At this time, we're offering online classes and virtual events while our locations are limited to essential services.
Sunday
February
28
2:00pm
Celebrate African-American literature in poetry, story, and song, performed by local luminaries in conjunction with the 31st Annual National African-American Read-In. See more info at ocls.info/readin
Learn more > Tuesday
March
2
6:30pm
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Creating emotional resonance with characters generates reader engagement and keeps readers turning the page. Author David Slayton will teach techniques for connecting emotions to characters & readers.
Learn more > Sunday
March
7
4:00pm
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Create a world worthy of your characters and plot. Editor Stephen Morgan will present specific questions to ask about how your world and society functions before you write the first word.
Learn more > Tuesday
March
9
6:30pm
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Author Tracy C. Gold will discuss different kinds of picture books, the current picture book market, a creativity-boosting exercise and tips for after you've written a few picture books.
Learn more > Sunday
March
14
4:00pm
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 > Wednesday
March
17
3:00pm
(Virtual Room - Alafaya)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Hear us read aloud one of the Sunshine State Jr (K-2) books, and then enjoy an activity! This month we're reading "Ella McKeen, Kickball Queen." Recommended for ages 6-8.
Learn more > Thursday
March
18
4:00pm
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Engage in a lively discussion and fun activities with Mayor Buddy's Book Club. Recommended for ages 8-12.
Learn more > Thursday
March
25
6:00pm
(Virtual Room - Winter Garden)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Join us as we discuss The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. This enthralling New York Times bestseller is an historical novel about an all female spy ring which operated during World War II.
Learn more > Wednesday
April
14
3:00pm
(Virtual Room - Alafaya)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Who wants to write their own short story? Join us as we creatively brainstorm and write a short story together! Ages 6-8.
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Virtual Event: Mayor Buddy's Book Club End of Book Party
Registration Required
Q&A with Sunshine State Author Kenneth Oppel
Thursday
April
15
4:00pm
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Join Orlando Mayor Buddy's Book Club to celebrate the completion of the book, Inkling by Kenneth Oppel! There will be a live Q&A with the author. Recommended for ages 8-12.
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