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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: Moon Myths
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Saturday
January
23
3:00​pm
Online
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Arts & Crafting
Do you feel different when there's a full moon? Do you think it could be made of cheese? Find out what else people across the world believe about the moon. Recommended for ages 6 to 8.
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Virtual Event: OCLS Writers Conference
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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
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Virtual Event: How to Parse Writing Feedback
Registration Required
Saturday
February
6
2:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Receiving feedback is vital to a successful career as a writer. Author Kritika H. Rao will discuss what to do when you receive differing feedback and how to keep the core of your story as you revise.
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Virtual Event: Freedom Quilt
Celebrate Black History Month
Registration Required
Saturday
February
13
10:00​am
Online
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Arts & Crafting
Learn how quilt patterns became messages that may have helped slaves travel the Underground Railroad and create your own patchwork square. Recommended for families.
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Virtual Event: Family History Fair
Beginners and experienced genealogists, explore your roots.
Registration Required
Saturday
February
13
11:00​am
Online
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Join Central Florida Genealogical Society, DAR, Ocoee Historic Preservation, Afro-American Historical Society, Orlando Jewish Genealogical Society, Mayflower Descendants, EPOCH Florida Memory & More.
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Virtual Event: Getting the Most out of Census Records
Registration Required
Saturday
February
13
1:00​pm
Online
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Learn about what information is contained in each of the censuses and discover how to use all of the various bits of information from the census as clues to further your research.
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Virtual Event: Key Websites for Genealogy Research
Registration Required
Saturday
February
13
3:00​pm
Online
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Familiarize yourself with the core genealogical websites and explore the similarities and differences between them.
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Virtual Event: Rock The Wrap: Headwrap Styling Workshop
Registration Required
Saturday
February
20
11:00​am
Online
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; General Events
This educational and interactive experience provides step-by-step instruction of headwrap styling techniques. Learn about the significance and history of headwrapping. Registration required.
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Virtual Event: Creating Successful Book Proposals
Registration Required
Saturday
February
20
2:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Editor Allison Lane will share how to develop a compelling book proposal, the required element to submitting your book to literary agents and publishers. All genres are welcome.
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