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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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What Lies Ahead for the “Martini Club?”
A guest blog from author Tess Gerritsen Tess Gerritsen is an internationally best-selling author known for medical and crime thrillers including the Rizzoli & Isles series and her newest series The Martini Club including The Spy Coast, The Summer Guests and The Shadow Friends, coming August 2026. Hear more from her on April 24 at the 19th Annual Southwest Author Series presented by the Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips. *** 36…
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From the Director, April 2026
You Bee-long at Your Library Orange County Library System is dedicated to enriching lives through experiences and opportunities to learn, grow and connect. Our area is growing fast and to plan effectively for the future, we need your input on how you use your library and what you’d like to see moving forward. Visit surveyhero.com/c/OCLS…
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Q&A with Author Dhonielle Clayton
Meet the Author: Dhonielle ClaytonEatonville Branch • Friday, January 30 • 10:30 a.m.Dive into the art of storytelling with Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles series and co-author of Blackout at the ZORA! Festival Education Day in historic Eatonville. Recommended for ages 13–18. Dhonielle Clayton is a New York Times bestselling…
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Stories of More Woe
William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, it could be said, has got it all. The play is deceptively simple; boy meets girl, they fall in love, and a series of unfortunate events involving their families’ long-standing blood feud leads to boy and girl’s tragic deaths. It’s easy to see why it so often appears on high school English curricula. It’s got everything teens love: relatable protagonists, parents who don’t understand,…
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From the Director, January 2025
Your Library Offers Unlimited Value in the New Year Welcome to a new year with your library! January is a time to look ahead and plan for a successful year, and your OCLS library card can help you do just that – often in surprising, money-saving ways. If you’re paying for newspapers, magazines, audiobooks or…
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Q&A with Author Nicholas Sparks
Nicholas Sparks is one of the world’s most beloved authors, and we are honored to welcome him as our next Lillian Louise Pharr Signature Author Series featured author. Sparks’ books, including titles such as The Notebook, A Walk to Remember and Nights in Rodanthe, have sold over 105 million copies in more than 50 languages worldwide. His…
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From the Director, December 2025
The Best Books You May Have Missed in 2025 December is a great time to relax with a book, and book clubs, blogs, celebrities and newspapers are releasing their Best Books lists for 2025 – a fun way to find your next book. I love discovering new authors and I find as much time as…
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From the Director, August 2025
Back to School With Your Library August is here and for kids and families in Orange County that means gearing up to go back to school. Your Orange County Library System has resources, classes and events to get students back in the learning mindset and strengthen their academic skills. On Monday, August 4, 11 a.m.,…
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Book Recommendations: Botanical Horror
Climate change may be scary… but these horror stories are even more daunting! In honor of Earth Day (April 22nd) this month, I’ve compiled a list of botanical horror novels that will surely have you question the power of nature. Don’t Let The Forest In by CG Drews High school student Andrew Perrault finds refuge…
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