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In-Person: Digital Publishing, eBook Formatting & Conversion
Registration Required
Thursday
July
7
5:30​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Blue Room)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Authors, Books, Writing
Learn how to apply best practices and techniques to successfully convert a Microsoft Word manuscript into an eBook.
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In-Person: Picture Book Reading and Donut Reception
Author Yolande Clark-Jackson
Registration Required
Saturday
July
9
2:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Papa Bear)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Treat your child to a picture book reading by the author of the award-winning book, "Rocko's Big Launch." Donut reception sponsored by Pattie Lou's Donuts. Recommended for children ages 4-8.
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In-Person: Writing the Collage Essay
Registration Required
Saturday
August
6
3:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Albertson Room)
Event Categories: General Events; Authors, Books, Writing
Kerouac House writer-in-residence Rachel Kolman will provide tips for writing a collage essay—a discontinuous essay form made up of discrete bits of discourse: description, dialogue, narrative, etc.
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In-Person: Orlando Literary Expo
Registration Required
Saturday
August
27
2:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Library Central)
Event Categories: Community & Citizenship; Authors, Books, Writing
Connect in-person with Orlando-area literary organizations. Learn what they do, the resources available to local writers, and how you can get more involved in our local literary community.
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In Person: Mayor Buddy's Book Club End of Book Party
Sunshine State Author Series Q&A: Jess Redman
Registration Required
Wednesday
October
19
4:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Library Central)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Orlando Mayor Buddy's Book Club is celebrating the completion of their latest book "Quintessence" by Jess Redman! There will be a Q&A with the author. Recommended for ages 8-12.
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In-Person: Local Author Festival
No Registration Required
Sunday
October
23
2:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Library Central)
Event Categories: General Events; Authors, Books, Writing
Meet & greet local authors at our Local Authors Festival. Authors from a variety of genres will share their experiences and books. Each author will have books available for purchase and signing.
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In Person: Mayor Buddy's Book Club End of Book Party
Registration Required
Wednesday
December
14
4:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Library Central)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Orlando Mayor Buddy's Book Club is celebrating the completion of their latest book!
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In-Person: African-American Read-In
No Registration Required
Sunday
February
12
2:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Library Central)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; General Events
Celebrate African American literature in poetry, story, and song, performed by local luminaries in conjunction with the 33rd Annual National African American Read-In.
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