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  • Advanced Searching the Catalog

    Multiple Words When searching multiple words the system will automatically supply the Boolean "and" operator between each word; multiple words entered for the search will all occur somewhere in the retrieved records though not necessarily in the order entered. Both examples on the right will retrieve the same results. Examples Using multiple words: slow cooker…

  • Is advanced registration required for the General Orientation?

    The General Orientation is your key to accessing the creative and collaborative spaces in the Melrose Center.  There are two ways to take the General Orientation. You can take the OnDemand General Orientation at your convenience. You can register to take a live General Orientation led by Melrose Center staff. Call us if you have any questions at .

  • An Evening With Author Nicholas Sparks

    An Evening With Author Nicholas Sparks Presented by the Lillian Louise Pharr Endowment Fund Ask the Author Submit your questions for author, Nicholas Sparks, and you may hear them answered during the event! The Lillian Louise Pharr Author Series was established through a generous donation to the Friends of the Orange County Library System by…

  • Eatonville History Preservation Project 2025

    Orange County Library System’s Eatonville Branch and eSTEAMed Learning recently unveiled the Eatonville History Preservation Project Quilt, a community-wide art project that brings together oral history and visual storytelling. The project is a result of a diligent effort to preserve the heritage, culture and legacy of the town of Eatonville. The quilt was created by…

  • 7th Annual Romance, Wine & Chocolate

    Chickasaw BranchFriday, September 26, 2025Door open at 6:30 p.m. Join New York Times bestselling author Abby Jimenez for a captivating discussion and insights into the art of writing romance. Tickets are $30 and include a signed copy of Say You’ll Remember Me, and complimentary wine and chocolate. The required age to attend this event is…

  • ASLdeafined

      Use ASLdeafined to learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at your own pace.  It can be used by Deaf students, parents of Deaf children, and anyone wishing to learn ASL.

    • New Release Recommendations: Women’s History Month

      Have you ever felt like there are too many books and too little time? That’s how I often feel when I look at my ever-growing to-read list. When I talk to people about what it’s like working in Collection Development, I often joke that that’s the worst part of my job. We are constantly looking…

    • Libraries With Heart Brings Orange County Residents Vital Health Resources 

      When you think about your local library branch, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe it’s engaging storytimes with toddlers, a book club for romance fans or an after-school language program. Orange County Library System (OCLS) offers all these great programs and many more, but did you know you can use your library…

    • Lake Nona Updates

      We’ll be sharing updates about the progress of our Lake Nona Branch on this page. Please check back for the most up-to-date information. August 26, 2025 July 7, 2025 Site prep is underway at the Southeast Government Center site, where the Lake Nona Branch will be located. January 22, 2025 Groundbreaking video added. December 3,…

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