Scheduled Network Maintenance

We will be performing network maintenance from 7 – 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 19. During this time, you may experience brief interruptions when trying to access library resources.

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

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.

Sunday April 19 1:00pm

Online (Virtual Melrose Classroom 1)

Event Categories: Graphic Design

Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Acrobat, the differences between Pro and DC versions, and their many features.

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Character Animation Basics

Blender Essentials Class

Registration Required
Sunday April 19 1:30pm

Melrose Center (Melrose Classroom – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Game Design & Virtual Reality

Animate a character’s walk cycle and learn the basic tools and techniques for creating video game characters’ animation sequences.

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Registration Required
Sunday April 19 1:30pm

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Meeting Room 1)

Event Categories: Coding & Robotics

Learn the basics of coding and computational thinking with Sphero indi, a hands-on robotic car! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Sunday April 19 1:30pm

Melrose Center (Audio Production Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Melrose Studio Reservation

Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.

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Registration Required
Sunday April 19 1:30pm

Orlando Public Library (Red Room – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Coding & Robotics

Program Lightbot to light up its world. Solve puzzles using sequencing, loops and conditions. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Registration Required
Sunday April 19 1:30pm

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

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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Sunday April 19 1:30pm

Melrose Center (LED Wall – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Photography

Interested in photographing the Downtown Orlando area? Join us for this two-day series starting with a guided photo walk of the DTO area.

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Sewing Open Lab

Sewing-Crochet-Knitting

Registration Required
Sunday April 19 1:30pm

Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Bring your sewing projects to the Orlando Public Library. The tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

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No Registration Required
Sunday April 19 2:00pm

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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Registration Required
Sunday April 19 2:00pm

Melrose Center (Melrose Rehearsal Space – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances

In Improv Two we learn how to tell stories, create environment and evoke real emotions for our characters over the seven week series. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.

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