Here are stories about the Orange County Library System from the news media.
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Libraries work to keep community engaged despite pandemic
Orlando Sentinel
Virtual storytimes, like Orange County Library System’s collaboration with local schools and Head Starts, are just one way local library systems have adapted to the pandemic.
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You can play digital Dungeons and Dragons with the library
Bungalower
The roleplaying game will be hosted through Zoom and players will need access to the internet and speakers/headset to play. A webcam and microphone are suggested in order to fully participate.
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Great Reads: Orange County Public Library’s October book selections
Bungalower
“Great Reads” is a regular roundup of books that the Orange County Public Library System thinks you should peruse that month.
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Do you own a library card?
West Orange Time & Observer
Orange County is home to an award-winning library system, and officials are hoping residents will register for a library card for access to countless resources and material available for use.
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Libraries more valuable than ever in quarantined world
Orlando Sentinel
President of the Board of Trustees of the Orange County Library System Richard Maladecki talks about the values of having a library card in this Orlando Sentinel guest columnist article.
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Orange County Library System’s Melrose Film Festival returns this year, though virtually
Orlando Weekly
The Film Festival will feature 75 films from over 20 countries. Categories in the fest are animated shorts, documentaries, micro shorts, music videos and short films.
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September is National Library Card Sign-up Month
My Central Florida Family
The Orange County Library System joins libraries across the country in celebrating National Library Card Sign-up Month.
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101 Things We Love About The Library
Pulp Town
Why 101 reasons? To celebrate 101 E. Central Blvd — the headquarters for OCLS.
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Apopka branch library to be renovated
The Apopka Chief
For nearly eight weeks the North Orange Branch Library in Apopka, part of the Orange County Library System, will be closed again – not because of the coronavirus pandemic this time, but for renovations.
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Local influencers share their secret spots and local haunts
Bungalower
