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In-Person: Picture Book Reading and Donut Reception
Registration Required
Author Yolande Clark-Jackson
Saturday
July
9
2:00pm
(Papa Bear)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Treat your child to a picture book reading by the author of the award-winning book, "Rocko's Big Launch." Donut reception sponsored by Pattie Lou's Donuts. Recommended for children ages 4-8.
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July
9
4:00pm
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Increasing the tension moves the plot along and keeps readers turning pages. Author Michael Mammay will discuss increasing tension in scenes, chapters, and novels via goals, obstacles, and stakes.
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July
30
9:00am
Stop by to write a postcard to our character of the month. Then drop it in our mailbox. This month's character is Curious George!
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August
6
3:00pm
(Albertson Room)
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.
Learn more > Saturday
August
20
4:00pm
(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.
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August
27
2:00pm
(Library Central)
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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August
27
3:00pm
(North Orange - Computer Lab)
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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September
17
3:00pm
(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.
Learn more > Saturday
October
15
1:00pm
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Join National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) veterans to discuss plot, character, world building, an overview of NaNoWriMo 2022 and tips for making it through. Registration required.
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