Orlando Public Library

Orlando Public Library to build technology center for job training

2013-06-12 14:52:00

The Orlando Public Library is starting work on an ambitious technology center designed to take career preparation beyond books and into the realm of hands-on training. At a "First Nail" ceremony Wednesday, officials revealed plans for the 26,000-square-...

Orlandoan finds fountain of youth in Florida's magical waters

2013-06-05 12:46:00

I enjoy the names given to objects folks collect: Disney fans gather Disneyana; aficionados of old Florida seek Floridiana. A few years ago, Orlando graphic designer Rick Kilby found himself on a search for "Poncebilia"—images of Ponce de Le�n,...

Orange libraries offer free technology training online

2013-05-25 09:08:25

Aspiring technology entrepreneurs and workers who need new software skills to get a job or promotion can now get free online instruction at Orange County libraries. The library system is offering its cardholders the online-learning services Lynda.com and...

Free flamenco performance to celebrate 'Viva Florida 500'

2013-05-09 08:15:00

WHAT: As part of Viva Florida 500, the celebration of the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon's landing on Florida's east coast, the Orange County Library System will present "Ponce de Le�n and Flamenco — An Age of Discovery." Experience the...

Freebie Friday: Free events in Orlando

2013-04-26 10:28:00

Free events and things to do in Orlando and surrounding areas this week. See what you can find that won't cost you a dime! � EVENTS LEESBURG BIKEFEST: today-Sunday; Downtown Leesburg, Main Street, Leesburg; free; 352-365-0053. EARTH FEST: with...

Your chance for free art at Sanford event

2013-04-25 08:50:00

I love going to art shows and coming home with a new piece of art. The only thing better would be picking out a piece of art that was free. That's what will happen for one lucky person during the monthly art stroll in downtown Sanford on Friday, 6-9 p.m....

Orlando Sentinel reading campaign picks 'The Fast and the Furriest'

2013-04-19 14:07:00

A couch-potato kid and his rambunctious dog are at the center of the book selected for the Orlando Sentinel's 2013 One Book One Community reading campaign. Central Florida children — and the adults in their lives — are encouraged to share...

Freebie Friday: Free events in Orlando this week

2013-04-12 13:32:00

EVENTS ART AND MUSIC IN THE PARK: with food trucks and music by Jeff Rupert: 6-9 p.m. today; Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry; free; 407-262-7700. ART AMONG THE TREES: art, craft and music festival: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday;...

Free stuff to do around Orlando this weekend

2013-03-29 11:19:00

EASTER COLLEGE PARK EASTER EGG HUNT: 9 a.m. Saturday; Albert Park, Edgewater Drive, Orlando; free; collegeparkorlando.org. EASTER EGG HUNT: 9:30 a.m. Saturday; Central Park, Park Avenue, Winter Park; free; 407-599-3203. EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA: egg...

Orlando 'Panorama' photo exhibit captures community spirit

2013-03-28 15:32:00

Percy Riva found his camera near the Orlando Public Library. Kelsey Godfrey spotted hers while shopping along Park Avenue in Winter Park. Others were in places such as the downtown Lynx bus station and Downtown Credo coffee shop in College Park. All...

Freebie Friday: Free events around Orlando

2013-03-22 07:44:00

EVENTS EDGEWATER RIVERFEST: with carnival rides and live music: 6-10 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday; George R. Kennedy Park, 103 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater; free; 386-424-2485. EASTER LUAU CAR SHOW: with egg hunt and...

Bob Dylan and the greatest rock song of all time

2013-03-11 16:40:18

On Saturday, June 8, Rick Kilby of Orlando will talk about the quest that led him to write "Finding the Fountain of Youth: Ponce de Le�n and Florida's Magical Waters" in a 2 p.m. program at the Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.

2013-06-05 00:00:00

Ken Melrose grew up in Orlando and was successful with the Toro company. Now, he is donating $1 million to the Orlando Public Library .

2012-04-17 00:00:00

The Orlando Public Library downtown and all 14 branch libraries offer Wi-Fi access.

2011-02-27 00:00:00