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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: 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.
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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: Kung Fu Show
Presented by Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple
Registration Required
Saturday
May
1
12:30​pm
Online
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Education & Learning
A diverse team of professional performers from the Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple will present a kung fu demonstration. Explore martial arts and Chinese culture through this demonstration.
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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: OCLS Writer's Group
Registration Required
Sunday
May
16
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.
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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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Virtual Event: Meet the Authors
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Registration Required
Sunday
May
23
4:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, enjoy a panel discussion from authors Erin Entrada Kelly, Pintip Dunn, Roselle Lim, and Mia P. Manansala.
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Virtual Event: OCLS Writer's Group
Registration Required
Sunday
June
13
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.
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Virtual Event: OCLS Writer's Group
Registration Required
Sunday
July
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 >