Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closure
Orange County Library System will be closed Sunday, January 18 and Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The library system will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 20. View a complete list of holiday closures ›
New Library Catalog Preview
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Classes & Events
Popular Search: Minecraft, Winter, Sewing Classes
Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.
3D Design with Tinkercad (Ages 6-12)
Snowflake
Saturday
January
17
12:30pm
Windermere Branch (Windermere – Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Science & Math
Use TinkerCad, a free online application, to design your own 3D snowflake using Codeblocks. Learn the basics of 3D design using shapes, cutouts and colors. Registration required.
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Family Board Games
Saturday
January
17
1:00pm
Southeast Branch (Southeast – Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: Games & Activities
Get your family and friends together for a fun time with new and classic board games, great conversation, and friendly rivalry. Play childhood classics or learn a new game you’ve never played before!
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No Registration Required
Saturday
January
17
1:00pm
South Trail Branch (South Trail – Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: Language Learning
Come practice your basic English conversation skills! This class is intended for beginning English Language Learners.
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Registration Required
Saturday
January
17
1:15pm
Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Education & Learning; Language Learning
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
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No Registration Required
Saturday
January
17
1:30pm
Melrose Center (Makerspace – Second Floor)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY
Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.
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No Registration Required
Saturday
January
17
1:30pm
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. No pressure to read aloud. Come to listen! Facilitator-led. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Learn more>Video Conferencing Basics
PLA DigitalLearn
Saturday
January
17
1:30pm
Orlando Public Library (Blue Room – Second Floor)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Business & Careers
Learn how to create an account on a popular video conferencing platform (Zoom) and build confidence when using features of the platform in an online meeting.
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Registration Required
Saturday
January
17
1:30pm
Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Program Area)
Event Categories: Community & Citizenship; Education & Learning
High school students will earn one hour of community service by completing volunteer tasks at the library. Recommended for ages 13-18.
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Registration Required
Saturday
January
17
2:00pm
Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Technology Lab)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Coding & Robotics; Games & Activities; Science & Math
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Registration Required
Saturday
January
17
2:00pm
North Orange Branch (North Orange – Computer Lab)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Coding & Robotics; Games & Activities; Science & Math
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Join us as we apply physical science concepts and the engineering design process through hands-on learning.
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