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Virtual Event: Mayor Buddy's Book Club End of Book Party
Sunshine State Author Series Q&A: Christina Soontornvat
Registration Required
Wednesday
July
20
3:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Orlando Mayor Buddy's Book Club is celebrating the completion of their latest book "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat! There will be a Q&A with the author. Recommended for ages 8-12.
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In-Person: Teen Book Club
Registration Required
Tuesday
July
26
4:30​pm
Winter Garden Branch
Event Categories: Games & Activities; Education & Learning
Are you a teen who enjoys reading YA novels? Join us in a dynamic discussion with an activity for the YA novel, "All My Rage" by Sabaa Tahir. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
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In-Person: Writing the Collage Essay
Registration Required
Saturday
August
6
3:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Albertson Room)
Event Categories: General Events; Authors, Books, Writing
Kerouac House writer-in-residence Rachel Kolman will provide tips for writing a collage essay—a discontinuous essay form made up of discrete bits of discourse: description, dialogue, narrative, etc.
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Virtual: Mayor Buddy's Book Club
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
17
4:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Engage in a lively discussion and fun activities with Mayor Buddy's Book Club. Recommended for ages 8-12.
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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.
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In-Person: Anime/Manga Club
No Registration Required
Saturday
August
27
3:00​pm
North Orange Branch
(North Orange - Computer Lab)
Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances; Games & Activities
Compete in our "Name That Anime" tournament. Recommend your favorites to fellow fans and find out what manga and anime the library has to offer!
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Virtual: Time Management for Writers
Registration Required
Saturday
September
17
3:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
In our busy lives, writing time suffers when other responsibilities demand attention. Author and editor Alli Martin will discuss making the most of your writing while working with the time you have.
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Virtual: Mayor Buddy's Book Club
Registration Required
Wednesday
September
21
4:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Engage in a lively discussion and fun activities with Mayor Buddy's Book Club. Recommended for ages 8-12.
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In Person: Mayor Buddy's Book Club End of Book Party
Sunshine State Author Series Q&A: Jess Redman
Registration Required
Wednesday
October
19
4:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Library Central)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Orlando Mayor Buddy's Book Club is celebrating the completion of their latest book "Quintessence" by Jess Redman! There will be a Q&A with the author. Recommended for ages 8-12.
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In-Person: Local Author Festival
No Registration Required
Sunday
October
23
2:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Library Central)
Event Categories: General Events; Authors, Books, Writing
Meet & greet local authors at our Local Authors Festival. Authors from a variety of genres will share their experiences and books. Each author will have books available for purchase and signing.
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