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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: Character Development and Psychology
When Readers Care About Our Characters
Registration Required
Sunday
April
11
1:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
It's important to balance plot, character development, and psychology in a story so characters don’t become mere roles. Author Aty Behsam will show you how to make readers care about your characters.
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Virtual Event: OCLS Writer's Group
Registration Required
Sunday
April
11
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 Event: Shakespeare LIVE!
Registration Required
Monday
April
12
6:30​pm
Online
Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances; Language Learning
Explore the fantastical world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Read, learn about, and perform excerpts from William Shakespeare’s masterpiece. Recommended for teens and adults. Registration required.
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Virtual Event: Southeast Book Club
Registration Required
Monday
April
12
7:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us to discuss NEA Big Read for 2021: Lab Girl, by Hope Jahren.
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Virtual Event: Central Florida Book Club
Registration Required
Tuesday
April
13
10:15​am
Online
(Virtual Room - Fairview Shores)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss a wide range of books.
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Virtual Event: Let's Write
Registration Required
Wednesday
April
14
3:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Alafaya)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Who wants to write their own short story? Join us as we creatively brainstorm and write a short story together! Ages 6-8.
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Virtual Event: Tertulia Cuatro Gatos
Spanish Book Club
Registration Required
Wednesday
April
14
4:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Southeast)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join Spanish-language book club to discuss literature, art, music and more related to Latin American culture. Everyone is welcome!
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Virtual Event: Mayor Buddy's Book Club End of Book Party
Q&A with Sunshine State Author Kenneth Oppel
Registration Required
Thursday
April
15
4:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join Orlando Mayor Buddy's Book Club to celebrate the completion of the book, Inkling by Kenneth Oppel! There will be a live Q&A with the author. Recommended for ages 8-12.
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Virtual Event: Downtown Book Club
Registration Required
Thursday
April
15
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Learning Central)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join the Downtown Book Club as we discuss NEA’s Big Read selection “Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
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Virtual Event: Big Read Keynote a Talk With Hope Jahren
NEA Big Read: Lab Girl
Registration Required
Saturday
April
17
12:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Scientist and author, Hope Jahren, will discuss her book Lab Girl. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. www.ocls.info/bigread 
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