🧶It’s graffiti, but with yarn. Yarnfiti encourages creativity, teaches sewing skills at this Florida library
Read full article: 🧶It’s graffiti, but with yarn. Yarnfiti encourages creativity, teaches sewing skills at this Florida libraryYou’ve probably heard or even spotted graffiti around town. It’s usually something illicitly spray painted on a public building or wall. But there’s a unique kind of graffiti that local libraries are welcoming it’s all part of a display they want you to come out and see for yourself. It’s called ‘Yarnfiti.’
Events honoring AANHPI Heritage Month, ‘Star Wars’ among May offerings at Orange County Library System
Read full article: Events honoring AANHPI Heritage Month, ‘Star Wars’ among May offerings at Orange County Library SystemEvents honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, as well as the “Star Wars” franchise and more, are set for May within the Orange County Library System.
📖Eatonville library celebrates Black history, literary legend Zora Neale Hurston
Read full article: 📖Eatonville library celebrates Black history, literary legend Zora Neale HurstonEach year, the town of Eatonville and the Association to Preserve Eatonville Community hosts the Zora! Fest honoring her life and legacy. Some of the events leading up to the festival are encouraging community members to explore their local library.
Adults, your library card isn’t just for checking out books anymore. Here’s what else you have access to.
Read full article: Adults, your library card isn’t just for checking out books anymore. Here’s what else you have access to.Whether you’re a book lover or, perhaps, you don’t have much time or interest in reading, there are various other beneficial things you can access with a library card.
Check it out: 4 things you probably didn’t know your child has access to with a library card
Read full article: Check it out: 4 things you probably didn’t know your child has access to with a library cardMost of us are well aware that possessing a library card gives you the ability to check out books, but there are so many other things that it gives you access to, as well.
These fun (and free) classes can grow your child’s critical thinking and communication skills
Read full article: These fun (and free) classes can grow your child’s critical thinking and communication skillsWe’re a good way into summer break, which means some of the kiddos might be starting to get a little restless.
Craft lovers: This community project wants your fiber artwork for public display
Read full article: Craft lovers: This community project wants your fiber artwork for public displayThere are countless summer activities to get into, but if you’re a craft lover, perhaps you’re seeking out something to hone your skills, or maybe even work on perfecting them, and to be part of something bigger.
Orange County Library System’s Local Wanderer program gives residents easy access to unique, local cultural experiences
Read full article: Orange County Library System’s Local Wanderer program gives residents easy access to unique, local cultural experiencesThrough a culture pass program called Local Wanderer, cardholders can "check out" free experiences at local arts and cultural venues throughout Orange County.
Summer events: All the fun stuff happening this summer (for free) at an Orange County Library System branch near you
Read full article: Summer events: All the fun stuff happening this summer (for free) at an Orange County Library System branch near youSummer, are you there? We’re ready for you.
📚Want to win gaming consoles, tablets and scooters? Join this summer reading challenge
Read full article: 📚Want to win gaming consoles, tablets and scooters? Join this summer reading challengeThis year, the Orange County Library System is going hybrid with its reading program with virtual and in-person events. It’s all in an effort to keep both kids and adults excited to continue learning and reading over the summer months.