Orange County Library System (FL)

Orange County Library System (FL) Orange County Library System is your place to Learn. Grow. Connect. Get a library card: www.ocls.org

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The official page of Orange County Library System. OCLS has 15 branches located all across the Orange County, Florida area. OCLS is Orange County's resource for lifelong learning. Cardholders can not only check out books, DVDs and other materials -- they can also download e-books from our website, enroll in technology, language and sewing classes, or attend cooking demonstrations and even

ts at our various locations. Content posted to this page is moderated by library staff and OCLS reserves the right to remove user-posted content or to remove or permanently ban someone from the OCLS page. If you're looking for more information about the Orange County Library System, please visit our website: http://www.ocls.info.

We are happy to announce that, thanks to your nominations, we have made it to the final round of voting for Orlando Week...
06/05/2026

We are happy to announce that, thanks to your nominations, we have made it to the final round of voting for Orlando Weekly's Best of Orlando 2026! 🎉

We have been nominated for the following:
🍊 Orange County Library System for Best Use of Public Money https://bit.ly/3yorLID
🍊 Friends of the Library Bookstore for Best Independent Bookstore https://bit.ly/4kEbTZF
🍊 The Melrose Center for Best Recording Studio https://bit.ly/3AvRpOk
🍊 The Melrose Center for Best Film Festival https://bit.ly/4ft0Oei

If you love your local library and the services we offer, please take a few moments to vote! Voting is open now through July 15. 🗳️

Join our friends at WUCF this summer for On My Way to K events throughout Central Florida and be more confident and prep...
06/04/2026

Join our friends at WUCF this summer for On My Way to K events throughout Central Florida and be more confident and prepared for kindergarten. Discover how everyday moments are already developing the skills kids need. Learn a few simple ways to build on what you’re already doing and see how these skills connect to your favorite PBS KIDS shows. WUCF is an important part of Central Florida’s cultural and educational community, and we’re proud to partner with them for this program.

Learn more and register to attend On My Way to K on August 5 at Eatonville at https://www.wucf.org/learn/family/on-my-way-to-k/.

Summer Spotlight: BenAnna Band! 🎶 Kids will go bananas for this high-energy musical duo that focuses on inclusion and mu...
06/02/2026

Summer Spotlight: BenAnna Band! 🎶

Kids will go bananas for this high-energy musical duo that focuses on inclusion and music for all ages, abilities and identities. Recommended for ages 3-5.

☀️ Monday, June 8, 10:30 a.m. - Windermere Branch

☀️ Tuesday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. - Southwest Branch*

☀️ Wednesday, June 10, 10:30 a.m. - Fairview Shores Branch

☀️ Thursday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. - Alafaya Branch*

*Registration required.

We're kicking off Summer at Your Library with a brand-new issue of Books & Beyond! 🌴☀️🍊 🔗 Visit the link in our bio to c...
06/01/2026

We're kicking off Summer at Your Library with a brand-new issue of Books & Beyond! 🌴☀️🍊

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to check it out now!

We're bringing Summer at Your Library to YOU! Join us at the Waterleigh Community Clubhouse to explore fun activities an...
05/29/2026

We're bringing Summer at Your Library to YOU! Join us at the Waterleigh Community Clubhouse to explore fun activities and pick up your Summer Reading Challenge tracker! 🏖️🌴

Upcoming events in June include:

☀️ Tues, June 2, 10:30 a.m. – Amazing Animals
Dive in and meet rare, threatened and endangered species. Learn about interesting animals that can be found throughout different lands and animal conservation. Recommended for ages 6-12.

☀️Thurs, June 4, 10:30 a.m. – Raymi Dance School
Learn a new dance with professional folkloric dancers from Raymi Dance School. Discover the beauty of Peruvian culture through the sounds of the Andes. Recommended for ages 6-12.

☀️ Tues, June 9, 10:30 a.m. – Spheres Bubble Show
Spheres Bubble Show is a comedic and mysterious fusion of art, science and magic, presented by master bubble performer and 4x Guinness World Record holder Blaise Ryndes! Recommended for ages 6-12.

☀️ Thurs, June 11, 10:30 a.m. – Crazy Science
Feel like a real scientist as you take part in these spectacular dry ice experiments with the Crazy Science Professor. Recommended for ages 6-12.

📍 Waterleigh Community Clubhouse - 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Visit ocls.org/summer to check out everything we have to offer across the county!

✨Voting is now closed. ✨These ducks are worth quacking about! 🦆 Each of these adorable ducks were decorated by the creat...
05/28/2026

✨Voting is now closed. ✨

These ducks are worth quacking about! 🦆

Each of these adorable ducks were decorated by the creative minds at our various OCLS branches and departments. It's up to YOU to decide who wins Best Dressed Duck!

Vote for your favorite by "liking" the image or by commenting the duck number below! Voting is open through the end of this Sunday, May 31.

Summer at Your Library kicks off next Monday, and what better way to celebrate than with a giveaway! 🏖️🌴 We're giving a...
05/27/2026

Summer at Your Library kicks off next Monday, and what better way to celebrate than with a giveaway! 🏖️🌴

We're giving away the pictured swag to one lucky library lover! The rules to enter are simple:
🍊 Make sure you're following
🍊 Like this post
🍊 Comment the title of your most anticipated summer read

And that's it! 😎

The giveaway will end at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, with entries accepted up until then. The winner will be notified via direct message on Wednesday, June 3.

*Please note: All correspondence regarding the giveaway will be sent through OCLS' official channels. Please beware of scammers impersonating the library. If you are unsure if you have received a legitimate message, please reach out to so we can clarify.

Join us as we learn how fun and easy cooking can be during one of our Cuisine Corners! 🥘Cuisine Corners are held both on...
05/24/2026

Join us as we learn how fun and easy cooking can be during one of our Cuisine Corners! 🥘

Cuisine Corners are held both online and in person across the library system, with lessons available for all ages.

Upcoming Cuisine Corners:
🍊Cuisine Corner: Chicken Pho - May 26 at 6:30p.m. (Online)
🍊Cuisine Corner: Global Street Food at Home for Teens - June 17 at 1 p.m. (Online)
🍊Cuisine Corner Junior: Rainbow Fruit Nachos - June 17 at 3 p.m. (Fairview Shores Branch)
🍊Cuisine Corner: Mediterranean Chicken and Rice - June 23 at 6:30 p.m. (Online)

🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more and register!

Everyone is getting excited to see progress at the new Horizon West library site. The building is looking great, but we’...
05/22/2026

Everyone is getting excited to see progress at the new Horizon West library site. The building is looking great, but we’re not open yet! We will announce an opening date as soon as we have one scheduled. In the meantime, please be patient and avoid visiting the site — it’s still a construction zone and we aren’t quite ready for visitors yet!

05/21/2026

May is Small Business Month and we're highlighting the unlimited value and unexpected resources a library card offers small businesses and entrepreneurs. 💼

Melanie DeWitt has a keenly developed love for in depth research, formed during her 25-year career as a teacher. So, it comes as no surprise that she has made it part of her entrepreneurial process to use library resources to support her latest project: Authoring a series of books focused on the emergent field of neuro-safety, the intersection of language and psychology.

📖 DeWitt uses a wide variety of resources at OCLS, including newspaper archives, databases and technology in the Melrose Center. Having access to experts and their know-how helps her make the connection between archival material and technology as she develops her book series.

“The real resource at the library is the staff and their vast knowledge,” she said. “So many people don’t realize the power of the library.”

🔗 Read other inspiring stories like this one in this month's issue of Books & Beyond, which can be found at the link in our bio.

Address

101 E Central Boulevard
Orlando, FL
32801

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+14078357323

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