Here are stories about the Orange County Library System from the news media.
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Great Reads: Orange County Public Library’s March book selections
Bungalower
March 17 is Bayard Rustin’s birthday. Inspired by this oft-overlooked changemaker, this month we’ve selected books about people who have strived to make the world a better place, including one about Bayard himself.
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Great Reads: Orange County Public Library’s February Book Selections
Bungalower
There’s no better place to find love in all its forms than between the covers…of a book. Your local library staff has pulled these selections to help you celebrate 2020’s second month.
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‘Black Mary’ exhibit on display at Orange County Public Library
Click Orlando
Renata Sago is an independent journalist in Orlando who has seen some of the harsh realities in communities across the United States. Her exhibit, which is on display at the Orange County Public Library, features 25 images.
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You can’t judge a book by its cover, but your librarian can help
The Community Paper
Long gone is the librarian stereotype of introverted women who sit behind their desks, reading books from the ’70s, with hair in tightly kept buns and cat–eyed glasses to match.
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Orange County Library crosses one million digital book checkouts in 2019
The Apopka Voice
This accomplishment illustrates the continued growth and importance of library lending of ebooks and audiobooks along with the creative ways the library has served its community with digital services.
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Not your father’s library: ebooks and other electronic items a big hit among library patrons
Orlando Sentinel
In 2019, the Orange County Library System saw patrons check out 2.3 million electronic versions of magazines, audio books, movies, television shows, including a record one million ebooks. That’s a nearly 15% jump from 2018.
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How do libraries remain relevent?
Orange Observer
Some folks say there is no longer a need for libraries, but officials at the Orange County Library System have a different opinion.
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The downtown public library’s ‘Melrose in the Mix’ debuts on WUCF TV
Orlando Weekly
In case you haven't checked out "Melrose in the Mix" at the library, you'll get a chance to see what you've been missing tonight when it makes its debut on WUCF TV at 8:30 pm with the amazing Terri Binion session.
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Talking Art, School & History at the Orlando Public Library’s Storycorps Listening Party
WMFE
Even as libraries have transformed into hubs for innovation, learning and new technology, storytelling remains a vital part of their identity.
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GREAT READS: Orange County Public Library’s January book selections
Bungalower
Orange County Library System staff have selected some self-development books to inspire you mentally and physically. Make wearing out that library card one of your 2020 resolutions.
