing Fundamentals - Game Character Animation Series

Wed, Jan 22, 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. 1/21 Session 1, 1/22 Session 2, 1/28 Session 3, 1/29 Session 4

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Texture a six-sided dice and learn the most commonly used tools, techniques, and concepts related to texturing in Blender.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A

Wed, Jan 22, 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.

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

Wed, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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.

Cuisine Corner: Healthy Meal Prep

Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira, will guide us on a journey through healthy meal preparation. Yamira's approach to healthy eating incorporates vibrant flavors.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 17

Wed, Jan 22, 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.

Evidence Explained (4th Edition) Study Group

Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This study group focuses the role of evidence and citation in genealogical research as outlined in Evidence Explained 4th Edition Chapters 1 through 3.

Community Event: Oakland Farmer's Market - Meet the Book Bike!

Thu, Jan 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm

The OCLS Book Bike will be at the Oakland Farmer’s Market with a library of books available for checkout! Location: 126 W Petris Ave, Oakland, FL 34760

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part) - Winter Flowers

Thu, Jan 23, 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

Finding Your Roots: Vital Records

Thu, Jan 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Build a solid foundation for your genealogy research with this series. This week’s focus is on vital records—births, marriages, and deaths—crucial details for your family history.

Author Talk: Amanda Montell - Notes on Modern Irrationality

Thu, Jan 23, 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, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. Register

Online: Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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)

Online Class: WordPress Level 2

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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: Substance 3D Painter Fundamentals - Game Character Animation Series

Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create texture maps and learn the user interface, how to manipulate UV maps and 3d models, and the basic workflow of creating textures with Substance 3D Painter.

Online Class: Search & Apply for Jobs

Thu, Jan 23, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Online Technology Classroom 2

Become familiar with popular job search websites and common questions asked on job applications. Learn how to use various internet resources to search and apply for jobs.

Cancelled

Online Class: Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals

Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

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: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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 Class: Loom Knit Scarfs (4 Part) - Confident Beginner

Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

So, the weather outside is cool not so frightful, but a scarf would be so delightful! Choose yarns that feel soft to the skin. Students are required to provide materials.

Registration is now closed

Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts

Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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

Gratitude and Mindfulness

Thu, Jan 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Certified meditation/yoga instructor, Adam Brady and certified yoga instructor Dana Brady walk us through a guided meditation and yoga session.

Online Class: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 7-12) - for Homeschoolers

Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 10:45am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Build your LEGO Designs on the computer with this easy to use free software. Create custom designs by snapping virtual bricks together. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

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 Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Fri, Jan 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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.

Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 10

Fri, Jan 24, 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 Milkweed Shawl (4 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Fri, Jan 24, 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 a Coffee Cozy - Easy Beginner Level

Fri, Jan 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

What's cozier than a cozy for your coffee? Practice your basic embroidery skills while making an easy, felt coffee sleeve.

Online: Blender - UV Mapping a Character - Game Character Animation Series

Fri, Jan 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create the UV Map of a 3D character and learn the most common tools and techniques involved with UV Mapping in Blender.

Online Class: Design with Canva - Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more

Fri, Jan 24, 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

Fri, Jan 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3

Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint - Create Custom Templates

Sat, Jan 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Create consistency for your business by making a custom presentation template. Learn how to customize a theme and to format slides through the slide master that updates every slide in a presentation.

Online: Intro to Affinity Photo

Sat, Jan 25, 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.

This event is full

Sun, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop

Sun, Jan 26, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Online: Digital Painting 101

Sun, Jan 26, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting using a pen tablet.

OCLS Writer's Group

Sun, Jan 26, 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, Jan 27, 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.

Knit Classic Jacket (18-Parts) - Confident Beginner Level

Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

Speaking Clearly Advanced is a course designed for students who want to improve their speaking and presentation skills.

Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The classic knit jacket with an i-cord edge never goes out of style. Class will meet twice a month to stay on pace. Techniques include short rows shaping, i-cord edge, picking up and knit, and more.

Mon, Jan 27, 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: Design with Canva - Free Design Tool: Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more

Mon, Jan 27, 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.

Mon, Jan 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

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

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

Mon, Jan 27, 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.

Mon, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

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.

Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Mon, Jan 27, 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.

Online: Photoshop Tips and Tricks

Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

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.

Hiawassee Book Club

Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Room - Hiawassee

the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Recommended for Adults.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

Online Class: Unreal Engine Hour of Code Level 1

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn the basics of game design in one of the world's premier development engines. Get a handle on where things are and how to manipulate assets in-game.

Virtual Event: Basic Spanish with Wilnelia

Tue, Jan 28, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Jan 28, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - North Orange

Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.

Online: Adobe Premiere Level 3

Tue, Jan 28, 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, paragraphs, and essay writing. 

Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Add excitement and life to your movie! Use effects to transform a single angle video into a visually engaging multi-angle piece.

Entrepreneur Toolkit (4 Part Series)

Tue, Jan 28, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - Learning Central

Discover reliable and authoritative business databases and learn how to use them to build your business.

Author Talk: Seth Fishman - An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent

Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process.Register

Organizing Your Family History Research

Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Enhance your genealogy research with effective organization. Learn strategies to manage your documents and conduct research in a structured, methodical way.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 18

Tue, Jan 28, 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.

Online: Adobe Premiere Level 4

Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 3

Transform the look of your videos using color correction techniques in Adobe Premiere. Learn the importance of color correction in filmmaking and video production.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Online Class: Basic Programming Concepts Level 1 - Block Coding with Code Studio

Tue, Jan 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Start your programming adventure with the basics. Create a mobile web app while learning key concepts, including algorithms, programs, events and debugging.

Tue, Jan 28, 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.

Tue, Jan 28, 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. 1/21 Session 1, 1/22 Session 2, 1/28 Session 3, 1/29 Session 4

Online Class: Basic Programming Concepts Level 2 - Variables in Programs

Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Continue your programming adventure with the fundamentals. Create a mobile web app while learning key concepts, including inputs and variables.

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Online: Blender - Rigging Fundamentals - Game Character Animation Series

Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create a rig for animating a 3D character's arm and learn the most commonly used tools, techniques, and concepts related to Rigging in Blender.

Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly

Tue, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

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

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

Tue, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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.

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Stalking & Cyberstalking: What it Looks Like & What to Do - Presented by Victim Service Center of Central Florida

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join Victim Service Center during National Stalking Awareness Month to learn about what stalking looks like, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you’re a victim. Registration required.

Joy of Reading: A No-Pressure Book Club

Tue, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Virtual Room - Southwest

All book lovers welcome! Join us to chat about what you are reading. No assigned book to read. A fun and engaging social book club. Held bi-monthly. Registration required. Ages 18+

Crochet Year of the Snake (2 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with this adorable amigurumi friend. We will be discussing in the round and eye placement techniques in this class.

Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Thyroid Glands and Hormones

Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join Jessica Daly, Assistant Professor and Health Literacy Coordinator with AdventHealth University, as she discusses the important role of the thyroid glands and their hormones in our body.

Online: Adobe After Effects Level 3

Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Raise your video production value with motion graphic elements. Animate lower-third titles by using After Effect's shape layers, solid layers, type tool and anchor point tool.

Online: Adobe After Effects Level 4

Wed, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Take animation to the third dimension! Discover how to use 3D Layers, 3D cameras and Z-space to create the illusion of depth and motion with still photographs.

Online Class: WordPress Level 3

Wed, Jan 29, 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.

Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Online: Blender - Create an FK-IK Control System - Game Character Animation Series

Wed, Jan 29, 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. 1/21 Session 1, 1/22 Session 2, 1/28 Session 3, 1/29 Session 4

Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create an animator control system for a 3D Character's arm with a forward kinematic and inverse kinematic switcher.

Practica Spanish Conversations for Seniors and Beyond

Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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

VIRTUAL: Magic Tree House Expeditions - NINJA

Wed, Jan 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Room - Windermere

Jack and Annie need your help with their latest voyage in the Magic Tree House. If you love their adventures, now is your chance to be part of their travels through time. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Wed, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 18

Wed, Jan 29, 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.

Global Genealogy: England & Wales

Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Discover essential resources, tips, and strategies for locating records in your ancestors' home countries, This session will focus on England and Wales.

Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign

Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part) - Winter Flowers

Thu, Jan 30, 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 Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools

Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.

Finding Your Roots: Land Records

Thu, Jan 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Build a solid foundation for your genealogy research with this series. This week covers land records: explore deeds, mortgages, and the differences between metes-and-bounds and public land states.

Online Class: WordPress Level 4

Thu, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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: Blender - Rigging with Rigify - Game Character Animation Series

Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Create an Animator Control System for a 3D Character using Blender's Rigify Addon and learn the common workflow and how to overcome setup pitfalls.

Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator

Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.

Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 1

Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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

Online Class: Loom Knit Scarfs (4 Part) - Confident Beginner

Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

So, the weather outside is cool not so frightful, but a scarf would be so delightful! Choose yarns that feel soft to the skin. Students are required to provide materials.

Registration is now closed

Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A

Thu, Jan 30, 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.

Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 2

Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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

Make My Genre Punk

Thu, Jan 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Steampunk, cyberpunk, solarpunk, what's with all these punk genres? Author and editor Alli Martin will explain what makes a genre "punk" and how to navigate and write various punk subgenres.

Online Class: Digital Painting with Kleki (Ages 7-12) - for Homeschoolers

Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 10:45am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn the basics of using a digital environment for drawing and painting in your own web browser.

Sketching 101

Fri, Jan 31, 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: Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers

Fri, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.

Crochet Along 2025: Diamond Crossbody Bag (12 Parts) - Advanced

Fri, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Join us for this year long series to create a crocheted crossbody bag. This class meets once a month to complete a longform project together in a warm and welcoming environment!

This event is full

Online Class: Embroider a Monthly Stitch-Along (Series) - Confident Beginner Level

Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Join us each month in 2025 for a stitch-along design. We will have an optional project to make with all of our designs at the end of the year!

This event is full

Online: Blender - Animating a Walk Cycle - Game Character Animation Series

Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Melrose Classroom 2

Animate a character's walk cycle and learn the basic tools and techniques for creating video game characters' animation sequences.

Online Class: Create Comics in Canva (Ages 7-12)

Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Put together cool comic drawings using Canva. Change layouts, add cartoons and write a story to make your comic drawings come alive!

Online Class: 3D Design with TinkerCad (9-12) - Cartoon Orange

Fri, Jan 31, 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

Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom 1

Use Tinkercad, a free online application, to design a cartoon orange! Learn the basics of 3D design using shapes, cutouts and colors.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration

Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.

Sat, Feb 01, 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.

All-Levels Yoga

Mon, Feb 03, 8:00am - 9:00am

Virtual Room - EPD

Get moving with this energizing and relaxing yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you.

Knit Along: The April Hat (4-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - Gifting Series

Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The gifting series is all about knitting gifts to give. The April Hat by Kelbourne Woolens is a technique filled hat which will challenge the knitter with puffs, bobbles, and twisted stitches.

Online Class: Resume Writing

Mon, Feb 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Mon, Feb 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

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.

Mon, Feb 03, 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 1 - Create Spreadsheets

Mon, Feb 03, 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.

Mon, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.

Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Mon, Feb 03, 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.

Mon, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 7:35pm

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, Feb 04, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Feb 04, 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. 

Introduction to African American Genealogy Research

Tue, Feb 04, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore and learn about key internet resources and databases for researching your African American ancestors.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 19

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Author Talk: Sabrina Sholts - How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs

Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for this enlightening talk with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves. Register

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Tue, Feb 04, 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. 2/4 Session 1, 2/5 Session 2, 2/11 Session 3, 2/12 Session 4

High School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering

Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new teen programs, brainstorm new teen services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 9-12.

Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Tue, Feb 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

How to Write a Book Series

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Author Shannon Thompson will discuss how to write a series by exploring how to use outlines, book bibles, and subplots to keep each book consistent, but also fresh and exciting.

Crochet Beary Sweet Pouch (2 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Get ready for Valentine's Day with this cute pouch perfect for holding candy and love notes! This is a great project for crochet beginners who are looking for a way to practice basic stitches.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Have a great time mingling with other fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Create Spreadsheets

Wed, Feb 05, 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. 2/4 Session 1, 2/5 Session 2, 2/11 Session 3, 2/12 Session 4

Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.

Middle School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Youth Services 1

Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new tween and teen programs, brainstorm new teen services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 6-8.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.

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

Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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.

Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 19

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

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

Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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.

Genealogy in the States: South Carolina

Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in South Carolina. Discover what records are available and how to use them.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part) - Ribbon Heart

Thu, Feb 06, 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.

Finding Your Roots: Probate Records

Thu, Feb 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover probate records including what they are and how to utilize them in your research.

Online Class: Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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

Thu, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

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.

Yoga for Sleep

Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

This all-levels yoga class focuses on relaxing yoga sequence for a better night's sleep. Tap into the balance and relaxation that your body can provide you.

Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 11

Fri, Feb 07, 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.

Crochet Granny Stitch Beret (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Fri, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Stitch a stylish granny stitch hat to keep or give to a friend! This hat will be worked in the round, and we will be discussing both in the round and granny techniques in this class.

Online Class: Embroider a Mini Music Hoop - Confident Beginner Level

Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Celebrate Black History Month with a mini music-themed hoop.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools

Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.

Online Class: Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers

Fri, Feb 07, 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!

Fri, Feb 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.

Virtual: Little Readers

Sat, Feb 08, 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 Class: LEGO Digital Designs (Ages 7-12)

Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 10:45am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Build your LEGO Designs on the computer with this easy to use free software. Create custom designs by snapping virtual bricks together. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online.

Online Class: Digital Sculpting (Ages 7-12)

Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 11:45am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2

Create detailed sculptures in a digital environment. Learn to use SculptGL and the intuitive brushes and tools to create wonderful artwork.

Using Gamification to Help Your Writing Life

Sat, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Are you having trouble sticking to your writing routine? Join author Jennie Jarvis for a workshop designed to help you trick yourself into getting the draft done!

Sat, Feb 08, 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.

OCLS Writer's Group

Sun, Feb 09, 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.

Knit Classic Jacket (18-Parts) - Confident Beginner Level

Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

The classic knit jacket with an i-cord edge never goes out of style. Class will meet twice a month to stay on pace. Techniques include short rows shaping, i-cord edge, picking up and knit, and more.

Online Class: Improve your Job Interview Skills

Mon, Feb 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Better prepare yourself for the big day! Learn the interview process and become familiar with popular websites that provide supporting information.

Mon, Feb 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

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.

Mon, Feb 10, 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 2 - Secure Spreadsheets

Mon, Feb 10, 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.

Mon, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Technology Classroom 1

Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.

Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda

Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Cuisine Corner: Bo Kho: Spicy Vietnamese Beef Stew

Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Join culinary expert, Dianne Morin, as she teaches how to make Bo Kho, a spicy Vietnamese beef stew with noodles.

Mon, Feb 10, 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.

Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 7:35pm

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, Feb 11, 10:15am - 11:15am

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Feb 11, 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. 

Exploring the Freedmen’s Bureau Records

Tue, Feb 11, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Room - West Oaks

Freedmen’s Bureau Records are a rich source of information for those conducting African-American research. Learn how to use these records that are available for free on FamilySearch.

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Tue, Feb 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. 2/4 Session 1, 2/5 Session 2, 2/11 Session 3, 2/12 Session 4

Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Lo-Fi Book Club

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

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

Tue, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Healthy Relationships - Presented by Victim Service Center of Central Florida

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Room - Southeast

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

Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Room - EPD

Love is in the air. Join Victim Service Center to learn about the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships. Registration required.

Author Talk: Waubgeshig Rice - Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective

Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

You’re invited to a riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves.Register

Crochet Beary Sweet Pouch (2 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Get ready for Valentine's Day with this cute pouch perfect for holding candy and love notes! This is a great project for crochet beginners who are looking for a way to practice basic stitches.

Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Secure Spreadsheets

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1

Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Online Technology Classroom - TEC

Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual ESL Room 2

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

Wed, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Fiber Arts Classroom

Have a great time mingling with other fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.