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  • How does the Local Wanderer program work?

    Local Wanderer passes are entirely digital. Passes can only be reserved through the Local Wanderer page at ocls.org/wander. Passes cannot be reserved over the phone or in-person and are not available directly from Local Wanderer partners. Passes are first-come, first-served, and there are no waitlists.

  • CFCArts Brings “The Giver” Stage Production to Local Wanderer Program

    As Central Florida Community Arts continuously strives to weave enriching performing arts experiences into the fabric of the Central Florida community, we’re excited to extend a special invitation to you and your family. This month, the CFCArts Youth Theatre program is bringing to life a beloved literary classic, The Giver, at the CFCArts Black Box…

  • Local Wanderer

    Local Wanderer at Orange County Library System is the library’s award-winning culture pass program. With just your library card, free admission to some of the best local arts, science and culture venues is only a click away! Check out our available passes using the button below. Thank you to our Local Wanderer Partners Attention Local…

  • Local Wanderer: Experience More of Orlando With Your Library Card

    You already know your library card means adventure. Dive into the pages of a book you’ve borrowed and you’re off to other worlds. Adventure, though, can be right around the corner and now Orange County Library System (OCLS) is going to help you find it with our Local Wanderer program. Largely inspired by New York…

  • Local Wanderer – Request Passes

  • What are the requirements/limitations for reserving a pass?

    You must have an active, adult OCLS library card in good standing in order to reserve a pass. Juvenile cards and reciprocal borrower cards cannot be used to reserve Local Wanderer passes. You can have 2 active passes per library card per month.For example: You reserve a pass for the Central Florida Zoo valid for…

  • How do I request a pass?

  • How do I redeem my pass?

    If you have successfully reserved a Local Wanderer pass, you should receive a confirmation email containing a PDF of your ticket. Download this PDF and show a printed or digital copy to staff at the pass location. Please be sure to check your Spam/Junk folder, as the confirmation email may have been filtered here by…

  • Anytime I check for a pass, it says they’re unavailable. Help!

    Local Wanderer passes are available to all adult OCLS cardholders in good standing, and Local Wanderer is a very popular program. Pass availability refreshes daily at 10 a.m. if passes are available. If all passes for the month have already been reserved, that pass will continue to show as yellow / “Unavailable” even at refresh.…

  • I reserved a pass for X, but I can no longer make it. What do I do?

    Contact the Local Wanderer program team at 407-835-7481 or email localwanderer@ocls.org Monday-Friday to cancel your pass. You can also contact the library customer service line during open library hours at 407-835-7323.