BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Jacksonville Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Jacksonville Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b554f5c3-f676-4dab-abca-292b3f42765a SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260726T192812Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T170000 SUMMARY:Junior Lit Chat with Nola D. Oracle LOCATION:Brentwood Branch\nBrentwood Branch X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brentwood Branch;X-APPLE-R ADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Brentwood Branch:geo:30.3618539,-81.6571272 GEO:30.3618539;-81.6571272 DESCRIPTION:This Junior Lit Chat Interview is a 30-minute presentation by author and filmmaker Nola D. Oracle including time for audience Q&A. After the program there will be 30 minutes for a book signing with the author. A limited number of copies of "Amara's Adventures: A Trip to Jacksonville Florida's African American Museums" will be given away to registered atten dees\, first come\, first served. .\nhttps://jaxpubliclibrary.libnet.info/ event/16321320 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

About the author: Nola&nb sp\;D. \;Oracle \;is a multi-award-winning filmmaker\, author\, an d retired U.S. Army veteran from Jacksonville and Lake City\, Florida. Her work centers around history\, environmental awareness and education. She is the founder and CEO of \;Diaspora Whispers Studios and \;Diaspo ra Whispers Books\, and the creator of the internationally acclaimed Afric an \;Diasporans Hidden Kulture \;documentary series\, honored with awards in the United States and Nigeria and showcased at the Cannes Film Market. Her \;directing and producing credits also include The Secret Pollinators. Through film and children&rsquo\;s literature\, including Ama ra&rsquo\;s Adventures Series\, \;Nola \;D \;is \;dedicate d to inspiring curiosity\, and learning across generations.

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About the program: A \;30-minute interactive book reading w ith author and filmmaker Nola D. Oracle. Check out Nola's book in our collection.

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Did you know that all of our Lit Chat authors' books count toward your Jax Stacks Read ing Challenge completion? Find out what other authors we're hosting this year and join in the fun! \;

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Registratio n is required for this event\, and must be completed two hours prior to th e start time. A library card and PIN are required for registration. If you do not already have one\, you can apply for a library card online.

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PLE ASE NOTE:

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1. Seating for the program will begin at 4:00 pm.

\n< p>2. The maximum capacity of this venue is 30. Registered attendees will b e seated first come\, first serve. Bring your library card (physical or on the JaxLibrary app) for faster check-in.

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3. Waitlisted attendees and walk-ins will be seated if seats are available. There may be a short w ait as registered customers are seated.

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4. All registered seats wi ll be forfeited at 4:25 pm and made available to waitlisted and walk-in at tendees. Registered attendees arriving after this time will be seated if s eats are available.

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5. A limited number of books will be given to school-age kids in attendance\, first come\, first serve.

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Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act\, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1&ndash\;2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted\, but may not be po ssible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email J PLPrograms@coj.net.

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