Voting at the Library

Primary Election Early Voting and Election Day voting will take place at select OCLS locations. Early Voting will be held from Monday, August 3 to Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 9 a.m.–7 p.m., and Election Day voting will take place Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. During this time, you may notice increased activity at participating locations and parking may be limited. Learn more about voting at the library

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
Tuesday August 11 11:00am

Melrose Center (Photo Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Photography

Get hands on training with the studio lights, stands, backgrounds, and more. This class is recommended to anyone interested in taking the Studio Only or Full Access Assessments.

Registration Required
Tuesday August 11 2:00pm

Online (Virtual Melrose Classroom 1)

Event Categories: Photography

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

Registration Required
Tuesday August 11 4:00pm

Online (Virtual Melrose Classroom 1)

Event Categories: Photography

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.

Registration Required
Wednesday August 12 4:30pm

Melrose Center (Photo Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Photography

Are you stuck on a photography-related project or simply need practice time in the studio? Let us help!

Registration Required
Thursday August 13 11:00am

Melrose Center (Photo Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Photography

Interested in gaining full access to the Photo Studio? Get hands on experience with our cameras, while learning all about the safety and skills required to handle them.

Thursday August 13 4:00pm

Melrose Center (Photo Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Photography

Demonstrate the Photography Studio workflow, procedures and best practices in order to gain access to the Melrose Photo Studio.

Thursday August 13 5:00pm

Melrose Center (Photo Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Photography

Demonstrate the Photography Studio workflow, procedures and best practices in order to gain access to the Melrose Photo Studio.

Registration Required
Friday August 14 11:00am

Melrose Center (Photo Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Photography

This class is an introduction to some of the simplest lighting set ups used for portrait photography.

Registration Required
Friday August 14 2:30pm

Melrose Center (Photo Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Photography

New to Photography? This class is for you. We cover introduction to basic photography concepts including the exposure triangle, using a DSLR camera, different shooting modes, and much more!

Registration Required
Friday August 14 4:30pm

Melrose Center (Photo Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Photography

The rules of thirds is probably the most often referenced photography rule of composition. It is all about subject placement within the frame.