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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.

Melrose Reservation: Editing Bay A (1 - 3 hours)
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Registration Required
Tuesday
April
27
10:30​am
Orlando Public Library
(Editing Bay A)
Event Category: Melrose Studio Reservation
Editing Bay reservations can be made by Melrose members with general access credentials. You will have access to the room for up to 3 hours.
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Melrose Reservation: Editing Bay B (1 - 3 hours)
Choose arrival time during registration
Registration Required
Tuesday
April
27
10:30​am
Orlando Public Library
(Editing Bay B)
Event Category: Melrose Studio Reservation
Editing Bay reservations can be made by Melrose members with general access credentials. You will have access to the room for up to 3 hours.
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Virtual Event: Build a Story
Registration Required
Tuesday
April
27
4:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Chickasaw)
Event Categories: Storytime; Authors, Books, Writing
Fun activities to build a story together. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Virtual Event: Southwest Book Club
Registration Required
Tuesday
April
27
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Southwest)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join the Southwest Book Club as we explore books by Hemingway and the release of the Hemingway documentary series by Ken Burns on PBS. 18+
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Virtual Event: Author Talk for Kids- Cozbi Cabrera
Me and Mama
No Registration Required
Tuesday
May
4
5:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Author Cozbi Cabrera will discuss her book Me and Mama. Winner of a Coretta Scott King Honor and a Caldecott Honor for Illustration, Cozbi Cabrera is an author, illustrator, designer, and doll maker.
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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: Southwest Book Club
Registration Required
Tuesday
May
25
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Southwest)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join the Southwest Book Club as we discuss the world of Agatha Christie this month. 18+
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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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