Fri, 5 February 2010 The king is holding a contest to see who can tell the biggest lie of all, and you won't believe who wins! (2:32) (.mp4 video format; iPhone and iPod format) |
Fri, 29 January 2010 Twelve-time Olympic medalist Dara Torres (the only woman ever to swim in the Olympics past the age of 40) visits the Orlando Public Library to talk about her life, her accomplishments, and her new book, "Age Is Just a Number." (10:11) (.mp4 video format; iPhone and iPod compatible) |
Fri, 8 January 2010
A
very greedy wolf has a plan to eat at two dinner parties in one night!
Will his plans work out? Find out in this great story just for kids! (6:34) (.mp4 video format, iPod Touch and iPhone compatible)
|
Thu, 5 November 2009 Library Central becomes "Skull Central" when the Central Florida Zoo stops by, along with some creepy friends who are still very much alive! (1:28) (.mp4 video format, iPod and iPhone compatible) |
Mon, 2 November 2009 Julianne's brand new clothes are no match for
the stinky, slimy mud puddle. What is she going to do? Find out in this
great kids story from the Orange County Library System! (6:23) (.mp4 video format, iPod and iPhone compatible) |
Tue, 20 October 2009 Elmo and Grover have come all the way from Sesame Street to visit the
Orlando Public Library! But Grover doesn't have a library card! What's
going to happen? Watch and find out! (1:12) (.mp4 video format, iPod and iPhone compatible) |
Fri, 16 October 2009 Dr. John Fleming of Florida Hospital discusses geriatrics, aging
problems, and providing effective care for the elderly. Part of the
Counsel for Caregivers Seminar Series. (8:50) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 16 October 2009 Dr. John Fleming of Florida Hospital discusses geriatrics, aging
problems, and providing effective care for the elderly. Part of the
Counsel for Caregivers Seminar Series. (8:50) (.mp4 video format, iPod and iPhone compatible) |
Fri, 16 October 2009 Ever wonder why cats and dogs don't get along? Find out in this fun
kids story told by one of OCLS' awesome storytellers! (6:45) (.mp4 video format, iPod and iPhone compatible) |
Mon, 21 September 2009 When Old Sally Cato warns you not to do something, it's best to listen
to her... as her two grandsons find out the hard way. Enjoy this fun
Appalachian folktale, told by one of OCLS' master storytellers! (16:46) (.mp4 video format, iPod and iPhone compatible) |
Fri, 4 September 2009 Enjoy a glimpse at a drum circle at the
Orlando Public Library, put on by Giving Tree Music. All patrons, young
and old, were invited to pick up an instrument and play along! (1:09)(.mp4 video format, iPod and iPhone compatible) |
Tue, 1 September 2009 Checking out 20 DVDs from the Library was the easy part. Now Sam actually has to watch them all. (0:32) (.mp4 video format, iPod and iPhone compatible) |
Fri, 24 July 2009 Interested in knowing more about Disney World? Learn about the wide variety of materials included in our unique Disney collection. (1:31) |
Fri, 24 July 2009 New to genealogy? Find out how to get started researching your family history and what resources are available at the Orange County Library System. (2:51) |
Tue, 21 July 2009 Enjoy a taste of ZOO-RIFIC! The 2009 Friends Family Frolic, held on
July 11, 2009 at the Orlando Public Library. Games, prizes, treats,
face painting, crafts, storytelling, music, live animals, and more! (1:10) (.mp4 video format, compatible with iPods and iPhones) |
Fri, 26 June 2009 Dr. David E. Guggenheim, marine biologist and president of 1planet1ocean, speaks about nutrient pollution, overfishing, and shifting baselines, and gives us a glimpse into what we can do about them now and in the future. Taped as part of his "50 Years 50 States 50 Speeches" tour at the Orlando Public Library in Orlando, Florida on May 5, 2009. (10:45) (.mp4 video format, iPod and iPhone compatible) |
Tue, 12 May 2009 Check out the Books2Eat program at the Orlando Public Library on
April 17, 2009, where local bakeries created book-themed cakes for
Library patrons to enjoy as a part of National Library Week. Erica Lee
from MIX 105.1 FM hosts the event!(.mp4 video format, iPod and iPhone compatible) (1:11) |
Mon, 27 April 2009 Orlando's own Bop Gun bring their unique style of funk and soul to the Orlando Public Library. (6:12) (.mp4 video format, iPod and iPhone compatible) |
Mon, 27 April 2009 The Orlando Public Library hosts J-Fair, a celebration of all things
Japan. Japanese art, photography, Koto performances, film screenings,
exhibits, and, of course, sushi! (1:13) (.mp4 video format, iPod and iPhone compatible) |
Thu, 16 April 2009 Guide By Cell is a self-paced cell phone tour of the library. Users can
grab a brochure in the lobby and dial 407.567.7736 on their cell phone,
then dial the tour stop number and # sign to begin. (0:35) (.mp4 video format, iPod and iPhone compatible) |
Thu, 2 April 2009 Take a look at the brand new OCLS Mobile, a breakthrough way to explore
the Library using your iPhone or iPod Touch. Search the catalog, access
your account, find Library locations and driving directions, learn
about upcoming events, watch videos, and more! Start using it today at m.ocls.info. (1:10) (.mp4 video format, iPod compatible) |
Thu, 2 April 2009 Watch the Citizenship Inspired kick-off event with appearances by James
Tyson (OCLS Board of Trustees) and Tico Perez (Más Communications,
local businessman, activist, and talk show host), as well as a special
message from United States Senator Mel Martinez. (7:59) (.mp4 video format, iPod compatible) |
Fri, 27 February 2009 ArtsFest 2009 returns to the Orlando Public Library, with celebrations of dance from around the world! (1:17) (.mp4 video format, iPod and iPhone compatible) |
Thu, 22 January 2009 Check out Otronicon 2009, the annual video game convention in Orlando, Florida, with the Orange County Library System. (1:04) (mp4 video format, iPod compatible) |
Thu, 22 January 2009 Watch Squirt, Curious George, Winnie the Pooh, and more of your favorite storybook characters ride the Library's float in the 2008 Citrus Parade in Orlando, Florida. (1:12) (mp4 video format, iPod compatible) |
Fri, 16 January 2009 It's that time of the year again... time for the Florida Comprehensive
Assessment Test. But don't fret, OCLS is here! Listen to this podcast
for more information on how the Library can help you and your family
prepare for the FCAT. (0:24) (mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 16 January 2009 It's that time of the year again... time for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. But don't fret, OCLS is here! Listen to this podcast for more information on how the Library can help you and your family prepare for the FCAT. (0:24) (Windows Media audio format) |
Thu, 8 January 2009 Clowns from the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus visit the Orlando Public Library, bringing laughter, stories, juggling, and more! (3:23) (.mp4 video format, iPod compatible) |
Mon, 5 January 2009 Lt. Col. John Lynn, director of Aerospace Education for the State
of Florida, teaches Orange County Library System patrons how to easily
build a paper rocket. Then, they blast them into the sky with
compressed air! (2:04) (.mp4 video format, iPod compatible) |
Tue, 23 December 2008 The Orlando Opera Company presents its Studio Artists Annual Holiday
Concert at the Orlando Public Library on December 18, 2008, including
such holiday favorites as "Jingle Bells," "The Twelve Days of
Christmas," "Deck the Halls," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." (8:13) (mp4 video format, iPod compatible) An mp3 version is available here: http://oclspodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=415678 |
Tue, 23 December 2008 The Orlando Opera Company presents its Studio Artists Annual Holiday
Concert at the Orlando Public Library on December 18, 2008, including
such holiday favorites as "Jingle Bells," "The Twelve Days of
Christmas," "Deck the Halls," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." (8:13) (mp3 format) Video version available here: http://oclspodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=415679 |
Tue, 23 December 2008 The Orlando Opera Company presents its Studio Artists Annual Holiday
Concert at the Orlando Public Library on December 18, 2008, including
such holiday favorites as "Jingle Bells," "The Twelve Days of
Christmas," "Deck the Halls," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." (8:13) (Windows Media audio format) Video version available here: http://oclspodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=415679 |
Wed, 5 November 2008 Teens, come play the Nintendo Wii at any of the Orange County Library
System's 15 locations, with gaming nights held each month! From Smash
Brothers to Rock Band, and from Wii Sports to Boom Blox, there's
something for everyone to enjoy. Visit www.ocls.info/gaming for more information. And watch this vodcast to see some of the great games available for play! (1:06) (.mp4 video format, iPod compatible) |
Fri, 10 October 2008 OCLS is proud to announce a new program series, Author and the City Beautiful, featuring an intimate discussion with famous authors every third Saturday. October 2008's guest is author and television personality Mark McEwen. Listen to this podcast for more details! (0:50) (mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 10 October 2008 OCLS is proud to announce a new program series, Author and the City Beautiful, featuring an intimate discussion with famous authors every third Saturday. October 2008's guest is author and television personality Mark McEwen. Listen to this podcast for more details! (0:50) (Windows Media Audio format) |
Mon, 6 October 2008 From folk to jazz to indie music, there's something for everyone this month at the Orange County Library System's Music in the Library. Listen to this podcast for more info!(0:59) (mp3 audio format) |
Mon, 6 October 2008 From folk to jazz to indie music, there's something for everyone this month at the Orange County Library System's Music in the Library. Listen to this podcast for more info!(0:59) (Windows Media Audio format) |
Thu, 2 October 2008 What do you do when faced with a problem? Give up? No way! Find out what the blue jay does when she encounters a challenge in this adapted fable of The Blue Jay and the Watering Can, told by one of OCLS' storytellers! (2:40) (.mp4 video format, iPod compatible) |
Tue, 23 September 2008 Enjoy this look back at the special Hispanic Heritage Month edition of Art After Hours, with works by Pablo Hernandez, Eddie Mora, Alberto Quintero, Wilson Romero, Julio Sanchez, and Maria Emma Fernandez. (1:16) (.mp4 video format, iPod compatible) |
Fri, 29 August 2008 Attend a cultural celebration featuring music, live entertainment and a wealth of language learning resources. Listen to this podcast for more information. (0:42) (Spanish, mp3 audio) |
Fri, 29 August 2008 Attend a cultural celebration featuring music, live entertainment and a wealth of language learning resources. Listen to this podcast for more information. (0:42) (Spanish, Windows Media audio) |
Fri, 29 August 2008 Attend a cultural celebration featuring music, live entertainment and a wealth of language learning resources. Listen to this podcast for more information. (0:42) (English, mp3 audio) |
Fri, 29 August 2008 Attend a cultural celebration featuring music, live entertainment and a wealth of language learning resources. Listen to this podcast for more information. (0:42) (English, Windows Media audio) |
Fri, 22 August 2008 Listen to this podcast to get more information on three upcoming programs all about sign language at OCLS! (1:04) (mp3 audio) |
Fri, 22 August 2008 Listen to this podcast to get more information on three upcoming programs all about sign language at OCLS! (1:04) (Windows Media audio) |
Mon, 18 August 2008 Rediscover Florida’s Space Coast with Ray Osborne, author of the book Images of America: Cape Canaveral. Explore the many historic Orlando connections at Cape Canaveral and other interesting stories at this free program. (0:52) (Windows Media audio) |
Mon, 18 August 2008 Rediscover Florida’s Space Coast with Ray Osborne, author of the book
Images of America: Cape Canaveral. Explore the many historic Orlando
connections at Cape Canaveral and other interesting stories at this free program. (0:52) (Windows Media audio) |
Fri, 8 August 2008 From My Lai to Abu Ghraib, the dark side of JFK to the backdoor dealings of Tricky Dick. Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and author Seymour Hersh has covered it all and now he'll share his stories at the Orlando Public Library. Bright House Networks presents An Evening with the Author, a night of personal narrative with Seymour Hersh on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 7 p.m. Hersh will cover his experiences stemming from generations of covering human conflicts, politics and social injustices. Listen to this podcast for more information. (0:58) (mp3 audio) |
Fri, 8 August 2008 From My Lai to Abu Ghraib, the dark side of JFK to the backdoor dealings of Tricky Dick. Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and author Seymour Hersh has covered it all and now he'll share his stories at the Orlando Public Library. Bright House Networks presents An Evening with the Author, a night of personal narrative with Seymour Hersh on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 7 p.m. Hersh will cover his experiences stemming from generations of covering human conflicts, politics and social injustices. Listen to this podcast for more information. (0:58) (Windows Media audio) |
Fri, 8 August 2008 Renowned Elvis impersonator David Morin performs at the Orange County Library System on August 16, 2008. Listen to this podcast for more details! (0:33) (mp3 audio) |
Fri, 8 August 2008 Renowned Elvis impersonator David Morin performs at the Orange County Library System on August 16, 2008. Listen to this podcast for more details! (0:33) (Windows Media audio) |
Fri, 1 August 2008 Tech expert and author Allen H. Kupetz discusses the wireless, paperless future of our society on August 28, 2008. Listen to this podcast for more info! (1:47) (mp3 audio) |
Fri, 1 August 2008 Tech expert and author Allen H. Kupetz discusses the wireless, paperless future of our society on August 28, 2008. Listen to this podcast for more info! (1:47) (Windows Media audio) |
Fri, 25 July 2008 Check out the games, crafts, music, face painting, and more at this year's Friends Family Frolic, held at the Orlando Public Library in Orlando, Florida. (1:43) (.mp4 video format, iPod compatible) |
Fri, 25 July 2008 Guitar lessons return to the Library in August 2008. Listen to this podcast for more information! (0:36) (.mp3 audio) |
Fri, 25 July 2008 Guitar lessons return to the Library in August 2008. Listen to this podcast for more information! (0:36) (Windows Media audio) |
Fri, 18 July 2008 Author Lily Guzman and illustrator Carlyn D. Langell read their new book, The Caterpillar Story (La Historia de la Oruga), in both English and Spanish at the Orlando Public Library on June 14, 2008. (6:11) (Windows Media audio) |
Fri, 18 July 2008 Author Lily Guzman and illustrator Carlyn D. Langell read their new book, The Caterpillar Story (La Historia de la Oruga), in both English and Spanish at the Orlando Public Library on June 14, 2008. (6:11) (mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 18 July 2008 Author Lily Guzman and illustrator Carlyn D. Langell read their new book, The Caterpillar Story (La Historia de la Oruga), in both English and Spanish at the Orlando Public Library on June 14, 2008. (6:11) (Windows Media audio) |
Fri, 18 July 2008 Experts from the Federal Communications Commission will share important information regarding the February 17, 2009 DTV Transition. Is your television ready? (0:57) (.mp3 audio) |
Fri, 18 July 2008 Experts from the Federal Communications Commission will share
important information regarding the February 17, 2009 DTV Transition. Is your television ready? (0:57) (Windows Media audio) |
Fri, 11 July 2008 WESH-TV reporter and author Bob Kealing recounts the story of Brownie
Wise, Earl Tupper, and Tupperware during a discussion of his new book, Tupperware Unsealed, at the Orlando Public Library on June 14, 2008. (10:15) (mp4 video format, iPod compatible) |
Fri, 11 July 2008 WESH-TV reporter and author Bob Kealing recounts the story of Brownie
Wise, Earl Tupper, and Tupperware during a discussion of his new book, Tupperware Unsealed, at the Orlando Public Library on June 14, 2008. (10:15) (mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 11 July 2008 WESH-TV reporter and author Bob Kealing recounts the story of Brownie Wise, Earl Tupper, and Tupperware during a discussion of his new book, Tupperware Unsealed, at the Orlando Public Library on June 14, 2008. (10:15) (Windows Media audio format) |
Fri, 11 July 2008 Read it before you see it! This month's Books Before the Big Screen program features Brideshead Revisited.
Come discuss the book before the movie opens in theaters! Listen to
this podcast for more information. (0:29) (mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 11 July 2008 Read it before you see it! This month's Books Before the Big Screen program features Brideshead Revisited. Come discuss the book before the movie opens in theaters! Listen to this podcast for more information. (0:29) (Windows Media audio format) |
Mon, 30 June 2008 Check out these highlights from 2008's Teen Battle of the Bands at the Orlando Public Library. Featuring performances from Orlantic Vibes, Break the Silent Fall, Silence the Ceremony, and Mechanical Mayhem. (4:45) (.mp4 video, iPod compatible) Direct download: 2008battleofthebands_highlights_vodcast.mp4 Category: OCLS Events -- posted at: 10:30 AM |
Fri, 27 June 2008 Escape to our island celebration, Tiki Time! Everyone is invited to this year’s Friends Family Frolic. Enjoy island games, prizes, sweet treats and more! Listen to this podcast for more info. (0:34) (mp3 audio) |
Fri, 27 June 2008 Escape to our island celebration, Tiki Time! Everyone is invited to
this year’s Friends Family Frolic. Enjoy island games, prizes, sweet
treats and more! Listen to this podcast for more info. (0:34) (Windows Media audio) |
Fri, 20 June 2008 Do your part to save the environment by purchasing one of the Orange County Library System's new reusable and durable tote bags! You'll never go back to plastic again! (0:52) (.mp4 video, iPod compatible) |
Fri, 30 May 2008 The Orange County Library System welcomes authors Janna McMahan,
Kristin Harmel, and Bob Kealing in June 2008 to speak about their new
books. Listen to this podcast for more information! (1:41) (Windows
Media audio) |
Fri, 30 May 2008 The Orange County Library System welcomes authors Janna McMahan, Kristin Harmel, and Bob Kealing in June 2008 to speak about their new books. Listen to this podcast for more information! (1:41) (Windows Media audio) |
Fri, 30 May 2008 The Orange County Library System is offering free guitar lessons for
beginners throughout the month of June 2008. Listen to this podcast for
more information on how to sign up! (0:27) (mp3 audio) |
Fri, 30 May 2008 The Orange County Library System is offering free guitar lessons for beginners throughout the month of June 2008. Listen to this podcast for more information on how to sign up! (0:27) (Windows Media audio) |
Fri, 9 May 2008 Aliens have stolen the Library's books, DVDs, and CDs, and we
need your help! Play "Citricon: Library Defender," a new game coming
May 15, 2008 exclusively to http://www.ocls.info/citricon. (0:33) (.mp4 video, iPod compatible) |
Fri, 9 May 2008 We want to hear from you! Learn about the Orange County Library
System's new YouTube-based initiative, OCLS SoundBytes, and how you can
make your voice heard! (0:33) (mp3 audio) |
Fri, 9 May 2008 We want to hear from you! Learn about the Orange County Library System's new YouTube-based initiative, OCLS SoundBytes, and how you can make your voice heard! (0:33) (Windows Media audio) |
Fri, 2 May 2008 Did you know that the Orange County Library System teaches over 1,000 computer classes each month on over 100 different topics and applications? And they're all free for Orange County residents. Watch this vodcast for more information on how you can expand your knowledge and grow your business. (1:06) (.mp4 video, iPod compatible) |
Fri, 2 May 2008 It's National Music Week at the Orange County Library System, May 4 -
10, 2008, with live performances all week long from artists from all
genres. Listen to this podcast to learn more! (0:38) (.mp3 audio) |
Fri, 2 May 2008 It's National Music Week at the Orange County Library System, May 4 - 10, 2008, with live performances all week long from artists from all genres. Listen to this podcast to learn more! (0:38) (.wma audio) |
Fri, 25 April 2008
Author, comedian, Essence columnist and former Saturday Night Live cast member Finesse Mitchell visits the Orlando Public Library to talk about his new book, Your Girlfriends Only Know So Much. (5:16) (.mp3 audio) |
Fri, 25 April 2008
Author, comedian, Essence columnist and former Saturday Night Live cast member Finesse Mitchell visits the Orlando Public Library to talk about his new book, Your Girlfriends Only Know So Much. (5:16) (.mp4 video) |
Fri, 25 April 2008
Author, comedian, Essence columnist, and former Saturday Night Live cast member Finesse Mitchell visits the Orlando Public Library to talk about his new book, Your Girlfriends Only Know So Much. (5:16) (.wma audio) |
Fri, 11 April 2008 Join author Kristin Harmel for a discussion on her hilarious new novel, The Art of French Kissing. Check out this podcast for more info! (0:46) (.mp3 audio) |
Fri, 11 April 2008 Join author Kristin Harmel for a discussion on her hilarious new novel, The Art of French Kissing. Check out this podcast for more info! (0:46) (.wma audio) |
Mon, 7 April 2008 OCLS invites you In the Garden! Attend the opening of award-winning artist Vince Sansone’s new exhibit, In the Garden. Learn more about this Art After Hours event in this podcast! (0:36) (.mp3 audio) |
Mon, 7 April 2008 OCLS invites you In the Garden! Attend the opening of award-winning artist Vince Sansone’s new exhibit, In the Garden. Learn more about this Art After Hours event in this podcast! (0:36) (.wma audio) |
Fri, 4 April 2008
Author Rosalie Turner visits the Orlando Public Library to speak about Freedom Bound, her historical fiction novel about Anna Kingsley, a slave who later became a slave owner herself. (7:10) (.mp4 video format) |
Fri, 4 April 2008
Author Rosalie Turner visits the Orlando Public Library to speak about Freedom Bound, her historical fiction novel about Anna Kingsley, a slave who later became a slave owner herself. (7:10) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 4 April 2008
Author Rosalie Turner visits the Orlando Public Library to speak about Freedom Bound, her historical fiction novel about Anna Kingsley, a slave who later became a slave owner herself. (7:10) (.wma audio format) |
Fri, 28 March 2008 Jan C. Garavaglia, M.D. (a.k.a. Dr. G), chief medical examiner for the
District Nine (Orange-Osceola) Medical Examiner's Office in Florida,
and star of her own show on the Discovery Health channel, speaks about
the job of a medical examiner and opportunities for women in medicine.
(7:37) (.mp4 video format) |
Fri, 28 March 2008 Jan C. Garavaglia, M.D. (a.k.a. Dr. G), chief medical examiner for the
District Nine (Orange-Osceola) Medical Examiner's Office in Florida,
and star of her own show on the Discovery Health channel, speaks about
the job of a medical examiner and opportunities for women in medicine.
(7:37) (.wma audio format) |
Fri, 28 March 2008 Jan C. Garavaglia, M.D. (a.k.a. Dr. G), chief medical examiner for the
District Nine (Orange-Osceola) Medical Examiner's Office in Florida,
and star of her own show on the Discovery Health channel, speaks about
the job of a medical examiner and opportunities for women in medicine.
(7:37) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 21 March 2008 Val Demings, Orlando's first female chief of police, speaks about her
career, struggles, and women's history at the Orlando Public Library. (.mp4 video format)
(9:42) |
Fri, 21 March 2008 Val Demings, Orlando's first female chief of police, speaks about her
career, struggles, and women's history at the Orlando Public Library.
(.mp3 audio format) (9:42) |
Fri, 21 March 2008 Val Demings, Orlando's first female chief of police, speaks about her
career, struggles, and women's history at the Orlando Public Library.
(.wma audio format) (9:42) |
Wed, 19 March 2008 Essence columnist, comedian, author, and former Saturday Night Live cast member Finesse Mitchell visits the Orlando Public Library at 2 pm on March 23, 2008, to answer all of your dating and relationship questions. Find out more about the program in this podcast. (0:33) (.mp3 audio format) |
Wed, 19 March 2008 Essence columnist, comedian, author, and former Saturday Night Live cast member Finesse Mitchell visits the Orlando Public Library at 2 pm on March 23, 2008, to answer all of your dating and relationship questions. Find out more about the program in this podcast. (0:33) (.wma audio format) |
Fri, 14 March 2008
Step is back at the Orlando Public Library for the 3rd Annual Step Off! competition.
Watch high schools and middle schools from all over Orange County,
Florida compete in this hip hop step show. (9:18) (.mp4 video format) |
Wed, 5 March 2008 The Big Read returns to the Orange County Library System this March. This year, Central Florida will be reading Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Check out this video to get information on The Big Read and all the fantastic programs OCLS has planned for this event. (1:25) (.mp4 video format) |
Fri, 29 February 2008 Celebrate National Women's History Month by honoring two of Orange
County's most respected and decorated female officials, Orlando Police
Chief Val Demings and Discovery Health Channel star Dr. G., Medical Examiner. (0:27) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 29 February 2008 Celebrate National Women's History Month by honoring two of Orange
County's most respected and decorated female officials, Orlando Police
Chief Val Demings and Discovery Health Channel star Dr. G., Medical Examiner. (0:27) (.wma audio format) |
Fri, 15 February 2008 Step Off! is coming back to the Orlando Public Library! Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 2 pm! (0:35) (.mp4 video format) |
Thu, 7 February 2008 ArtsFest returns to the Orlando Public Library February 9 and 10, 2008, featuring music and dance from around the world! (0:54) (.mp4 video format) |
Fri, 1 February 2008 Join Curious George, Raggedy Ann and Andy, Strawberry Shortcake, and
their friends as they take part in the 2007 Citrus Parade in Orlando,
Florida with the Orange County Library System! (1:17) (.mp4 video format) |
Fri, 1 February 2008 Got FCAT? No problem! The Library can help you and your child succeed
on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. Find out how in this
podcast from the Orange County Library System. (0:33) (.mp3 audio
format) |
Fri, 1 February 2008 Got FCAT? No problem! The Library can help you and your child succeed on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. Find out how in this podcast from the Orange County Library System. (0:33) (.wma audio format) |
Fri, 25 January 2008 Dave Isay, founder of StoryCorps, speaks about StoryCorps' history, its
future, and its importance at the Orlando Public Library in Orlando,
Florida. (.mp4 video format) (10:28) |
Fri, 25 January 2008 Dave Isay, founder of StoryCorps, speaks about StoryCorps' history, its
future, and its importance at the Orlando Public Library in Orlando,
Florida. (.mp3 audio format) (10:28) |
Fri, 25 January 2008 Dave Isay, founder of StoryCorps, speaks about StoryCorps' history, its
future, and its importance at the Orlando Public Library in Orlando,
Florida. (.wma audio format) (10:28) |
Thu, 24 January 2008 Save some of that holiday cash for the Friends of the Orange County Library System Annual Winter Book Sale! Friday, January 25 through Sunday, January 27, 2008. (.mp3 audio file) (0:43) |
Thu, 24 January 2008 Save some of that holiday cash for the Friends of the Orange County Library System Annual Winter Book Sale! Friday, January 25 through Sunday, January 27, 2008. (.wma audio file) (0:43) |
Fri, 11 January 2008 Otronicon is back for version 3. Come check out the Orange County Library System's booth at Otronicon 2008 from January 18 - 21 at the Orlando Science Center. (.mp4 video format) (0:57) |
Fri, 11 January 2008 StoryCorps will be at the Orlando Public Library from January 10
through February 2, 2008
to record 40 minute sessions of personal stories from mothers and
fathers, sisters and brothers, grandparents,
co-workers and anyone else with a story to tell. Listen to this podcast
to get more information, or visit www.ocls.info/storycorps. (.mp3 audio
format) (1:15) |
Fri, 11 January 2008 StoryCorps will be at the Orlando Public Library from January 10 through February 2, 2008
to record 40 minute sessions of personal stories from mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, grandparents,
co-workers and anyone else with a story to tell. Listen to this podcast to get more information, or visit www.ocls.info/storycorps. (.wma audio format) (1:15) |
Fri, 21 December 2007
The Token Gamblers bring authentic bluegrass music to the Orlando Public Library. (7:31) |
Fri, 21 December 2007
The Token Gamblers bring authentic bluegrass music to the Orlando Public Library. (7:31) |
Fri, 7 December 2007 Do you want to know when your library materials are coming due? How
would you like to receive a reminder for that computer class you signed
up for? Now you can by using the OCLS Alerts, an innovative new SMS
text messaging service from the Orange County Library System. Watch this video to learn more about it! (1:07) (.mp4 video format) |
Fri, 19 October 2007 Tim Dorsey, New York Times bestselling author of Hurricane Punch and The Big Bamboo,
stops by the Orlando Public Library to talk about the life of an
author, Florida's quirky locales, and the various real-world
inspirations behind his characters and their stories. (9:37) (.mp4 video format) |
Fri, 19 October 2007 Tim Dorsey, New York Times bestselling author of Hurricane Punch and The Big Bamboo, stops by the Orlando Public Library to talk about the life of an author, Florida's quirky locales, and the various real-world inspirations behind his characters and their stories. (9:37) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 12 October 2007 Ever wondered what it's like to work in the game industry? Find out first hand from Felix Rivero, lead programmer on NCAA Football 09 for EA Games! (8:13) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 12 October 2007 Ever wondered what it's like to work in the game industry? Find out first hand from Felix Rivero, lead programmer on NCAA Football 09 for EA Games! (8:13) (.wma audio format) |
Fri, 5 October 2007 Take a trip to Weeki Wachee with Dr. Lu Vickers, author of the new book Weeki Wachee: City of Mermaids, and learn about this once-popular Florida roadside attraction. (.mp3 audio format) (10:43) |
Fri, 14 September 2007 Watch OCLS staff members compete in the Spectacular Spelling Bee for
the chance to represent the Library at the Adult Literacy League's
Great, Grown-Up Spelling Bee. (6:52) |
Fri, 10 August 2007 Get to know the guys behind the instruments of
Funk Alchemy, winners of OCLS’ 2007 Teen Battle of the Bands, in this
exclusive interview. (2:53) (.mp4 video format) |
Fri, 20 July 2007 The Milk Carton Superstars bring rock and roll to the Orlando Public Library at an exclusive after hours art reception. (7:02) (.mp4 video format) |
Fri, 6 July 2007 Singer/songwriter Audrey Lee Johnson sings and plays her engaging, warm songs on guitar. (6:22) (.mp4 video format) |
Fri, 6 July 2007 Singer/songwriter Audrey Lee Johnson sings and plays her engaging, warm songs on guitar. (6:22) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 29 June 2007 Central Florida high school bands bring their best tunes to the Orlando Public Library for 2007's Teen Battle of the Bands. Watch the full performances at youtube.com/ocls! (3:43) |
Fri, 22 June 2007 Neil Connolly, head chef of Doc’s Restaurant in downtown Orlando and
former personal chef to the Kennedy family, shares stories from his new
book, In the Kennedy Kitchen, at the Orlando Public Library. (9:47) (.mp4 video format) |
Fri, 22 June 2007 Neil Connolly, head chef of Doc’s Restaurant in downtown Orlando and
former personal chef to the Kennedy family, shares stories from his new
book, In the Kennedy Kitchen, at the Orlando Public Library. (9:47) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 15 June 2007
Rick Yancey, author of The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
visits the Orlando Public Library and reveals how he writes action
scenes for his novels, why you should research your main character's
name closely before going to press, and why you should never give up on
your dreams. (12:38) (.mp4 video format) |
Fri, 15 June 2007
Rick Yancey, author of The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
visits the Orlando Public Library and reveals how he writes action
scenes for his novels, why you should research your main character's
name closely before going to press, and why you should never give up on
your dreams. (12:38) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 8 June 2007 You won't believe the things that the Kenya
Safari Acrobats can do! Check out the video of their performance at the
Orlando Public Library. (19:45) (.mp4 video format) |
Fri, 25 May 2007 Former film critic for the Orlando Sentinel, Jay Boyar, discusses his new book, Films to Go, and how both travel and moviegoing have changed over the years. (5:50) (.mp4 video format) |
Fri, 25 May 2007 Former film critic for the Orlando Sentinel, Jay Boyar, discusses his new book, Films to Go, and how both travel and moviegoing have changed over the years. (5:50) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 18 May 2007 The
Orlando Sentinel's own consumer advocate Greg Dawson shares stories
about his work and tips on how to avoid getting scammed. (16:50) (.mp4 video) |
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Fri, 18 May 2007 You won't believe how much there is to do this summer for teens. Check out this video and discover for yourself! (2:19) (.mp4 video) |
Fri, 18 May 2007 It's a Super Slammin' Summer at OCLS! Watch Squirt and Juicy find out how they can become superheroes through reading! (0:57) (.mp4 video) |
Fri, 11 May 2007 OCLS kicks off its new public awareness campaign with new billboards, a television commercial, Orange County Mayor Richard T. Crotty, and many more Central Florida celebrities. (15:57) (.mp4 video) |
Fri, 4 May 2007 Alligators, snakes, iguanas and more reptiles invade the
Children's Department of the Orlando Public Library when the Central
Florida Zoo stops by for a visit! (0:54) (.mp4 video) |
Fri, 27 April 2007 Ragtime folk guitarist Barry Brogan performs live at the Orlando Public Library. Check out more upcoming events at www.ocls.info. (6:43) (.mp4 video format) |
Fri, 27 April 2007 Ragtime folk guitarist Barry Brogan performs live at the Orlando Public Library. Check out more upcoming events at www.ocls.info. (6:43) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 20 April 2007 Video games at a library? You'd better believe it. Check out the "Gaming is Life" event held at the Orlando Public Library on April 14, 2007, complete with all the latest systems, DDR, and a Scion tricked out for gaming! |
Fri, 20 April 2007 EA Games producer Daniel Castorani gives us insight into the creation of a video game and takes audience questions at the Gaming is Life event at the Orlando Public Library on April 14, 2007. (16:33) (.mp3 format) |
Fri, 20 April 2007 EA Games producer Daniel Castorani gives us insight into the creation of a video game and takes audience questions at the Gaming is Life event at the Orlando Public Library on April 14, 2007. (16:33) (.wma format) |
Fri, 13 April 2007 Bluegrass quartet Old Guys on the Porch bring their easy-going folk harmonies to the Orlando Public Library. (8:45) (.mp4 video) |
Fri, 6 April 2007 World famous Russian-born pianist Denis Plutalov performs at the Orlando Public Library, courtesy of the Rachmaninov Society. (6:06) (.mp4 video format) |
Fri, 6 April 2007 World famous Russian-born pianist Denis Plutalov performs at the Orlando Public Library, courtesy of the Rachmaninov Society. (6:06) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 30 March 2007 Author and Rollins College professor Dorothy Mays discusses what life
was like for Puritan women in 17th century Colonial America. (15:25) (.mp4 video) |
Fri, 30 March 2007 Author and Rollins College professor Dorothy Mays discusses what life
was like for Puritan women in 17th century Colonial America. (15:25) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 23 March 2007 Author Lindsay Moss visits the Orlando Public Library to discuss her new book, You Made This Drink, You Drink It. (7:50) (.mp3 format) |
Fri, 23 March 2007 Author Lindsay Moss visits the Orlando Public Library to discuss her new book, You Made This Drink, You Drink It. (7:50) (.wma format) |
Fri, 16 March 2007 Jazzone brings their smooth blend of jazz, blues, and R&B to the Orlando Public Library. (10:29)
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Fri, 9 March 2007 Research scientist and author Bernard Ban Zyl recounts his massive,
near-fatal heart attack and the experimental stem cell treatment that
saved his life. (12:03) |
Fri, 2 March 2007 Middle school and high school students from
all around Orlando bring their best steps to the Orlando Public Library
in the second annual Step Off Competition. (0:41) |
Fri, 23 February 2007 Watch some of Orlando's most talented kids perform at the Orlando
Public Library in OCLS' annual Children's Talent Show. (4:33) |
Fri, 16 February 2007 Bestselling author John P. Strelecky discusses the origins of his hit novel The Why Cafe and his experiences in the book publishing industry. (11:41) |
Fri, 9 February 2007
Dance from around the world comes to the Orlando Public Library as ArtsFest 2007 kicks off. (10:31) |
Fri, 2 February 2007 Central Florida personality and historian Ben Brotemarkle discusses his book, Crossing Division Street, and gives us a fascinating insight into African-American history in Central Florida. (16:39) |
Fri, 26 January 2007 The Orange County Library System is pleased to announce its participation in The Big Read,
a partnership with The National Endowment for the Arts and Arts
Midwest, encouraging literary reading by asking communities to come
together to read and discuss one book. The Orange County Library System
has chosen Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston as the community novel. Visit www.ocls.info/BigRead for more info and a schedule of events. (11:33) |
Fri, 19 January 2007 Music at the Library presents Jackie Kopco, a singer/songwriter from the Central Florida area, live at Library Central. Recorded September 8, 2006. (12:29) |
Fri, 19 January 2007 The Friends of the Library presents the witty,
no-nonsense astrologer, William Lamb, the Horoscope Man. Lamb makes
regular appearances on Orlando radio shows and is syndicated across the
country. The Secrets of Your Rising Sign is his first book. (10:40) |
Tue, 9 January 2007 The Friends of the Library presents Les Standiford, author of Last Train to Paradise, this year's Central Florida Reads selection. Last Train to Paradise stunningly depicts the Key West Railroad's spectacular rise and dramatic fall and the man behind it all. November 11, 2006. (07:43) |
Fri, 1 December 2006 Get a behind the scenes look at the Department of Technical Services and see just how that book gets from a publisher to your hands and its journey in between. (9:28) |
Fri, 27 October 2006 Get out those dancing shoes! This is an exhibition of
international folk dancing from around the world. Enjoy Ethnic folk dancing performed
to traditional music in authentic costumes. (2:40) |
Fri, 20 October 2006 Special
guest appearance of a Sesame Street Live friend at the Library! Sesame
Street Live and Mix 105.1 morning radio host Erica Lee came by to read stories from |
Mon, 18 September 2006 Don't miss out on this discussion on |
Fri, 18 August 2006 John Segers heads the Orlando
Gilbert and Sullivan Players (OGASP!) and has directed several
productions of Gilbert & Sullivan. Their goals are to bring the
traditional D'Oyly Carte style to concert performances and full
productions of the operettas in the Orlando area, to introduce new
audiences to the joys of G&S and to rekindle happy memories for
Savoyards throughout Central Florida. Tongue-twisting patter songs, ballads, comic solos and romantic duets form the backbone of the entertainment. Included are selections from such favorites as H.M.S. Pinafore, The Mikado, and The Pirates of Penzance, as well as highlights from The Yeomen Of The Guard, Patience and others. (7:55) |
Mon, 17 July 2006 Fascinated by shipwrecks and sunken treasures? Joan Kostenbader, from Mel Fischer's Treasure Museum in Sebastian, FL, visited the Orlando Public Library to share some stories and show a few artifacts. These highlights include stories about Kip Wagner, the first gentleman who found coins on the beach in the Sebastian area. Also learn a little about Venera jewelry and early ammunition (musket balls, cannonballs, and grenades). Part of the Friends Second Saturday Program. Come to the Orlando Public Library on the second Saturday of every month to discover what interesting program the Friends of the Library are offering next. (5.45 min.) |
Mon, 26 June 2006 Put on your dancing shoes and be inspired by these video highlights of five popular dances. Watch performances of the waltz, tango, swing, samba, and salsa by members of the Central Florida Chapter of USA Dance. Another fabulous Friends Second Saturday Program. Come to the Orlando Public Library on the second Saturday of every month to discover what interesting program the Friends of the Library are offering next. (3.30 min.) |
Tue, 13 June 2006 Enjoy these highlights from the U-Turn Dance performance of excerpts from their show Beginningless, a series of contemporary dance vignettes that explore love. U-Turn Dance is a professional dance company based right here in Central Florida. This program was part of the Friends of the Library Second Saturday Program. (3.25 min.) |
Mon, 22 May 2006 Anything Goes is the title of The Orlando Poetry Troupe's performance at the Orlando Public Library as part of National Poetry Month events. Video highlights include the following poets:
(3:30 min.) |
Mon, 8 May 2006 Watch storyteller Autumn Garick tell the folktale of a man who can't sleep because there is just Too Much Noise. The man visits the wise old woman at the end of the village to find relief and ends up learning a valuable lesson. Enjoy this energetic performance which includes singing, sound effects, and audience participation. This is the final chapter in our highlights from the 2006 Storytelling Festival. (7:30 min) |
Tue, 25 April 2006 Do you know why buzzards are scavengers? Another favorite OCLS storyteller, Crystal Sullivan, answered this question when she shared the tale of "The Buzzard's Ride" during the 2006 Storytelling Festival. (8.15 min) |
Mon, 10 April 2006 You might think that you know the story of the Itsy Bitsy Spider, but you don't know the whole story. In a small hidden town in Apopka, |
Wed, 8 March 2006 Highlights from My Name Is Avi: A Literary Performance Based On Avi’s Writings presented by Scholatic Book Fairs. As part of the Scholastic “Visiting Author Series�, Avi visited the Orlando Public Library on February 2, 2006, and shared an entertaining glimpse into his most popular books. This video podcast includes excerpts from "Who Was That Masked Man Anyway?" (Orchard/HarperCollins – 1992), "The End Of The Beginning" (Harcourt – 2004), and "Things That Sometimes Happen" (Simon & Schuster – 1970). To learn more about Upcoming Program at the OCLS, visit www.ocls.info (16:47 min) |
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