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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.
Narrative Agency with literary agent Paula Weiman
First-Draft Fall Writing Workshop Series
Tuesday
October
15
7:00pm
Online (Virtual Room – EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Learn the skills you need to write a first draft this month. 10/1: Plotting & Pacing 10/8: Character Development 10/15: Narrative Agency 10/22: Worldbuilding 10/29: Narrative Voice & Writing Style
Learn more>Outreach Event: Horizon West Book Club
16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Wednesday
October
16
12:30pm
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join OCLS at the Waterleigh clubhouse for our monthly book club. Coffee and snacks will be provided! No registration required. Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
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rescheduled
No Registration Required
Outreach Event: Horizon West Book Club
16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Wednesday
October
16
1:00pm
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join OCLS at the Waterleigh clubhouse for our monthly book club. Coffee and snacks will be provided! No registration required. Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Learn more>Mayor Buddy’s Book Club End of Book Party
The Cursed Moon – Session 2
Wednesday
October
16
4:00pm
Orlando Public Library (Library Central – First Floor)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Orlando Mayor Buddy’s Book Club is celebrating the completion of their latest book! Recommended for ages 8-12.
Learn more>Southwest Book Club:
Solito: A Memoir
Thursday
October
17
2:00pm
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora. A poet reflects on his 3000 mile journey from El Salvador to the United States when he was 9 years old. Reg. req. 18+
Learn more>Southeast Book Club
The Measure: A novel (Nikki Erlick)
Thursday
October
17
3:00pm
Southeast Branch (Southeast – Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join the Southeast Book Club to discuss The Measure by Nikki Erlick.
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No Registration Required
Saturday
October
19
1:30pm
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. Facilitator-led in partnership with the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and Southwest Library. 18+
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Registration Required
Saturday
October
19
3:00pm
Eatonville Branch (Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Did you want to join a book club but were afraid of the homework? If so, come relax with us at Eatonville for a buffet of books and tea, and a chance to learn about what some others might be reading!
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Registration Required
Saturday
October
19
3:30pm
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Authors, Books, Writing; Maker/DIY; Photography
Earn community service hours by becoming involved in Hiawassee teen literary and creative arts magazine. Registration required. Ages 13-18.
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Registration Required
Monday
October
21
7:00pm
Online (Virtual Room – Hiawassee)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
In October the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister.
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General Election Early Voting at Select Library Locations
Ten OCLS Branch locations will host early voting for the 2024 Early Voting General Election from Monday, October 21 to Sunday, November 3, 2024 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.): Alafaya, Chickasaw, Fairview Shores, Hiawassee, South Creek, Southeast, Southwest , Washington Park, West Oaks, and Winter Garden. Learn more about early voting at select library locations >
North Orange Branch Closure
North Orange Branch is closed for repair, with an undetermined reopening date.https://ocls.org/using-library/branch-refreshes-locations/when-will-refreshed-locations-reopen/">Learn more about the branch closure >