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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.

canceled
No Registration Required
Wednesday October 9 10:30am

South Creek Branch

Event Categories: Cooking & Food; Education & Learning; Storytime

Teach your little one basic kitchen skills as you interact with hands-on recipes. Adult participation is required for this event. Recommended for ages 3-5.

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canceled
Registration Required
Friday October 11 11:00am

Orlando Public Library

Event Categories: Cooking & Food; Education & Learning; Health & Wellness

Join Hillary Ayers, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent with UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, as she shares how to cook with herbs and limit salt intake to make healthier meals. Registration required.

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Cuisine Corner Junior

Spooky Snacks

Registration Required
Saturday October 12 1:00pm

Windermere Branch (Windermere – Ask at Desk)

Event Categories: Cooking & Food; Life Skills

Learn how to make some spooky and delicious Halloween-themed snacks. They’re so good, it’s scary! Recommended for ages 6-17.

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Registration Required
Monday October 14 11:00am

Orlando Public Library (Cypress Room)

Event Categories: Cooking & Food

Personal Chef Jose Nenko prepares tequeños, Venezuelan cheese sticks wrapped in a soft dough. Registration required.

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Second Harvest Food Distribution

Until Supplies Last

Tuesday October 15 12:00am

Chickasaw Branch

Event Categories: Cooking & Food

First come, first served. Until supplies last. Free non-perishable, shelf-stable food boxes for kids and families.

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Second Harvest Food Distribution

Until Supplies Last

Tuesday October 15 12:00am

Hiawassee Branch

Event Categories: Cooking & Food

First come, first served. Until supplies last. Free non-perishable, shelf-stable food boxes for kids and families.

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Second Harvest Food Distribution

Until Supplies Last

Tuesday October 15 10:00am

Fairview Shores Branch

Event Categories: Cooking & Food

First come, first served. Until supplies last. Free non-perishable, shelf-stable food boxes for kids and families.

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No Registration Required
Tuesday October 15 3:30pm

Fairview Shores Branch

Event Categories: Cooking & Food; Games & Activities

Drop in for a game of chess at the library. Chess sets are available for play and rule sheets are provided. All ages.

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Wednesday October 16 6:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Cooking & Food

Add this irresistible dish to your cooking repertoire. Yamira Lee Johnson, the head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will guide us in making a comforting fall meal.

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Thursday October 17 3:30pm

Orlando Public Library (Papa Bear – First Floor)

Event Categories: Cooking & Food

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a spooky treat. Just in time for Halloween! Recommended for upper elementary and tweens.

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Library Closures for Hurricane Milton

Updated 10/8, 12 p.m. – All locations will be closed starting Tuesday, October 8 at 3 p.m. The library will remain closed through Friday, October 11. We plan to reopen for normal business hours on Saturday, October 12 at 10 a.m., conditions permitting. Please be safe and do not attempt to return materials while we are closed. Check back for updates or follow our Facebook page at http://facebook.com/oclslib.

North Orange Branch Closure

North Orange Branch is closed for repair, with an undetermined reopening date. Learn more about the branch closure >