Carry your card! Customers who present their library cards at programs and events will be eligible for priority seating.
Live It, Click It, Send It: A Teen Photo Contest
June 8- July 31, 2009
Show us your world this summer! Take a photo with your cell, camera or webcam and enter to win this teen photo contest! Prizes will be awarded in two categories: original and altered. For more information call 407.835.7323. Ages 13-18.
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*Orange County Library System regular, property owner, or fee card in good standing is required to enter. |
pARTz
Orlando Public Library: Club Central, Thursday, June 4, 7 p.m.
& Thursday, July 2, 7 p.m.
Are you interested in acting, improv or film making? Don't be afraid to get on the stage! Express yourself! Be a part of pARTZ. This club meets the fist Thursday of each month. Ages 13-18. |
Tokyo Jam
Orlando Public Library, Club Central: Wednesday, June 10, 3 p.m.
Herndon Branch: Thursday, June 18, 4 p.m.
North Orange Branch: Wednesday, June 24, 7 p.m.
Southwest Branch: Wednesday, July 1, 3:30 p.m.
Edgewater Branch: Friday, July 17, 2 p.m.
Alafaya Branch: Saturday, July 25, 2 p.m.
Hiawassee Branch: Wednesday, July 29, 2:30 p.m.
Konichiwa Teens! It's a Tokyo jam with exciting Japanese entertainment, crafts and games. Ages 13-18. |
Teen Battle of the Bands
Orlando Public Library, Library Central Stage: Saturday, June 13, 7 p.m.
The Battleground: Library Central Stage
The Weapons: Instruments of Music
The Contenders: Local Teen Bands
The Audience: You
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to rock out and hang out after hours at the Orange County Library's 6th annual Teen Battle of the Bands. Prizes provided by Avalon School of Music and Sam Ash. Sponsored by OrlandoBands.com and Cool Cat Productions. |
Rip It, Slam It, Jam It!
Eatonville Branch: Tuesday, June 16, 3 p.m. Windermere Branch: Saturday, July 18, 2 p.m. Alafaya Branch: Wednesday, July 22, 6 p.m. North Orange Branch: Saturday, July 25, 2:30 p.m. Herndon Branch: Thursday, August 13, 4 p.m.
Recycle old magazines and books by ripping them up to create works of art that go beyond the imaginable. Ages 13-18. |
It's Easy to Be Green
Orlando Public Library, Club Central: Wednesday, June 17, 3 p.m.
Teens, find out how easy it is to be green! Learn simple, practical things everyone can do to help save the planet. Ages 13-18.
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A.R.T. Strumming with Avalon School of Music
Orlando Public Library, Club Central: Wednesday, June 24, 3 p.m.
Learn tips and tricks on how to play the guitar. Bring your own guitar or use the ones we provide! Presented by Avalon School of Music. Please register at 407.835.7323. Ages 13-18.
* Part of the A.R.T.: Art Revolution for Teens series funded by the Hot Topic Foundation and Disney's Helping Kids Shine Grant.
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Wizard Rock with the Remus Lupins and the Whomping Willows!
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Friday, June 26, 6:30 p.m.
The library WRocks! Join the Remus Lupins and the Whomping Willows for a magical night of Wizard Rock! Special guests from Pottercast will be podcasting live at the event. Fight Evil, Read Books! Call for more information: 407.835.7323. |
Jam on It!
Eatonville Branch: Wednesday, June 3, 1 p.m.
Washington Park Branch: Saturday, June 13, 2 p.m.
South Trail Branch: Thursday, June 25, 3 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Club Central: Wednesday, July 1, 3 p.m.
Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, July 28, 6 p.m.
North Orange Branch: Wednesday, August 5, 7 p.m.
Come get your JAM on! Join us for pop up gaming with video games and board games. Just when you think you know the rules, we'll change it up and make you groove. Ages 13-18.
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Comic Essentials
Southwest Branch: Tuesday, July 7, 4 p.m.
Join us for a comic making workshop designed to help you complete your first comic. From first drafts to a printed and bound comic, all will be covered. Ages 13-18. |
4-H Exploding Bacon Robots
North Orange Branch: Saturday, June 20, 2 p.m.
South Trail Branch: Saturday, June 27, 2 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Club Central: Wednesday, July 8, 3 p.m.
Come and explore science and technology with 4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics and see their robots in action. Ages 13-18.
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A.R.T.: Drumming with Giving Tree Music
Orlando Public Library, Club Central: Wednesday, July 15, 3 p.m.
Giving Tree Music offers an interactive drumming experience for all ages, backgrounds and cultures. Drums will be provided to each participant and no musical skill is needed. The best part is we will sound amazing! We will learn traditional songs, how to "talk" to each other on our drums as well as how to find our own rhythms. Together we will sing, drum, dance and laugh while learning about teamwork, community, self empowerment and the geographical and cultural history of the drum.
*Part of the A.R.T.: Art Revolution for Teens series funded by the Hot Topic Foundation and Disney’s Helping Kids Shine Grant.
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Pajama Jam
Alafaya Branch: Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 p.m.
Southeast Branch: Saturday, June 27, 3 p.m.
North Orange Branch: Wednesday, July 15, 7 p.m.
Herndon Branch: Thursday, July 16, 4 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Club Central: Wednesday, July 22, 3 p.m.
Washington Park Branch: Thursday, August 6, 5 p.m.
Get ready to jam! Bring your friends and show off your favorite PJs at our Pajama Jam Party! We will be choosing the best PJs, watching a movie and playing games. Ages 13-18.
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Animanga
Orlando Public Library, Club Central: Thursday, June 18, 7 p.m.
& Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m.
Are you an anime and manga fan? If so, join us to interact with other teens who love Japanese entertainment. Chat about your favorite manga and watch anime. The club meets the third Thursday of every month. |
RockBand Competition
Edgewater Branch: Saturday, June 13, 2 p.m.
Southeast Branch: Saturday, June 13, 2 p.m.
South Trail Branch: Thursday, July 9, 3 p.m.
Washington Park Branch: Saturday, July 11, 2 p.m.
North Orange Branch: Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m.
Alafaya Branch: Saturday, July 18, 1 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Club Central: Wednesday, July 29, 3 p.m.
Show us your stuff and rock out at this Rock Band Competition. This program is guaranteed to make you JAM! Ages 13-18. |
Teen Voices
Orlando Public Library, Club Central: Tuesday, June 23, 7 p.m.
& Tuesday, July 28, 7 p.m.
Speak up as a member of Teen Voices! Join this advisory group to meet other young adults, discuss teen issues, and make important recommendations about teen programming. Earn community service hours for school and scholarships. To become a member, please call 407.835.7323. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month. |
North Orange Bookworms
North Orange Branch: Sunday, June 28, 3 p.m.
Hey Teens! Join us for a teen book club just for you. June's selection is The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey. For more information, call 407.835.7323.
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An All You Can Read Buffet
Orlando Public Library, Club Central: Wednesday, August 5, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
It's a Reading Marathon! Munch on books and snacks and compete to be the last one reading! A Papa John's Pizza Party for you and 15 of your friends will be awarded to the one who can read the longest! Please arrive promptly at 1 p.m. to be eligible to enter the contest. To be eligible for this contest, you must have a valid resident, property owner, or a fee Orange County Library Card in good standing. Ages 13-18. |
The Last Jam
Orlando Public Library, Library Central: Saturday, August 8, 7 p.m.
Join us for the last jam of the summer with music performed by the winner of the Battle of the Bands, gaming, dancing and more! The winner of the Grand Prize Package will be announced. Must be present to win. Ages 13-18.
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Super Sentai Celebration
Orlando Public Library, Club Central: Wednesday, August 19, 3 p.m.
Do you have what it takes to be a superhero? Test your skills with challenges, games and activities where only the strong will prevail. Ages 13-18. |
Rock Out at the Library with RockBand
Herndon Branch: Monday, June 8, 6 p.m. West Oaks Branch: Monday, June 8, 7 p.m. Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, June 16, 6 p.m. North Orange Branch: Thursday, June 18, 7 p.m. Winter Garden Branch: Thursday, June 25, 7 p.m. West Oaks Branch: Monday, July 6, 7 p.m. Herndon Branch: Monday, July 13, 6 p.m. Alafaya Branch: Tuesday, July 21, 6 p.m. Winter Garden Branch: Thursday, July 23, 7 p.m. West Oaks Branch: Monday, August 3, 7 p.m. Herndon Branch: Monday, August 10, 6 p.m.
Are you ready to rock? Bring your friends and rock out to your favorite songs at the library with RockBand. Ages 13-18.
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Gaming @ OCLS
Washington Park Branch: Wednesday, June 3, 3 p.m. South Creek Branch: Thursday, June 11, 2:30 p.m. North Orange Branch: Thursday, June 11, 7 p.m. Windermere Branch: Saturday, June 13, 2:30 p.m. Southwest Branch: Wednesday, June 17, 3 p.m. Edgewater Branch: Thursday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. South Creek Branch: Thursday, June 25, 2:30 p.m. Hiawassee Branch: Monday, July 6, 6 p.m. Southeast Branch: Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 p.m. Washington Park Branch: Wednesday, July 8, 3 p.m. South Creek Branch: Thursday, July 9, 2:30 p.m. Winter Garden Branch: Thursday, July 9, 7 p.m. North Orange Branch: Thursday, July 9, 7 p.m. Windermere Branch: Saturday, July 11, 2:30 p.m. Southwest Branch: Wednesday, July 15, 3 p.m. Edgewater Branch: Thursday July 16, 6:30 p.m. Southeast Branch: Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 p.m. South Creek Branch: Thursday, July 30, 2:30 p.m. Hiawassee Branch: Monday, August 3, 6 p.m. Washington Park Branch: Wednesday, August 5, 3 p.m. Windermere Branch: Saturday, August 8, 2:30 p.m. South Creek Branch: Thursday, August 13, 2:30 p.m. North Orange Branch: Thursday, August 15, 7 p.m.
If gaming is your thing, get your game on at the library! Join us for action packed fun with the latest games!
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Camp Savvy
Surf the library's wave this summer and attend our Camp Savvy computer classes. Learn how to create and edit your movies and photos, create cool presentations, improve your book report and research paper skills, explore Mac computer applications and much, much more. Become Computer Savvy and be eligible to WIN COOL PRIZES.
For more details call 407.835.7381 or visit www.ocls.info and click on Classes & Programs to see locations, dates and times. |
Teen Library Corps
All Locations
Do you need something to do this summer? Volunteer with the Teen Library Corps and give back a little "TLC" to your library and your community. If you are between the ages of 13-18 and love to have fun, join TLC today! For more information, please call 407.835.7323. |
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