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Through a culture pass program called Local Wanderer, cardholders can "check out" free experiences at local arts and cultural venues throughout Orange County.

Officials in Lake County announced the return of its “Food for Fines” initiative. which allows residents to have library late fees forgiven in exchange for food donations.

To get your free library card and enjoy resources offered by Orange County Library System, sign up online or visit any branch location.

A new report from the American Library Association says attempted book bannings and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022.

The hotspots are available for checkout for library card holders 18 and over who don’t have internet access where they reside.

The Friends of the Orange County Library System is organizing an annual initiative to support library services.

Starting in January, the Orange County Library System will stage a series of music events, fiber arts projects, virtual reality experiences and signature author series’ throughout 2023 leading up to the exact 100th anniversary date of Nov. 8, 2023.

In order to commemorate that anniversary, the library has unveiled a new logo that will serve as a guide to special events throughout the community.

The Orange County Library System announced that it is doing away with overdue fines as it celebrates turning 100 years old in 2023.

A library card can help open up a world of access and learning in areas such as music, cinema, photography, cuisine, art, science or technology.

The Orange County Public Library System offers virtual library cards to help students receive resources needed for their studies, or just everyday life.

Applying for a job is easy, but anyone will tell you that the interview is the hard part.

The Lake County Library System is once again launching its “Food for Fines” initiative.

Outraged parents came up one by one Tuesday addressing the Osceola County School board.

We all had to adjust to living in a “new normal” during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some things are starting to go back to the way they were before, and that now includes in-person events at Orange County libraries.

Winter Park cuts the ribbon on the new library and events center on Saturday.

From beginner to tech-savvy, the Orange County Library System offers free courses in just about anything having to do with technology.

Don’t have a library card? Whew, you are missing out.

Everyone knows you can go to the library for books, classes and kids events, but did you know that you can use your library card to get information about fixing your car or investing in stocks?

The Orange County Library System has been offering free cooking classes as part of its 'Cuisine Corner' program since 2014.

With straws, tape and yarn, kids can learn how to create a simple pulley system from home.

You can get books, movies and music right off the shelf without stepping foot inside an Orange County library.

The Orange County Library System has a full-time social worker on staff, providing services to members.

We’ll start with five things you can do with your library card, through the Orange County Library System. Binge-watch quality movies and TV series through streaming services such as Kanopy and Hoopla Digital, without paying for costly subscriptions. AdMake sure your library card is in good standing. In the interim, Circulation staff will email you with your library card number, so you can start using the digital resources right away, until the physical card arrives. A library card also provides free access to arts, cultural and entertainment venues through the Local Wanderer program.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A person was attacked and seriously injured Tuesday inside a Daytona Beach library, according to police. The attack happened around 11:30 a.m. at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island at 105 E. Magnolia Ave, police said. The victim, believed to be a woman who works at the library, was taken to Halifax Health Medical Center, police said. The suspected attacker was taken into police custody, according to authorities. No other details, including what prompted the attack, have been released.

Access to digital books is so simple, but there’s something unique about physically holding a book when you’re reading, isn’t there?