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Barbershop Books Fosters Reading Among Young Black Boys
Alvin Irby was getting a haircut when inspiration struck. One of his students was also at the barbershop, clearly bored. âHe should be practicing his reading,â Alvin thought to himself. That thought led to Barbershop Books. The non-profit leverages the cultural significance of barbershops in Black communities by placing bookshelves, stocked with books geared toward…
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Our History Speaks Volumes: Captain Albertson’s Gift
One hundred years ago, a private citizen donated his personal library to the City of Orlando. The rest is history. The year 1921 was an important one for Orlando: Before Disney World had made Central Florida a landmark tourist destination, Orlando was an up-and-coming city whose growth was fueled primarily by citrus farming. In that year,…
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The Book Nerd Community Thrives on Instagram
One of the benefits of social media is being able to find people with the same interest as you, and, letâs face it, reading can often feel like a solitary habit. Type âbookstagramâ into the search bar on Instagram and youâll uncover a worldwide bibliophile community that not only embraces reading but does so with…
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Best Books Of The Year, as Chosen by a 3 and 6-Year-Old
I have two very opinionated readers. The eldest, L, has helped me make these lists the past two years. The youngest, M, is now joining the blogging game and is excited to share her favorite books that were published in 2020. As noted in previous years, these are favorites as chosen by my children â…
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Top 10 Circulating Titles of 2020
From modern classics, to the latest in popular fiction, Orange County Library System customers read a surprisingly diverse selection of titles in 2020. Here were the most popular checkouts from across the system this year: 1. Where the Crawdads Sing / Delia Owens Originally published in 2018, Delia Owensâ sprawling novel, Where the Crawdads Sing continues…
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From the Director, January 2021
To say that 2020 was a tumultuous year would be a gross understatement, so I think itâs only natural that most of us are hoping for a fresh start in 2021. While the pandemic continues to impact our lives as we ring in this new year, I hope you wonât let that dampen your optimism…
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Preschool Fun: Snowmen!
Do you want to build a snowman? I do! Letâs go have some fun! These activities are based on Every Child Ready to Read, which helps our friends learn pre-reading skills. We’ll cover Reading, Writing, Talking, Singing and Playing. TALKING: What color are snowmen? What are they made from? What is on their heads?…
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#OCLSReads: 2021 Early Childhood Literacy Calendars
Now available! Our 2021 Early Learning Calendar, which includes twelve months of learning activities, book lists and nursery rhymes. One side has a calendar with a fun skills-building activity for every day of the month, and the other contains supplementary content like nursery rhymes, early literacy tips, song lyrics and suggested reading material. Scan the provided QR…
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Preschool Fun: Penguins!
This week letâs waddle like a penguin! These activities are based on Every Child Ready to Read, which helps our friends learn pre-reading skills. We’ll cover Reading, Writing, Talking, Singing and Playing. TALKING: What color are penguins? Do they live in hot or cold weather? Do they swim? Do they fly? Do they waddle? Can…
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Your Guide to Random Fandom Week
Starting on Sunday, December 6, Orange County Library System will be hosting a weeklong set of virtual events as part of Random Fandom Week, where we will celebrate our favorite fandoms. Youâre probably asking yourself, âWhat is this Random Fandom thing?â and âWhy should I care?â Well, hold on to your seats, because Iâm about…
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