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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.

Wednesday January 7 11:00am

Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw – Combined Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Storytime

Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.

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The Life of Zora Neale Hurston

Through the Eyes of Zora: Stories, Research, and Reflections

Registration Required
Thursday January 8 4:30pm

Orlando Public Library (Magnolia & Palm Room – Combined – Third Floor)

Event Categories: General Events; History, Culture, Genealogy

Celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Zora Neale Hurston. Registration required. Recommended 14 and up.

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Golden Hour Senior Series

Happy Birthday, Zora!

Registration Required
Saturday January 10 11:00am

Eatonville Branch (Eatonville – Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Community & Citizenship; Education & Learning

Golden Hour is a monthly program for seniors to gather, share, and engage in new experiences as a community. Come drop in and enjoy the topic of the month! Recommended 18 and up.

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Monday January 12 3:00pm

Orlando Public Library (Albertson Room – Third Floor)

Event Categories: General Events

Join us for a screening and discussion of the PBS documentary Claiming a Space: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston. Recommend 14 and up.

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Registration Required
Thursday January 15 3:00pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Children’s Area)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Games & Activities; Storytime

Celebrate Zora Neale Hurston and her history by learning about folklore through singing, talking, playing, writing and reading. Recommended for ages 3-5.

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Little Bookworms

Zoras Butterfly Garden

Registration Required
Wednesday January 21 10:15am

Eatonville Branch (Eatonville – Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Education & Learning; Storytime

Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.

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Homeschool Junior

Zora Zines

Registration Required
Thursday January 22 2:00pm

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Meeting Room 1)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Authors, Books, Writing; Education & Learning

Learning comes alive! Explore the world through themed lessons and activities. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Masterpiece Junior

Zora Neale Hurston Crafts

Registration Required
Monday January 26 4:00pm

Eatonville Branch (Eatonville – Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning

Discover the world of art! Together, we’ll learn the history, get inspired, and create a masterpiece! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Little Bookworms

Zora’s Butterfly Garden

Registration Required
Tuesday January 27 3:00pm

South Trail Branch (South Trail – Ask at Desk)

Event Categories: Education & Learning; Storytime

Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.

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Meet the Author Dhonielle Clayton

ZORA! Festival Education Day 2026

Registration Required
Friday January 30 10:30am

Eatonville Branch (Eatonville – Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Dive into the art of storytelling with Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of “The Belles” series and co-author of “Blackout.” Recommended for ages 13–18.

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