Orange County Library System (FL)

Summer Spotlight: Comedy Maks' Variety Show!

There's something for everyone in this high-energy variety show. Your kids will be dazzled with juggling, magic, plate spinning and more! Recommended for ages 6-12.

☀️ Monday, June 29, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Alafaya Branch*

☀️ Thursday, July 2, 10:30 a.m. - Waterleigh Community Clubhouse*

☀️ Monday, July 6, 11:00 a.m. - Windermere Branch

☀️ Wednesday, July 8, 10:30 a.m. - Southeast Branch

☀️ Wednesday, July 22, 10:30 a.m. - South Creek Branch*

*Registration required.

Summer at Your Library is for everyone! ⛱️☀️

OCLS cardholders ages 18 and older can also participate in our Summer at Your Library for Adults program by using paper trackers to track books they've read, work on brain teasers, and participate in events! Then, turn in your tracker starting July 1st for a chance to win a prize!

Adults can also get connected with our in-person and virtual events and classes or start your adventure with our online databases and learn a new language, enhance career skills, discover new books and more!

Visit ocls.org/summer to browse programs, events & more! 🌴🍦

Looking for something fun to do over summer break? Stop scrolling! ✋

Sharpen your photoshop skills, join a D&D campaign, learn to drive & more! The library offers a wide variety of classes and programs for teens, and the best part? They're all ✨ free! ✨

Summer break is also the perfect time to catch up on your community service hours, and we've got some fun opportunities for you! 🤩

Middle and high school students can earn hours by assembling craft kits and supplies for library programs, creating literary magazines, or attending virtual advisory board meetings.

🔗 To view upcoming programs and volunteer opportunities, click the link in our bio or visit ocls.org/summer

Join us as we celebrate community, Black history and culture through a blend of hip-hop, soul, R&B and pop with GRAMMY-winning artist Fyütch!

🎶 Monday, June 15, 10:30 a.m. - South Trail Branch
🎶 Tuesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. - Waterleigh Community Clubhouse
🎶 Wednesday, June 17, 10:30 a.m. - Hiawassee Branch
🎶 Thursday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. - North Orange Branch
🎶 Friday, June 19, 10:30 a.m. - Eatonville Branch

Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration is required.

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! 🏖️🌴

Here's what you can expect for the remainder of June:

☀️ Tues, June 16, 10:30 a.m. – Fyütch*
GRAMMY-winning artist Fyütch hosts a special Juneteenth-inspired concert celebrating community, Black history and culture through a blend of hip-hop, soul, R&B and pop! Recommended for ages 6-12.

☀️Wed, June 17, 12:30 p.m. – Waterleigh Adult Book Club
Join this monthly book club as we discuss our monthly book choice! This month, we're discussing "The Correspondent: A Novel" by Virginia Evans. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

☀️ Thurs, June 18, 10:30 a.m. – Magic with Mark Alan*
Enjoy Mark Alan and his travel buddy Bixby's FUN interactive comedy magic show that you won't forget. Who knows, you may even get to be part of the show! Recommended for ages 6-12.

☀️ Tues, June 30, 10:30 a.m. – Science Heroes: Digging It*
Join Science Heroes to unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family! 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!

*Registration is required.

This Friday, June 12 OCLS will be at for our monthly pop-up library! We will have a collection of our favorite summertime books available for checkout.

📍 The Neighbors Orlando - 3201 Corrine Drive STE 201, Orlando, FL 32803
📆 Friday, June 12, 12-4 p.m.

Summer Spotlight: Atlantic Coast Theatre! 🎶

Get ready for a time of laughs and great fun with Atlantic Coast Theatre! They will be performing two shows this summer, The Tortoise and Hare: The Musical and The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.

Aesop’s fable is given a fun, updated twist in this marvelous musical performance. Bunni Hare wins every race, so how will Thomas Tortoise be able to compete?

The Tortoise and Hare: The Musical:
🐇 Tuesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. - Southwest Branch

The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County:
🐸 Tuesday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. - Orlando Public Library
🐸 Wednesday, June 17, 10:30 a.m. - Chickasaw Branch
🐸 Thursday, July 9, 10:30 a.m. - North Orange Branch

Registration is required.

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 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 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.