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Honoring Roger Pharr: Launch of the Lillian Louise Pharr Author Series
Libraries connect us to a wealth of stories — both on the shelves and in the lives of the people who support them. One of those stories is that of tennis great and Orlando native, Roger Pharr, an avid library user with deep roots in the community. A lifelong Orlando resident, Pharr was born in…
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From the Director, December 2024
Give the Gift of the Library Many holidays and traditions that fall in December focus on giving and service. At the library, we’re dedicated to doing what we can to serve our community, and last year, we realized that one small way we can help people out is to participate in the Orange County Mayor’s…
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From the Director, November 2024
Breaking New Ground on the Future of Orange County Library System Just a couple of weeks ago, we were delighted to have been asked by the City of Orlando to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Southeast Government Center in Lake Nona. That center is going to be the site for the new Lake…
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The Roots of Florida’s Conservation Effort are Deep in Maitland
A hidden slice of old Florida is located right here in Maitland, just north of Orlando. Audubon Center for Birds of Prey is one of the best kept local secrets. Visitors can see some of Florida’s native raptors – eagles, hawks, owls, kites, falcons and vultures – up close and in a beautiful natural setting.…
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Discover Girl From The North Country at Dr. Phillips Center and Bob Dylan’s musical soul in the library stacks
Even if his distinct voice, folky musical style and frequent harmonica use aren’t your cup of tea, chances are you’ve heard of Bob Dylan. A talented singer-songwriter whose soulful, philosophical lyrics have been the voice of Americana counterculture for decades, Dylan is the recipient of almost every award for music imaginable. He’s won ten Grammys,…
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Meet the Artist: Kelly Williams-Cramer
Kelly Williams-Cramer is a graphic specialist here at Orange County Library System and has created many wonderful pieces of art in her nearly 10 years at the library. For instance, she designed the limited-edition, orange grove-inspired library card released this September for Library Card Sign-up Month. Kelly also recently collaborated with City District and the…
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From the Director, September 2024
September is National Library Card Signup Month, and this year we’re trying something new. One of our talented graphic designers has created a beautiful new library card design that we’re releasing for a limited run starting this month. We’re still feeling inspired by our 100 Year Celebration, so the new design is a throwback to…
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Roll out with the Transformers for Library Card Sign-up Month
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month and this year Optimus Prime, Orange County Library System (OCLS) and the American Library Association (ALA) invite you to celebrate by rolling out to your library and signing up for a library card. Just like the Transformers, there’s more than meets the eye at OCLS and you can…
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A Wild Adventure Awaits at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Escape into the wild at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens! The Zoo was first established in 1923 as the Sanford Zoo, when a rhesus monkey was given to the Elks Club in Sanford by a traveling circus. Today, the Central Florida Zoo is home to more than 350 animals representing more than 100…
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From the Director, August 2024
Summer has been a busy and exciting time at Orange County Library System and I hope you had the opportunity to enjoy some of the Summer At Your Library programming offered in branches, at pop-up events around the county and virtually. Nearly 5,000 kids and adults participated in our summer reading challenge, building literacy skills…
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