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Primary Election Early Voting at Select Library Locations

Ten OCLS Branch locations will host early voting for the 2022 Early Voting Primary Election from Monday, August 8 to Sunday, August 21, 2022 (9 a.m. – 7 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 >

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

Per CDC guidance, people may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask. Stay home if you are sick or if you have been in close contact with a person with COVID-19. View more information on COVID-19 and the safety measures the library has in place.

In-Person: Plant Clinic
No Registration Required
Saturday
August
13
11:30​am
Winter Garden Branch
(Winter Garden - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Education & Learning
Bring your plants and ask questions! Master Gardener Volunteers from the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Office will be available to answer your gardening questions.
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In-Person: Painting for Seniors
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
17
11:30​am
Eatonville Branch
(Eatonville - Meeting Room)
Event Category: Arts & Crafting
Explore your creativity through painting. Light refreshments will be provided. Recommended for older adults and seniors.
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Virtual: Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
17
3:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired)
Event Category: Community & Citizenship
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 8/16 Session 1, 8/17 Session 2, 8/23 Session 3, 8/24 Session 4
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In-Person: An Afternoon with Elvis!
No Registration Required
Saturday
August
20
2:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Library Central)
Event Category: Music, Movies, Live Performances
Orlando Elvis (also known as Steve Greer) performs an hour of your favorite Elvis tunes at the Downtown Library. Sing along to the hits and experience the magic that is the King of Rock and Roll.
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Virtual: Worldbuilding for Writers
Registration Required
Saturday
August
20
4:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Cass Morris, author and host of the Worldbuilding for Masochists podcast, will teach you how to develop a fictional world that will make sense and immerse your readers.
Learn more >
Virtual: Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
24
3:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired)
Event Category: Community & Citizenship
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 8/16 Session 1, 8/17 Session 2, 8/23 Session 3, 8/24 Session 4
Learn more >
In-Person: Food 101: Barbecue
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
24
5:30​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Albertson Room)
Event Categories: Education & Learning; Cooking & Food
The Food 101 series introduces you to a new topic every other month, examining the historical and social significance of what we eat. This month, we'll discuss barbecue from around the world.
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In-Person: Join the Daughters of the American Revolution
Registration Required
Saturday
August
27
10:15​am
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
(West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
The Adams-Onís Treaty DAR Chapter will be hosting a genealogist-assisted workshop to help prospective members find patriots to use to join the DAR.
Learn more >
In-Person: Orlando Literary Expo
Registration Required
Saturday
August
27
2:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Library Central)
Event Categories: Community & Citizenship; Authors, Books, Writing
Connect in-person with Orlando-area literary organizations. Learn what they do, the resources available to local writers, and how you can get more involved in our local literary community.
Learn more >
In Person: West Oaks Wildflower Club
Registration Required
Saturday
August
27
3:30​pm
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
(West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Arts & Crafting
Meet up with other nature lovers to celebrate wildflowers. Each month, we'll spotlight a different wildflower and host discussions and crafts that promote native Florida plants.
Learn more >

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