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The Notorious R.B.G. & Other Powerful Women
No Registration Required
Friday
March
6
11:00​am
Hiawassee Branch
(Hiawassee - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Storytime; History, Culture, Genealogy
It is never too early to start fighting for what you believe in. Join us in celebrating outstanding women, like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in this craft filled storytime. Recommended for preschoolers.
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World Traveler- South America
No Registration Required
Saturday
March
14
3:30​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Papa Bear)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Games & Activities
Become a world traveler! Take a trip to South America with fun trivia, activities and crafts. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.
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Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther
Meet the Author: Craig Pittman
No Registration Required
Saturday
April
18
2:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Library Central)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Education & Learning
Author Craig Pittman will recount the desperate experiment that led to the most remarkable Endangered Species comeback in history: The Florida Panther. A book sale and signing will follow the talk.
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Preserving the Dead: A History of Mummification
Registration Required
Wednesday
April
29
6:30​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Albertson Room)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Learn how and why the bodies of the dead have been preserved throughout history. Please note that this program is intended for adults and may contain images disturbing to younger attendees.
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Florida History
No Registration Required
Saturday
May
9
2:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Albertson Room)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Education & Learning
Jim Clark TBD
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A Trip to Japan
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Registration Required
Saturday
May
9
3:30​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Papa Bear)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Games & Activities
Konnichiwa! Explore the land of the rising sun with stories, games and crafts inspired by Japan. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.
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An Ocklawaha River Odyssey
No Registration Required
Tuesday
May
26
6:30​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Library Central)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Education & Learning
Photojournalists Elizabeth and Bob Randall spent two years kayaking the ancient endangered Ocklawaha River. They'll discuss the river's rich history and ecological concerns. A book sale will follow.
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There Are No Happy Endings: The Dark Side of Fairytales
NEA Big Read: Pretty Monsters
Registration Required
Sunday
May
31
2:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Library Central)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Dr. Naima Bush delves into the murder, mayhem, abuse, and mutilation are just the tip of the iceberg when we delve deeper into the stories made famous by the Brothers Grimm.
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OrisiRisi African Folklore
Registration Required
Tuesday
June
23
10:30​am
Hiawassee Branch
(Hiawassee - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances; History, Culture, Genealogy
Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling. Recommended for families.
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It's All Greek (Pottery) to Me!
No Registration Required
Friday
July
10
2:30​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Mama Bear)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Arts & Crafting
Use your artistic skills to sculpt pottery to tell a story like the Ancient Greeks. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.
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