Melrose Center

Nights From Earth

Our new exhibit at the Melrose Gallery encourages viewers to take a moment to feel small in the Universe, to turn off their lights, go outside and spend some time with the stars.

Yarnfiti Community Art Project

Share in the magic of making in our enchanted forest of handcrafted art. On display September 14th through October 18th.

Upcoming Events

Monday October 14 1:00pm

Melrose Center (Audio Learning Lab – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Audio Production

Capture the right sound. Discover how microphones work, the key differences between microphones, and how to set up and tear down microphones, stands and cables. (tic101)

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Monday October 14 2:00pm

Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Get ready for Halloween and bring your sewing and costume projects. All the tools are here for you. Students are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

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Spooky Shadow Box

Ghostly Adventures

Registration Required
Monday October 14 2:00pm

Melrose Center (Makerspace – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Create your own papercraft shadow box to decorate your home just in time for spooky season!

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Monday October 14 2:30pm

Melrose Center (Audio Learning Lab – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Audio Production

Choose the right mic. Hear how different microphones pick up and transmit sound. Discover how to use polar patterns, proximity effect and phase to get the best sound for your project. (tic101)

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Monday October 14 3:00pm

Melrose Center (Photo Studio)

Event Categories: Melrose Studio Reservation

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

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General Election Early Voting at Select Library Locations

Ten OCLS Branch locations will host early voting for the 2024 Early Voting General Election from Monday, October 21 to Sunday, November 3, 2024 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.): Alafaya, Chickasaw, Fairview Shores, Hiawassee, South Creek, Southeast, Southwest , Washington Park, West Oaks, and Winter Garden. Learn more about early voting at select library locations >

North Orange Branch Closure

North Orange Branch is closed for repair, with an undetermined reopening date. Learn more about the branch closure >