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

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

Friday January 16 10:00am

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks – 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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No Registration Required
Friday January 16 10:00am

Alafaya Branch

Event Categories: Community & Citizenship

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

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No Registration Required
Friday January 16 10:00am

Orlando Public Library

Event Categories: Community & Citizenship

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

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No Registration Required
Friday January 16 10:15am

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Program Area)

Event Categories: Storytime

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for ages 3- 5.

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No Registration Required
Friday January 16 10:15am

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Meeting Room 1)

Event Categories: Storytime

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for ages 3-5.

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No Registration Required
Friday January 16 10:15am

South Trail Branch (South Trail – Meeting Room 2)

Event Categories: Storytime

From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.

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Crochet Level 2

Beginner Level

Registration Required
Friday January 16 10:15am

Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Level up your crocheting. Learn how to create more open fabric with new stitches. Techniques include chaining up rows, as well as double and half double crochet stitches.

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No Registration Required
Friday January 16 10:30am

Southeast Branch (Southeast – Meeting Room 2)

Event Categories: Language Learning

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation. Recommended ages 18 & up.

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Registration Required
Friday January 16 10:30am

Melrose Center (Video Production Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Video Production

Create film and video looks and apply them in camera for on-set preview using Lookup Tables, or LUTs.

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Computer Basics Level 2

Creating & Saving Files

Registration Required
Friday January 16 10:30am

Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores – Computer Classroom)

Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Life Skills

Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.

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