Here are stories about the Orange County Library System from the news media.
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A Disproportionate Pandemic: Library patrons with disabilities face compounded challenges
American Libraries Magazine
The COVID-19 pandemic and its shifting limitations on library hours and services have taken a big toll on many family, including those with medical issues. These families now relies on special service, like OCLS's Books By Mail, that allows patrons to receive materials by mail.
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Great Reads: Orange County Public Library’s February book selections
Bungalower
Below are recommended reads, selected by the professionals at Orange County Library System, and there are more riches where they came from.
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Black History Month: Things to do in Central Florida
Orlando Sentinel
The Orange County Library System has a variety of book recommendations and virtual events on topics from Black scientists to Underground Railroad quilt patterns and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Celebrate African American stories, poetry and performances through virtual event
WKMG
Events around the country will honor works created by Black and African American authors, poets and musicians on Feb. 28, however, due to the pandemic, events have moved online, including one hosted by the Orange County Library System.
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Orange County library system reaches 1.7M ebook and audiobook checkouts in 2020
The Apopka Voice
This accomplishment illustrates the continued growth and importance of library digital lending of ebooks and audiobooks, especially in a year with building closures due to the global pandemic.
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Art show by former park planners on display at downtown library
Bungalower
The Orange County Library System is hosting an exhibition of sculptures, paintings, illustrations, and varied artworks created by artists and artisans from local amusement parks.
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Great Reads: Orange County Public Library’s January book selections
Bungalower
Walt Disney once said, “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” If that’s true – and we happen to agree with Uncle Walt – then think of the untold treasures a library brings to you.
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Take a Page from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: MLK Initiative Book Club Fosters a Love for Reading
Orange County Government Florida
“I’ve enjoyed building relationships with our education literacy partners, including the Office of Head Start, Orange County Library System and Orange County Public Schools,” said Ilia Torres, Esq., Special Assistant to Mayor Demings and Book Club Administrator.
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Orange County library announces record-breaking digital book checkouts
Orange Observer
Orange County Library System broke a new record for digital book checkouts in 2020 with 1.7 million digital book checkouts.
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Great Reads: Orange County Public Library’s December book selections
Bungalower
It’s that time of year when we take stock of our reading goals to see how we did and begin to think of what goal we should set for next year. Here are some book recommendations for the month of December from the library.
