Upcoming Closed Day for Downtown Library

Due to street closures for the Florida Puerto Rican Parade, the Orlando Public Library will be closed on Saturday, April 25. All other library locations will be open for normal operating hours. View street closures

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

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Saturday April 25 10:00am

South Trail 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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Saturday April 25 10:00am

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Back of Branch)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

The Reading Education Assistance Dogs® [R.E.A.D.] program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Saturday April 25 10:15am

South Creek Branch (South Creek – Computer Lab)

Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Graphic Design

Grab your viewers’ attention by creating eye-catching posts, videos, and more. Utilize Canva’s powerful social media management features to schedule, publish and track your content.

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Microsoft Excel Level 3

Functions & Automated Features

Registration Required
Saturday April 25 10:15am

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Technology Lab)

Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Business & Careers

Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel’s copy and paste features.

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Saturday April 25 10:15am

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Program Area)

Event Categories: Games & Activities

Join us for a game of chess. Players of all experience levels are welcome. Chess sets are available for play, or bring your own.

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Registration Required
Saturday April 25 10:15am

Eatonville Branch (Eatonville – Ask at Desk)

Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Life Skills

Get up and running with your new iPad. Learn how to navigate an iPad using gestures, install and organize apps, modify general, privacy, security settings and more.

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Saturday April 25 10:15am

Southeast Branch (Southeast – Computer 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 April 25 10:30am

Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Celebrate National Library Week with a macramé feather bookmark. Learn how to use the lark’s head knot individually and in pairs in this beginner’s macramé project.

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No Registration Required
Saturday April 25 10:30am

Melrose Center

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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Saturday April 25 10:30am

Melrose Center

Event Categories: Vehicle Simulator

Learn to drive with the Ultra Driving Simulator in realistic road conditions. Practice safety and defensive driving. Instruction will cover the use of the equipment and software. (tic101)

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