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

Registration Required
Saturday October 19 10:30am

South Creek Branch (South Creek – Children’s Area)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

Children can improve their reading skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence. Recommended for children.

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canceled
Registration Required
Saturday October 26 10:30am

Southwest Branch

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

Children can improve their literacy skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence. Recommended for children.

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Registration Required
Saturday November 9 11:30am

Windermere Branch (Windermere – Ask at Desk)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

The Reading Education Assistance DogsĀ® [R.E.A.D.] program improves childrenā€™s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Registration Required
Saturday November 16 10:30am

South Creek Branch (South Creek – Children’s Area)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

Children can improve their reading skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence. Recommended for children.

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Registration Required
Saturday November 23 10:30am

Southwest Branch (Children’s Area)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

Children can improve their literacy skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence. Recommended for children.

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No Registration Required
Saturday November 23 11:00am

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Back of Branch)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

The Reading Education Assistance DogsĀ® [R.E.A.D.] program improves childrenā€™s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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No Registration Required
Saturday December 7 11:00am

Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw – Stage)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

The Reading Education Assistance DogsĀ® [R.E.A.D.] program improves childrenā€™s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Registration Required
Saturday December 14 11:30am

Windermere Branch (Windermere – Ask at Desk)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

The Reading Education Assistance DogsĀ® [R.E.A.D.] program improves childrenā€™s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Registration Required
Saturday December 21 10:30am

South Creek Branch (South Creek – Children’s Area)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

Children can improve their reading skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence. Recommended for children.

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Registration Required
Saturday December 28 10:30am

Southwest Branch (Children’s Area)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

Children can improve their literacy skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence. Recommended for children.

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General Election Early Voting at Select Library Locations

Ten OCLS Branch locations will host early voting for the 2024 Early Voting General Election from Monday, October 21 to Sunday, November 3, 2024 (8 a.m. ā€“ 8 p.m.): Alafaya, Chickasaw, Fairview Shores, Hiawassee, South Creek, Southeast, Southwest , Washington Park, West Oaks, and Winter Garden. Learn more about early voting at select library locations >

North Orange Branch Closure

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