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Orange County Library System Wins Library of the Year Award
Orange County Library System (OCLS) has been named the 2021 Library of the Year by the Florida Library Association, a statewide organization that promotes excellence in Florida libraries. The honor recognizes OCLS and its staff for maintaining outstanding library services during the pandemic by quickly converting hundreds of programs to a virtual format and finding…
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#OCLSReads Books for Summer
It seemed just a few weeks ago that we were all counting down to say goodbye to 2020 â with hopes that 2021 might be the balm to soothe the scars of a hard year â and here we are staring at a new season on the horizon. 2021 has already had its ups and…
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#OCLSReads: Teen Books for Summer 2021
Every year we make a recommended summer reading list for teens, and this year is no different! Get your summer started off right with these recommended tales! The Only Black Girls in Town by Brandy Colbert In a predominately white California beach town, the only two Black seventh-graders, Alberta and Edie, find hidden journals…
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#OCLSReads: Early Learning Books for Summer 2021
The 2021 Early Learning Summer Reading List is now available! This booklist covers a lot of ground, serving parents of children ages 0-5âa wide range of abilities! One thing all young children have in common is their hunger for learning. Capitalizing on the opportunity to build a love for reading is important. We have divided…
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Q&A with Emily Coughlan, Albin Polasek Museum Curator
For the readers who havenât had a chance to visit the Polasek Museum how would you describe it? Founded in 1961, the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens preserves the over 200 piece collection of world-renowned Czech American sculptor Albin Polasek (1879â1965). Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum is part of…
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DIY Film Festival: Rescue and Survival Movies
On May 22, Orlando Science Center will open their newest exhibition, Rescue. Visitors can learn about the work of emergency rescue teams including rescue techniques, the details surrounding emergency situations and the various life-saving equipment used by rescue personnel. There are many lessons to take away from the exhibition, but for me the most important…
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International Year of Peace and Trust: Leaders Eat Last & When Heaven and Earth Changed Places
Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others DonâtâŻby Simon Sinek⯠Author and inspirational speaker Simon Sinek writes about how some effective leaders build a âCircle of Safety.â He uses true workplace stories that range from military to big business, from government to investment to illustrate his point.In working with organizations around the…
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Preschool Fun: Art!
Letâs read, sing, and make some art! These activities are based on Every Child Ready to Read, which helps our friends learn pre-reading skills. We’ll cover Reading, Writing, Talking, Singing and Playing. TALKING: Do you like to draw? What do you like to draw? Do you like to paint? What do you like to…
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From the Director, May 2021
It was only a year ago that Orange County Library System released a statement letting our community know that our library system stands for equality, inclusion and compassion for all of our citizens. We made that statement in the wake of the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. Protests…
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Top Five Most Spoken Languages in Orlando
After a whole year of COVID-19 quarantine, you have no doubt mastered several different hobbies, or became an expert in the field of online programs. It wonât be too long before youâll be free to unleash your new skills and interests upon the world. You might be asking yourself “Who should I share my interests…
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