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At this time, the majority of our events and programs are virtual. Occasionally, we may host some in-person events that take place outdoors. Please read event descriptions carefully before registering. Services at all locations are limited to grab-and-go for materials or one hour of computer use.

Virtual Event: Character Development and Psychology
When Readers Care About Our Characters
Registration Required
Sunday
April
11
1:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
It's important to balance plot, character development, and psychology in a story so characters don’t become mere roles. Author Aty Behsam will show you how to make readers care about your characters.
Learn more >
Virtual Event: OCLS Writer's Group
Registration Required
Sunday
April
11
4:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Please attend one meeting before submitting a piece for critique.
Learn more >
Virtual Event: Diabetes and Exercise
Registration Required
Monday
April
12
6:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Health & Wellness; Education & Learning
Join Nova Southeastern University's Interprofessional Diabetes Education and Awareness team, as they discuss exercise strategies for diabetes prevention and management. Registration required.
Learn more >
Virtual Event: Qigong Movement and Breathing
Registration Required
Tuesday
April
13
10:30​am
Online
Event Category: Health & Wellness
Jasmine Win shows basic qigong techniques & how using them in your daily life can benefit your health. Qigong is a crucial tool in Chinese medicine which involves movement, breathing, and meditation.
Learn more >
Virtual Event: Tertulia Cuatro Gatos
Spanish Book Club
Registration Required
Wednesday
April
14
4:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Southeast)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join Spanish-language book club to discuss literature, art, music and more related to Latin American culture. Everyone is welcome!
Learn more >
Virtual Event: Fraud and Identity Theft
LIFE Information for Elders
Registration Required
Thursday
April
15
12:10​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Health & Wellness; General Events
Learn about combatting Elder Fraud, avoiding Covid-19 scams, and safeguarding seniors from Identity Theft. This seminar is part of a monthly LIFE Information for Elders series. Registration required. 
Learn more >
Virtual Event: Big Read Keynote a Talk With Hope Jahren
NEA Big Read: Lab Girl
Registration Required
Saturday
April
17
12:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Scientist and author, Hope Jahren, will discuss her book Lab Girl. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. www.ocls.info/bigread 
Learn more >
Virtual Event: Self-Publishing 101
Registration Required
Sunday
April
18
2:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
If you've decided you want to publish your own book, where do you start? Indie Author L.E. Perez will walk you through your choices, options and the Dos and Don’ts of self-publishing.
Learn more >
Virtual Event: Winter Garden Book Club
Registration Required
Thursday
April
22
6:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Winter Garden)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us as we discuss Lab Girl by Hope Jarhen as part of the NEA Big Read.
Learn more >
Virtual Event: Tertulia Cuatro Gatos
Spanish Book Club
Registration Required
Wednesday
April
28
4:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Southeast)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join Spanish-language book club to discuss literature, art, music and more related to Latin American culture. Everyone is welcome!
Learn more >

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