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  • National Library Week

    National Library Week: The Melrose Center

    My name is Kaylie Pasternak, and I will be taking you through this year’s National Library Week at Orange County Library System! National Library Week is a time to bring libraries to light and show support for all they do. The Melrose Center was founded in 2014 by a grant from the Melrose family foundation…

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    The Maker Movement Comes to Colonial Drive

    Maker Mondays is a new series offered at the Alafaya Branch that aims to give library users, specifically children ages 8-15, an opportunity to get hands-on with DIY projects.  The series, which started in January, centers on an activity that gives children a chance to create, discover and learn every Monday afternoon. In each session, children…

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Your Library Has a Fresh New App!

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Independence Day Closure

Orange County Library System will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The library system will resume normal business hours on Saturday, July 5. View a complete list of holiday closures >