Here are stories about the Orange County Library System from the news media.
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Great Reads: Orange County Public Library’s October Book Selections
Bungalower
For the All Hallows season, the staff at Orange County Library System has selected some books to devourâŠwith all the lights in the house on. Your library card is also your ticket to horror films with free streaming services and DVD delivered to your door. Visit ocls.info for more.
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Led by a UCF alum, Hero Spark is an after-school program that uses role-playing games to help teenagers improve their self-esteem and hone their social skills.
UCF Today
Itâs this melody of sounds â and the noticeable lack of shushing â that makes it evident: Youâve entered no ordinary space of this downtown library.
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Americaâs favorite novel: Orlando celebrates
Orlando Sentinel
The Great American Readâ reveals viewersâ choice as the countryâs best-loved book next week at the downtown library. The series finale airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, on PBS.
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WUCF to Host The Great American Read Finale Celebration
Bungalower
WUCF TV, in partnership with the Orange County Public Library, will host The Great American Read Finale Celebration on October 21.
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Disney’s history lives on in Orlando library collection
Orlando Sentinel
Up in the downtown Orlando libraryâs fourth floor, if you know where to look, there is a collection of Walt Disney World history thatâs enough to make a Disney fanaticâs head spin.
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Orlando Public Library travels down the rabbit hole to get to this year’s Booktoberfest
Orlando Weekly
Orlando Public Libraryâs annual fall party, Booktoberfest, returns this week. Attendees can sample beers from Yuengling, enjoy light bites from Pom Pomâs and Roque Pub.
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OCLS mentioned in “2 Librarians and a Microphone” podcast
Ingram
This season, inspired by the Urban Library Council’s Annual Forum theme,Leading Forward, focuses on how libraries are positioning themselves as key influencers and essential partners in their communities and appointed leaders.
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Orlando Public Library hosts first-ever Melrose Film Festival this weekend
Orlando Weekly
The Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center at downtownâs Orlando Public Library is an unparalleled resource for creatives, giving them hands-on access to film and music production equipment and instruction.
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Nerd Nite brings ‘thinking and drinking’ to Orlando Public Library
Orlando Sentinel
Nerd Nite and the Orlando Public Library are joining forces Thursday to show people that learning can be fun. This is the first time an Orlando Nerd Nite will be held at an Orange County Library System location.
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Library’s Melrose Center Hosting Film Festival September 15
Bungalower
The Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center in the Downtown Library will host their first-ever Melrose Film Festival on Saturday, September 15.