Orange County Library System

We love hearing about how our customers use OCLS resources and the ways that our libraries enrich lives though experiences and opportunities to learn, grow and connect. Thank you Sophie A. Katz and Kayla for this great look at libraries and some of the services people might not know about yet! Take a listen to the "I Love This Thing So Fricking Much" podcast at the link below and visit Kayla's favorite service - Local Wanderer - at ocls.org/local-wanderer. (It is up and running again after some server issues!)

We're #hiring a new Finance and Budget Coordinator in Orlando, Florida. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Today we uncrated something fresh -- a new look for a new approach to what we do. Our new logo was inspired by our 100 Year Celebration design, which we used throughout 2023. Now, as we wind down our 100th year, we'll begin using this logo to represent our brand and our promise to enrich the lives of those we serve. You'll start seeing it on library communications beginning October 1.

Calling all Orlando #jobseekers! 💼 Network and interview with over 100+ employers under one roof on Wednesday, September 11! There will be job openings in various industries around Central Florida. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3nQCCpB

We're hiring! 💼 🍊 Orange County Library System has several open positions including ESL Instructor, Branch Circulation Clerks and Assistant Branch Department/Manager! Visit ocls.info/jobs to see locations, salary and position requirements.

Yesterday, our team provided constituent services at the Southeast Public Library as part of our Legislative Library Sessions! This is our last library session of the summer! Thank you to Orange County Library System for the annual summer partnership. 📚 [ID]: 5 members of our team sitting at our resource table, which has a collection of pamphlets for community members.

In the August issue of Books & Beyond, we celebrate 50 years of Home Delivery with an inside look at the process from start to finish! Check it out online: https://bit.ly/4c5udWA

Meet Kali Anthony, Branch Outreach Specialist 👋 Hi there! My name is Kali Anthony and I am the Outreach Specialist for Alafaya Branch. As a former “library kid” myself, I am incredibly passionate about the library and all the amazing services we provide. I spent every summer of my childhood learning and growing at my local library and knew all the employees by name. It’s been a total full circle moment for me to be able to facilitate engaging experiences for children and families in our community through library outreach. When I’m not hosting trivia with seniors, providing a pop-up library, executing a STEM challenge or visiting local schools with a storytime, you can find me hunting down records for my vinyl collection, exploring national parks with my partner, trying to perfect a new recipe or cuddling with my cat, Meeko. Getting to connect with our community over the past year in this role has been such a gift. I love getting to hear your stories about how the library has impacted you. I believe that libraries are cornerstones of our communities, and I love helping folks figure out which service, class, program or material can benefit them the most. Keep an eye out for me in east Orlando … I’ll meet you there! 📍

Looking for a new job? OCLS has a jobs and careers resource guide that can help with your search, including everything from resume writing to interview practice. You've got this! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Yp3XmV

BIG NEWS! 📣 Orange County Library System welcomes New York Times bestselling author John Green back to Orlando on January 24, 2025. Explore his literary journey, inspirations, and creative process through an engaging, moderated conversation. The event, presented by the Lillian Louise Pharr Endowment Fund with support from the Friends of the Orange County Library System, will be held at Steinmetz Hall in the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Please Note: There will not be a book sale or signing. ✨Tickets on sale starting September 9!✨ 📆 Event is on January 24, 2025, 8 p.m. 📍Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Learn more: ocls.info/JohnGreen