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Author Reading on ZoomTuesday, October 13 6-7:30 pm Orange County Public Library welcomes Judy Dearlove for a virtual reading and discussion of her book, Play On!, a fun, stand-up-and-cheer tale of epic rivalry and deep friendship. Visit www.bit.ly/writingevents to register and for more information. New to Zoom? Information will be provided when you receive your registration confirmation.

Book Clubs Thursday, October 8 6:30-7:30 pm The next best thing to reading a good book is talking about it with our fellow readers. We can't get together in person, but we'll gather online for an informal book discussion. We're "Not a Book Club,"  so there's no assigned reading and no pressure. Just grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, and let's talk books! Sign up here or call 919-245-2525. Find out about our librarian-led and community-led book clubs here.

From Our Teen Advisory Board October 1-31 Inktober is an artistic challenge created by artist Jake Parker in 2009 to improve inking skills and develop positive drawing habits in a fun way. Since then, it’s become a worldwide endeavor with artists of all ages, everywhere participating. The Teen Advisory Board has held regular Inktober submission events in the past, but this year TAB is opening the event up to everyone and posting submissions on the library’s blog, Isolationship-Journal. Rules and details can be found on our calendar. Find out more about our  Teen Advisory Board here.

Online Resources 

Find your next great read with  Libby, hoopla or NC LIVE's HomeGrown.

Get FREE help with homework and test prep via tutor.com  and NC LIVE.

Click on the link above to read about the FAFSA, College Foundation of North Carolina, and more.

Check out our online programs for teens and adults, including FREE college test prep classes from the Princeton Review.

Princeton Review's 24/7 General Information Online Sessions -- See our calendar for more presentations

Applying to College During a Pandemic

Watch Collegeboard's Webinar, Applying to College During a Pandemic for Class of 2021 Students and Parents, on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w660P4iMJT

Take the PSAT Practice Test Online

Try a full-length free practice PSAT today. After the test, you’ll receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses. Click here to enroll: https://www.princetonreview.com/product/details?id=MAR-RPSAT-OLTEST&z=27278

Take the SAT Practice Test Online

Try a full-length free practice SAT today. After the test, you’ll receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses. Click here to enroll: https://www.princetonreview.com/product/details?id=MAR-RSAT-OLTEST2&z=27278

Take the ACT Practice Test Online Try a full-length free practice ACT today. After the test, you’ll receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses. Click here to enroll: https://www.princetonreview.com/product/details?id=MAR-ACT-OLTEST&z=27278

Teens: Submit Your Art or Writing to the Library

Waxprint - Orange County Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board zine
Isolationship Journal - Share how you’re feeling/doing/coping as we experience isolation together worldwide
Teen Ink - A magazine, book series, and website by teens, for teens

If you attend or work with the Orange County Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Eno River Academy
or The Expedition School, you already have a library account in place. Click on an icon above to find out more. 

Want a Library Card? Or call us at 919-245-2525.