Here are stories about the Orange County Library System from the news media.
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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.
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Get free passes for family attractions through this Central Florida library system
Click Orlando
Just like checking out books and movies from the library, you can check out fun and educational experiences at local attractions through OCLS’s Local Wanderer program.