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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: 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: 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: Writing Voice and How to Hone Yours
Registration Required
Tuesday
May
25
6:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
One of the most common, yet elusive feedback given to writers is that a novel "lacks voice". Literary Agent Kaitlyn Johnson will discuss writing styles and things to avoid that strip a writer's voice.
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Virtual Event: Traditional Publishing & Short Fiction 101
Registration Required
Tuesday
June
15
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Authors Elle E. Ire and José Iriarte will give an overview of publishing novels and short fiction traditionally. Please bring all of your questions related to traditionally publishing fiction.
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Virtual Event: Digital Marketing for Authors
Registration Required
Saturday
June
19
2:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Author and marketing professional Chelsea Mueller will provide an overview of digital marketing for authors including leveraging your website, the power of email marketing, social media, and more.
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Virtual Event: Meet the Authors of EVERY BODY SHINES
Registration Required
Saturday
June
26
2:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
TBD
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