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In-Person: Sewing - Patterns and Fabric
Beginner Level
Registration Required
Saturday
August
13
10:30​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: Free Downloadable Media: eBooks and Audiobooks
Registration Required
Monday
August
15
11:30​am
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
(West Oaks - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Basic Tech Skills
Would you like to know how to load your gadget with free media? Let us help! Learn how to search, check out and download eBooks and audiobooks using the library?s digital collection.
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In-Person: Computer Basics Level 2
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
17
10:45​am
Southwest Branch
(Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Basic Tech Skills
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.
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In-Person: Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
24
10:15​am
Southwest Branch
(Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Basic Tech Skills
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
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In-Person: Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Registration Required
Friday
August
26
10:00​am
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
(West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room)
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 - Easy Drawstring Backpack
Confident Beginner
Registration Required
Saturday
August
27
10:30​am
Southwest Branch
(Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Need to pack up some small things for a trip to a theme park or just carry snacks for a short hike? This is the perfect easy to make backpack for those times when you only need to carry a few things.
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In Person: West Oaks Wildflower Club
Registration Required
Saturday
August
27
3:30​pm
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
(West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Arts & Crafting
Meet up with other nature lovers to celebrate wildflowers. Each month, we'll spotlight a different wildflower and host discussions and crafts that promote native Florida plants.
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In-Person: Sewing - Pillowcase
Beginner Level
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
30
12:45​pm
Southwest Branch
(Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Create a classic pillowcase with a contrasting cuff. Professionally finish your project with French seams, while practicing straight stitches. Students are required to bring fabric.
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In-Person: Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
31
10:15​am
Southwest Branch
(Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Basic Tech Skills
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
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In-Person: Plant Clinic
No Registration Required
Saturday
September
10
10:15​am
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
(West Oaks - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Education & Learning
Bring your plants and ask questions! Master Gardener Volunteers from the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Office will be available to answer your gardening questions.
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