Classes & Events
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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.
Registration Required
Wednesday
October
16
4:00pm
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Basic hand sewing skills are essential skills needed in everyday life. Learn the basic techniques to get started, including how to make a quilter’s knot, thread a needle and sew a running stitch.
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Thursday
October
17
4:00pm
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Dive into crafting spooky silhouettes with your family.
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Saturday
October
19
1:30pm
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Training Lab)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Coloring is a great way to relax and unwind while channeling your inner child. Recommended for adults.
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Saturday
October
19
3:30pm
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Training Lab)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Authors, Books, Writing; Maker/DIY; Photography
Earn community service hours by becoming involved in Hiawassee teen literary and creative arts magazine. Registration required. Ages 13-18.
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canceled
Registration Required
Let’s Crochet Level 1 & 2
Level 1 – Beginner/Confident Beginner
Monday
November
4
4:00pm
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project. Techniques include creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches.
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Tuesday
November
5
4:30pm
Hiawassee Branch (Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Experience new artistic techniques with your fellow artists! Recommended for ages 7 and up.
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Wednesday
November
6
4:00pm
Hiawassee Branch (Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Let’s get crafty together and decorate a fun Thanksgiving themed cupcake. Recommended for adults.
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Saturday
November
9
4:00pm
Hiawassee Branch (Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Come and play. Everything’s A-OK. Learn how to draw characters from Sesame Street. Recommended for ages 7 and up.
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canceled
Saturday
November
9
4:00pm
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Painting amazing patterns representing the Huichol’s NA tribe story of todays world. Rec. Age Tweens.
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Saturday
November
9
4:00pm
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Share your artistic vision in yarn painting like the indigenous Huichol people. Recommended for ages 11-18.
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General Election Early Voting at Select Library Locations
Ten OCLS Branch locations will host early voting for the 2024 Early Voting General Election from Monday, October 21 to Sunday, November 3, 2024 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.): Alafaya, Chickasaw, Fairview Shores, Hiawassee, South Creek, Southeast, Southwest , Washington Park, West Oaks, and Winter Garden. Learn more about early voting at select library locations >
North Orange Branch Closure
North Orange Branch is closed for repair, with an undetermined reopening date. Learn more about the branch closure >