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Field Trip to UCF

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Technology and Education staff members took a field trip last week to meet with students completing their Master’s Degree in Education with a concentration in STEM education. We were happy to share information with them about our STEM resources, including our new classes in 3D Design and Printing and K’NEX building systems. We brought several of our Snap Circuits—Basic Electronics Kits and UCF students seemed to have as much fun as our library students. If you haven’t checked out our new STEM offerings, now’s your chance. Take a look at our Events Calendar and come visit us at the Orlando Public Library, it’s an exciting time to be at the library!

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What’s Going on Behind the Wall?

Leave a Comment / Events, Updates / By Melrose Center Team

In this past week, staff have seen the starting changes “behind the wall” on the second floor. The carpet was removed to prep the area for the new Center. Can you guess which floor the carpet was repurposed?

In the meanwhile we continue to build new and exciting curriculum. Most recently Adobe InDesign was introduced for those interested in Graphic Design. We are offering Adobe InDesign Fundamentals classes on Monday, July 8 at 5pm and Thursday, July 18 at 10am. Summer fun for kids and teens continues in July with our Camp Savvy and TechKrew Technology classes.

So join us. It’s an exciting time to be at the Orlando Public Library!

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Building Relationships

Leave a Comment / Updates / By Melrose Center Team

Get an insider view of how the Library has incorporated STEM education into the plans for the new center. Check out the article on page four of the Florida Library Association Magazine Spring issue, Fabrication labs: New Possibilities Through Community STEM Relationships.

It’s an exciting time to be at the Orlando Public Library and we look forward to seeing you here!

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First Nail Ceremony Highlights

Leave a Comment / Events, Updates / By Melrose Center Team

It was an exciting day at the Orlando Public Library today as Mr. Melrose, along with family and close friends, came to visit us for the First Nail Ceremony. Mr. Melrose, Mary Ann Hodel, Library Director and CEO, Ted Maines, President, Library Board of Trustees, and Skanska Orlando Senior Vice President, Matt Gilbert each hammered in the first nails to mark the beginning of construction of the new center.

Technology and Education Center staff spoke about curriculum planning for the center and presented a small sample of fun new classes currently being offered in key areas of graphic design, electronics, and 3D printing.

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Introducing…Adobe Illustrator™ Fundamentals

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Interested in learning Adobe Illustrator™ or would like to brush up on your skills? Attend a class at the Orlando Public Library on Thursday, June 13 at 2 pm or Saturday, June 29 at 10 am. In this two-hour class you will explore Adobe Illustrator’s™ wide range of artistic tools for designing logos and business cards. The class is free to Orange County resident library card holders in good standing. There is a $10 fee for out-of-county residents.

Check out this video for a range of projects you can create with Adobe Illustrator™.

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