Press Releases

July 2023 Press Releases
Learn about everything from local resources to out-of-this-world experiences in August at your libraryRelease Date: 12 July 2023
Descubre un mundo de posibilidades en tu biblioteca en Agosto: desde recursos locales hasta experiencias fuera de este mundoRelease Date: 17 July 2023
Orange County Library System presents Neil Gaiman in conversation with Art SpiegelmanRelease Date: 17 July 2023
La Red de Bibliotecas del Condado de Orange presenta a Neil Gaiman en conversación con Art SpiegelmanRelease Date: 17 July 2023
June 2023 Press Releases
Concerts, Authors, Gators and More This Summer at Your LibraryRelease Date: 14 June 2023
Conciertos, Autores, Lagartos y Mucho Más Este Verano en tu BibliotecaRelease Date: 21 June 2023
May 2023 Press Releases
Get Groovy with Live Music at the Melrose Pop Festival at OCLSRelease Date: 16 May 2023
Celebrate Freedom, Culture, Tradition and Pride this June at Your LibraryRelease Date: 16 May 2023
Vibra al Ritmo de la Música en Vivo en el Festival de Música Pop del Centro Melrose de la Red de Bibliotecas del Condado de OrangeRelease Date: 17 May 2023
Este Junio, Celebra la Libertad, la Cultura, la Tradición y el Orgullo en Tu BibliotecaRelease Date: 22 May 2023
April 2023 Press Releases
Enjoy a Day-Long Celebration of Books at the 2023 Orlando Book FestivalRelease Date: 3 April 2023
Disfruta de Todo un Día de Celebración dedicado a los Libros en el Festival del Libro de Orlando 2023Release Date: 6 April 2023
Learn About Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month in May at Your LibraryRelease Date: 17 April 2023
Durante el mes de Mayo Aprende en Tu Biblioteca acerca del Mes de la Herencia Asiático-americana y de las Islas del Pacífico y acerca del Mes de la Conciencia sobre la Salud Mental Release Date: 24 April 2023
March 2023 Press Releases
Nurture Your Mind and Learn About Nature This Month at Your Library Release Date: 15 March 2023
Alimenta Tu Mente y Aprende Sobre la Naturaleza durante Este Mes en Tu BibliotecaRelease Date: 15 March 2023
NEA Big Read 2023 kicks off at Orange County Library SystemRelease Date: 15 March 2023
La Gran Lectura del Fondo Nacional para las Artes [NEA Big Read] del Año 2023 tendrá inicio en la Red de Bibliotecas del Condado de OrangeRelease Date: 27 March 2023
February 2023 Press Releases
Chef and Author Kwame Onwuachi Coming to Orlando Public LibraryRelease Date: 13 February 2023
OCLS Celebrates Women’s History Month and More in MarchRelease Date: 15 February 2023
January 2023 Press Releases
Media Alert: Library to Kick Off 100 Year Celebration with a Special Announcement and Ribbon-Cutting CeremonyRelease Date: 3 January 2023
Library to Introduce Mobile Services with Help from Sorosis of OrlandoRelease Date: 7 January 2023
Celebrate Black History Month with Orange County Library System Release Date: 11 January 2023
Orange County Library System Lending Wi-fi Hotspots to CardholdersRelease Date: 20 January 2023
Celebrate African American literature with local luminaries at the African American Read-InRelease Date: 30 January 2023
December 2022 Press Releases
Start the New Year Right with Orange County Library SystemRelease Date: 19 December 2022
November 2022 Press Releases
Orange County Library System Kicks Off 100 Year CelebrationRelease Date: 7 November 2022
Get Cozy this Winter with Events at Your LibraryRelease Date: 15 November 2022
October 2022 Press Releases
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month, Learn Crowd-Pleasing Recipes and More at Your Library This NovemberRelease Date: 12 October 2022
Orange County Library System goes fine freeRelease Date: 18 October 2022
September 2022 Press Releases
Orange County Library System among 160 libraries nationwide to conduct digital literacy trainings funded by PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&TRelease Date: 8 September 2022
Por Siempre María: Commemorating the Puerto Rican Spirit in the Aftermath of Hurricane María with Orange County Library System and Latino LeadershipRelease Date: 13 September 2022
“Get Carded” This National Library Card Sign-up Month with OCLSRelease Date: 14 September 2022
Have a Scary Good Time this October at Orange County Library SystemRelease Date: 14 September 2022
Orange County Library System Branches to Close Due to Hurricane IanRelease Date: 27 September 2022
August 2022 Press Releases
Explore Hispanic Heritage, International Films and More at Your LibraryRelease Date: 14 August 2022
Melrose Center Announces 2022 Melrose Film Festival SelectionsRelease Date: 15 August 2022
Orange County Kids Smash Summer Reading Challenge Goals Release Date: 20 August 2022
Orange County Library System selects new Library Director/CEORelease Date: 26 August 2022
July 2022 Press Releases
Orange County Library System awarded $5,000 grant from Duke Energy FoundationRelease Date: 27 July 2022
June 2022 Press Releases
Orange County Library System Board of Trustees approves leases for library branches in Lake Nona, Horizon WestRelease Date: 10 June 2022
Explore Oceans of Possibilities with the Summer Reading Program at Orange County Library SystemRelease Date: 12 June 2022
Orange County Library System issues library card to Orange County group home Great Oaks VillageRelease Date: 12 June 2022
Stay Cool with Events All Summer Long at Your LibraryRelease Date: 22 June 2022
May 2022 Press Releases
Celebrate Pride Month, Juneteenth and the Summer Reading Program at the LibraryRelease Date: 23 May 2022
April 2022 Press Releases
Learn About Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage, Mental Health and Bicycle Safety at Your Library in MayRelease Date: 25 April 2022
March 2022 Press Releases
Orange County Library System offers local adults scholarships to earn diploma through Career Online High SchoolRelease Date: 3 March 2022
Connect With Your Library During National Library WeekRelease Date: 18 March 2022
Connect with Orange County Library System during National Library WeekRelease Date: 31 March 2022
Discover Oceans of Possibilities at Orange County Library System This SummerRelease Date: 31 March 2022
 February 2022 Press Releases
Get Pow-Her-Ful at OCLS with Women’s History Month EventsRelease Date: 24 February 2022
 January 2022 Press Releases
In-Person Events Are Back At All Library Locations In JanuaryRelease Date: 1 January 2022
Steve Powell appointed Interim Director of Orange County Library SystemRelease Date: 24 January 2022
Celebrate Black History Month, Valentine’s Events and the Conclusion to NEA Big Read: The Call of the WildRelease Date: 24 January 2022
 December 2021 Press Releases
Get Ready for Winter with Crafts, Food, Music and MoreRelease Date: 1 December 2021
Orange County Library System to kick off 2022 NEA Big ReadRelease Date: 7 December 2021
 November 2021 Press Releases
The 100th Anniversary of Captain Charles L. Albertson’s Book Donation, Native American Heritage Month, Fall Family Events and MoreRelease Date: 1 November 2021
Orange County Library System to resume in-person events and programsRelease Date: 17 November 2021
 October 2021 Press Releases
One hundred years ago, a donation of 12,000 books planted a seed that grew to be Orange County Library SystemRelease Date: 27 October 2021
Orange County Library System welcomes horror author Grady Hendrix for virtual eventRelease Date: 22 October 2021
Orange County Library System offers local adults scholarships to earn diploma through Career Online High SchoolRelease Date: 18 October 2021
Halloween, Hispanic Heritage Month, Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and MoreRelease Date: 1 October 2021
 September 2021 Press Releases
Celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month with OCLSRelease Date: 1 September 2021
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the West Oaks Wildflower GardenRelease Date: 1 September 2021
 July 2021 Press Releases
Explore Florida with the Orange County LibraryRelease Date: 17 June 2021
Take a trip through the Florida Trails, meet a reptile and more summer fun at the libraryRelease Date: 17 June 2021
 June 2021 Press Releases
Friend of the Orange County Library System host Pride Book SaleRelease Date: 26 May 2021
Mes de orgullo LGBTQ+, el Programa de lectura de verano (SRP), conversaciones con un perezozo y masRelease Date: 20 May 2021
OCPS Mobile Lunch grab-n-go service pickup at OCLS branchesRelease Date: 15 June 2021
OCPS ofrece almuerzos para llevar en sucursales de OCLSRelease Date: 17 June 2021
Pride Month, Summer Reading Program, conversations with a sloth and moreRelease Date: 17 May 2021
Summer Livestream Series, Pride events and more at the library in JuneRelease Date: 14 May 2021
 May 2021 Press Releases
La biblioteca celebra el Mes de la herencia asiático-americana e de las islas del Pacífico en mayoRelease Date: 16 April 2021
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, plus a new reading challenge for kidsRelease Date: 12 April 2021
Orange County Library System wins Library of the Year AwardRelease Date: 20 May 2021
The library celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in MayRelease Date: 14 April 2021
 April 2021 Press Releases
Angie Thomas and Alyssa Cole keynote the virtual Orlando Book Festival on April 3Release Date: 19 March 2021
Author Angie Thomas kicks off the Orlando Book Festival, plus National Library Week, Big Read and moreRelease Date: 19 March 2021
Celebrate National Library Week with Orange County Library SystemRelease Date: 5 April 2021
El Sistema de Bibliotecas del Condado de Orange recibio $5,000 de Duke Energy FoundationRelease Date: 30 April 2021
La autora Angie Thomas inicia el Festival del Libro de Orlando, celebramos la Semana Nacional de la Biblioteca, tendremos Big Read y masRelease Date: 19 March 2021
Mayor Buddy’s Book Club features guest author Kenneth Oppel, plus other library eventsRelease Date: 17 March 2021
NEA Big Read Keynote: A Talk with Hope Jahren this Saturday, April 17Release Date: 14 April 2021
Orange County Library awarded $5,000 grant from Duke Energy FoundationRelease Date: 30 April 2021
Orange County Library’s Genealogy Center staff awarded RUSA Award of ExcellenceRelease Date: 8 April 2021
March 2021 Press Releases
El Mes de la Historia de la Mujer, una actuacion especial del Dia de San Patricio y mas en la biblioteca durante marzoRelease Date: 25 February 2021
Inspire discovery during the NEA Big Read at the Orange County Library SystemRelease Date: 11 March 2021
March is Women’s History Month, plus a special St. Patrick’s Day performance and more at the libraryRelease Date: 17 February 2021
Spring Break at the library, fun programming for Women’s History Month and moreRelease Date: 17 February 2021
February 2021 Press Releases
Celebrate Black History Month and Valentine’s Day with the library in FebruaryRelease Date: 20 January 2021
Dr. Carla Hayden, author Beverly Jenkins to give keynote presentations during 2021 African American Read-InRelease Date: 1 February 2021
El Sistema de Bibliotecas del Condado de Orange conmemora el mes de la Historia Afroamericana con eventos virtuales en febreroRelease Date: 22 January 2021
Orange County Library System commemorates Black History month with virtual events in FebruaryRelease Date: 20 January 2021
January 2021 Press Releases
El Sistema de Bibliotecas del Condado de Orange y el Valencia College presentan conversacion virtual sobre justicia en eneroRelease Date: 23 December 2020
New year, new fun for kids at the library: vision boards, art programs, chess club and moreRelease Date: 21 December 2020
Orange County Library System and Valencia College host virtual Conversation on Justice in JanuaryRelease Date: 22 December 2020
Window World of Central Florida donates $50,000 to support education and literacyRelease Date: 28 January 2021
December 2020 Press Releases
Connect through pop culture fandoms during Random Fandom week at the libraryRelease Date: 23 November 2020
Enjoy winter-themed crafts with the library, plus pop culture fandoms during Random Fandom WeekRelease Date: 19 November 2020
Library social services provide crucial aid during COVID-19 pandemicRelease Date: 7 December 2020
Local artists exhibit Themers and Dreamers on display at Orlando Public Library this winterRelease Date: 17 December 2020
Servicios sociales ofrecidos por la biblioteca proveen ayuda crucial durante pandemia de COVID-19Release Date: 9 December 2020
November 2020 Press Releases
The library hosts a homeschool workshop for parents, plus fun-filled events for the family this NovemberRelease Date: 28 October 2020
The Friends of the Orange County Library System hosts Virtual Curtis Earth Trivia FundraiserRelease Date: 28 October 2020
The Melrose Center hosts virtual Game Jam, cooking tips using an air fryer and more at the library in NovemberRelease Date: 22 October 2020
The Women in the Arts Retrospective will celebrate 10 years of the Celebrating the Genius of Women in the Arts Competition at Orlando Public LibraryRelease Date: 11 November 2020
October 2020 Press Releases
Aprenda sobre historias de fantasmas, celebre el Dia de los Muertos y mas en la bibliotecaRelease Date: 30 September 2020
Improve your child’s literacy skills with the library, plus Halloween events in OctoberRelease Date: 21 September 2020
Learn about ghost stories, celebrate Dia de los Muertos, and more at the libraryRelease Date: 25 September 2020
Orange County Library System one of 84 organizations nationwide to receive a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read grantRelease Date: 19 October 2020
September 2020 Press Releases
Encuentre recursos en linea durante el taller Learn from Home Workshop este septiembreRelease Date: 28 August 2020
Find online resources during the Learning from Home workshop this SeptemberRelease Date: 25 August 2020
Let the library help you learn from home, kick off Hispanic Heritage Month and moreRelease Date: 28 August 2020
Melrose Center Announces Films Selected to Screen at 3rd Annual Melrose Film FestivalRelease Date: 11 September 2020
More NEA Big Read, Hispanic Heritage Month and more free virtual events this SeptemberRelease Date: 28 August 2020
September is National Library Card Sign-up MonthRelease Date: 9 September 2020
Septiembre. mes nacional para registrarse a la bibliotecaRelease Date: 16 September 2020
August 2020 Press Releases
El sistema de Bibliotecas del Condado de Orange gana el Premio de Particiacion Comunitaria de OCLC Release Date: 3 August 2020
En el mes de agosto obtenga recomendaciones de los bibliotecarios y eschche a autores en vivoRelease Date: 31 July 2020
Get recommendations and hear from librarians and authors live this AugustRelease Date: 20 July 2020
The library hosts an End of Summer Celebration, plus Organizing for Student Success virtual workshopRelease Date: 20 July 2020
July 2020 Press Releases
Cast a spell, create a magical treat and more stay-at-home fun with the libraryRelease Date: 19 June 2020
Este ano BizKids es virtualRelease Date: 24 June 2020
La biblioteca del Condado de Orange celebra el regreso de Local Wanderer con un broche de solapa de edicion limitadaRelease Date: 22 July 2020
Orange County Library System announces virtual NEA Big Reads series in AugustRelease Date: 8 July 2020
Orange County Library System celebrates return of Local Wanderer with limited edition lapel pinRelease Date: 8 July 2020
Orange County Library System wins OCLS Community Engagement AwardRelease Date: 27 July 2020
Orlando Public Library hosts Men Painting Women exhibitRelease Date: 22 June 2020
Make the perfect cup of coffee, chat with sport writers and more with the library in JulyRelease Date: 19 June 2020
Prepara la taza de cafe perfecta, chatee con escritores deportivos y mas con la biblioteca en el mes de JulioRelease Date: 19 June 2020
The BizKids Club goes virtualRelease Date: 24 June 2020
June 2020 Press Releases
OCPS Mobile Lunch grab-n-go service pickup at OCLS branchesRelease Date: 2 June 2020
Recojido de almuerzos de OCPS en diferentes sucursales de las bibliotecas del Condado de OrangeRelease Date: 2 June 2020
May 2020 Press Releases
Destress with Origami, chat with literary professionals and more online events with the libraryRelease Date: 13 May 2020
El plan para reanudar el servicio limitado de la biblioteca comienza esta semanaRelease Date: 5 May 2020
El sistema de bibliotecas del condado de Orange comienza una reapertura gradualRelease Date: 11 May 2020
Enjoy pajama storytimes and more with the library Release Date: 15 May 2020
Imagine su historia con el programa virtual de lectura de verano del sistema de Bibliotecas del Condado de OrangeRelease Date: 29 May 2020
Imagine Your Story with Orange County Library System’s Virtual Summer Reading ProgramRelease Date: 22 May 2020
Orange County Library System Begins Phased ReopeningRelease Date: 11 May 2020
Orange County Library System continues to offer online events for children during the month of MayRelease Date: 5 May 2020
Orange County Library System to resume limited library services this weekRelease Date: 5 May 2020
April 2020 Press Releases
Bibliotecas del Condado de Orange cancelan eventos y programas para el mes de mayoRelease Date: 2 April 2020
El Melrose Center entrega al Orlando Health accesorios de proteccion personal imprimidos con equipo 3DRelease Date: 17 April 2020
El sistema de bibliotecas del condado de Orange gana cinco premios por la obra de los servicios de relaciones publicasRelease Date: 28 April 2020
Find the Library at Your Place During National Library WeekRelease Date: 20 April 2020
Library book drops to close beginning April 7Release Date: 3 April 2020
Los buzones para entregar materiales de las bibliotecas del Condado de Orange cerraran el 7 de abrilRelease Date: 3 April 2020
Melrose Center delivers 3D printed personal protective equipment to Orlando HealthRelease Date: 9 April 2020
Melrose Center entrega al Orlando Health accesories de proteccion personal imprimidos con equipo 3DRelease Date: 9 April 2020
Orange County Library Storyline Answers Your Call for StoriesRelease Date: 14 April 2020
Orange County Library System cancels events and programs for MayRelease Date: 2 April 2020
Orange County Library System wins five Image Awards for public relations effortsRelease Date: 24 April 2020
March 2020 Press Releases
Celebrate books at Orlando Public Library during the Orlando Book Festival, featuring Dhonielle Clayton and Tim DorseyRelease Date: 24 February 2020
El sistema de bibliotecas de Orange County cancela clases, eventos y programasRelease Date: 14 March 2020
El sistema de bibliotecas del Condado Orange County cerrara todas sus sucursales indefinidamenteRelease Date: 17 March 2020
El sistema de bibliotecas del Condado Orange County suspended el servicio de entrega a domicilioRelease Date: 26 March 2020
March is Women’s History Month at the libraryRelease Date: 29 February 2020
March is Women’s History Month at the library (Children’s Press Release)Release Date: 29 February 2020
OCLS acknowledges Women’s History Month in MarchRelease Date: 11 February 2020
OCLS reconoce el mes de la historia de la mujer en marzoRelease Date: 11 February 2020
Orange County Library System cancels classes, events and programsRelease Date: 14 March 2020
Orange County Library System suspends home delivery serviceRelease Date: 26 March 2020
Orange County Library System temporarily closes all locationsRelease Date: 17 March 2020
The 9th Annual Celebrating the Genius of Women of the Arts Exhibition returns to Orlando Public LibraryRelease Date: 2 March 2020
Zucchini noodles, one pot cheeseburger and more at the library in MarchRelease Date: 26 February 2020
February 2020 Press Releases
Black History Month brings food, film and culture to Orange County libraries in FebruaryRelease Date: 24 January 2020
Celebrate African-American literature at the 2020 African-American Read-InRelease Date: 10 February 2020
En el mes de febrero explora tus raices en la bibliotecaRelease Date: 10 January 2020
Explore your family roots at the library this FebruaryRelease Date: 10 January 2020
Learn to read food nutrition labels, how to cook your soul food favorites and more foodie events at the libraryRelease Date: 21 January 2020
Sunshine State Award-winning authors visit the library, plus Black History Month programming this FebruaryRelease Date: 24 January 2020
January 2020 Press Releases
En el mes de enero, las bibliotecas de Eatonville y Hiawassee celebran sus aniversariosRelease Date: 13 December 2019
Enter the Youth Art Contest, meet a NYT best-selling author and more this JanuaryRelease Date: 30 December 2019
New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber to visit Orlando Public Library in JanuaryRelease Date: 06 January 2020
Orange County Library System launches BizKids ClubsRelease Date: 10 January 2020
Orange County Library System teams up with WUCF for a delicious after hour event this JanuaryRelease Date: 30 December 2019
Start the New Year with writing workshops, plus a special visit from author Debbie MacomberRelease Date: 10 December 2019
The Hiawassee and Eatonville Library branches will celebrate their anniversaries in JanuaryRelease Date: 13 December 2019
December 2019 Press Releases
Crea decoraciones unicas con su familia en la bibliotecaRelease Date: 11 November 2019
Create one-of-a-kind holiday decorations with the family at the libraryRelease Date: 11 November 2019
Master the holidays with delicious treats, plus learn how to prepare Vietnamese spring rolls at the libraryRelease Date: 25 November 2019
On display at Orlando Public Library through December: OCLS x StoryCorpsRelease Date: 23 November 2019
Orange County Library System introduces mobile checkout, virtual library cards as part of new library app launchRelease Date: 2 December 2019
Orlando Public Library hosts a StoryCorps listening party, plus holiday entertainment this DecemberRelease Date: 25 November 2019
The Alafaya library presents Disney Week, plus holiday fun and more in DecemberRelease Date: 23 November 2019
November 2019 Press Releases
Autumn lovers rejoice during Cuisine Corner at the libraryRelease Date: 21 October 2019
Fall Family Fun at the libraryRelease Date: 21 October 2019
Ignite your child’s entrepreneurial passions as Orlando Public Library hosts the Third Annual Orlando Children’s Business FairRelease Date: 3 November 2019
Melrose Game Jam challenges game developers to create a video game in a weekendRelease Date: 9 November 2019
Noviembre es para toda la familiaRelease Date: 8 October 2019
November is for the family at the libraryRelease Date: 8 October 2019
The Southeast library celebrates 25 years, plus more this NovemberRelease Date: 27 October 2019
October 2019 Press Releases
Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en octubre y mas diversiones de HalloweenRelease Date: 16 September 2019
English from Zero now at Orlando Public LibraryRelease Date: 28 October 2019
Exerience a terrifying good time during Technoween at the Melrose Center this OctoberRelease Date: 16 September 2019
Follow the yellow brick road into the library for BooktoberfestRelease Date: 23 September 2019
Hispanic Heritage Month continues in October, plus Halloween fun for everyone at the libraryRelease Date: 16 September 2019
Host your own Halloween party this year with some eerie treat ideasRelease Date: 16 September 2019
On display at the library in October: Hiroshima/Nagasaki Peace ExhibitionRelease Date: 22 September 2019
The library is carving out all the tricks and treats this OctoberRelease Date: 17 September 2019
Top 15 events happening at the library this OctoberRelease Date: 16 September 2019
September 2019 Press Releases
Add some Hispanic flair to your meals this SeptemberRelease Date: 23 August 2019
Author and Defense Lawyer from Netflix Series Making a Murderer Jerome F. Buting comes to the libraryRelease Date: 13 August 2019
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the library this SeptemberRelease Date: 7 August 2019
Fall Fiber Fest, Melrose Film Fest, Hispanic Heritage Month and moreRelease Date: 14 August 2019
Hispanic Heritage Month begins in September, coding classes and more at the libraryRelease Date: 7 August 2019
Melrose Center Announces Films Selected to Screen at 2019 Melrose Film FestivalRelease Date: 23 August 2019
The Orlando Public Library will offer passport services at the libraryRelease Date: 27 August 2019
Unase con nosotros este mes de septiembre, en ocasion de conmemorarse el Mes de la Herencia HispanaRelease Date: 7 August 2019
August 2019 Press Releases
Festival No Tan Radio Music & Arts Vuelve a la biblioteca este agostoRelease Date: 15 July 2019
Food events at the library: Cuisine Corner prepares you to go back-to-school, Food 101 talks pizza and moreRelease Date: 25 July 2019
How to have “The Talk” with your kids, get ready to go back to school and moreRelease Date: 25 July 2019
No Tan Radio Music & Arts Festival makes its return at the library in AugustRelease Date: 15 July 2019
Melrose Center to host No Tan Radio & Music Festival Release Date: 29 July 2019
Melrose Center: No Tan Radio Music & Arts Festival makes its return at the Melrose Center in AugustRelease Date: 25 July 2019
Orange County Library System announces Local Wanderer program offering free admission to local art and culture venuesRelease Date: 16 August 2019
Prepare for back-to-school at the library, plus the return of the No Tan Radio Music & Arts Festival in AugustRelease Date: 25 July 2019
July 2019 Press Releases
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing at the library, plus more Summer Reading Program this JulyRelease Date: 26 June 2019
Celebrating world-famous artist Frida Kahlo at the downtown libraryRelease Date: 2 July 2019
Continue the journey into A Universe of Stories at the library in JulyRelease Date: 26 June 2019
Cuisine Corner Junior blasts off with a delicious treat and more at the libraryRelease Date: 26 June 2019
Library After Hours presents a special Frida exhibit in JulyRelease Date: 17 June 2019
Library After Hours presenta una exhibicion especial de Frida este julio en la bibliotecaRelease Date: 17 June 2019
The Pauses play Melrose in the Mix, learn to shoot better videos and moreRelease Date: 2 July 2019
June 2019 Press Releases
Chef Yamira Lee Johnson cuenta todo sobre el aceite de olica durante el programa Cuisine CornerRelease Date: 28 May 2019
Chef Yamira Lee Johnson talks all about olive oil during Cuisine CornerRelease Date: 28 May 2019
Library Pop-Up – Horizons WestRelease Date: 5 June 2019
Library Pop-Up – Lake NonaRelease Date: 5 June 2019
Mango Monday makes it way to the library in JuneRelease Date: 13 May 2019
Melrose in the Mix announces third season lineupRelease Date: 13 May 2019
The library’s annual Summer Reading Program launches into orbit in JuneRelease Date: 28 May 2019
The library’s Summer Reading Programs for adults and kids blasts off on June 1Release Date: 24 May 2019
May 2019 Press Releases
Celebre 12 anos del programa Tertulia Cuatro GatosRelease Date: 12 April 2019
English From Zero Coming to Orlando Public LibraryRelease Date: 3 May 2019
Fairview Shores Branch Grand Opening Celebration, June 8Release Date: 20 May 2019
Learn about meat alternatives, have lunch in space and more at the libraryRelease Date: 23 April 2019
Learn tips and tricks on camera stabilization at The Melrose CenterRelease Date: 23 April 2019
Orange County Library System joins growing list of OCLC Wise early adoptersRelease Date: 10 May 2019
Tertulia Cuatro Gatos Spanish Book Club Celebrates 12 YearsRelease Date: 12 April 2019
The Alafaya Library will host Studio Ghibli Week this MayRelease Date: 15 April 2019
The Edgewater Branch will close on May 18Release Date: 14 May 2019
The KonMari Method makes its way to the library this MayRelease Date: 23 April 2019
April 2019 Press Releases
Author and Influencer Brittany Hennessy to speak at special Library After Hours eventRelease Date: 12 April 2019
Best-selling authors Daniel Jose Older and Delilah S. Dawson will be featured keynote speakers at the Orlando Book FestivalRelease Date: 15 April 2019
Celebrate National Library Week this April, plus the Summer Reading Program registration opens April 1 and moreRelease Date: 26 March 2019
Earth Day activites, Charlotte’s Web crafts and more this April at the libraryRelease Date: 26 March 2019
Explore a Universe of Stories this summer at the Orange County Library SystemRelease Date: 29 April 2019
Get cheesy at the library this AprilRelease Date: 26 March 2019
Improve your English with a reading workshop at the library, plus Summer Reading Program registration opens on April 1Release Date: 26 March 2019
Mejore su ingles con un taller de lectura en la biblioteca, el registro del programa de lectura de verano se abre el 1 de abrilRelease Date: 26 March 2019
On display at the library this April: American Propaganda, 1936-1943Release Date: 26 March 2019
The 14th Annual Southwest Author Series welcomes New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Melanie BenjaminRelease Date: 8 April 2019
The Melrose Center is now accepting submissions for the Melrose Film FestivalRelease Date: 26 March 2019
March 2019 Press Releases
Celebrating Women’s History Month, meet award-winning authors Lisa Graff and Samira Ahmed, sign up for spring break camps and moreRelease Date: 12 February 2019
Farm-to-cup with Lineage Coffee at the libraryRelease Date: 18 February 2019
Melrose in the Mix returns for its third season, Spring Break at the Melrose Center and moreRelease Date: 15 February 2019
Ofrezcase como voluntarios con toda la familia en la biblioteca, obtenga su diploma de bachillerato en linea y mas este marzoRelease Date: 11 February 2019
Prime Time Family Reading Time GrantRelease Date: 21 March 2019
The library recognizes National Women’s History Month with a number of events this MarchRelease Date: 18 February 2019
Volunteer together as a family at the library, get your high school degree online and more this MarchRelease Date: 11 February 2019
February 2019 Press Releases
Aprenda a cocinar una cena rapida y deliciosa para dos, tenemos la lectura de afroamericao, African-American Rad-In, y mas este febreroRelease Date: 10 January 2019
Bring your kids to the library to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Black History Month and more!Release Date: 10 January 2019
Continuing in February: Life in 3D, plus Just Us exhibit by local African-American artists, the Youth Art Show exhibit at the Orlando Public LibraryRelease Date: 23 January 2019
Earn an accrediterd high school diploma through the library. Scholarships still available!Release Date: 25 January 2019
Explore Your Roots with Black History Month Events at the West Oaks Branch LibraryRelease Date: 18 January 2019
February at the library: The 29th Annual African-American Read-In, Valentine’s Day celebrations and moreRelease Date: 22 January 2019
Learn how to cook a fast, delicious dinner for two, plus the African-American Read-In and more this FebruaryRelease Date: 10 January 2019
Learn how to prepare a Valentine’s Day meal at home, plus healthy snacking and more at the libraryRelease Date: 23 January 2019
The African-American Read-In returns to the Orlando Public Library on February 24Release Date: 4 February 2019
The Dorothy Melrose Center celebrates its fifth anniversary with the 2019 Melrose Creative ExpoRelease Date: 23 January 2019
The Orange County Library System celebrates Black History MonthRelease Date: 30 January 2019
January 2019 Press Releases
8th Annual Celebrating the Genius of Women in the Arts Exhibition returns to the Orlando Public LibraryRelease Date: 23 January 2019
Author Clara Silverstein to appear at Herndon Branch LibraryRelease Date: 2 January 2019
Comience el ano nuevo aprendiendo ingles con su familia en la bibliotecaRelease Date: 21 December 2018
Begin the year with some tasty food programs at the libraryRelease Date: 21 December 2018
Kick off the New Year with fun-filled library events at a branch near youRelease Date: 21 December 2018
Make this your most creative year ever with help from the Melrose CenterRelease Date: 21 December 2018
New year, new you! Start the year off right at the libraryRelease Date: 21 December 2018
Orange County Library System Awarded Best Buy Community GrantRelease Date: 28 January 2019
Start the New Year learning English with your family at the libraryRelease Date: 21 Decemberr 2018
The Melrose Center announced the finalists for the 2019 Melrose Expo AwardsRelease Date: 15 January 2019
December 2018 Press Releases
Adults can earn their high school diploma at the library with the Career Online High School programRelease Date: 11 December 2018
Cookie decorating, caroling, Fortnite and plenty of holiday fun only at the library this DecemberRelease Date: 18 November 2018
Get holiday cooking inspiration at the libraryRelease Date: 18 November 2018
Join us at the library for a Family Holiday Festival, have your holiday pictures taken and more this December at the libraryRelease Date: 17 November 2018
Learning the basics of QuickBooks Pro, master the green screen and moreRelease Date: 17 November 2018
Melrose Center Receives Endownment to Stay on the Cutting EdgeRelease Date: 5 December 2018
Opening in December: Jingle Boards, a collection of holiday-themed skateboard art
Release Date: 20 November 2018
Winter fun at the library: a one-man Christmas classic, a holiday-themed skateboard art show, a Family Holiday Festival and moreRelease Date: 18 November 2018
November 2018 Press Releases
Celebrate family with fun food events, attend a National Novel Writing Month write-in and more things you can do this month at the libraryRelease Date: 16 October 2018
Early Voting at nine Orange County Library branches starting at 9 a.m.Release Date: 23 October 2018
Gobble up some fun at the library this month!Release Date: 16 October 2018
Learn how to prepare a delicious meal with everyone in the family this November at the libraryRelease Date: 16 October 2018
November is for la familia, learn about the history of computer and more this monthRelease Date: 9 October 2018
Script Orlando returns with Grammy Award-winning Bruce Hensal, entries are open for the fifth annual Melrose Awards, and more!Release Date: 15 October 2018
The Herndon Branch celebrates 20 years serving the communityRelease Date: 23 October 2018
The Orlando Public Library Hosts 2018 Orlando Children’s Business FairRelease Date: 29 October 2018
October 2018 Press Releases
Explore the history of movie poster art at the Orlando Public LibraryRelease Date: 7 September 2018
Halloween Tricks-n-Treats at the library in OctoberRelease Date: 19 September 2018
Hispanic Heritage Month continues in October, plus Halloween events for all ages and more Release Date: 19 September 2018
Melrose in the Mix features Singer-wongwriter Ka Malinalli, learn to create a YouTube channel with your family and more in OctoberRelease Date: 19 September 2018
Spooky storytimes, technological terror and more Halloween fun at the library!Release Date: 19 September 2018
The library gets spooky this October with Technoween, The Great American Read picks America’s favorite novel and moreRelease Date: 23 September 2018
Wonderland themed Booktoberfest raises thousands of dollars for OCLSRelease Date: 19 October 2018

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General Election Early Voting at Select Library Locations

Ten OCLS Branch locations will host early voting for the 2024 Early Voting General Election from Monday, October 21 to Sunday, November 3, 2024 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.): Alafaya, Chickasaw, Fairview Shores, Hiawassee, South Creek, Southeast, Southwest , Washington Park, West Oaks, and Winter Garden. Learn more about early voting at select library locations >

North Orange Branch Closure

North Orange Branch is closed for repair, with an undetermined reopening date. Learn more about the branch closure >