Voting at the Library
Primary Election Early Voting and Election Day voting will take place at select OCLS locations. Early Voting will be held from Monday, August 3 to Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 9 a.m.–7 p.m., and Election Day voting will take place Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. During this time, you may notice increased activity at participating locations and parking may be limited. Learn more about voting at the library ›
Classes & Events
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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.
Online Class: Digital Publishing
eBook Formatting & Conversion
Tuesday
August
11
4:00pm
Online (Online Technology Classroom – TEC)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; Basic Tech Skills; Live Online Class
Learn how to apply best practices and techniques to successfully convert a Microsoft Word manuscript into an eBook.
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
11
7:00pm
Online (Virtual Room – EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Author and editor Kristen Stieffel will discuss how to provide a dramatic, but honest story by learning how to plug the true events of your story into a dramatic arc.
Pop up library
@ The Neighbors at East End Market
Friday
August
14
12:00pm
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Ready to learn a new hobby? Join OCLS for a very special hobby-themed pop up library at The Neighbors at East End Market. Books on various hobbies and interests will be available for checkout!
Registration Required
Friday
August
14
2:00pm
Windermere Branch (Windermere – Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; Cooking & Food
What if your next favorite book came with a drink pairing? Explore new genres and authors through handpicked titles and curated mocktails. Recommended ages 18 and up. Registration required.
No Registration Required
Saturday
August
15
1:30pm
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. No pressure to read aloud. Come to listen! Facilitator-led. Ages 18 and up.
Registration Required
Saturday
August
15
2:00pm
Orlando Public Library (Learning Cube – Second Floor)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; Education & Learning
Join the cozy writer’s corner and work independently or share your work with fellow authors, poets and fanfiction creators for review and feedback. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Registration Required
Sunday
August
16
4:00pm
Online (Virtual Room – EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join a panel of seasoned genre authors to discuss their experiences publishing with small traditional presses.
Registration Required
Monday
August
17
7:00pm
Online (Virtual Room – Hiawassee)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
The Hiawassee Book Club will discuss The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.
South Creek Book Club
L.A. Women
Tuesday
August
18
5:30pm
South Creek Branch (South Creek – Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
The South Creek Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a new book!
Waterleigh Adult Book Club
@ Waterleigh Community Clubhouse
Wednesday
August
19
12:30pm
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join this monthly book club as we discuss our monthly book choice! This month, we’re discussing “American Daughters” by Piper Huguley. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
