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.
The Orange County Library. Photo courtesy of Amanda Murphy.
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
Tiny Tales
South Creek Branch
Mondays at 11:15 a.m.
West Oaks Branch and Chickasaw Branch
Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.
North Orange Branch and Southeast Branch
Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.
Windermere Branch and Southwest Branch
Thursdays at 11:15 a.m.
Alafaya Branch and Winter Garden Branch
Fridays at 11:15 a.m.
Orlando Public Library
Saturdays at 11:15 a.m.
- Nursery Rhymes to introduce babies 0 to 18 months old to literature.
Preschool Storytime at the Central Florida Zoo
Central Florida Zoo
2nd Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
- Picture books, songs, and stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing and play. Recommended for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Storytime lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Crafternoons Series
Winter Garden Branch
Mondays at 4:30 p.m.
West Oaks Branch
Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
- An hour of crafting fun with friends recommended for ages 6 through 12. Registration requested.
Homeschool Junior Series
North Orange Branch
Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
West Oaks Branch
Mondays at 11:00 a.m.
Eatonville Branch
1st and 3rd Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
- Crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities that follow a new theme each week. Recommended for ages 6 through 12.
Family Fun: Chess
Orlando Public Library
2nd and 4th Saturdays at 2:30
- All experience levels are welcome and chess sets are available for play. Recommended for families.
See all the free events at the Orange County Library System here.
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