Here are stories about the Orange County Library System from the news media.
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Orlando Book Fest takes readers inside the writing process
WMFE
The Orlando Public Library celebrates books and authors with the Orlando Book festival. This festival, which is in its fifth year, has something to entice both readers and writers, with signings and writing workshops.
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Never judge a book, or the library, by its cover
College Park Community Paper
"These are your tax dollars at work, folks. You’re paying for it, so go take advantage of your library." -Debbie Goetz
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Lelia Higgins, Windermere Branch manager, runs the world
Orange Observer
Winter Garden resident Lelia Higgins may be the branch manager at Windermere Library during the day, but during her vacation time, she runs marathons around the world.
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20 Awesome Free Things to do in Orlando
Money Inc.
Orlando is a blast. There’s Disney World, incredible hotels and resorts, and all the shopping you could ever want. We’ve curated the top 20 that you should add to your next visit (check out number 7).
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Great Reads: Orange County Public Library’s May 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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20 Places to Study, Meet, & Work in Orlando to Bring Out Your Inner BO$$
Best Life Babe – Orlando Blogger
Whether you're a local student, businesswoman, goal digger, or just someone looking for the right place to get some work done, this list is for you!
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Brutal column disregards library building’s architectural significance
Orlando Sentinel
While it would be silly to compare the Orlando Public Library’s architecture to that of Notre Dame, the building is unique and significant in its own right.
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Great Reads: Orange County Public Library’s April Book Selections
Bungalower
“Great Reads” is a regular roundup of books that the Orange County Public Library System thinks you should peruse that month. Check out these selections in April.
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Ask Orlando: How did Orlando get such a ‘Brutal’ downtown library building?
Orlando Sentinel
“Love it or hate it, the library is one of the foremost examples of Brutalism in Florida,” architecture historian Christine Madrid French. “A fortress-like style marked by the use of rough concrete.”
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Professional influencer Brittany Hennessy speaking at library, May 10
Bungalower
Brittany Hennessy, co-founder of full-service influencer agency CARBON, will be the special guest for this year’s first Library After Hours event, which takes place on Friday, May 10 at the Orlando Public Library.
