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 ›
Southwest Branch
Hearts of Gold Therapy Dogs
Children can improve their reading skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.
Chess Club
Discover the game of chess while having fun and making friends. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Upcoming Events
Registration Required
Monday
October
19
6:30pm
Event Categories: Education & Learning; General Events
Episodes in The Making Of podcast playlist give a glimpse into how the impulse to create art can delight, inspire, or destroy the artist. Registration required. Ages 18 and up.
canceled
Registration Required
Saturday
October
24
10:30am
Event Categories: Animals & Pets
Children can improve their literacy skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Knitting – Level 2
Beginner Level
Wednesday
November
4
10:15am
Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Level up your knitting. Learn how to combine knit and purl stitches to create smooth fabric. Techniques include the purl stitch, counting stitches and rows, using stitch markers, and fabric sides.
Registration Required
Wednesday
November
4
1:30pm
Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Life Skills
Procreate is a powerful digital illustration and painting app designed exclusively for the iPad. Great for hobbyists and professionals with a library of brushes, and intuitive gesture controls.
No Registration Required
Thursday
November
5
10:00am
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Drop-in before or after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.
