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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.

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Wednesday December 4 10:30am

Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Build a custom quilt block by block. Join us each month for a new design, come for one class or take them all. At the end of the year you will have a complete project perfect for keeping warm.

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Wednesday December 4 4:00pm

Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Tilda Friends is a free collection of whimsical patterns available from Tilda’s World. All the animal dolls and Tilda fit the same size customizable outfits. Students are required to bring materials.

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Thursday December 5 10:30am

Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

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Thursday December 5 3:00pm

Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw – Lab)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.

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Thursday December 5 3:00pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Do you have a bucket of fabric scraps. Create these DIY Fabric Bookmarks! This project is perfect because it needs only 4” x 4” scraps of fabric. They make the perfect gift for the avid reader.

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Sewing – Quilted Poinsettas

Confident Beginner

Registration Required
Friday December 6 10:00am

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Create a festive decoration using a combination of machine and hand sewing techniques. Perfect for beginners!

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Registration Required
Friday December 6 1:30pm

Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

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Sewing – Quilted Poinsettas

Confident Beginner

Registration Required
Saturday December 7 10:00am

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Create a festive decoration using a combination of machine and hand sewing techniques. Perfect for beginners!

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Registration Required
Saturday December 7 10:30am

Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

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Registration Required
Saturday December 7 2:00pm

North Orange Branch (North Orange – Computer Lab)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Stockings are a must-have for the holidays. Use a simple pattern to create a custom stocking. Learn some basic lining and cuff sewing techniques. Students are required to bring fabric.

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Southwest Branch Closure

Southwest Branch will be closed Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 5 for replacement of the HVAC system. The book drop will remain open. We plan to reopen for normal business hours on Friday, December 6.