Your Library Has a Fresh New App!

Discover a new way to experience your library with the OCLS app. Download it today!

Classes & Events

Filter search

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

No Registration Required
Friday September 26 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.

Learn more>
Friday September 26 3:30pm

Orlando Public Library (Purple Room – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Game Design & Virtual Reality

Design your own role-playing video games. Use Tynker to create a classic top-down role-playing game complete with enemies to fight and treasure to find.

Learn more>
Registration Required
Friday September 26 3:30pm

Melrose Center (Makerspace – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Maker/DIY

Bring your 3D Design to reality with a 3D Printer at the Makerspace. Learn how to use the slicing software, proper settings on the printer and gain access to our 3D printers in the Makerspace.

Learn more>

D&D – A Humblewood Adventure

D&D for Teens at Fairview Shores (13-18)

Registration Required
Friday September 26 4:00pm

Fairview Shores Branch

Event Categories: Games & Activities

Embark on an epic D&D adventure. Discover the fascinating world of Humblewood. Recommended for teens. (Ages 13-18) Registration required.

Learn more>
Registration Required
Friday September 26 4:00pm

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks – Sarchet Community Room)

Event Categories: Cooking & Food; History, Culture, Genealogy

Treat yourself to tasty snacks from a land far away! Each month we’ll learn about a different culture and sample the yummiest snacks it has to offer. Registration required. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Learn more>

Movie & Craft

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Registration Required
Friday September 26 4:00pm

Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores – Meeting Room 1)

Event Categories: Games & Activities

Watch “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” (2023) and create a craft based off your favorite ninja turtle! Recommended for families. Registration requested.

Learn more>
Friday September 26 4:00pm

Melrose Center (Melrose Classroom – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Game Design & Virtual Reality

Record motion capture data, retarget the mocap data to animate a digital character, and learn how to use the Perception Neuron motion capture system and a simple retargeting addon in Blender.

Learn more>

MakeCode Arcade (Ages 6 – 12)

Sound & Music – Shark Attack!

Registration Required
Friday September 26 4:00pm

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Computer Lab)

Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Coding & Robotics; Games & Activities; Science & Math

Create the SFX and Music for the game we coded and created the art for! Return to Code and create art if you missed it. Bring a free login to get the most of this class https://arcade.makecode.com

Learn more>
Friday September 26 4:00pm

Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores – Computer Classroom)

Event Categories: Games & Activities

Join our tech trainer Cole in playing a tabletop game from his collection! Use your wits and come out on top in games that are fun with your friends!

Learn more>
Registration Required
Friday September 26 4:30pm

North Orange Branch (North Orange – Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Education & Learning; Language Learning

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Learn more>