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Young Adult Book Bash at Bookmark It

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Four local award-winning Young Adult Fiction writers will take the stage at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29 at Bookmark It’s FREE monthly book club located in the APEX meeting space at  East End Market, 3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, Florida 32803. Perfect for fans of YA fiction and educators looking for in-school visits by writing professionals, the evening will include a brief presentation by each author, lively panel discussion, refreshments, and door prizes!

Authors include:

Christina Farley, author of newly released Silvern, as well as Gilded (readers aged 12+)
Amy Christine Parker, author of newly released Astray, preceded by Gated (ages 12+)
Christina Benjamin, author of The Geneva Project: Truth and newly released Secrets (ages 12+)
Jaimie M. Engle, author of Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light (ages 8-12)

 More info at www.bookmarkitorlando.com/events
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Booktoberfest

Something’s brewing in the Library… 

This is an exclusive beer sampling event where you will have the rare opportunity to taste a selection of beers by America’s oldest brewery, some of which are not available in Florida. Selections will include Lord Chesterfield Ale, brewed only in Pottsville, P.A. since 1829, and the much sought-after, limited quantity beer, Yuengling Oktoberfest.

We have brews and bites, plus a whole lot of fun on tap. There’s never been a better time to be a Friend of the Orange County Library System on Friday, October 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Current members of the Friends of the Orange County Library System can reserve a ticket to this fun beer-tasting event by donating $10.

If you are not a member yet, you can join the Friends of the Orange County Library System (just $15 annual membership dues) to receive a complimentary ticket to the event.

Reserve your complimentary ticket by joining online at www.oclsfriends.info, or pick up your event ticket when you join at Gifts & Greetings or the Friends of the Library Bookstore in Downtown Orlando. For more information, please call 407.835.7481.

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Second Saturday: Author Bill Belleville

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Award winning author Bill Belleville will give a presentation on his new book, The Peace of Blue: Water Journeys. Belleville will take readers on a literary journey above, under and around fresh and marine waters in Florida and the Antilles Islands. Come out to Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.Orlando, FL 32801 on Saturday, October 11 at 2 p.m.

Discover more about Mr. Belleville on his official website.