Here are stories about the Orange County Library System from the news media.
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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.
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Sharon Robinson revisits her famous father in new book
Orlando Sentinel
The daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, the author is headed to Orlando to discuss her children’s novel “The Hero Two Doors Down.”
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Orange County Expands English Learning Curriculum at Libraries
WMFE.org
The Orange County Public Library System is expanding its English language programs, with classes averaging about 20 to 30 students, and are held at eleven library branches.
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At a “Human Library” in Florida, People “Checked Out” an Atheist for Discussion
Patheos
Last weekend, the Orlando Public Library conducted a “Human Library,” where visitors could check out people instead of books for the purpose of a conversation.
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Library 2.0
Journalism X
The Winter Garden Branch of the Orange County Library System goes above and beyond when it comes to accepting advances in technology and encouraging people to read.
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Virtual library cards help Orange County students learn
Orlando Sentinel
Even in our internet-centered time, getting a library card is still a rite of passage for many young people. That’s one reason the Orange County Library System and the Orange County Public Schools have teamed up to provide a virtual library card to middle and high school students.