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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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Friday October 18 11:00am

Hiawassee Branch

Event Categories: Games & Activities

Bust out your best monster moves and get ready to BOO-gie! This Halloween-themed dance party is going to be a scary good time. Costumes encouraged! Recommended for ages 0-5.

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Friday November 15 11:00am

Hiawassee Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Games & Activities

What’s better than a dance party? A glow-in-the-dark dance party! Recommended for ages 0-5.

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Saturday November 16 11:00am

Orlando Public Library (Library Central – First Floor)

Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances

Jazz clarinetist Joe Fritz with guitarist Martin Sensiper perform songs from the great swing era, inspired by legends from the time as well as 50’s and 60’s jazz icons and west coast jazz players.

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Wednesday November 27 10:15am

Alafaya Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances

Get ready to move and groove! Recommended for ages 3-5.

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Wednesday December 4 5:00pm

Orlando Public Library (Library Central – First Floor)

Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances

Delight in a variety of holiday music performed by the students of Rieko’s Piano Studio. Enjoy live ensemble and solo performances by these young artists.

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Friday December 13 11:00am

Hiawassee Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Games & Activities

Get your toes tapping to some polar beats! Recommended for ages 3-5.

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Saturday December 14 11:00am

Orlando Public Library (Library Central – First Floor)

Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances

Central Florida Sounds of Freedom (CFSOF). CFSOF promotes LGBTQ+ awareness, acceptance, and equality through quality entertainment and fellowship.

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Wednesday December 18 10:15am

Alafaya Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances

Get ready to move and groove! Recommended for ages 3-5.

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Music in the Library: West African Kora

Presented by Sean Gaskell

No Registration Required
Thursday January 9 3:00pm

Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw – Stage)

Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances

Sean Gaskell will give a performance on the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. Gaskell’s performance will feature traditional songs and some of his own personal compositions.

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Music in the Library: West African Kora

Presented by Sean Gaskell

No Registration Required
Saturday January 11 2:00pm

Southeast Branch (Meeting Room 2)

Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances

Sean Gaskell will give a performance on the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. Gaskell’s performance will feature traditional songs and some of his own personal compositions.

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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. – 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 >