Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Open Language Lab

2023-12-11 10:00:00 2023-12-11 18:00:00 America/New_York Open Language Lab Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs. Southeast Branch - Southeast - Language Lab

Monday, December 11
10:00am - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-11 10:00:00 2023-12-11 18:00:00 America/New_York Open Language Lab Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs. Southeast Branch - Southeast - Language Lab

Southeast Branch

Southeast - Language Lab

Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Life Skills | Language Learning |

TAGS: | tech-basics | languagelab | esol | esl |

Southeast Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

Hours
Mon, Dec 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 Closed

About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 41 State Road 436
LYNX Bus Link 51 Conway / Orlando International Airport

Two miles from the Orlando International Airport, the Southeast Branch is located in the Terracotta Business Park. Included on the property are various terracotta statues of Chinese warriors and horses to enhance the name of the center. Within the business park are Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez, a Veteran's Center, an EMT training center, other businesses and various fast food restaurants.

Upcoming events

Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.info/socialworker.

Tue, Dec 03, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Dec 03, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Dec 03, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Dec 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases.

Tue, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 1
Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a bookmark for your favorite read. Techniques include creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:10pm
Children's Area
Brrr! It’s cold out there! Warm up with stories, math, science activities, and a craft featuring some icy friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Dec 03, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Children's Area
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:15am - 10:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprenda a utilizar el teclado y el ratón para navegar en su computadora.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:45am - 11:05am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Dec 04, 11:15am - 11:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Wed, Dec 04, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Southeast - Ask at Desk
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Wed, Dec 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprenda a utilizar el teclado y el ratón para navegar dentro en su computadora.

Wed, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Wed, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Ask at Desk
Earn community service hours by becoming involved in Southeast's teen literary and creative arts magazine. Ages 13-18.

Wed, Dec 04, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
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.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprenda a cómo colocar sus manos correctamente sobre el teclado y a mejorar sus destrezas mediante el uso del programa Typing Quest.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprenda a cómo colocar sus manos correctamente sobre el teclado y a mejorar sus destrezas mediante el uso del programa Typing Quest.

Thu, Dec 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Thu, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Discover a world of fun & friendship during our Thursday Kids Club. Every week offers a different kind of adventure: games, STEM challenges & more! Recommended for families with children ages 5 & up.

Thu, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
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.

Thu, Dec 05, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Taught by a certified ESOL instructor from the Adult Literacy League and focuses on developing various aspects of literacy.

Fri, Dec 06, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Learn how to craft beautiful, personalized greeting cards using templates and Canva’s user-friendly tools. Create birthdays or holidays cards and brighten someone’s day.

Fri, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Fri, Dec 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Come practice your basic English conversation skills! This class is intended for beginning English Language Learners.

Fri, Dec 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Practice and create a greeting card using Canva.

Fri, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Make a holiday wreath to decorate your home. Supplies provided. Designed for adults and seniors. Registration required.

Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Fuel your creativity with a cardboard box! Families will work together to design and construct an architectural marvel. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Sat, Dec 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Animate stories with code. Create custom characters and backgrounds, then write programs to bring your stories to life with motion & sound. Learn the basics of computer science with the ScratchJr app.
This event is full

Sat, Dec 07, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags.

Mon, Dec 09, 10:15am - 10:55am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Learn what happens when it gets very cold and interact while rescuing animals from an iceberg. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.info/socialworker.

Tue, Dec 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Dec 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Tue, Dec 10, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Dec 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases.

Tue, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 1
Level up your crocheting. Learn how to create more open fabric with new stitches. Techniques include chaining up rows, as well as double and half double crochet stitches.

Tue, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 5:10pm
Children's Area
Learn what happens when it gets very cold and interact while rescuing animals from an iceberg. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Dec 10, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Children's Area
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:15am - 10:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprenda conceptos y terminología de computadoras. Explore el escritorio de la computadora usando técnicas básicas del ratón (mouse) y el teclado.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:45am - 11:05am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Dec 11, 11:15am - 11:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Wed, Dec 11, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Southeast - Ask at Desk
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Wed, Dec 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprenda conceptos y terminología de computadoras. Explore el escritorio de la computadora usando técnicas básicas del ratón (mouse) y el teclado.

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Wed, Dec 11, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
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.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprenda como organizar archivos y carpetas en su computadora.

Thu, Dec 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprenda como organizar archivos y carpetas en su computadora.

Thu, Dec 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Thu, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Discover a world of fun & friendship during our Thursday Kids Club. Every week offers a different kind of adventure: games, STEM challenges & more! Recommended for families with children ages 5 & up.

Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.

Thu, Dec 12, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Taught by a certified ESOL instructor from the Adult Literacy League and focuses on developing various aspects of literacy.

Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Begin your journey into the world of coding. Learn to use the Visual Studio Code editor to write coding languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript or even Python.

Fri, Dec 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Explore HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python using Visual Studio Code. Learn the foundational, universal programming terminology to help you succeed in creating apps, games, and other solutions.

Sat, Dec 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Stuck on Instagram and want to familiarize yourself with the program? In this open lab, a technology trainer will be available to explain the basic functions of this app.

Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Sat, Dec 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Come practice your basic English conversation skills! This class is intended for beginning English Language Learners.

Sat, Dec 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Discover the world and learn to find directions with Google Maps' GPS system. Experience Street View, 3D mapping, turn-by-turn directions, and more.

Mon, Dec 16, 10:15am - 10:55am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
They are red and white and sure smell nice! Join us for stories, crafts and activities inspired by sweet peppermint treats. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.info/socialworker.

Tue, Dec 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Dec 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
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.

Tue, Dec 17, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Dec 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
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.

Tue, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases.

Tue, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 1
Bring your crochet projects, yarn and tools to this open lab. All levels are welcome.

Tue, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 5:10pm
Children's Area
Brrr! Who is brrrave enough to live in the cold? Discover chilly animal friends and their snowy homes with fun stories, crafts and activities. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Dec 17, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Children's Area
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:15am - 10:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Cree una cuenta de correo electrónico. Aprenda a navegar por la interfaz, incluyendo la Bandeja de Entrada o Inbox, el panel de lectura y el área de redacción.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:45am - 11:05am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Dec 18, 11:15am - 11:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Wed, Dec 18, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Southeast - Ask at Desk
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Wed, Dec 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprenda a componer y enviar mensajes de correo electrónico con archivos adjuntos. Familiarícese con las opciones para responder y reenviar mensajes.

Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Wed, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Ask at Desk
High school students will earn up to two hours of community service by assembling craft kits, testing new projects for future programs & performing other tasks as needed. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Wed, Dec 18, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Esta clase te mostrará una forma básica y sencilla de ver videos y tutoriales en el mundo de YouTube.

Thu, Dec 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Diseña postales únicas utilizando la plataforma Canva. Explorar herramientas, plantillas y técnicas en Canva que le darán rienda suelta a tu imaginación.

Thu, Dec 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Thu, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Discover a world of fun & friendship during our Thursday Kids Club. Every week offers a different kind of adventure: games, STEM challenges & more! Recommended for families with children ages 5 & up.

Thu, Dec 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Thu, Dec 19, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Taught by a certified ESOL instructor from the Adult Literacy League and focuses on developing various aspects of literacy.

Fri, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Fri, Dec 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Come practice your basic English conversation skills! This class is intended for beginning English Language Learners.

Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Go on a coding adventure. Help Awbie, the loveable monster, find his animal friends with the use of tangible Osmo coding blocks in this fun game.

Sat, Dec 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Learn how to design neat vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator. Create and arrange assets and use common design techniques and editing tools to create artwork as well as manage objects and layers.

Mon, Dec 23, 10:15am - 10:55am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
You’re never too young to get your start in the kitchen! Bring your little one to learn cooking skills as you interact with a delicious recipe. Recommended for ages 3–5.

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Wed, Dec 25, 10:15am - 10:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Wed, Dec 25, 10:45am - 11:05am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Dec 25, 11:15am - 11:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Thu, Dec 26, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Create a free email account. Learn how to navigate the environment, including the Inbox, the Reading pane, and the Compose area.

Thu, Dec 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Learn how to compose and send email messages with attachments. Become familiar with replying and forwarding messages.

Thu, Dec 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Discover a world of fun & friendship during our Thursday Kids Club. Every week offers a different kind of adventure: games, STEM challenges & more! Recommended for families with children ages 5 & up.

Thu, Dec 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
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.

Mon, Dec 30, 10:15am - 10:55am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Cuentame un Cuento is an interactive bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish that are suitable for speakers of either language. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Connect with other caregivers while sipping a hot beverage and making a craft. Your child will explore play with friends. Recommended for adults and their children ages 0-5.

Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Explore, discover, and learn through sensory play! Encourage your child to build motor skills, boost creativity, and develop independent thinking while engaging in sensory-based play. Ages 2-5.

Thu, Jan 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Thu, Jan 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Discover a world of fun & friendship during our Thursday Kids Club. Every week offers a different kind of adventure: games, STEM challenges & more! Recommended for families with children ages 5 & up.