Here are stories about the Orange County Library System from the news media.
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‘Themers and Dreamers’ art exhibit showcasing the creativity of furloughed theme park workers moves to Orlando Public Library
Orlando Weekly
From Dec. 18-Feb.28, 2021, the artwork of Themers and Dreamers will be on display — for free viewing, of course — at the Orlando Public Library downtown.
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Renovations will modernize Ocoee’s West Oaks Library
West Orange Times & Observer
The facility in Ocoee is getting a new look throughout, including paint, carpeting and shelves.
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Orange County Public Library’s ‘Random Fandom Week’ virtual events has something for the hidden nerd in you
Orlando Weekly
In early December the Orange County Public Library is going to be bustling with (virtual) activity, as "Random Fandom Week" kicks off, a delightfully scattershot collection of online programming which caters to pop-culture obsessions of every stripe.
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Orange County Library System ranks among companies chosen as Top Work Places 2020
Orlando Sentinel
In all, 77 companies were chosen as Top Workplaces for 2020 in Central Florida with OCLS ranking in at number 10 in Top Midsizes Companies.
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Declare your love of reading with this adorable shirt
Bungalower
The Orange County Library System has just launched an adorable limited-edition shirt on Represent.com that any book lover should be proud to rep.
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Great Reads: Orange County Public Library’s November book selections
Bungalower
Here’s a selection of books recommended by library staff who are, unsurprisingly, the proudest of book nerds.
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Library Social Worker back at work
Bungalower
The Library Social Worker provides one-on-one assistance for people at multiple branches who need the following services, but is currently only working out of the downtown branch.
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Libraries work to keep community engaged despite pandemic
Orlando Sentinel
Virtual storytimes, like Orange County Library System’s collaboration with local schools and Head Starts, are just one way local library systems have adapted to the pandemic.
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You can play digital Dungeons and Dragons with the library
Bungalower
The roleplaying game will be hosted through Zoom and players will need access to the internet and speakers/headset to play. A webcam and microphone are suggested in order to fully participate.
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Great Reads: Orange County Public Library’s October book selections
Bungalower
“Great Reads” is a regular roundup of books that the Orange County Public Library System thinks you should peruse that month.
