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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: Picture Book Reading and Donut Reception
Author Yolande Clark-Jackson
Registration Required
Saturday
July
9
2:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(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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Virtual: Increasing Tension via Goal, Obstacles, and Stakes
Registration Required
Saturday
July
9
4:00​pm
Online
(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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Character Mailbox
No Registration Required
Saturday
July
30
9:00​am
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
Event Categories: Games & Activities; Authors, Books, Writing
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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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: 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.
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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.
Learn more >
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: Write a Novel in a Month with NaNoWriMo
presented by NaNOrlando
Registration Required
Saturday
October
15
1:00​pm
Online
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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