Fri, 16 November 2007 Wii Safety 101: How Not to Use the Nintendo Wii (as demonstrated by G.I. Joe action figures). Don't let this happen to you! (1:12) |
Fri, 2 November 2007 Check out the A.R.T. Revolution for teens at the Orange County Library
System, with breakdancing workshops, Animanga art contests, talent
shows, and more! (2:13) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 2 November 2007 Check out the A.R.T. Revolution for teens at the Orange County Library System, with breakdancing workshops, Animanga art contests, talent shows, and more! (2:13) (.wma audio format) |
Fri, 2 November 2007 Listen to this cool folktale for kids, told by one of the Orange
County Library System's awesome storytellers! (3:25) (.mp3 audio format) Direct download: november07kids_podcast.mp3 Category: OCLS Children's Podstory -- posted at: 10:52 AM |
Fri, 2 November 2007 Listen to this cool folktale for kids, told by one of the Orange
County Library System's awesome storytellers! (3:25) (.wma audio format) Direct download: november07kids_podcast.wma Category: OCLS Children's Podstory WMA -- posted at: 10:51 AM |
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, 5 October 2007 Check out this spooky folktale story for kids told by one of the Library's storytellers, just in time for Halloween! (.mp3 audio format) (4:45) |
Fri, 5 October 2007 Check out this spooky folktale for kids told by one of the Library's storytellers, just in time for Halloween! (.wma audio format) (4:45) Direct download: octoberkidspodcast.wma Category: OCLS Children's Podstory WMA -- posted at: 7:40 AM |
Fri, 5 October 2007 Something funny is happening at the Library! Check out all the hilarious events going on during Teen Read Week for teens in October! (.mp3 audio format) (1:52) |
Fri, 5 October 2007 Something funny is happening at the Library! Check out all the hilarious events going on during Teen Read Week for teens in October! (.wma audio format) (1:52) |
Fri, 21 September 2007 The AST Dew Tour hits Orlando October 18 - 21 as some of the biggest names in BMX, skateboarding, and FMX show us their stuff. Listen to this podcast and check out the cool extreme sports contests going on at the Library. You could win a skate deck with your art featured on it and more! (1:22) (.mp4 video format) |
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, 7 September 2007 Check out this awesome folktale for kids, The King and the Peasant Boy, as told by one of OCLS' storytellers! (3:48) (.mp3 format) |
Fri, 7 September 2007 Check out this awesome folktale for kids, The King and the Peasant Boy, as told by one of OCLS' storytellers! (3:48) (.wma format) |
Fri, 7 September 2007 Could you imagine not being able to read what you want to? Get
informed, speak out, and exercise your freedom to read during Banned
Book Week! (1:07) (.mp3 format) |
Fri, 7 September 2007 Could you imagine not being able to read what you want to? Get informed, speak out, and exercise your freedom to read during Banned Book Week! (1:07) (.wma format) |
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, 3 August 2007 Listen to this cool folktale just for kids, Peace and Quiet, told by one of the Orange County Library System's awesome storytellers! (8:09) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 3 August 2007 Listen to this cool folktale just for kids, Peace and Quiet, told by one of the Orange County Library System's awesome storytellers! (8:09) (.wma audio 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, 6 July 2007 Destruction and doom got your gloom? Speak out! Come to the Teen Open
Forum and discuss matters that mean something to you. (1:46) (.mp3
audio format) |
Fri, 6 July 2007 Destruction and doom got your gloom? Speak out! Come to the Teen Open Forum and discuss matters that mean something to you. (1:46) (.wma audio format) |
Fri, 6 July 2007 Listen to this cool folktale just for kids, Hot as Summer, Cold as Winter, told by one of the Orange County Library System's awesome storytellers! (3:27) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 6 July 2007 Listen to this cool folktale just for kids, Hot as Summer, Cold as Winter, told by one of the Orange County Library System's awesome storytellers! (3:27) (.wma 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 Listen to this cool original story just for kids, Awful Ogre Swamp, told by one of the Orange County Library System's awesome storytellers! (6:09) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 15 June 2007 Listen to this cool original story just for kids, Awful Ogre Swamp, told by one of the Orange County Library System's awesome storytellers! (6:09) (.wma 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 Take It to the Next Level this summer at the Orange County Library System, where there are all sorts of amazing activities for teens all summer long! (1:20) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 8 June 2007 Take It to the Next Level this summer at the Orange County Library System, where there are all sorts of amazing activities for teens all summer long! (1:20) (.wma 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) |
Fri, 18 May 2007 |
Fri, 18 May 2007 2007's Teen Battle of the Bands approaches! Listen to this podcast for more info! (1:09) (.mp3 format) |
Fri, 18 May 2007 2007's Teen Battle of the Bands approaches! Listen to this podcast for more info! (1:09) (.wma format) |
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, 4 May 2007 Ever wondered why roosters "cock-a-doodle-doo" at the sun every
morning. Find out in this folktale story from the Orange County Library System!
(3:31) (.mp3 audio format) |
Fri, 4 May 2007 Ever wondered why roosters "cock-a-doodle-doo" at the sun every morning. Find out in this folktale story from the Orange County Library System! (3:31) (.wma audio 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) (.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, 13 April 2007 Enjoy a retelling of the classic Grimm fairy tale, Cinderella! (5:36) (.mp3 format) |
Fri, 13 April 2007 Enjoy a retelling of the classic Grimm fairy tale, Cinderella! (5:36) (.wma 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) (.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 Did you know that the library now carries video games for PS2, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS that are rated T for Teen? Did you know you can write reviews of video games for the library's website? Check out all the cool gaming stuff there is to do at the Orange County Library System! (1:35) (.wma format) |
Fri, 30 March 2007 Did you know that the library now carries video games for PS2, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS that are rated T for Teen? Did you know you can write reviews of video games for the library's website? Check out all the cool gaming stuff there is to do at the Orange County Library System! (1:35) (.mp3 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)
|
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) |
Wed, 7 March 2007 Celebrate Teen Tech Week all month long with programs, computer classes, gaming competitions, machinima cinema and more. Visit www.ocls.info for more info. (1:43) (.mp3 format) |
Wed, 7 March 2007 Celebrate Teen Tech Week all month long with programs, computer classes, gaming competitions, machinima cinema and more. Visit www.ocls.info for more info. |
Fri, 2 March 2007 A king sends his three sons on journeys to find the finest gifts in the
land. The king decrees that whoever brings back the finest gifts will
inherit the crown. Along the way, one son meets a white cat who helps
him in his journey. A fun folktale for kids! (10:05) (.mp3 format) |
Fri, 2 March 2007 A king sends his three sons on journeys to find the finest gifts in the land. The king decrees that whoever brings back the finest gifts will inherit the crown. Along the way, one son meets a white cat who helps him in his journey. A fun folktale for kids! (10:05) (.wma format) |
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) |
Sat, 3 February 2007 Ever wonder why dogs chase cats? Find out in this fun, entertaining folktale! (4:55) (.wma format) |
Sat, 3 February 2007 Ever wonder why dogs chase cats? Find out in this fun, entertaining folktale! (4:55) (.mp3 format) |
Fri, 2 February 2007 Wear your favorite jeans and join your sisters for a denim extravaganza
as the Orange County Library System celebrates the release of the
fourth book in the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series! For more information on this event, visit www.ocls.info or call (407) 835-7323. (1:36) (.wma format) |
Fri, 2 February 2007 Wear your favorite jeans and join your sisters for a denim extravaganza as the Orange County Library System celebrates the release of the fourth book in the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series! For more information on this event, visit www.ocls.info or call (407) 835-7323. (1:36) (.mp3 format) |
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) |
Thu, 18 January 2007 Your mission is to learn more about Teen Gaming Nights at the library. Don't delay, victory is waiting. (2 min) |
Thu, 18 January 2007 Your mission is to learn more about Teen Gaming Nights at the library. Don't delay, victory is waiting. (2 min) |
Wed, 10 January 2007 "The Serpent in the
Mirror" as told by OCLS Department Head Gregg Gronlund is an adaptation of a Bolivian Folktale. In this tale, a young princess
wonders what can be causing the strange change in her twin sister's behavior,
and the seemingly incurable illness of their father the king. When a young man
with a magic mirror arrives in the kingdom to help, will her father's life be
saved? And will the mystery of her sister's behavior be solved? Listen to the
tale to find out. Direct download: january_child_pod_2007.mp3 Category: OCLS Children's Podstory -- posted at: 2:27 PM |
Wed, 10 January 2007 "The Serpent in the
Mirror" as told by OCLS Department Head Gregg Gronlund is an adaptation of a Bolivian Folktale. In this tale, a young princess
wonders what can be causing the strange change in her twin sister's behavior,
and the seemingly incurable illness of their father the king. When a young man
with a magic mirror arrives in the kingdom to help, will her father's life be
saved? And will the mystery of her sister's behavior be solved? Listen to the
tale to find out.
Direct download: january_child_pod_2007.wma Category: OCLS Children's Podstory WMA -- posted at: 2:04 PM |
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) |
