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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.

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: DIY Thursday
Registration Required
Thursday
August
25
3:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Club Central)
Event Categories: Games & Activities; Education & Learning
Choose your own creative adventure at a variety of do-it-yourself craft stations. Try your hand at different art forms from origami to collages, poetry and more! Ages 11-18.
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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
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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In-Person: DIY Thursday
Registration Required
Thursday
September
8
3:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Club Central)
Event Categories: Games & Activities; Education & Learning
Choose your own creative adventure at a variety of do-it-yourself craft stations. Try your hand at different art forms from origami to collages, poetry and more! Ages 11-18.
Learn more >
Download ebooks with Libby
No Registration Required
Saturday
September
10
3:00​pm
Southeast Branch
(Southeast - Meeting Room 2)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Get to know Libby, the ebook platform from Overdrive.
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In-Person: Creatures of the Night
No Registration Required
Saturday
September
17
10:30​am
Southeast Branch
(Children's Area)
Event Categories: Storytime; History, Culture, Genealogy
Dream big like Pedro Linares and let your imagination tell a story. Create fantastical Mexican Folk art creatures called alebrijes! Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.
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Virtual: Time Management for Writers
Registration Required
Saturday
September
17
3:00​pm
Online
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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In Person: Teen Writers Group
Registration Required
Saturday
September
17
4:00​pm
Alafaya Branch
(Alafaya - Meeting Room 1)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Interested in writing your own story? Want to share things you've written with other writers? Join us to get inspired, and get writing. Registration required. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Learn more >
In-Person: Fundamentals of Screenwriting
Registration Required
Sunday
September
18
2:00​pm
Melrose Center
(Tech Central)
Event Categories: Video Production; Music, Movies, Live Performances
If you are new to screenwriting or planning to write a script, this event is just for you! This class is taught by Melrose Center Video Instructors.
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