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From the Director, October 2023
In 2021, we were looking for a unique way to mark an interesting occasion: the 100th anniversary of a huge book donation by Captain Charles Albertson to the city of Orlando, which helped accelerate the progress the city was making toward the establishment of our first public library system. We thought it would be fun…
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Entrevista a Samuel Bracho, el Joven BizKids
Durante la primavera de este año, en un evento de la comunidad de Orlando, tuve el honor de conocer a un joven que con tan solo 11 años ya es un emprendedor. Este joven tiene su propio negocio de postres llamado Samuel’s Great Desserts. Cuando lo vi por primera vez, me impresionó su vestimenta de…
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El mes de la Herencia Hispana
Estaremos dando comienzo a la celebración de la herencia Hispana desde septiembre 15 hasta octubre 15 en las Bibliotecas del Condado de Orange. En este mes aprenderemos sobre la cultura y contribuciones de los Latinos que tanto aportan a esta hermosa comunidad y que cada día crece, predomina y contribuyen en nuestras comunidades del Condado…
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Celebrate Orlando Ballet’s 50th Anniversary Season with Reflections
Are you ready to be swept off your feet by the enchanting world of dance and celebrate 50 years of Orlando Ballet‘s incredible journey? Get ready to embark on a captivating and inspiring adventure as Orlando Ballet kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with Reflections: 50th Anniversary Celebration. Reflections: A Glimpse into the Past and…
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The History of Orange County Library System: The Storytelling Troupe
Storytelling is an ancient art form that has been around since the beginning of time. Storytellers have always been important in their communities. They are the people who teach life lessons and hold all the stories about their people’s history and culture. Since the inception of public libraries, storytelling has been a crucial offering to…
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From the Director, September 2023
While doing some research on what OCLS was like in the 1990s, I learned something new: The first issue of Books & Beyond was published in 1996, which makes the magazine 27 years old. The first issue was a simple black-and-white newsletter, just four pages long, consisting of a few program listings, a story about…
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Q&A with Youth Services Intern Amanda Sarro
Hi, my name is Amanda Sarro and I am the intern in the Youth Services department for the summer this year. I am currently a University of Central Florida student studying Early Childhood Development and Education. This means that I am studying and learning about how children ages 0-8 grow and learn throughout those most…
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From the Director, August 2023
On January 7, when we officially kicked off our 100 Year Celebration, we shared the news that Sorosis of Orlando Woman’s Club had donated $100,000 to help us bring mobile services back to Orange County. We’re using that money to support the purchase of book bikes and a bookmobile that can help us get books,…
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The History of Orange County Library System: Glenn Miller and the Orlando Public Library Expansion
Glenn Miller got his start in libraries at an early age. At 16, he was a clerk at Saginaw Public Library in Michigan, and during college, he worked as a reference assistant. After graduating, Miller became the city librarian in Southfield, MI before he and his family moved to Winter Park, Florida, where he accepted…
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5 Cookbooks Chef Mira Can’t Live Without!
Perfect for aspiring or advanced cooks, Chef Yamira Lee Johnson’s top 5 cookbooks she can’t live without are inspiring, helpful reads for the kitchen. With each recommendation, we journey through Chef Yamira’s culinary career with roots planted in Puerto Rican cooking to her current passion for adapting old favorites into healthy, plant-based recipes. Books Mentioned:…
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