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Classes & Events

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

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Genealogy: Discover America!

This week: New York!

Registration Required
Tuesday December 23 1:00pm

Online

Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy

Come with us on a virtual road trip as we explore one state at a time. We’ll explore the history, culture and the genealogical resources unique to each location! Registration Required. For Adults

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Tuesday Tree Time!

Your Weekly Roots Rendezvous!

No Registration Required
Tuesday December 23 2:00pm

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy

Bring your questions, your clues, and your curiosity — every Tuesday, Lisa, our Genealogy Specialist, is here to help you grow your family tree!

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LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 6 – 12)

Prime: Science & Engineering

Registration Required
Tuesday December 23 2:00pm

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Technology Lab)

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

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us as we apply physical science concepts and the engineering design process through hands-on learning.

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Registration Required
Tuesday December 23 2:00pm

North Orange Branch (North Orange – Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Language Learning

This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

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Registration Required
Tuesday December 23 2:00pm

Windermere Branch (Windermere – Ask at Desk)

Event Categories: Coding & Robotics

Beginner-friendly Python coding classes for teens. Students will learn the core concepts of Python including variables, data types, conditional statements, loops, and functions. Registration required.

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No Registration Required
Tuesday December 23 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
Tuesday December 23 2:30pm

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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LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 6 – 12)

Prime: Science & Engineering

Registration Required
Tuesday December 23 2:30pm

Orlando Public Library (Red Room – Second Floor)

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

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us as we apply physical science concepts and the engineering design process through hands-on learning.

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Registration Required
Tuesday December 23 2:30pm

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Computer Lab)

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

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Design robots that replicate different workouts and put them to the test! Combine engineering and exercise in a whole new way.

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Tuesday December 23 3:00pm

Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Game Design & Virtual Reality

Design your own role-playing video game. Use Tynker to create a classic top-down role-playing game with enemies to fight and treasure to find. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

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