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Southeast Book Club
River sing me home
No Registration Required
Monday
June
12
3:00​pm
Southeast Branch
(Southeast - Meeting Room 2)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join the Southeast Book Club to discuss, River sing me home by Eleanor Shearer.
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Virtual: Hiawassee Book Club
Registration Required
Monday
June
12
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Hiawassee)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
In June the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo.
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Virtual Event: Southeast Book Club
River sing me home
Registration Required
Monday
June
12
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Southeast)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join the Southeast Book Club to discuss, River sing me home by Eleanor Shearer.
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Literary Agents and the Querying Process
Traditional Publishing Summer Boot Camp, Session 2
Registration Required
Tuesday
June
13
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Author Michael Mammay will discuss what literary agents do, who needs one, and how to find and choose one. Learn how to prepare, querying strategies, and what happens when an agent is interested.
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Mayor Buddy's Book Club
Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer - Session 1
Registration Required
Wednesday
June
14
3:00​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.
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Author Talk with Jamie Beck
An American Provence: Art, Life and Photography
Registration Required
Thursday
June
15
2:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Enjoy an hour-long conversation with New York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck.
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Character Study [Ages 13-18]
Storytelling Workshop for Teens
Registration Required
Thursday
June
15
2:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Melrose Rehearsal Space)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Writing a script? Strong characters are the foundation of a good story. Join us in building characters using methods brought out in class! Presented by Melrose Video and Performing Arts instructors.
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Lost Legends of Mr. Lemonfellow's Library
Registration Required
Saturday
June
17
2:00​pm
Windermere Branch
(Windermere - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Games & Activities; Education & Learning
Library puzzle master, Mr. Lemonfellow, invites you to the breakout game of the year. Can you and your friends follow the leads to unleash the long overdue library legends? Recommended for ages 9-12.
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Y Read: Read Aloud Book Club
No Registration Required
Saturday
June
17
2:00​pm
Southwest Branch
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud a book with others at Y Read Book Club, hosted by the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and the Southwest Library. Held at YMCA Conference Room. 18+
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How to Write a Query Letter
Traditional Publishing Summer Boot Camp, Session 3
Registration Required
Tuesday
June
20
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
A query letter is necessary when searching for a literary agent or publisher. Literary Agent Sam Farkas will discuss how to write an effective query letter, including a discussion about comp titles.
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