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At this time, we're offering online classes and virtual events while our locations are limited to essential services.

Virtual Event: Emotional Resonance in Fiction
Registration Required
Tuesday
March
2
6:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Creating emotional resonance with characters generates reader engagement and keeps readers turning the page. Author David Slayton will teach techniques for connecting emotions to characters & readers.
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Virtual Event: ArtMazing
Registration Required
Saturday
March
6
2:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - South Creek)
Event Category: Arts & Crafting
Unleash your inner artist and discover your creative side in this all-ages art exploration. Inspiration is a must! Recommended for families.
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Virtual Event: Worldbuilding in Sci-fi & Fantasy Fiction
Registration Required
Sunday
March
7
4:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Create a world worthy of your characters and plot. Editor Stephen Morgan will present specific questions to ask about how your world and society functions before you write the first word.
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Virtual Event: The Basics of Writing Picture Books
Registration Required
Tuesday
March
9
6:30​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Author Tracy C. Gold will discuss different kinds of picture books, the current picture book market, a creativity-boosting exercise and tips for after you've written a few picture books.
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Virtual Event: Spring Tissue Paper Flowers
Family Craft
Registration Required
Friday
March
12
10:30​am
Online
(Virtual Room - Southwest)
Event Categories: Games & Activities; Arts & Crafting
It's Spring and the flowers are in bloom. We will make beautiful tissue paper flowers to welcome Spring.
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Virtual Event: Awesome Australia
Registration Required
Friday
March
12
3:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Chickasaw)
Event Categories: Storytime; Arts & Crafting
Discover the animals of the outback and create an aboriginal inspired craft. Recommended for families.
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Virtual Event: Fantastic Puzzles
Registration Required
Saturday
March
13
11:00​am
Online
(Virtual Melrose Classroom 2)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
The key to this puzzle is in your hands! Assemble, create and decorate your own fantasy themed plywood puzzle and key holder. This class is taught by Melrose Center Fab Lab Instructors.
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Virtual Event: How to Finger Knit an Octopus
Registration Required
Saturday
March
13
4:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Alafaya)
Event Categories: Education & Learning; Arts & Crafting
Learn how to finger knit an octopus using yarn. With step-by-step instructions, we'll walk you through finger knitting an octopus. Ages 8 and up.
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Virtual Event: OCLS Writer's Group
Registration Required
Sunday
March
14
4:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Please attend one meeting before submitting a piece for critique.
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Virtual Event: The Notorious R.B.G. & Other Powerful Women
Registration Required
Monday
March
15
4:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Windermere)
Event Categories: Storytime; History, Culture, Genealogy
It is never too early to start fighting for what you believe in. Join us in celebrating outstanding women, like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in this craft filled storytime. Recommended for preschoolers.
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