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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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From the Director, May 2026
Build Your Business Expertise at Your Library May is Small Business Month, and your library offers classes, events and resources to help grow your business ideas. Whether you’re an established owner or just getting started, the Orange County Library System has tools to support you. Check out the business feature on pages 18–19 of the…
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From the Director, March 2025
Women’s History is Our History March is Women’s History Month and what better place than your library to discover and celebrate the stories of great women all month long. This year’s theme is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” OCLS is a treasury of resources – if you want to chat about a…
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From the Director, January 2025
Be Connected to Your Library in 2025 Welcome to a new year at Orange County Library System. Whether you are new to our system or a long-time library user, discover fresh ways to connect with us through opportunities and experiences at our 15 locations. Writers, let us help you make 2025 the year you finish…
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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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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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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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From the Director, June 2024
You don’t need to spend a ton of money this summer to experience new things and get a taste of adventure – you can stay close to home and immerse yourself in scientific exploration, comedy, art, cultural experiences, music and more. Because this summer, Adventure Begins at Your Library – that’s the theme of our…
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From the Director, May 2024
This month, OCLS has some great news to share for those living in the Horizon West community. At our April meeting, the library’s Board of Trustees voted to approve the budget for the Horizon West Branch. That means that we are now officially on the path toward opening our first new branch in nearly a…
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