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Viva Florida 500

Throughout 2013, OCLS will share a series of special programs, celebrations, exhibits, performances and more to mark the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de León's landing on Florida's east coast. Community members are cordially invited to our libraries to commemorate Florida's rich heritage and diverse cultural history.

Library Programs

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Viva Florida: A Visit to Bok Tower Gardens

Thursday, June 06, 2013 at Orlando Public Library

Florida's Historic Landmark, Bok Tower Gardens has been exciting visitors since 1929 with its landscape gardens, unique Singing Tower carillon and magnificent 1930s Mediterranean-style mansion. Come learn about the history, the founder and the future of this "must-see" Florida attraction. Guests w...

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Viva Florida: Food Florida Is Known For

Monday, June 10, 2013 at Alafaya Branch

500 years ago, Ponce De Leon landed in Florida, claimed the entire North American Continent and a new culinary experience began. Come learn about Florida Food History and sample a taste of the past. Youth are welcome with an adult. Program will be taught by University of Florida IFAS Orange County ...

2:30
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Viva Florida: Foods Florida Is Known For

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Washington Park Branch

500 years ago, Ponce De Leon landed in Florida, claimed the entire North American Continent and a new culinary experience began. Come learn about Florida Food History and sample a taste of the past. Youth are welcome with an adult. Program will be taught by University of Florida IFAS Orange County ...

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Children's Programs

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Viva Florida: Alice in Neverland?

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Eatonville Branch

Disney has been a part of Central Florida for more than 40 years. So, put on your Mickey ears and show us what you know about Disney pop culture. Ages 13-18. #Vivaflorida...

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Viva Florida: Back in Time

Saturday, June 01, 2013 at Orlando Public Library

What would you want people to know about you 500 years from now? Join us as we travel back in time to commemorate Florida's 500 year history by making your very own time capsule. Ages 6-12. #VivaFlorida...

3:30
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Florida Fun Movie and Craft: Hoot

Wednesday, June 05, 2013 at Herndon Branch

In this ecological movie mystery it's owl for one and one for owl! Join us for a screening of Hoot and an afternoon of owl themed crafts. #VivaFlorida...

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Library Resources

Celebrate Florida 500 Years of Hispanic Heritage Webliography

In recognition of the 500th anniversary of the State of Florida, the Orange County Library System created this webliography to promote and celebrate books and resources from its collection that reflect Hispanic Heritage in the State of Florida.

Florida Heritage Virtual Gallery

Discover the rich heritage of our great state through the many resources available through the Library. This Virtual Gallery provides databases, books, videos, and websites focused on the history of Florida.

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