News Articles About the Library

The Orlando Public Library will once again host its Orlando Game Jam and Orlando Gaming Expo (Website), returning from February 19 to 22, giving teams one weekend to build a brand-new video game and then show it off to the public at the downtown Orlando library.

In a single exciting weekend, you can develop a new video game, display your projects, vote for contest winners, and connect with local educators and developers in the gaming industry. All events will take place at the Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center for Technology, Innovation and Creativity, located at Orlando Public Library, from February 19 to 22.

Want to make a video game? The Orlando Game Jam and Gaming Expo is the perfect chance to try it out! What’s a “game jam?” A game jam is your opportunity to take a game from concept to playable prototype in a short period of time.

Orange County Library System cardholders can now listen to the bestselling audiobook “Heated Rivalry” by Rachel Reid for free through the library’s digital catalog, providing a (discreet and immediate) alternative to the long waitlists for the physical edition, following the recent popularity of the new Canadian television adaptation.

Nerdcore star Mega Ran is back in Orlando to rock the mic, but not at a local club. Instead, he’ll be getting down at a public library.

The Orange County Library System offers a wide variety of programs for seniors to promote lifelong learning.

Nicholas Sparks the bestselling author known for novels such as The Notebook and A Walk to Remember, will appear at Steinmetz Hall on January 17, 2026, as part of the Orange County Library System’s Lillian Louise Pharr Signature Author Series. The event, hosted at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, will feature a conversation about Sparks’ career, writing process, and recent creative projects, including his new collaboration with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan.

The Orlando Public Library has listed a wide range of events in store for October.

There are multiple Halloween happenings, including a Trick or Treat Safe Zone on Oct. 12 and numerous children’s events throughout the month.

The family-friendly event will run from 1-3 p.m. at the Orlando Public Library in downtown Orlando. The OCLS branches will hold events including storytimes, costume-making classes, STEAM projects and more.

The 6th annual Melrose Film Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. in the Orlando Public Library’s Melrose Center.