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Q+A with Author Craig Pittman
Craig Pittman is the author of seven books about Florida, including “Oh, Florida! How America’s Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country,” (2016) which became a New York Times bestseller, and “Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther” (2020). His most recent book is Welcome to Florida: True Tales from…
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From the Director, October 2026
Fall Into Great Autumn Activities At Your Library For some, October signals the start of the changing seasons and a break from the Florida heat. For others, it may mean fun costumes, spooky thrills or pumpkin-spiced everything. For me, this October brings big news and updates on how your library system is working to bring…
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Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September
Library Cards Change Lives The resources offered by the Orange County Library System (OCLS) changed my life, and that is no exaggeration. I began using OCLS as a quiet place to crank out job applications. That was at the Eatonville Branch, nestled in the historical Black town which I fondly refer to as a second…
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From the Director, September 2026
Discover What Your Library Card Can Do For You September is Library Card Signup Month and Orange County Library System wants to sign-up every Orange County resident. Getting a library card is quick and easy, plus access is instant. If you already have a card, I hope you will encourage a friend to get theirs…
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Orange County Library System Volunteer Spotlight – Sandi Trainor
This month, we are celebrating library volunteers. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available at locations across the county. Adults can join the Friends of the Orange County Library System, a non-profit, independent volunteer and advocacy organization that helps us improve the quality and scope of our services. Adult volunteers help in a variety of ways, including giving building tours and helping in the bookstore at Orlando Public Library, sharing information about library…
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From the Director, August 2026
Giving To A Community That Gives Back Thank you to everyone who participated in Summer at Your Library. It was one of our best summers yet and I enjoyed seeing people of all ages learning and engaging through themed programming, enjoying entertaining summer presenters and, of course, participating in summer reading. OCLS brings real value…
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Orange County Library System Volunteer Spotlight – Eatonville Branch
This month, we are celebrating library volunteers. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available at locations across the county. Adults can join the Friends of the Orange County Library System, a non-profit, independent volunteer and advocacy organization that helps us improve the quality and scope of our services. Adult volunteers help in a variety of ways, including giving building tours and helping in the bookstore at Orlando Public Library, sharing information about library…
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OCLS Summer Reading Challenge: Literacy at Your Library
This summer, the Orange County Library System encourages you to turn reading into a daily habit with the Summer at Your Library reading challenge. Read for 30 days, tracking your progress. Reading trackers are available at all library locations, and beginning July 1, turn in your completed tracker for a chance to win prizes. But…
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From the Director, July 2026
Cool Library Fun for Hot Summer Months Summer is always an exciting time at the library and it’s been rewarding to see people of all ages participating in summer reading and enjoying Summer at Your Library events and programming. This month is filled with activities to break up the heat of July and keep your…
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Kick Off Your Summer Reading Challenge with the Friends of the Library
Summer at Your Library is back at Orange County Library System! We’re ready for an exciting summer, jam-packed with fun, free, entertaining, air-conditioned programming! But most importantly, we’re cheering you on as you take on our Summer Reading Challenge. This year we’re encouraging EVERYONE to read for 30 days this summer – and giving kids (ages 0-18) a free book. Visit a library location near you to…
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