News Articles About the Library

Nicholas Sparks the bestselling author known for novels such as The Notebook and A Walk to Remember, will appear at Steinmetz Hall on January 17, 2026, as part of the Orange County Library System’s Lillian Louise Pharr Signature Author Series. The event, hosted at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, will feature a conversation about Sparks’ career, writing process, and recent creative projects, including his new collaboration with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan.

The Orlando Public Library has listed a wide range of events in store for October.

There are multiple Halloween happenings, including a Trick or Treat Safe Zone on Oct. 12 and numerous children’s events throughout the month.

The family-friendly event will run from 1-3 p.m. at the Orlando Public Library in downtown Orlando. The OCLS branches will hold events including storytimes, costume-making classes, STEAM projects and more.

The 6th annual Melrose Film Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. in the Orlando Public Library’s Melrose Center.

The Orange County Library System is inviting the public to join Yarnfiti: Stitched Together, its annual community art installation, where fiber artists of all kinds, including knitters, crocheters, macramé artists, sewers, weavers, embroiderers, and more, come together to create a collaborative public art display.

The needs of the homeless community in Orlando go beyond the provision of a place to sleep and shelter from the extreme temperatures. Many of the things that most people take for granted — whether it is access to health care, an identification document, career assistance, legal services, consistent meals or mental health counseling — are things that those experiencing homelessness do not have.

Neighbors in Orange County are invited to join the free, immersive activities happening in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2025. OCLS branch outreach specialist, Noraliz Orengo, joins WESH 2 to share the events, programming and resources.

An OCLS library card provides free access to events and programs for all ages, job resources, homework assistance, streaming and digital content, and event tickets for cultural attractions via the Local Wanderer program.

At the center of Orange County Library System’s sign-up campaign this year is a limited edition library card created by local artist and OCLS employee, Kelly Williams-Cramer.

The Melrose Center’s driving simulator gives student drivers a chance to get hands-on practice in a low stakes environment.