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Virtual: Discussion of the Hugo Finalists
presented by The Orlando Area Science Fiction Society
Registration Required
Sunday
August
14
1:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: General Events; Authors, Books, Writing
The Hugo Awards are annual awards given for excellence in the field of science fiction and fantasy. Join OASFiS for a discussion of the Hugo finalists in the Novel, Novella, and more categories.
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Virtual: OCLS Writer's Group
Registration Required
Sunday
August
14
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: Mayor Buddy's Book Club
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
17
4:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Engage in a lively discussion and fun activities with Mayor Buddy's Book Club. Recommended for ages 8-12.
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In-Person: South Trail Hairstyling
Registration Required
Saturday
August
20
3:00​pm
South Trail Branch
(South Trail - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Do you have trouble styling your hair? Would you like to learn new ways to style your hair? If so, Come join us for two days of hair styling August 5th August 20th
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Virtual: Worldbuilding for Writers
Registration Required
Saturday
August
20
4:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Cass Morris, author and host of the Worldbuilding for Masochists podcast, will teach you how to develop a fictional world that will make sense and immerse your readers.
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Virtual: Author Talk with Michele Harper
Registration Required
Monday
August
22
9:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
This author talk with Michele Harper will cover many of the lessons she’s learned on her inspiring personal journey and the success of her New York Times bestselling memoir, The Beauty in Breaking.
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Virtual: Author Talk with Liz Wiseman
Impact Players
Registration Required
Thursday
August
25
12:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us as we sit down in conversation with Liz Wiseman, New York Times Best Selling author, researcher, and executive adviser to talk about her latest book, Impact Players.
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In-Person: Qigong Movement and Breathing
Registration Required
Thursday
August
25
1:00​pm
Alafaya Branch
(Alafaya - Meeting Room 1)
Event Category: Health & Wellness
Jasmine Win shows basic qigong techniques & how using them in your daily life can benefit your health. Qigong is a crucial tool in Chinese medicine which involves movement, breathing, and meditation.
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In-Person: DIY Thursday
Registration Required
Thursday
August
25
3:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Club Central)
Event Categories: Games & Activities; Education & Learning
Create a work-of-art at a craft station in Club Central: origami, writing prompts, poetry and more! Ages 11-18.
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Virtual: Tween Book Club
Scouts
Registration Required
Thursday
August
25
5:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - South Trail)
Event Categories: Games & Activities; Education & Learning
Engage in a dynamic discussion and a themed activity based on "Scouts" by Shannon Greenland. Recommended for ages 9-12. Registration required.
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