Here are stories about the Orange County Library System from the news media.
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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.
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73 libraries have loaned out 1 million ebooks in 2019, including OCLS
GoodEReader.com
Orange County Library System makes the 2019 Million Checkout Club with 1 million+ ebook loans.
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Best-selling author Debbie Macomber coming to the downtown library
Bungalower
New York Times bestselling author, Debbie Macomber, will be featured as the next special guest speaker for the Orange County Library System’s Library After Hours: An Evening with Debbie Macomber on January 31 at Orlando Public Library.
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Orange County Library System introduces mobile checkout
Bungalower
Orange County Library System has begun offering a digital version of its library cards that can be stored in your phone, mobile checkout with interactive receipts, and a brand-new Express Collection to all library users through the cloudLibrary app.
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Orange County Library System New Mobile Checkout
My Central Florida Family
On December 2, Orange County Library System begins offering a digital version of your library card that can be stored in your phone, mobile checkout with interactive receipts, and a brand-new Express Collection to all library users through the cloudLibrary app.
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An Orange County Neighborhood You Should Know: Union Park is Diverse with a Welcoming Atmosphere
Orange County Government Florida
For Lisa Stewart, manager of the Chickasaw Branch of the Orange County Library System, Union Park is a place where residents are engaged and a strong sense of community exists.
