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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  • Questions and Answers – Orlando Ballet’s The Nutcracker

    Founded in 1974, Orlando Ballet is Central Florida’s only fully residential professional ballet company. On top of producing world class stage productions, they also promote dance education and training through the Orlando Ballet School and Orlando Ballet II. As part the ballet’s 50th anniversary, artistic director Jorden Morris and a world-renowned creative team spent three years reimagining this from-scratch, Broadway-caliber…

  • Celebrate Orlando Ballet’s 50th Anniversary Season with Reflections

    Are you ready to be swept off your feet by the enchanting world of dance and celebrate 50 years of Orlando Ballet‘s incredible journey? Get ready to embark on a captivating and inspiring adventure as Orlando Ballet kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with Reflections: 50th Anniversary Celebration. Reflections: A Glimpse into the Past and…

  • From the Director, December 2021

    Our Local Wanderer program launched with a simple premise: Arts and culture are vital to the health and well-being of a thriving community, and everyone should have access to them. We wanted to ensure that not only were our library cardholders aware of the wealth of enriching experiences available to them here in Central Florida, but that people have…

  • Learning at Home

    As the new school year looms, parents have an important decision to make: what’s the best (and safest) learning environment for their child? Orange County Public Schools has offered three models: face to face, their new LaunchEd virtual program and Orange County Virtual School. There’s always homeschooling as well. For those parents who are venturing into virtual…

  • Giving the City Beautiful its Literary Due – Q&A with Nathan Holic

    This month, independent publisher Burrow Press will release what they are calling “the Great Orlando Novel” from local author Nathan Holic, Bright Lights, Medium-Sized City. “I think it’s important that Orlandoans can see their city in a book or movie or TV show,” Nathan told us. “That our stories — stories about real humans, with…

  • Art & Display

    Across 16 locations, Orange County Library System features exhibitions from local, national and international artists. These exhibitions provide a platform for artists of diverse talents and mediums while simultaneously offering culturally enriching experiences to library visitors. The library also maintains an informative exhibit area on the second floor of Orlando Public Library. This space features illuminating and interactive exhibits…

  • Press Releases

    June 2025 Press Releases Looking For a New Library Experience? There’s an App For That! Connect With the New OCLS App Release Date: 23 June 2025 May 2025 Press Releases Orange County Library System Awarded Two 2025Florida Library Association Honors Release Date: 6 May 2025 January 2025 Press Releases Melrose Center’s Orlando Game Jam and…

  • I have reserved a pass for Hard Rock Live, how do I receive my ticket?

    Tickets for events at Hard Rock Live will always be emailed to you the day before the date of the event from localwanderer@ocls.org. Please make sure that email address is up to date on your library account before requesting a pass.