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Virtual: Discussion of the Hugo Finalists
presented by The Orlando Area Science Fiction Society
Registration Required
Sunday
August
14
1:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: General Events; Authors, Books, Writing
The Hugo Awards are annual awards given for excellence in the field of science fiction and fantasy. Join OASFiS for a discussion of the Hugo finalists in the Novel, Novella, and more categories.
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Virtual: OCLS Writer's Group
Registration Required
Sunday
August
14
4:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Please attend one meeting before submitting a piece for critique.
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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.
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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: Digital Publishing, eBook Formatting & Conversion
Registration Required
Saturday
August
27
4:30​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Blue Room)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Authors, Books, Writing
Learn how to apply best practices and techniques to successfully convert a Microsoft Word manuscript into an eBook.
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Virtual: Short Genre Fiction
Registration Required
Sunday
August
28
1:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Learn the fundamentals of planning, writing, revising, and submitting short fiction -- focusing on science fiction, fantasy, and horror -- from Nebula Award winning author Premee Mohamed.
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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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Virtual: OCLS Writer's Group
Registration Required
Sunday
September
11
4:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Please attend one meeting before submitting a piece for critique.
Learn more >
In Person: Dog Man Diorama
Registration Required
Saturday
September
17
11:00​am
Alafaya Branch
(Alafaya - Back of Branch)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; Arts & Crafting
Munchy is attacking the city! Create your own diorama and help Dog Man stop this foe. Registration required for each child. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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