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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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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 Event: Southeast Book Club
Registration Required
Monday
August
8
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Southeast)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us to discuss this month's book selection, Eternal (Lisa Scottoline).
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Virtual: Central Florida Book Club
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
9
10:00​am
Online
(Virtual Room - Fairview Shores)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss a wide range of books.
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Virtual: Meet the Author: Annie Hartnett
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
9
7:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Annie Hartnett is the author of novels RABBIT CAKE and UNLIKELY ANIMALS. Hartnett will read from her newest book and discuss writing and her career in a Q&A session.
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Virtual: Author Talk with Liz Moore
Long Bright River
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
9
9:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us for an evening with New York Times Bestselling author Liz Moore as she discusses her international bestseller, Long Bright River, and her other works.
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Virtual Event: Alafaya Book Club
Registration Required
Thursday
August
11
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Alafaya)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
The Alafaya Book Club's August selection is "The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections" by Eva Jurcyk.
Learn more >
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.
Learn more >
Virtual: Hiawassee Book Club
Registration Required
Monday
August
15
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Hiawassee)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
In August the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead.
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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.
Learn more >
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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