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

Thursday November 21 3:30pm

Orlando Public Library (Papa Bear – First Floor)

Event Categories: Cooking & Food

Get into the Thanksgiving spirit and learn how to decorate turkey themed cupcakes. Follow along as we spread icing and add fun toppings. Recommended for ages 6-12 years.

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Hand Embroidery

Beaded Pumpkins

Registration Required
Thursday November 21 4:00pm

South Trail Branch (Meeting Room 2)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Start hand embroidery today. Learn how to use different stitch techniques to create beautiful fiber arts.

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Thursday November 21 4:00pm

North Orange Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting

Join us as we turn old books and magazines into something new. Learn how to use the easy technique of collage to create a work of art. Recommended for ages 13-18.

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Thursday November 21 4:00pm

Hiawassee Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting

Transform clay and beans into stunning autumn leaves. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

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Countdown to Kindergarten

Rhyming Around the World

Registration Required
Thursday November 21 4:00pm

Washington Park Branch

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning

Rhyme your way to becoming a good reader through stories, rhymes and activities designed to help preschoolers develop the necessary skills to succeed in kindergarten. Recommended for ages 4-5.

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Thursday November 21 4:00pm

Orlando Public Library (Blue Room)

Event Categories: Graphic Design; Photography

Take an average photo and make it pop. Learn basic color correction techniques and make global and location adjustments to images in Adobe Camera Raw.

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Registration Required
Thursday November 21 4:15pm

South Trail Branch (South Trail – Computer Lab)

Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Business & Careers

Get more precise control over your presentation. Learn how to insert slide transitions, add animations and hyperlinks. Create a customized photo album with simple to use tools.

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Thursday November 21 4:30pm

South Creek Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting

Make your own no-sew fleece pet blanket for your furry friend! Recommended for Adults. Registration required.

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Thursday November 21 4:30pm

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Computer Lab)

Event Categories: Coding & Robotics; Science & Math

Explore science and engineering with LEGOs! Learn about space travel, automation, and how we can use robots to accomplish tasks in space.

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Thursday November 21 4:30pm

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Technology Lab)

Event Categories: Business & Careers

Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.

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Thanksgiving Closure

Orange County Library System will be closed starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed through Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. The library system will resume normal business hours on Saturday, November 30. Learn more about library closures >

Upcoming Southwest Branch Closure

Southwest Branch will be closed Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 5 for replacement of the HVAC system. The book drop will remain open. We plan to reopen for normal business hours on Friday, December 6.