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At this time, we're offering online classes and virtual events while our locations are limited to essential services.

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
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Virtual Event: Embroidered Valentines
Registration Required
Tuesday
February
9
10:00​am
Online
Event Categories: General Events; Education & Learning
Create a unique Valentine's Day card for a special someone using basic embroidery stitches.
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Virtual Event: OCLS Writer's Group
Registration Required
Sunday
February
14
4:00​pm
Online
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.
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Virtual Event: Writing Workshop: Avoid the Sophomore Slump
Registration Required
Tuesday
February
16
7:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
You've written one book that is ready to go; what's next? Author Brandon Goode will discuss choosing and writing your next project and what you should be doing while you're waiting for the next step.
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Virtual Event: Putting the Sci in Sci-Fi
Registration Required
Sunday
February
21
2:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Author Premee Mohamed will discuss science-fiction idea generation, vetting scientific research, extrapolating ideas, creating a narrative from a premise, themes, tone, and trends.
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Virtual Event: African-American Read-In
Registration Required
Sunday
February
28
2:00​pm
Online
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Education & Learning
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
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Virtual Event: The Basics of Writing Picture Books
Registration Required
Tuesday
March
9
6:30​pm
Online
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.
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Virtual Event: OCLS Writer's Group
Registration Required
Sunday
March
14
4:00​pm
Online
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 >