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

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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
Create a work-of-art at a craft station in Club Central: origami, writing prompts, 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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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: 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.
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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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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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In Person: Mayor Buddy's Book Club End of Book Party
Registration Required
Wednesday
December
14
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!
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In-Person: African-American Read-In
No Registration Required
Sunday
February
5
2:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Library Central)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; General Events
Celebrate African American literature in poetry, story, and song, performed by local luminaries in conjunction with the 33rd Annual National African American Read-In.
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