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

Author Talk with Nina Simon

A Murder Mystery, Family Story & Love Letter to Strong Women

Registration Required
Wednesday May 8 7:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. Join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths.

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No Registration Required
Thursday May 9 5:00pm

Alafaya Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

The Alafaya Book Club’s May selection is “This Is How You Lose the Time War” by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone.

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Registration Required
Thursday May 9 6:00pm

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Program Area)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Please join us for a lively book discussion about our selected book of the month, The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel.

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Southeast Book Club

Our Missing Hearts

No Registration Required
Monday May 13 3:00pm

Southeast Branch (Meeting Room 2)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Join the Southeast Book Club to discuss Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng.

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Registration Required
Monday May 13 7:00pm

Online (Virtual Room – Southeast)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Join us to discuss Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng.

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Central Florida Book Club

Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert

Tuesday May 14 10:15am

Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores – Computer Classroom)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a wide variety of books. This month’s book is Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert. Participants may join in person or virtually.

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Outreach Event: Horizon West Book Club

The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

No Registration Required
Wednesday May 15 1:00pm

Winter Garden Branch

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Join OCLS as we discuss The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak. No registration required. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided!

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Podcast Listening Club: The Human Microbiome

Like Book Club, But For Podcasts

Registration Required
Monday May 20 6:30pm

Southwest Branch

Event Categories: Education & Learning; General Events

This month’s listening list explores secrets of the human microbiome and how it influences our health, immunity, and well-being. Join us in the Community Room at Dr. Phillips YMCA. 18+

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Registration Required
Monday May 20 7:00pm

Online (Virtual Room – Hiawassee)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

In May the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman.

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Tuesday May 28 7:00pm

Online (Virtual Room – Southwest)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

All book lovers welcome! Join us to chat about what you are reading. No assigned book to read. A fun and engaging social book club. Held bi-monthly. Registration required. Ages 18+

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