Summer at Your Library 2026 for Adults
Summer and OCLS are better together! Get connected with our in-person and virtual offerings including events and classes. Start your adventure with our online databases to learn a new language, enhance career skills, discover new books and more!
OCLS cardholders*, 18 and older, can participate in our Summer at Your Library for Adults program by using paper trackers to track books they've read, work on brain teasers, and participate in events. Paper trackers are available in English and Spanish.
Turn in your tracker starting July 1st for a chance to receive a small gift. Paper trackers must be turned in no later than July 26, 2026 at 6pm to be considered for the prize drawings. Only one tracker per participant will count and only prize per participant can be won. Winners of the prize drawings will be notified no later than August 7, 2026 by email.
*An Orange County Library regular, property owner or fee card in good standing is required to be eligible to win prizes. Reciprocal borrowers, OCLS staff and their families, including board members, are ineligible.
Sign up for an OCLS card or visit any of our OCLS locations to register for a library card in person.
Summer at Your Library Events
Upcycle Container Craft
Summer at Your Library
Southeast Branch (Southeast - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Join us for a fun and creative journey, as we make everyday discarded jars/bottles into something unique and functional. Recommended ages 18 and up. Registration required.
Learn more>Cookie Mix Gift Jars
Summer at Your Library
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Cooking & Food
Make a jar of layered cookie mix that you can bake at home or give as a gift! Recommended ages 18 and up. Registration required.
Learn more>Seniors Kick Back: Summer Sleep Pillow
Summer at Your Library
South Trail Branch (South Trail - Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Cooking & Food; Education & Learning; Games & Activities; Health & Wellness; Life Skills
Feeling run-down this summer? Create a botanical blend to inspire restful sleep and rejuvenation. Recommended for seniors. Registration required.
Learn more>Play Dough for Seniors
Summer at Your Library
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee - Craft Studio)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Doing finger and hand activities can strengthen every part of your hand and rejuvenate the brain too! We’ll make our very own play dough. Recommended for seniors, registration required.
Learn more>Tapestry Crochet – Watermelon
Confident Beginner
Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw - Lab)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Dive into the world of Tapestry Crochet! Learn how to read a grid to create a tapestry design using the single crochet stitch.
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