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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.
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Wednesday
October
9
4:00pm
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy
Get to know more about some inspiring Hispanic Americans with a program that celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.
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Finding Your Roots
Immigration Records
Wednesday
October
9
6:30pm
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy
This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover the various types of immigration records and how to use them in your research.
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Thursday
October
10
12:00pm
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy
Explore resources, tips, and tricks for finding records in the home countries of your ancestors. This session focuses on Mexico.
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Friday
October
11
3:00pm
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy
Join us as we explore how you can use newspapers to expand your family history research and learn more about your ancestors.
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Saturday
October
12
11:00am
Chickasaw Branch (Combined Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; History, Culture, Genealogy
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month! Learn about folk art arpilleras from Chile and Peru and create one of your own. Recommended for ages 9-12.
Learn more>Haunting History: Arctic Ghost Ship
a Documentary
Sunday
October
13
2:30pm
Orlando Public Library (Albertson Room)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Music, Movies, Live Performances
In 1845, an ill-fated Arctic expedition leaves no trace of what happened to its commander and crew… until now.
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Tuesday
October
15
1:00pm
Online (Virtual Room – West Oaks)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in North Carolina. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
Learn more>Finding Your Roots
Church & Cemetery Records
Wednesday
October
16
6:30pm
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy
This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover church and cemetery records.
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Tuesday
October
22
1:00pm
Online (Virtual Room – West Oaks)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in New York. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
Learn more>Finding Your Roots
Military Records
Wednesday
October
23
6:30pm
Online (Virtual Room – West Oaks)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy
This series covers the core elements needed to build a foundation for your genealogical research. This week will cover military records.
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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 >