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Orlando 150 – Wells’Built Hotel
Dr. William Monroe Wells, one of Orlandoās first African American physicians, operated with the mindset that care extended beyond his patientās physical wellbeing to the wellbeing of the community as a whole ā leading to long-term investments in the Parramore Districtās infrastructure and economy. When he noticed African Americans visiting Orlando could not find lodging,…
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Pride: The Importance of Queer Stories
āI often wonder what Iād do if there werenāt any books in the world.ā ā James Baldwin, Giovanniās Room Reading queer stories, whether itās romance, or horror, or literary fiction, always feels like coming home. A place to rest, to unwind after a long day, and be truly, utterly myself. I find comfort in seeing…
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Embracing the Aloha Spirit: A Celebration of AANHPI Heritage Through Culture and Connection
As we wrap up celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, I find myself reflecting deeply on the values, traditions, and spirit that shaped my upbringingāespecially those rooted in my Native Hawaiian heritage. I was raised with the tradition and heritage of the aloha spiritānot just as a greeting or a…
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It’s Amazing the Stories That Start in a Library…
Orange County Library System welcomes New York Times bestselling author John Green back to Orlando on January 24! We will be exploring his literary journey, inspirations, and creative process through an engaging conversation moderated by Clarissa Moon. An Orlando local, Clarissa Moon is an actor, singer, improviser, violinist, and theater journalist. She has performed professionally…
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Weāre Uncrating Something Fresh
Last year, we focused on the past. Our 100 Year Celebration gave us an opportunity to reflect on our history and our place in the community. But it also gave us a chance to consider what the future holds for Orange County Library System. Weāve always been confident that thereās a bright future ahead for…
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Book Bikes Roll Out Library Access Directly to Seniors
When the Orange County Library System (OCLS) Book Bike makes its monthly visit to Hyde Park Village, a 55+ community in Winter Garden, Florida, we know that for many of the residents, it’s a penciled-in occasion. As Branch Outreach Specialist Ethan W. rolls in to set up, you see eager residents waiting in the wings…
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Women’s History Month: Retelling HER Story
The Stories we Gain by Reshaping Myths with Women as the Main Characters Modern authors are myth-busting familiar tales by passing the pen to the side characters ā women. Centuries of mythology across the world has historically centered around and celebrated male narratives: their origins, battles, journeys, wins and losses. Female characters, whether damsels or…
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CFCArts Brings “The Giver” Stage Production to Local Wanderer Program
As Central Florida Community Arts continuously strives to weave enriching performing arts experiences into the fabric of the Central Florida community, we’re excited to extend a special invitation to you and your family. This month, the CFCArts Youth Theatre program is bringing to life a beloved literary classic, The Giver, at the CFCArts Black Box…
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Check Out Heart Healthy Habits With OCLS
Did you know you can use your library card to check out a blood pressure monitoring kit? February is Heart Month and OCLS is proud to partner with the American Heart Association and HCA Florida Healthcare in the Libraries With Heart program. OCLS card holders can check out blood pressure monitoring kits free of charge…
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From the Director, January 2024
When Alice Walker published her story āIn Search of Zora Neale Hurstonā for Ms. Magazine in 1975, the author we currently consider to be a prominent voice of the Harlem Renaissance and one of the most brilliant authors in Black literature was all but forgotten. Walker describes the day she first walked into the Eatonville…
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