Holiday Closures
Orange County Library System will be closed Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. View a complete list of holiday closures ›
Melrose Center
Orlando Game Jam
Unleash your creativity and join us on Thursday, February 19, 4-10 p.m., for an exciting information session where you’ll discover the secret theme and special challenges, form a team of up to six members, and plan how to create a video game from scratch over the weekend. Registration will open on January 1, 2026!
Orlando Gaming EXPO
Stop by on Sunday, February 22, 1 – 5:30 p.m. to play and vote on games made over the weekend during the Orlando Game Jam. Mingle with local video game studios, educators, and developers to learn about the amazing things being developed in your own town.
New in the Makerspace
Come by the Makerspace and check out t he new xTool laser options! learn how the xTool F2 Ultra 60W MOPA & 40W Diode Dual Laser Engraver and the xTool P3 80W CO2 Laser Cutter with intelligent automation can take your project to the next level.
Upcoming Events
Registration Required
Friday
January
2
10:30am
Melrose Center (Video Production Studio – Second Floor)
Event Categories: Video Production
Tour the Melrose Center Video Studio in this introductory class.
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Registration Required
Friday
January
2
11:00am
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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rescheduled
Registration Required
Friday
January
2
11:00am
Event Categories: Photography
Using just a beauty dish and a soft box, learn four different glamor lighting set ups to help enhance any standard portrait into a glamorous session!
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rescheduled
Registration Required
Friday
January
2
3:00pm
Event Categories: Photography
From just adding a hint of color to highlight your subjects hair to changing the color of an entire background, learning to use color gels will help you add some dimension to any photoshoot.
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Registration Required
Friday
January
2
3:00pm
Melrose Center (Melrose Classroom – Second Floor)
Event Categories: Video Production
From script to screen, master filmmaking fundamentals: film types, crew roles, and every step from development to distribution. Bring your vision to life on screen!
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