Here are stories about the Orange County Library System from the news media.
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The cool teen’s guide to Orlando
Orlando Weekly: City Guide
Welcome to the third edition of the artist formerly known as the Cool Kid’s Guide to Orlando….Both my son and daughter still love going to the downtown Orlando Public Library, especially the Melrose technology center.
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Library social workers help meet people’s needs
The Community Paper
Public libraries in Orange County have become more than a network of places to find books — they have become a place to find resources to help rebuild lives. Amid housing insecurity, health crises and economic instability, the Orange County Library System’s social work program offers services to residents needing assistance in various aspects of life.
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Orange County Library Cardholders Can Access ASLdeafined
West Orlando News
ASLdeafined offers video lessons for anyone looking to learn ASL, regardless of age. Whether you have a deaf loved one, are deaf yourself, or simply seeking to learn ASL, the Orange County library says this is for you.
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Community outreach programs bring library resources to Central Florida residents
WKMG News 6
If you can’t make it to one of its branches, the Orange County Library System has community outreach programs, bringing the library to the community.
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Nonprofit’s free shower service helps Orlando’s homeless people feel clean, comfortable
Click Orlando
The WASH Foundation, which is part of the nonprofit Clean the World, offers its free shower service to anyone who needs it at locations throughout Orange County.
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The Orange County Library System celebrates Women’s History Month
The Community Paper
The Orange County Library is celebrating Women’s History Month this March by featuring events like Pow-HER-ful, Music in the Library: Shannon Rae, a women in the arts expo, and LEGOPalooza events.
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Horizon West library projected to open in 2026 to try to keep up with population growth
Spectrum News 13
Continued projected growth in Horizon West is driving the construction of a new library.
Chief Executive Officer for the Orange County Library System Steve Powell said construction is underway in Horizon West.
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Florida library program teaches kids to reach for the stars with Black history lesson
WKMG News 6
A group of preschoolers are getting a lesson that’s out of this world and learning about Astronaut Mae Jemison.
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Free driving simulator gets teens, adults behind the wheel at Florida library
WKMG News 6
Parents, if you’re not quite comfortable letting the kids get behind the wheel of your car, there are ways they can get that real-world experience without the risks.
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Celebrate Women’s History Month in March with Orange County’s library events
Click Orlando
The Orange County Library System will be celebrating Women’s History Month in March with library events and programs teaching the impact influential women have made.