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 ›
Melrose Center
Melrose Film Festival
Calling All Filmmakers & Video Creators! Driven by innovation and creativity, the Melrose Film Festival highlights the work of imaginative filmmakers across the globe. Submissions will be accepted from March 1 to May 15 and select films will be showcased at our September 2026 screening event.
Melrose on Tour
Our audio team is hitting the road! Learn the basics of audio recording and make your first track in Intro to Audio Recording: Start Making Sound. Sign up for this fun, beginner-friendly session available at your favorite branch library on select dates in April and May.
SAYL into Summer
Summer at Your Library programming from the Melrose Center includes photo, video, maker, performing arts, game development and digital design classes inviting you to engage, create and innovate.
Upcoming Events
Character Animation Basics
Blender Essentials Class
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
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
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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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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