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Virtual Event: Book Boot Camp: How to Write a Novel Fast
Registration Required
Saturday
January
16
2:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Writing a book can be a logistical and emotional challenge. Author Valerie Valdes shares techniques and tools to help you commit to and follow through on finishing a novel in a short time frame.
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Virtual Event: Starting Your Novel in the Right Place
Registration Required
Thursday
January
21
6:30​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
One of the most challenging writing goals is knowing what to include and exclude in a first chapter. Author David Slayton will show you how to strike the right balance between exposition and action.
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Virtual Event: Shakespeare LIVE!
Registration Required
Monday
January
25
6:30​pm
Online
Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances; Language Learning
Enjoy the brilliance of Twelfth Night! Read & perform excerpts from William Shakespeare’s festive comedy! Recommended for teens and adults. Registration required.
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Virtual Event: Winter Garden Book Club
Registration Required
Thursday
January
28
6:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us as we discuss MARLEY by John Clinch.
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Virtual Event: OCLS Writers Conference
Registration Required
Friday
January
29
1:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Obtain the tools and knowledge needed to reach your writing and publishing goals this year. Authors and publishing professionals will teach workshops on a range of topics. ocls.info/writersconference
Learn more >
Virtual Event: Little Chef - Chocolate Mint Brownies
Registration Required
Friday
January
29
4:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Cooking & Food
Bake a refreshing take on everyone's favorite chocolaty treat! Your little one will learn hands on kitchen safety at home. Adult participation is required. Recommended for ages 3-5.
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Virtual Event: OCLS Writers Conference
Registration Required
Saturday
January
30
10:00​am
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Obtain the tools and knowledge needed to reach your writing and publishing goals this year. Authors and publishing professionals will teach workshops on a range of topics. ocls.info/writersconference
Learn more >
Virtual Event: OCLS Writers Conference
Registration Required
Sunday
January
31
1:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Obtain the tools and knowledge needed to reach your writing and publishing goals this year. Authors and publishing professionals will teach workshops on a range of topics. ocls.info/writersconference
Learn more >
Virtual Event: Shakespeare LIVE!
Registration Required
Monday
February
1
6:30​pm
Online
Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances; Language Learning
Enjoy the brilliance of Twelfth Night! Read & perform excerpts from William Shakespeare’s festive comedy! Recommended for teens and adults. Registration required.
Learn more >
Virtual Event: Little Chef: Red Light, Green Light
Celebrate Black History Month
Registration Required
Wednesday
February
3
2:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Cooking & Food
Red means stop, green means go! Learn about African-American inventor Garrett Morgan and his creation of the traffic light through food! Registration required. Recommended for ages 3-5.
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