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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.

Basic Internet Safety

Senior Skills

Registration Required
Tuesday January 20 1:30pm

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Life Skills

Don’t get scammed! It is important to learn how to be safe and secure with your information while you are online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.

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Tuesday January 20 1:30pm

Online (Online Technology Classroom – TEC)

Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Business & Careers; Live Online Class

Get your research papers and reports noticed. Learn how to use the review tools to discover errors and ensure readability. Add organization with a table of contents and clear citations.

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Registration Required
Tuesday January 20 2:00pm

Windermere Branch (Windermere – Ask at Desk)

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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canceled
No Registration Required
Tuesday January 20 2:00pm

Southeast Branch

Event Categories: Language Learning

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases. Recommended ages 18 & up.

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canceled
Tuesday January 20 2:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Community & Citizenship

During this 4-session program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 1/20 Session 1; 1/21 Session 2; 1/27 Session 3; 1/28 Session 4.

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Sewing – Pet Bandanas

Beginner Level

Registration Required
Tuesday January 20 2:00pm

Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Let your pet make a fashion statement with these easy to make pet bandanas. Create a fun bandana that slides onto your pet’s collar.

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Registration Required
Tuesday January 20 2:00pm

North Orange Branch (North Orange – Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Language Learning

This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

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Author Talk: Julia Hotz

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine

Registration Required
Tuesday January 20 2:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.

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Registration Required
Tuesday January 20 2:00pm

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Computer Lab)

Event Categories: Coding & Robotics

Explore coding concepts while gaming! Learn about sequencing, debugging, looping, and more by completing coding puzzles with Rodocodo. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Crochet Level 2

Beginner Level

Registration Required
Tuesday January 20 2:00pm

Orlando Public Library (Learning Cube – Second Floor)

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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