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Our History Speaks Volumes: Books-By-Mail
(Pictured: A brochure circa 1970s and a publicity photo from 1976.) Our Books-By-Mail service began in December 1973. In its earliest iteration, customers could mail a card or letter to the library requesting up to three titles from the collection. The books were delivered by the U.S. Postal Service in bags that could also be…
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Melrose in the Mix: Q&A with Steve Garron
(Pictured: The Garron-Tees (l-r): Justin Martin, Steve Garron, Wheeler Newman and Chris LeBrane.) The Melrose Center started 2020 by making one of their popular programs even more accessible. In January, Melrose in the Mix premiered on WUCF TV featuring beloved local musician Terri Binion. Melrose in the Mix is a live recording session and customers…
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From the Director, March 2020
Parents, we know it can be tough to keep your kids busy when schoolâs out of session. So, our staff has come up with a series of fun, creative spring camps to help beat the boredom. This month, weâll host programming at multiple locations during spring break thatâll give your kids a chance to sample…
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Weâve Got Questions for Dhonielle Clayton and Tim Dorsey
Dhonielle Clayton is the author of The Belles and its follow-up The Everlasting Rose. She is a former elementary and middle school librarian, and co-founder of CAKE Literary, a creative kitchen whipping up decadent â and decidedly diverse â literary confections for middle grade, young adult and womenâs fiction readers. She is also Chief Operating…
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Read It! Donât Lose It: How to Regain Your Focus While Reading
Imagine you have just picked up a book from your âbooks I need to readâ list. You prepare your favorite beverage and find the comfortable spot on your couch. Enthusiastically, you open the book and begin to read it, scanning the words, feeling the pages on your fingertips every time you turn to the next…
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From the Director, February 2020
In 1976, President Gerald Ford became the first president to officially recognize Black History Month. He called upon the nation to, âseize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.â Ever since then, every U.S. president has designated February as Black History Month, and…
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Our History Speaks Volumes: Remembering Eddie T. Jackson
In June 1924, our Booker T. Washington Branch opened at 107 South Terry St. The branch was the second public library location to open in the city of Orlando following the Albertson Public Library, which began service the previous year. Selected to serve as Head Librarian of the Booker T. Washington Branch was Eddie T. Jackson. Upon…
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The Mayorâs Picks
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is a strong supporter of libraries and has even been a participant in the African American Read-In in the past. As we know him to be an avid reader, we were curious (and thought you might be too) about his favorite books by African American authors. I Know Why…
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Alafaya Branch 20th Anniversary
Orange County Library Systemâs Alafaya Branch is excited to celebrate our 20th Anniversary on Saturday, February 1, 10 a.m.â5 p.m. You are invited to enjoy a day packed full of events and activities. Hear a story and mingle with visiting animals at Animal Storytime Presented by the Central Florida Fair, laugh out loud with the amazing Jiggleman and…
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From the Director, January 2020
The New Year is here, and our staff is ready to hit the ground running! We have an exciting month ahead for you in January, starting with the reopening of our Southeast Branch, which has been closed for a refresh since December 1. When the branch reopens on January 7, expect a fresh new look,…
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