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Saturday
July
22
10:30am
(Children's Area)
Experiment with Frank Epperson, the inventor of the popsicle, to understand the fun and scientific origins of this frozen treat. Recommended for ages 9-12.
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July
22
3:00pm
(Fairview Shores - Meeting Room 1)
Event Category:
Music, Movies, Live Performances
You've found the Golden Ticket! This month, we're watching Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to celebrate 100 years of cinema with this 1970's classic!
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Let's Knit a Timeless Herringbone Clutch Bag (3-Part)
Registration Required
Confident Beginner Level
Monday
July
24
10:30am
(Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Celebrate OCLS's 100th birthday by knitting the decades with us. This month's featured pattern is a timeless herringbone clutch. Learn how knit the herringbone stitch, seam, and create the button.
Learn more > Wednesday
July
26
10:30am
(Papa Bear)
Celebrate with stories, songs, dancing, and crafts in honor of the library's 100th birthday! Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Learn more > Thursday
July
27
11:00am
(Fab Lab)
Event Category:
Maker/DIY
Our Fab Lab instructors will show you how to turn ordinary PVC pipe fittings into a costume worthy lightsaber! This event is part of the Melrose Center Star Wars Premiere Party.
Learn more > Thursday
July
27
11:00am
(Melrose Conference Room)
Celebrate 45 years of Star Wars with activities, movie screenings and a meet and greet with our newest Melrose Center team member, R2-KN3!
Learn more > Saturday
July
29
3:00pm
(Technology Classroom)
Display your plants in style with macramé plant hangers. Learn how to work multiple strands of cord using lark's head, square and gathering knots.
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Let's Knit a Timeless Herringbone Clutch Bag (3-Part)
Registration Required
Confident Beginner Level
Monday
July
31
10:30am
(Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Celebrate OCLS's 100th birthday by knitting the decades with us. This month's featured pattern is a timeless herringbone clutch. Learn how knit the herringbone stitch, seam, and create the button.
Learn more >
Let's Knit a Timeless Herringbone Clutch Bag (2-Part)
Registration Required
Confident Beginner Level
Tuesday
August
1
10:15am
(Technology Classroom)
Celebrate OCLS's 100th birthday by knitting the decades with us. This month's featured pattern is a timeless herringbone clutch. Learn how knit the herringbone stitch, seam, and create the button.
Learn more > Thursday
August
3
2:00pm
(Alafaya - Meeting Room 1)
Event Category:
Cooking & Food
Learn about foods from the 1980s and make your own Worms and Dirt Cake! Food will be served at this event, please see staff about specific needs concerning food allergies.
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