Children's Library
The Children's Library is located on the first floor of the Orlando Public Library and is designed to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for children. It is distinguished by features such as an entrance canopy designed as illustrated pages of a book, wall art depicting scenes from the Wizard of Oz, a clock tower, a large and colorful sea-themed mobile, and a sculpture of Jack and the Giant's foot descending from a beanstalk. Specially designed reading areas include a tower from the Emerald City and a recreation of the porch front of a Florida Cracker home.
Collection
The collection includes circulating and reference materials on a wide variety of subjects. Some of the topics covered in the department are:
- Picture Books
- Juvenile Fiction (Includes Mysteries, Science Fiction and Story Collections.)
- Juvenile Non-Fiction (Includes Biographies)
- World Languages (Books in languages other than English.)
- Braille Books
- Large Print Books
- Folklore Reference Collection
- Newbery and Caldecott Award Winners Reference Collection
- Children's Periodicals
- Children's Audio & Visual Collection (DVD's, VHS, CD's & Books on CD and Cassette)
Programs
The Children's Library offers many story programs and special events to the public. Please visit Kids Connect website to find out more about our programs offered at the Children’s Library as well as at other locations:
Computers
The Children's Library offers 12 computers with various capabilities. To search the collection, 2 kid-friendly card catalog stations are available. In addition, 6 computers are equipped with special programs and educational games including TuxPaint, Blue's Clues School, Ancient History, I Spy Fantasy, Exploring the World of Thomas Day, Inspiration 7.5, Little Bill Thinks Big, and Zoo Tycoon. Internet access is available at 6 of our computer stations.
