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Q&A with Youth Services Intern Amanda Sarro
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Hispanic Heritage Month / El mes de la Herencia Hispana
September 15, 2023 | Laura Lizardi

Estaremos dando comienzo a la celebración de la herencia Hispana desde septiembre 15 hasta octubre 15 en las Bibliotecas del Condado de Orange.  En este mes aprenderemos sobre la cultura y contribuciones de los Latinos que tanto aportan a esta hermosa comunidad y que cada día... READ MORE

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September 6, 2023 | Izzy McKnight

Are you ready to be swept off your feet by the enchanting world of dance and celebrate 50 years of Orlando Ballet's incredible journey? Get ready to embark on a captivating and inspiring adventure as Orlando Ballet kicks off its... READ MORE

From the Director, September 2023
September 1, 2023 | Steve Powell

While doing some research on what OCLS was like in the 1990s, I learned something new: The first issue of Books & Beyond was published in 1996, which makes the magazine 27 years old. 

The first issue was a simple black-and-white newsletter, just four pages long,... READ MORE

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