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The Orange County Library's calendar is always packed with FREE events. The library really is a cool place to be!
The library branches have free classes for all ages, free story times for children, free concerts, free readings by authors and much, much more.
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Some of the events listed below require registration in advance with an OCLS card and space may be limited. Events may require a small fee if you do not have an OCLS card. If you have any questions, contact the library at 407-835-7323 or visit the Orange County Library site.
Here are some upcoming free events at the library.
OCLS Events for Kids and Families
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Every Monday | 11:15 to 11:45 p.m.
Winter Garden Branch
- Recommended for families. Please dress comfortably and bring your own mat.
Family Fun: Storytime Craft
Every Wednesday | 10:30 a.m.
North Orange Branch
- Recommended for families with children ages 0 to 5.
Farmer's Market Storytime at Lake Eola
August 2 | 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Lake Eola Park
Fiber Arts Junior: Macrame Keychain
August 5 | 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
- Recommended for kids ages 6 to 12.
Monthly Pop-Up Library
August 14 | 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The Neighbors at East End Market
OCLS Events for Adults
Basic Photography Concepts
August 2 | 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Photo Studio
- For beginners and beyond!
Mocktails and Musical Bingo
August 4 | 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
- Registration required. For 18+.
Dungeons and Dragons Meetup for Adults
August 8 | 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
- All materials provided. Registration required. Recommended for 18 and up.
Adult Craft & Chat: Honeycomb Resin Pendants
August 22 | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Hiawassee Branch
- Recommended for ages 18 and up.
See all the events at the Orange County Library System here.
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