Featured Upcoming Events
African American Read-In – Adult & YA
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African American Read-In – Childrens
![Cover art for Clean getaway / Nic Stone [illustrations by Dawud Anyabwile].](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover-art-9781984893000.jpeg)
![Cover art for Me and the family tree [BOARD BOOK] / Carole Boston Weatherford pictures by Ashleigh Corrin.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cover-art-9781728242491.jpeg)
Family History Fair
Kids can explore their family roots and earn a Genealogy Explorer Passport with fun activities. Meet local genealogy groups and discover great resources. Perfect for ages 6–12 with a family member present. Teens and adults will also be able to get guidance and talk with experts in the field.
Orlando Game Jam
Unleash your creativity and join for an exciting information session where you’ll discover the secret theme and special challenges, form a team of up to six members and plan how to create a video game from scratch over the weekend. Showcase your game at the Orlando Gaming Expo for a chance to win cash prizes!
OrisiRisi African Folklore
Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling.
Cholesterol: Knowing What the Numbers Mean
Join Jessica Daly, health literacy coordinator with AdventHealth University, as she discusses cholesterol, the importance of knowing your numbers and what it can mean for your health.
Opera Orlando Presents The Secret River
Let your imagination take hold as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings “herself” reads The Secret River accompanied by music themed around nature, storytelling and resilience.
Storyteller Tales
Build literacy skills with engaging interactive storytimes presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe.
Fiber Arts
Celebrate the season with handmade warmth! December is the perfect time to crochet festive gifts, cozy scarves, cheerful ornaments and snuggly blankets. Whether you’re crafting for loved ones or decorating your home, every stitch adds a touch of magic.
Needs vs. Wants: Character Goals & Motivations
Author Jennie Jarvis will discuss how to strengthen your characters’ agency through goals and motivations.
OCLS en español
Si eres estudiante, padre o dueño de negocio, seguro la biblioteca tiene algo para ti. Descubre todo lo que tenemos para ofrecerte.
Citizenship Inspired
With this program, OCLS empowers immigrants who have settled in Central Florida to be fully prepared to pass the U.S. Naturalization Test and thereby become full participants of our citizenry.
Book Clubs
Whether you are looking to make new friends and connect with other readers or wanting to establish a regular reading habit, our book clubs are a great place to start.
