Upcoming Closed Day for Downtown Library

Due to street closures for the Florida Puerto Rican Parade, the Orlando Public Library will be closed on Saturday, April 25. All other library locations will be open for normal operating hours. View street closures

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

Monday April 20 6:30pm

Southwest Branch

Event Categories: Education & Learning; General Events

This month’s playlist looks beyond the headlines and charts regarding the climate issue. What are actual costs? How is it affecting our personal wallets today? Registration required. Ages 18 and up.

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Monday April 20 6:45pm

Online (Virtual ESL Room 2)

Event Categories: Education & Learning; Language Learning

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

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Monday April 20 7:00pm

Online (Virtual Room – Alafaya)

Event Categories: Education & Learning; Storytime

Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.

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Registration Required
Monday April 20 7:00pm

Online (Virtual Room – Hiawassee)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

The Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

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Registration Required
Monday April 20 7:00pm

Online (Virtual Room – EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Despite everyone’s best efforts, some books that go out on submission never sell. We call this “dying on sub.” Literary agent Anjanette Barr will discuss what to do when a book never gets picked up.

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Bilingual Baby to Five Storytime

@ Englewood Community Center

No Registration Required
Tuesday April 21 10:00am

Offsite

Event Categories: Private – Offsite; Storytime

From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.

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Social Worker @ the Library

By Appointment Only

No Registration Required
Tuesday April 21 10:00am

Orlando Public Library

Event Categories: Community & Citizenship

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.

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Social Worker @ the Library

By Appointment Only

No Registration Required
Tuesday April 21 10:00am

Southeast Branch

Event Categories: Community & Citizenship

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.

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Gather and Unwind

Fiber Arts Meetup

Registration Required
Tuesday April 21 10:00am

Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.

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Tuesday April 21 10:00am

Online (Virtual Melrose Classroom 1)

Event Categories: Graphic Design

Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.

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