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In-Person: Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Registration Required
Tuesday
July
5
10:00​am
Orlando Public Library
(Sewing Studio)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.
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In-Person: Sewing - Patterns and Fabric
Beginner Level
Registration Required
Tuesday
July
5
10:15​am
Southwest Branch
(Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Reading the hieroglyphics on a sewing pattern can be quite intimidating. Learn to read a professional sewing pattern, how to layout fabric and prepare material for a project.
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In-Person: What Do You Know About H2O?
Presented by Mad Science Live
Registration Required
Tuesday
July
5
10:30​am
Orlando Public Library
(Library Central)
Event Categories: Science & Math; Music, Movies, Live Performances
Explore the wonders of water and learn why we need to protect it. Children will learn what things they can do to help save our planet and our oceans. Recommended for ages 6-8.
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Virtual: Electronic Engineering Using Snap Circuits
(Ages 8 - 12)
Registration Required
Tuesday
July
5
10:30​am
Online
(Virtual Melrose Classroom 2)
Event Categories: Science & Math; Coding & Robotics
Ever wonder how circuits work? Watch or build along with an instructor as they explain basic circuitry using Snap Circuits. This class is taught by Melrose Center Fab Lab Instructors.
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In-Person: Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)
Registration Required
Tuesday
July
5
10:30​am
Orlando Public Library
(Blue Room)
Event Category: Science & Math
Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with objects and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.
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In-Person: Coding Electronics with LEDs (Ages 10-12)
Registration Required
Tuesday
July
5
10:30​am
Orlando Public Library
(Purple Room)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Coding & Robotics
Explore the basics of coding electronics while you build exciting projects with Snapino. Program an Arduino to control LED lights.
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In-Person: Counting Crustaceans
Registration Required
Tuesday
July
5
11:00​am
South Trail Branch
(South Trail - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Storytime; Science & Math
Lobsters, and king crab, and krill, oh my! Help your child practice the literacy-building skill of counting with this crustacean-themed storytime. Recommended for toddlers 18-36 months.
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In-Person: Introduction to Circuitry (Ages 10-12)
Registration Required
Tuesday
July
5
11:00​am
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
(West Oaks - Technology Classroom)
Event Category: Science & Math
Explore the basics of electronics while you build exciting projects with Snap Circuits. Learn the basic science of electronics and how they impact our everyday lives.
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Virtual: 3D Printer Orientation
Registration Required
Tuesday
July
5
12:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Melrose Classroom 2)
Event Category: Maker/DIY
Bring your 3D Design to reality with a 3D Printer at the Fab Lab. Learn how to use the slicing software, proper settings on the printer and gain access to our 3D printers in the Fab Lab.
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In-Person: Hand Sewing Magnets (Ages 10-12)
Registration Required
Tuesday
July
5
12:15​pm
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
(West Oaks - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Use felt, magnets, and hand sewing techniques to create locker and fridge decorations! We will learn the basics of hand sewing in this class.
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