Here are stories about the Orange County Library System from the news media.
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‘Invaluable resource:’ OCLS members praise ESOL classes, other free language programs at libraries
Click Orlando
The library system offers free classes and resources to help improve communication.
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Eatonville Library Branch Helps Keep Black History Alive, Celebrates Juneteenth
Click Orlando
“Growing up in Eatonville, it’s full of culture. Eatonville in and of itself is historic so there’s a lot of value in the community,” fifth-generation Eatonville native Ruthi Critton said.
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Art lovers: Embark on a journey to an enchanted forest with this community art project in Orange County
WESH 2
Yarnfiti is an annual installation that includes knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, and more.
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Orange County Library System hosting kindergarten prep program
Orange Observer
The six-week series will get the youngest students ready for school in the fall.
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Florida Wildlife Corridor, Dave’s House, Orlando Book Festival, Kerouac House, Tayari Jones
Central Florida Public Media
The 2024 Orlando Book Festival is a day of events that includes panel discussions for both readers and writers, book readings and signings, and a keynote address from New York Times best-selling author, Tayari Jones.
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Orlando Public Library hosting Orlando Book Festival on May 18
Bungalower
The event offers a full day of author panels, talks, book signings, and writers’ workshops that are free to attend.
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Free social worker services offered at these Central Florida libraries, no card required
Click Orlando
OCLS social workers provide 1-on-1 assistance for employment, counseling, food assistance, housing and more.
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It’s National Library Week At Orange County Library System
The Orlando Times
April 7-13 is National Library Week, a week to celebrate the ways in which libraries and library workers transform lives and strengthen communities.
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Visiting the South Creek Library Community Garden | Earth Day 2024
Spot On Florida
Orange County Library System’s South Creek Branch is connecting nature and people through gardening.
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FAMILIAR FACES: Lelia Higgins creates life of reading and running
Orange Observer
Lelia Higgins is the library manager at Windermere Branch Library by day — and an avid reader and runner at night and on the weekends.