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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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Thursday September 26 7:00pm

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Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

How do you go from idea to story? Author and editor Alli Martin will discuss how to mine your idea to discover the character’s motivation, obstacles, and secrets to create a story.

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Friday September 27 10:00am

Southeast Branch (Southeast – Language Lab)

Event Categories: Language Learning; Life Skills

Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

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Friday September 27 10:00am

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Come and sew at the West Oaks Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

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No Registration Required
Friday September 27 10:00am

Alafaya Branch

Event Categories: Community & Citizenship

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

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No Registration Required
Friday September 27 10:00am

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

Event Categories: Community & Citizenship

Our social worker is on-site to assist customers with social and government services on the 4th Friday of the month. Walk-in appointments are available on a first come first service basis.

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No Registration Required
Friday September 27 10:00am

Orlando Public Library

Event Categories: Community & Citizenship

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

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Friday September 27 10:00am

Orlando Public Library (437 – Fourth Floor)

Event Categories: Community & Citizenship

A representative from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will be onsite the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month to answer questions and assist with the SNAP application process.

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No Registration Required
Friday September 27 10:15am

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Program Area)

Event Categories: Storytime

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

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Learn to Crochet: Level 1 & Beyond

Beginner Level Series

Registration Required
Friday September 27 10:15am

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Technology Lab)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Love the idea of crochet – don’t know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class**

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No Registration Required
Friday September 27 10:15am

Alafaya Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Storytime

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

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Library Closed Thursday, September 26

All locations will be closed Thursday, September 26 due to Tropical Storm Helene. We plan to reopen for normal business hours on Friday, September 27, conditions permitting. Please be safe and do not attempt to return materials until we reopen. Check back for updates or follow our Facebook page at facebook.com/oclslib.

Branch Closure

North Orange Branch is closed for repair, with an undetermined reopening date. Learn more about the branch closure >