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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: 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 
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Virtual Event: Favorite Poem Reading
Registration Required
Saturday
April
24
3:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Southeast)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Celebrate National Poetry Month by reading 1 or 2 of your favorite poems. Tell us why these poems have meaning for you. Tell us about your favorite poets. Poems should be for a general audience.
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Virtual Event: How to Unblock Writer's Block
Registration Required
Saturday
May
15
3:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Many writers are struggling to get words on the page right now. John King, host of The Drunken Odyssey: A Podcast About the Writing Life, will provide tips and processes for getting yourself unstuck.
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Virtual Event: Asian Festival Virtual Celebration
Registration Required
Saturday
May
22
10:00​am
Online
Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances; History, Culture, Genealogy
Join us virtually this year to celebrate the annual Asian Festival presented by the Asian American Heritage Council of Central Florida.
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Virtual Event: Creating Effective Magic and Monsters
for Your Fantasy or Horror Story
Registration Required
Saturday
May
22
3:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Learn to create magic systems and monsters from author Richard Lee Byers, who has written over 30 fantasy and horror novels, including for Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and Iron Kingdoms.
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