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Primary Election Early Voting at Select Library Locations

Ten OCLS Branch locations will host early voting for the 2022 Early Voting Primary Election from Monday, August 8 to Sunday, August 21, 2022 (9 a.m. – 7 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 >

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In-Person: Building Character for Actors
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
16
11:00​am
Orlando Public Library
(Melrose Conference Room)
Event Category: Music, Movies, Live Performances
Learn to build the character you are playing using your lived experience. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
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In-Person: Homeschool: French
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
16
2:00​pm
Windermere Branch
Event Category: Language Learning
Develop your French skills with us! In this French class you will learn basic vocabulary, numbers, colors and much more. Recommended for ages 6-17.
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In-Person: Machines, Motion and Engineering (Ages 10-12)
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
16
3:15​pm
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
(West Oaks - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Science & Math; Maker/DIY
Build K'NEX machines such as transmissions, drag racers, cranes, rocket launchers, and more. Make learning about simple machines, motion and engineering fun with hands-on building.
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In-Person: Sense Reality for Actors
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
23
11:00​am
Orlando Public Library
(Melrose Conference Room)
Event Category: Music, Movies, Live Performances
This class teaches students to endow reality onto objects too difficult or dangerous to be physically used on stage. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
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In-Person: Tabletop Tuesday
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
23
3:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Club Central)
Event Categories: Games & Activities; Education & Learning
Test your skills against fellow teens with a variety of board games. Ages 11-18.
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In-Person: Typing Games (Ages 10-12)
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
23
3:15​pm
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
(West Oaks - Technology Classroom)
Event Category: Basic Tech Skills
Have fun playing games that can help you speed up your typing skills and learn how to position your hands on the keyboard like a pro!
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In-Person: Cuisine Corner Junior: Pizza Roll Ups
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
23
4:30​pm
Fairview Shores Branch
(Fairview Shores - Ask at Desk)
Event Category: Cooking & Food
Get your fingers on this delicious four-ingredient pizza recipe that is perfect for an after school snack and ready in no time! Recommended for upper elementary, tweens and teens.
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In-Person: Code with SpriteBox (Ages 10-12)
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
23
4:30​pm
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
(West Oaks - Technology Classroom)
Event Category: Coding & Robotics
Run and jump into coding with SpriteBox! Play a unique platforming game that combines exploration and coding puzzles. Learn sequencing, parameters, debugging and looping using Swift programming.
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Backpack Bling
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
30
4:00​pm
Hiawassee Branch
(Hiawassee - Meeting Room)
Event Category: Arts & Crafting
Go back to school in style by making a statement with new decorations for your backpack. Recommended for children in upper elementary and middle school.
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VIRTUAL: Book Adventure: Big Nate
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
30
4:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Windermere)
Event Categories: Games & Activities; Education & Learning
You have read the book. Now, live the adventure! Trivia, games, activities, and crafts: experience the book in its storyworld dimension. Recommended for ages 9-12.
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