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County of Orange, California sent this bulletin at 05/04/2021 10:00 AM PDT

Comic Orange

Comic Orange 2021 is here! All month long in May, OC Public Libraries will host author talks, a comic workshop, Charlie cart demo, special storytimes, and have activity kits distributed in branches and available to download from our website.

Limited edition “Wizard Rita” library cards will be available at all branches for the duration of the month of May, while supplies last.

Visit ocpl.org/comicorange for more info.

Edible Landscape

Tuesday, May 4th at 6:30pm

Master Gardeners of Orange County will share tips and best practices for planting and caring for your own edible landscape.

Contact: cyrise.smith@occr.ocgov.com

In Conversation with Lori Gottlieb

Thursday, May 6th at 7pm

Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, which is being adapted as a television series with Eva Longoria. In addition to her clinical practice, she writes The Atlantic‘s weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column and contributes regularly to The New York Times. She is on the Advisory Council for Bring Change to Mind. Learn more at LoriGottlieb.com or by following her @LoriGottlieb1 on Twitter.

Contact: beatriz.preciado@occr.ocgov.com

Comic Orange Creator Spotlight:

Skottie Young

Saturday, May 8th at 1pm

Skottie Young got his start at Marvel on titles like Spider-Man, Human Torch, and Venom. He soon began adapting the L. Frank Baum OZ novels, wrote and drew the hit series Rocket Raccoon, and created the series I Hate Fairyland.

Enter an opportunity drawing for prizes by registering and attending this event.

Orange County Poet Laureate

Aligning with National Poetry Month OC Public Libraries is pleased to announce a partnership with @LibroMobile Arts Co-Op to launch the inaugural OC Poet Laureate (OC-PL) and OC Youth Poet Laureate (OCYPL) programs in Orange County!

Aiming to reflect regional demographics, these programs are intended to inspire and promote cultural connections and community partnerships by celebrating local poets using their powerful voices to impact social change.

One OC Poet Laureate and one OC Youth Poet Laureate will be selected for the 2021-2022 program year. Inaugural applications for the OC-PL and OCYPL programs will open on April 15, 2021 and be accepted through July 15, 2021. Announcement of the 2021-2022 OC Poet Laureate Appointments will be made on August 15, 2021.

https://wwwlibromobile.com/ocpoetlaureates

ZOOM into Storytime!

Join us for a variety of fun family storytimes, live on Zoom! Storytimes take place through out the week and include Baby Lapsit, Music & Movement and Bilingual programs. Click HERE for a full list of dates and times.

Space is limited, register today at ocplstorytimes@occr.ocgov.com

Kindergarten Readiness

Children who enter kindergarten with basic reading, math, and social skills are more likely to achieve success in school, attain higher levels of education and secure employment. OC Public Libraries has compiled resources and designed programs to support our families in getting ready for school. For more information, visit ocpl.org/kindergartenreadiness

OCPL Celebrates 100 Years of Possibilities!

Residents are invited to join the year-long celebration with virtual and safe programs highlighting the library’s commitment to the community over the last 100 years. To join, follow @ocpubliclibraries on social media and hashtag #OCPL100. For more information about OC Public Libraries and the centennial, visit ocpl.org/centennial. Celebrate the Past, Inspire the Future. 100 Years of Possibilities.

Be sure to sign up for the 100 Book Reading Challenge! You’ll receive a badge for every 10 books you read. Can you collect all 10 centennial badges? Click HERE to register

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