Here are stories about the Orange County Library System from the news media.
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Orange County Library System’s Summer Reading Program
Orlando Sentinel
It’s time to rock with the Orange County Library System during our annual Summer Reading Program.
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Orange County Library System finalist for National Medal for services
Bungalower
The Orange County Library System has been named among the top 29 finalists for the 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
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Orlando Book Festival: David Baldacci, S. Jae-Jones to speak
Orlando Sentinel
The Orlando Book Festival has lined up authors David Baldacci and S. Jae-Jones as keynote speakers this year.
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Orlando Science Center, Orange County Public Library are finalists for national award
Orlando Sentinel
Fourteen libraries and 15 museums made the cut as finalists for the national medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Orlando is the only city with representation in both categories.
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For Central Florida’s growing Latino population, ‘welcome workshops’ are invaluable tool
NBC
For the newcommer there is so much to figure out, housing, jobs, schools, transportation, not to mention the language and culture of your new town.
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Try Virtual Reality Karaoke At The Melrose Creative Expo
Bungalower
The Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library will host the Melrose Creative Expo on Saturday, February 17, showcasing local tech, creative projects, and makers.
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Orlando Library Helps Turn Patrons Into Citizens
Bogin, Munns & Munns.com
Adults who hold a public library card in Orange County are able to take free classes, called Citizenship Inspired, allowing prospective citizens to participate in a citizenship preparation course three to four times per week in preparation for the U.S. citizenship exam.
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Young Readers Learning Through Jackie Robinson’s Life Story
WMFE
Jackie Robinson’s daughter is coming to Orlando for a reading of her book The Hero Two Doors Down.
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Why Libraries are Awesome with the Orange County Public Library
Orlando Lady Boss
Cynthia Velasco and Erin Sullivan share how the Orange County Library System (OCLS) helps the community and makes an impact in education in the January edition of Orlando Lady Boss podcast.
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“49 Pulses” Filmmaker Coming to Orlando
Bungalower
Filmmaker Charlie Minn will be hosting an evening at the Orlando Public Library on January 24 to discuss his latest film, 49 Pulses, which takes a look at the survivors of the Pulse nightclub shooting.
