Eatonville Branch Closed on Saturday, January 31
Eatonville Branch will be closed Saturday, January 31 during ZORA! Festival. The branch will resume normal hours on Monday, February 2.
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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.
No Registration Required
Friday
January
23
3:30pm
Windermere Branch (Windermere – Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Language Learning
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
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No Registration Required
Friday
January
23
4:00pm
Southeast Branch (Southeast – Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Education & Learning; Science & Math
How does color make it easier to survive? Find out as we learn how animals use color adaptations in the wild. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Learn more>A Daily Dose of Gratitude
New Year, New You!
Friday
January
23
4:00pm
South Trail Branch (South Trail – Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Health & Wellness
Start the new year right! Create a gratitude jar to inspire yourself to choose kindness and build a better world everyday. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Learn more>Open Lab – Microsoft Word Práctica
(Español)
Friday
January
23
4:00pm
North Orange Branch (North Orange – Computer Lab)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills
Tienes un proyecto de Microsoft Word, necesitas ideas constructivas para empezar o necesitas tiempo para practicar? Un instructor tecnológico estará disponible para ayudarte.
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Registration Required
Friday
January
23
4:00pm
Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores – Computer Classroom)
Event Categories: Games & Activities
Join our tech trainer in playing a tabletop game! Use your wits and come out on top in games that are fun with your friends!
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Registration Required
Friday
January
23
4:00pm
Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Computer Lab)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Life Skills
Learn safety tips and good practices when using the Internet. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Learn more>Found Poetry
Collage and Blackout Poems
Friday
January
23
4:00pm
Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Find words to make a poem using recycled materials like retired books and magazines! Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Learn more>Chess Basics with lichess.org
##Teens##
Friday
January
23
4:00pm
Orlando Public Library (Red Room – Second Floor)
Event Categories: Games & Activities
Begin your journey to chess mastery. Learn the rules of the game and use the free website, lichess.org to play chess at any time. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
Learn more>Online Class: Embroidery Level 2
Beginner Level
Friday
January
23
4:00pm
Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Add to your stitch repertoire. Learn how to create French knots, chain stitches and satin stitches, while practicing the running and back stitches.
Learn more>Online: Create a Third-Person Game
Unity – 10 Parts Class Series
Friday
January
23
4:00pm
Online (Virtual Melrose Classroom 2)
Event Categories: Game Design & Virtual Reality
This ten-part class series teaches the essential skills to develop a third-person exploration game in Unity.
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