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General Election Voting at the Library

General Election Early Voting and Election Day voting will take place at select OCLS locations. Early Voting will be held from Monday, October 19 to Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 8 a.m.–8 p.m., and Election Day voting will take place Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. During this time, you may notice increased activity at participating locations and parking may be limited. Learn more about voting at the library ›

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How does the Local Wanderer program work?

Local Wanderer passes are entirely digital. Passes can only be reserved through the Local Wanderer page at ocls.org/wander. Passes cannot be reserved over the phone or in-person and are not available directly from Local Wanderer partners. Passes are first-come, first-served, and there are no waitlists.
CFCArts Brings “The Giver” Stage Production to Local Wanderer Program

As Central Florida Community Arts continuously strives to weave enriching performing arts experiences into the fabric of the Central Florida community, we’re excited to extend a special invitation to you and your family. This month, the CFCArts Youth Theatre program is bringing to life a beloved literary classic, The Giver, at the CFCArts Black Box…
Local Wanderer

Reserve passes to local museums, cultural attractions, and live performances for free with your OCLS library card! Performances: Passes are released at 10:00 a.m., 30 days prior to a show date. Local Attractions: Passes are released at 10:00 a.m. on the first business day of every month. Check out what passes are available using the…
Local Wanderer: Experience More of Orlando With Your Library Card

You already know your library card means adventure. Dive into the pages of a book you’ve borrowed and you’re off to other worlds. Adventure, though, can be right around the corner and now Orange County Library System (OCLS) is going to help you find it with our Local Wanderer program. Largely inspired by New York…
Local Wanderer – Request Passes
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September

Library Cards Change Lives The resources offered by the Orange County Library System (OCLS) changed my life, and that is no exaggeration. I began using OCLS as a quiet place to crank out job applications. That was at the Eatonville Branch, nestled in the historical Black town which I fondly refer to as a second…
Find Your Joy: National Library Week 2026

National Library Week is here! It’s an annual celebration of all the amazing ways libraries enhance their communities. This year’s theme is “Find Your Joy,” an enthusiastic invitation for everyone to appreciate what brings them joy at the library. How can you find your joy at OCLS? We’ve compiled a list to help you celebrate! Visit Your Local Branch And bring a friend! We have 15 locations plus two more on the way. Or,…
Launch Your Curiosity at UCF Celebrates the Arts

Downtown Orlando: the final frontier. Every spring, the Dr. Phillips Center is invaded by otherworldly talent when the UCF College of Arts and Humanities presents UCF Celebrates the Arts, a two-week cultural extravaganza. Showcasing the creative, innovative abilities of both faculty and students, this festival offers our community the chance to experience and engage with the bright minds and big ideas incubating at UCF. Part of the festival’s goal is to provide greater arts…
What are the requirements/limitations for reserving a pass?

You must have an active, adult OCLS library card in good standing in order to reserve a pass. Juvenile cards and reciprocal borrower cards cannot be used to reserve Local Wanderer passes. You can have 2 active passes per library card per month.For example: You reserve a pass for the Central Florida Zoo valid for…
How do I cancel my pass?

Contact the Local Wanderer program team at 407-835-7481 or email localwanderer@ocls.org Monday-Friday to cancel your pass. You may also cancel your pass by calling Questline during open library hours at 407-835-7323. Please be aware that for performance passes (i.e. to the Dr. Phillips Center or Orlando Family Stage), you must cancel your pass at least…