Memorial Day Closure

Orange County Library System will be closed Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. The library system will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26. Learn more about library closures

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.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns-Sea Turtle

Confident Beginner Level

Registration Required
Thursday May 21 10:15am

Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting

Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.

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Registration Required
Thursday May 21 10:30am

Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Bring your sewing projects to the Orlando Public Library. 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
Thursday May 21 10:30am

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Technology Lab)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Are you a senior who loves to knit or crochet or wants to practice your skills? Join our vibrant fiber arts community where you can connect with others, share patterns and create beautiful projects.

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Registration Required
Thursday May 21 11:00am

Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw – Lab)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Build your crochet skills block by block. The alpine stitch is a texture-rich stitch using repeating pairs of double and front post double crochet stitches separated by rows/rounds of single crochet.

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Registration Required
Thursday May 21 3:00pm

Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Want to grow your knitting skills or laugh while making something delightful? This class is for you. Side effects: smiles, stress relief, and the urge to knit more chickens. Bring materials listed.

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Registration Required
Thursday May 21 3:00pm

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Technology Lab)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Let’s meet to catch up on all of our skill-building squares and to show off our finished work. We’ll also discuss how to put squares together. Don’t forget to bring yarn and tools to this open lab. 

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Registration Required
Thursday May 21 4:00pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Start knitting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a bookmark for your favorite read. Techniques include casting on, the knit stitch and binding off.

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Friday May 22 10:00am

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

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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Learn to Crochet: Level 1 & Beyond

(4-Part Beginner Series)

Registration Required
Friday May 22 10:15am

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Technology Lab)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Love the idea of crochet – don’t know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics and create a modern scarf!

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Sewing – Tote Bags (4 Parts)

Confident Beginner

Registration Required
Friday May 22 10:30am

Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio – Second Floor)

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

Take the fashion world by storm! We will teach you everything you need to know to start sewing like a pro. Create a simple and easy tote bag perfect for shopping, the beach or running errands.

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