Whether providing valuable services by expert social workers, ensuring students and educators have access to materials with virtual library cards, offering a variety of resources and technology to patrons with a full access library card, or the new elimination of fines, the Orange County Library System has been a rock for the community to rely on for almost 100 years.
Next year, it will be EXACTLY 100 years.
To celebrate this historic anniversary, starting in January, the Orange County Library System will stage a series of music events, fiber arts projects, virtual reality experiences, a signature author series, and more for adults and children throughout 2023.
All these activities will lead up to the exact 100th anniversary taking place on Nov. 8, 2023.
Visit this website to a view a schedule of upcoming events, the new logo that has been unveiled and other important information about the anniversary.
In addition to all of the celebratory happenings, the library will still operate as usual to provide service to patrons.
Some of the services the library provides include, but are not limited to, are below.
Social work services
- Referrals to government benefit programs
- Healthcare guidance
- Reemployment guidance
- Help with completing applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Social Security benefits
- Supplemental Security Income benefits
- Rental and mortgage assistance programs
- Immigrant services such as eligibility requirements for various visas, permanent residency and United States citizenship via naturalization
- Affordable housing information in the county and surrounding areas
- Help customers create resumes before applying for employment online
Virtual library cards
- Tutoring, homework help and test prep
- Access to e-books, articles and databases
- Language learning programs
- Literacy building activities and Orange County school reading lists
- Math and science support
- Podcasts on myriad of relevant topics
- Virtual classes with career exploration opportunities
- Music streaming
Melrose Center at Orlando Public Library
- Access recording studios
- Check out a camera to take photos and videos in the video and photo studios
- Get creative in the Fabrication Lab with 3D and laser printers
- Gain real-world experience using driving, flight and construction simulators
In case that’s not enough, library card holders have access to the Local Wanderer program providing entry to Central Florida’s leading art and culture venues.
All of this is free.
To sign up for a card, visit any of the library’s 15 locations in person or click here.
To learn more about Orange County Library System’s 100 Year Celebration, visit this website to view a schedule of upcoming events, see the new logo that has been unveiled and discover other important information about the anniversary.