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PROMO: The Orange County Library System (Facebook Website) has announced its event programming for the month of January 2021.

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Celebrate Black History month at home with educational, engaging programs presented by the library. On February 12, watch a live performance by Grammy-nominated musician Nathi Gcabashe, a singer/songwriter from Durban, South Africa. Learn to perfect and style a headwrap on February 20 during Rock the Wrap: Headwrap Styling Workshop. Learn professional step-by-step instructions on headwrap styling techniques and the significance of the headwrap. On February 22, join Hebni Nutrition as they host Cuisine Corner: Black-Eyed Pea Salad, live on Zoom.  

Show your loved ones you care in February with homemade gifts you learned to make with the library. Brush up on your calligraphy skills on February 8 during Calligraphy Projects for Valentine’s Day. Calligraphy instructor Lynda Chandler demonstrates how to make one-of-a-kind, creative gifts using calligraphy.     

All of our events are virtual and available online for free with an Orange County Library System card. If you have any questions about the information shared below, call 407-835-7323. Check us out online at ocls.info for a complete listing of all library events.

   

Heart Health  
Thursday, February 4, 11 a.m.  

Join Jessica Daly, Consumer Health Librarian with Orlando Health, for American Heart Month as she discusses heart health for all ages. Explore preventative care, especially for those with a family history of heart disease. Registration required. 
https://attend.ocls.info/event/4740284

Multicultural Hair-Care Management  
Saturday, February 6, 11 a.m.  

Explore how to properly detangle tresses with and without hair tools. Also, you will learn about moisturizing 101 for those with curly, coily, and kinky tresses.  
https://attend.ocls.info/event/4740344

How to Parse Writing Feedback  
Saturday, February 6, 2 p.m.  

Receiving feedback is vital to a successful career as a writer. Author Kritika H. Rao will discuss what to do when you receive differing feedback and how to keep the core of your story as you revise.  
https://attend.ocls.info/event/4776047

Calligraphy Projects for Valentine’s Day  
Monday, February 8, 11 a.m.  

Get ready for Valentine’s day by joining Lynda Chandler, calligraphy instructor, as she demonstrates how to make simple and creative projects using calligraphy.  
https://attend.ocls.info/event/4740082

Embroidered Valentines  
Tuesday, February 9, 10–Noon  

Create a unique Valentine’s Day card for a special someone using basic embroidery stitches.   
https://attend.ocls.info/event/4699709

Video Editing with HitFilm Express  
Wednesday, February 10, Noon  

Introduction to HitFilm Express, a free software with professional effects to edit videos.  
https://attend.ocls.info/event/4795863

Cuisine Corner: Chicken Tikka Masala  
Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 p.m.  

Culinary expert, Dianne Morin, demonstrates how to make a scrumptious step by step creamy chicken tikka masala.  
https://attend.ocls.info/event/4740108

Nathi Gcabashe  
Friday, February 12, 7 p.m.  

Hear Grammy-nominated musician Nathi Gcabashe perform original music live. Nathi is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer from Durban, South Africa.  
https://attend.ocls.info/event/4747131

Valentine’s Day Origami  
Monday, February 15, 4 p.m.  

Celebrate love of all and love of self as we cut, fold and paste beautiful origami hearts for the ones you love. Recommended for ages 13 and up.  
https://attend.ocls.info/event/4773658

Podcast Listen and Discuss  
Tuesday, February 16, 7–8:30 p.m.  

Like a book club, but for podcasts. Discuss a themed podcast listening list for the month by Podcast Brunch Club. Recommended for ages 18 and up.   
https://attend.ocls.info/event/4785760

Acrylic Painting  
Friday, February 19, 11 a.m.  

Create a beautiful work of art through guided instruction using acrylic paint. Recommended for ages 18 and up.  
https://attend.ocls.info/event/4731640

Rock The Wrap: Headwrap Styling Workshop  
Saturday, February 20, 11 a.m.  

This educational and interactive experience provides step-by-step instruction of headwrap styling techniques. Learn about the significance and history of head wrapping.  
https://attend.ocls.info/event/4714116

Cuisine Corner: Black-Eyed Pea Salad  
Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.  

Black-eyed peas have always been a staple throughout Southern cuisine. Join Hebni Nutrition as they demonstrate a new twist on this popular legume.  
https://attend.ocls.info/event/4740121

African-American Read-In 
Sunday, February 28, 2 – 3:30 p.m.  

Celebrate African-American literature in poetry, story, and song, performed by local luminaries in conjunction with the 31st Annual National African-American Read-In. This event is free and open to the public. 
https://attend.ocls.info/event/4587004

Opera Orlando presents The Secret River  
Saturday, February 27, 11 a.m.  

Explore the world of opera with this unique storytime. Learn about opera and hear songs from Opera Orlando’s new commission of The Secret River by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.  
https://attend.ocls.info/event/4719802

Brendan O'Connor

Editor in Chief of Bungalower.com

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