Here are stories about the Orange County Library System from the news media.
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Orange County Library System offers free book to kids in June as part of summer reading challenge
Orlando Weekly
Orange County’s public library system will offer one free book to children up to 18 this June, while supplies last, as part of the library system’s 2026 summer reading challenge.
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OCLS celebrates two Florida Library Association awards
The Community Paper
The Orange County Library System received two awards from the Florida Library Association on May 15, recognizing their staff and community.
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Orange County libraries to provide free summer lunches for students
WESH
Orange County Public Schools is teaming up with the Summer BreakSpot program to make sure kids 18 and under have something to eat while school is out.
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OCLS is hopping on the Dungeon Crawler Carl train (not the Iron Tangle)
Orlando Shine
OCLS will host a virtual author talk with Dinniman on June 11 from 7 to 8 p.m. in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. The online event will focus on his latest book, “A Parade of Horribles,” the newest installment in the wildly popular Dungeon Crawler Carl series.
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The 24 coolest indoor activities to beat summer heat in Orlando
Orlando Weekly
All around the city and its surrounding neighborhoods, locals and visitors alike can find reprieve from the sun with comedy shows, art museums, the Blue Man Group, H Mart, vintage shops, bookstores, skateways, arcades and more. Here’s where to stay cool.
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Helping Entrepreneurs, small business owners thrive with free library resources
WESH
The Orange County Library System is celebrating Small Business Month with a lineup of in-person and online classes, resources and support geared toward helping entrepreneurs grow their business
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Orange County libraries offering business help, cooking classes and live performances
Yahoo! Life
Orange County Library System will feature business workshops, cultural programs and community events throughout May as part of National Small Business Month and Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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Tess Gerritsen in coming to the Orange County Library System later this month
Orlando Shine
The Orange County Library System (Website) hosts its 19th Annual Southwest Author Series on Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the Southwest Branch, featuring Rizzoli & Isles creator Tess Gerritsen.
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Celebrate National Library Week with Orange County Library System
WFTV 9
Celebrate National Library Week at the Orange County Library System with community programs, author events, and film festival opportunities.
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Celebrate National Library Week with Free Fun, Prizes & Events at Orange County Libraries
My Central Florida Family
Celebrate National Library Week with Free Fun, Prizes & Events at Orange County Libraries – Get ready, Central Florida families! The Orange County Library System is buzzing with excitement as National Library Week returns April 19–25, bringing a full week of free programs, special events, and fun perks for the community.