2024 is here! And OCLS has some great programs to ring in the new year! - The Fairview Shores branch is a distribution center for Second Harvest Food Bank. Food boxes are available every Tuesday, while supplies last. Food will not be…

1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national initiative that focuses on fostering strong early literacy skills in children, beginning at birth, by encouraging caregivers to read one thousand books to their child by…

WINTER FUN FOR LITTLE ONES Waddle like a penguin at Penguin Party and dance to your favorite songs at Move and Play. There's always something for our preschool kids! Learn More GAMING FOR KIDS Learn basic coding, create a video game level, and…

IN-PERSON: ZERO TO FIVE STORYTIME Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. More Information …

2024 is here! And OCLS has some great programs to ring in the new year! - The Fairview Shores branch is now a distribution center for Second Harvest Food Bank. Food boxes are available every Tuesday, while supplies last. Food will not be…

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EXPLORING DNA WEBSITES Wednesday, December 27, 6:30 p.m. Explore four DNA websites: Ancestry DNA, FamilyTreeDNA, MyHeritage and 23andme. Learn the differences between the companies and see how to navigate each company’s website. DNA…

GENEALOGY IN THE STATES: GEORGIA Tuesday, December 19, 1 p.m. Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in Georgia. Discover what records are available and how to use them. …

As President of Orange County Library System Board of Trustees, it is my privilege to share with you just a few of the ways in which Orange County Library System contributes to our community. If you have any questions regarding these or any other…

CRAFTY HOLIDAYS Crafty holidays are a delightful blend of creativity and festive spirit! They're a time to indulge in artistic endeavors, DIY projects, and handmade creations to add a personal touch to the holiday season. Did you know you can…

Library Closure The Orange County Library System will be closed Sunday, December 24 and Monday December 25, as well as Sunday, December 31 and Monday, January 1. Learn More Orange County Mayor's Holiday Toy Drive Spread holiday cheer with…

The year is coming to a close so let's end it with a bang! This December at Hiawassee you can make your own holiday popper and more. - We are now a distribution center for Second Harvest Food Bank. Food boxes are available every Tuesday while…

Orange County Mayor's Holiday Toy Drive Spread holiday cheer with your neighbors by donating new, unwrapped toys or gifts for children ages 18 and under. Orange County Library System is your go-to drop-off location, as all 15 branches will be…

ORANGE COUNTY MAYOR'S HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE Spread holiday cheer with your neighbors by donating new, unwrapped toys or gifts for children ages 18 and under. Orange County Library System is your go-to drop-off location, as all 15 branches will be…

PERCY JACKSON WEEK December 10-17 Calling all demigods! Join us at Camp Half-Blood for an action-packed week full of myths, monsters, and fun. Make an assortment of themed items, including perler keychains, cabin flags, beaded necklaces, and…

Library of Things Why buy when you can borrow? The Library of Things is a collection of items that provide the opportunity to learn and grow by doing, seeing, and making. We are excited to offer a wide range of Fiber Arts Kits for check-out so you…

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ORANGE COUNTY MAYOR'S HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE Spread holiday cheer with your neighbors by donating new, unwrapped toys or gifts for children ages 18 and under. Orange County Library System is your go-to drop-off location, as all 15 branches will be…

YOU'RE INVITED! October 25 – November 8 All Locations Orange County Library System turns 100 and you're invited to celebrate with us! Stop by any library location from October 25 to November 8 and fill out a birthday card for us to display.…

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1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national initiative that focuses on fostering strong early literacy skills in children, beginning at birth, by encouraging caregivers to read one thousand books to their child by…

PERUVIAN MUSIC AND DANCE Saturday, October 7, 2 p.m. Learn a new dance with professional folkloric dancers from Raymi Dance School. Discover the history of Peru through this cultural dance performance. Recommended for families with children ages…

In-Person: Brainstorm And Workshop Your Story With Nanorlando Sunday, October 1, 4 p.m. Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room In preparation for National Novel Writing Month, NaNOrlando will help writers workshop their plots, characters, world…

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Art Like Ivan Friday, September 8, 4 p.m. Paint your message to the world. Ivan, the gorilla, had an important message to share with the world, time for you to share yours. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Register …

VIRTUAL: HOW TO PITCH GRAPHIC NOVELS Tuesday, September 5, 7 p.m. Literary agent Maeve MacLysaght will guide you through creating a graphic novel pitch, its elements and requirements, and answer your questions on how to make YOUR proposal shine. …

Mexican Danza Saturday, September 23, 11 a.m. Experience a live Mexican Folkloric Dance performance. Enjoy colorful costumes and traditional Mexican music. Learn More > Spanish Conversation Hour Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. Develop your…

Watch a Fun Family Film with us every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. We will be showing Raya and the Last Dragon, How to Train Your Dragon, Enchanted, Lyle, Lyle Crocodile, and Trolls in the children's picture book area. Enjoy Zero to Five Storytime every…

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Board of Trustees As President of Orange County Library System Board of Trustees, it is my privilege to share with you just a few of the ways in which Orange County Library System contributes to our community. If you have any questions regarding…

FOLD3 Library Edition Fold3 Library Edition is now availble from home to Orange County Library card holders. Explore Fold3 Library Edition and gain access to records that include the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who…

LEARN TO KNIT WITH CRAFTSY Did you know you can access hundreds of online classes for FREE with Craftsy and your Orange County Library Card? Learn to knit from the very basics to socks, hats, shawls and so much more. Whether you are just starting…

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national initiative that focuses on fostering strong early literacy skills in children, beginning at birth, by encouraging caregivers to read one thousand books to their child by…

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SUMMER AT YOUR LIBRARY Participate in Orange County Library System's annual summer program, All Together Now: Kindness, Friendship and Unity. Programs, classes and events will continue to be offered both in-person and online. Everyone is waiting…

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SUMMER AT YOUR LIBRARY Participate in Orange County Library System's annual summer program, All Together Now: Kindness, Friendship and Unity. This year, we're bringing you greater flexibility. Programs, classes and events will be offered both…

Summer At Your Library Participate in Orange County Library System's annual summer program, All Together Now: Kindness, Friendship and Unity. Programs, classes and events will continue to be offered both in-person and online. Everyone is waiting…

This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under. Lunch is served Monday-Friday (no meals will be served on Monday, June 19 and…

Virtual: Developing Sympathetic Characters Saturday, June 3, 4 p.m. Characters are so important because they're the reader’s proxy; that's how the reader experiences the story. Editor Kristen Stieffel will show you how to create characters…

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Summer at Your Library Participate in Orange County Library System's annual summer program, All Together Now: Kindness, Friendship and Unity. This year, we're bringing you greater flexibility. Programs, classes and events will be offered both…

FOLD3 Library Edition Fold3 Library Edition is now availble from home to Orange County Library card holders. Explore Fold3 Library Edition and gain access to records that include the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women…

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LIBRARY CLOSURE Orange County Library System will be closed Sunday, May 28, and Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 30. Learn More Click here for more Information About "Southeast…

IT'S TIME TO UPGRADE TO LIBBY Have you tried the Libby app yet? It’s the newer, easier reading app from OverDrive, with lots of features we know you’ll love! On May 1, the OverDrive app will be discontinued, so we recommend library…

Summer at Your Library June 3-July 29 Participate in Orange County Library System's annual summer program, All Together Now: Kindness, Friendship and Unity. This year, we're bringing you greater flexibility. Programs, classes and events will be…

SUMMER AT YOUR LIBRARY We've got some great presenters coming to Southeast Branch this summer! Come see Blaise Ryndes, master bubble performer, blow gigantic bubbles at the Spheres Bubble Show, and take part in this dynamic and educational magic…

FOLD3 Library Edition Fold3 Library Edition is now availble from home to Orange County Library card holders. Explore Fold3 Library Edition and gain access to records that include the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women…

Virtual: Finance Basics For Authors: Earning, Investing, And Taxes Tuesday, May 2, 7 p.m. Join author George Jreije for a discussion on finances that will include building income streams, book deals, investing for the future, and the inevitable…

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Summer At Your Library Participate in Orange County Library System's annual summer program, All Together Now: Kindness, Friendship and Unity. Programs, classes and events will continue to be offered both in-person and online. Everyone is waiting…

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NEA Big Read: Catalog Of Unabashed Gratitude Orange County Library System, in partnership with Valencia College, celebrates Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by poet/author Ross Gay. Events will take place between April 2 - 30, 2023 and include book…

1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national initiative that focuses on fostering strong early literacy skills in children, beginning at birth, by encouraging caregivers to read one thousand books to their child by…

Southeast Branch Library Events and News - April 2023 BORROW A WI-FI HOTSPOT Orange County Library System is making it easier for our community to connect to the internet with free Wi-Fi hotspots - now available for checkout. When you borrow…

NEA Big Read: Catalog Of Unabashed Gratitude Orange County Library System, in partnership with Valencia College, celebrates Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by poet/author Ross Gay. Events will take place between April 2 - 30, 2023 and include book…

NEA Big Read: CATALOG of Unabashed Gratitude Orange County Library System, in partnership with Valencia College, celebrates Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by poet/author Ross Gay. Events will take place between April 2 - 30, 2023 and include book…

VIRTUAL: HOMESCHOOL - ENDANGERED SPECIES (AIR) Thursday, April 6, 1 p.m. The list of endangered species is expanding. From land to sea to air, discover more about the animals on the brink of extinction and what humans can do to help. Recommended…

Teens UPCOMING TEEN EVENTS VISUAL POETRY FOR TEENS Winter Garden Branch Wednesday, April 12, 3:30 p.m. ROCK YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: WHERE DO I START? Alafaya Branch Saturday, April 15, 4:30 p.m. NOTORIOUS VILLAINS South Trail Branch Thursday,…

Kids UPCOMING KIDS EVENTS MINDFUL START FAMILY YOGA West Oaks Branch Wednesday, April 5, 10 a.m. MEET THE AUTHOR KELLY J. BAPTIST Alafaya Branch Monday, April 10, 2 p.m. AN INTRO TO BANNED BOOKS Eatonville Branch Thursday, April 20, 3:45 p.m. …

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Orange County Library System is making it easier for our community to connect to the internet with free Wi-Fi hotspots - now available for checkout. When you borrow a hotspot from the library, you can connect up to 10 tablets, laptops or other…

1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national initiative that focuses on fostering strong early literacy skills in children, beginning at birth, by encouraging caregivers to read one thousand books to their child by…

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Quilt Exhibition | Woven Stories Of Resistance The Woven Stories of Resistance collection of quilts will be on display at the Eatonville Branch during Black History Month. Created by the Charmettes Club of Orlando to share their passion for social…

VALENTINE SURPRISE Tuesday, February 14, 10:30 a.m. Create heart-shaped valentine crafts to surprise the special people in your life! Listen to stories and play games to fill your heart with love Recommended for ages 3-5. Learn more HOW TO…

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1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national initiative that focuses on fostering strong early literacy skills in children, beginning at birth, by encouraging caregivers to read one thousand books to their child by…

CRAFTERNOONS: CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH Winter Garden Branch Wednesday, February 15, 4 pm Learn how to create new crafts in celebration of Black History Month. Use creativity and collaboration for an hour-long crafting event.…

Featured Book | Making Winter Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) is the sensation you get when you're cuddled up on a sofa, in cozy socks under a soft throw, during a storm. It's that feeling when you're sharing comfort food and easy conversation with…

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In 2023, the Orange County Library System celebrates 100 years of service to the community. All year long, we’ll be hosting special events and programs that illuminate our history and enhance our present... ...Click here to view the…

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MACHINE SEWING: 25 QUICK & EASY PROJECTS Discover, or rekindle, a new passion in this learn-as-you-stitch practical course. Follow friendly, clear instructions to master the essential machine sewing skills. Check it out > CRICUT DESIGN…

1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national initiative that focuses on fostering strong early literacy skills in children, beginning at birth, by encouraging caregivers to read one thousand books to their child by…

Orange County Library System will be closed Sunday, January 1 through Monday, January 2 in observance of New Year's. The library system will resume current hours of operation on Tuesday, January 3. The library system will also be closed Sunday,…

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Happy Holidays! Happy Holidays from OCLS! Before we say goodbye to 2022, we've got some great programs to help you celebrate and ring in the new year. As we kick off 2023, we will begin our 100th anniversary celebration. Our social worker is…

Winter Holidays The holidays can be a hectic, but we want to help relieve the stress by offering fun, informative events for the whole family. Bring the kids in for Cookie Decorating, learn how to sew a festive holiday stocking or stop by a Cuisine…

THANKSGIVING CLOSURE Orange County Library System will be closed starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 and remain closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 in observance of Thanksgiving. The library system will resume normal…

Dear Friend of Orange County Library System, As we celebrate this season of gratitude with friends and family, we reflect on all that we have to be thankful for here at the library. One of the most important things we're grateful for is YOU. This…

Happy Native American Heritage Month! CREATE AN ESCAPE ROOM In this three-part session at the Melrose Center, you'll learn how to implement VR core concepts like locomotion, hand presence, and player immersion into an interactive VR experience…

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Join us in Celebrating Native American Heritage Month! NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with history and cultural events for all ages at the library. We'll learn about the indigenous people of North…

Native American Heritage Month Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with history and cultural events for all ages at the library. We'll learn about the indigenous people of North America during Indigenous Tales, create your very own weaving…

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Library Board President's Message As President of Orange County Library System Board of Trustees, it is my privilege to share with you just a few of the ways in which Orange County Library System contributes to our community. If you have any…

September is almost over and we've been busy! We're sending out this letter to point out some fun activities we've got coming up in next couple of weeks at the Hiawassee Branch. Check out our Afro-Latinx program and screening of The Addams Family!…

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NATIONAL LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH September 1 - 30 Tell your friends and family about your favorite library services and encourage them to sign up at the Southeast Branch or any OCLS location in September during National Library Card Sign-Up…

Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationally recognized celebration of the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South…

Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationally recognized celebration of the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and…

Orange County Library System Youth Services - Don't FALL Behind! 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national initiative that focuses on fostering strong early literacy skills in children, beginning at…

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PRIME TIME FAMILY READING TIME Wednesday, August 31-Wednesday, October 5, 6 p.m. Prime Time offers learning programs designed to strengthen families and communities by harnessing the humanities. This program seeks to create lifelong learning…

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KIDS' END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION It's time to celebrate all the fun you had this summer. Complete the Summer Reading Challenge to enter the Grand Prize Drawing and see if you are one of the lucky winners! Ages 6-12. There will be five End of Summer…

Summer Reading Program June 4 to July 23 Get ready to dive into Orange County Library System's annual Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities: An exploration of new depths, seven seas, and infinite stories. This year we're bringing you…

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2022 Dive into Orange County Library System's annual Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities: An exploration of new depths, seven seas, and infinite stories! This year both in-person and virtual classes and events…

Juneteenth This month we recognize the significance of Juneteenth, the day in 1865 that emancipated slaves living in Galveston, Texas learned they were free. First celebrated by African Americans in 1866, the holiday was originally known as…

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 2022 Celebrate summer with the library's Summer Reading Program through our Beanstack challenges for adults and children June 4 - July 23. Log your reading, check out booklists and earn badges all summer long! Paper…

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2022 Dive into Orange County Library System's annual Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities: An exploration of new depths, seven seas, and infinite stories! This year both in-person and virtual classes and events…

OCPS MOBILE LUNCH Monday - Friday, June 6 - July 29, 11 a.m. This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults under 18. At the Chickasaw…

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2022 Get ready to dive into Orange County Library System's annual Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities: An exploration of new depths, seven seas, and infinite stories. This year we're bringing you greater…

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2022 Get ready to dive into Orange County Library System's annual Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities: An exploration of new depths, seven seas, and infinite stories. This year we're bringing you greater…

ENCANTO FIESTA! Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m. Dance and sing along as we celebrate the movie Encanto with games, stories, and activities! Recommended for families. Registration for each child required. Learn more LET'S PLAY D&D…

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2022 June 4-July 23 Get ready to dive into Orange County Library System's annual Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities: An exploration of new depths, seven seas, and infinite stories. This year we’re…