science

Make Your Own Candy Science Experiments!
October 18, 2021 | Patrick Green

Likely the most important development in the area of science remains the ability to make everyone’s favorite snack: candy. In this post, you will learn about three different types of candy that you can make from the comfort of your kitchen. Just be careful. These experiments... READ MORE

Overnight Science Experiments to Try at Home!
August 16, 2021 | Patrick Green

Due in no small part to the slow organic processes of our natural world, some scientific experiments demand more than the prescribed 30 to 40 minutes of a library event. Some require much more time to occur. Listed below are instructions on how to perform three awesome... READ MORE

Q&A with a Manatee Conservationist
July 9, 2021 | Marianne Vitale

Photo Credit: Save the Manatee Club

 

We Floridians love manatees and, since the theme for the Summer Reading Program this year is Tales & Tails, you can participate in several manatee-focused programs. This month, Save the Manatee Club will present Manatee... READ MORE

Q&A with a Sloth Conservationist. Photo Credit: Justin Mott/Kindred Guardians Project
June 9, 2021 | Marianne Vitale

Monique Pool is the founder of Green Heritage Fund Suriname. The foundation’s mission is to move all Surinamers to make wise decisions for the sustainable use of natural resources. This month, Monique will share her work with sloths in presentation on our Facebook and YouTube... READ MORE

Hope Jahren's Lab Girl is This Year's Big Read
March 3, 2021 | Stephanie Lum

The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Showcasing a diverse range of contemporary titles that reflect many different voices... READ MORE

Pages

science

Make Your Own Candy Science Experiments!
October 18, 2021 | Patrick Green

Likely the most important development in the area of science remains the ability to make everyone’s favorite snack: candy. In this post, you will learn about three different types of candy that you can make from the comfort of your kitchen. Just be careful. These experiments... READ MORE

Overnight Science Experiments to Try at Home!
August 16, 2021 | Patrick Green

Due in no small part to the slow organic processes of our natural world, some scientific experiments demand more than the prescribed 30 to 40 minutes of a library event. Some require much more time to occur. Listed below are instructions on how to perform three awesome... READ MORE

Q&A with a Manatee Conservationist
July 9, 2021 | Marianne Vitale

Photo Credit: Save the Manatee Club

 

We Floridians love manatees and, since the theme for the Summer Reading Program this year is Tales & Tails, you can participate in several manatee-focused programs. This month, Save the Manatee Club will present Manatee... READ MORE

Pages

About

From book recommendations to pop culture discussions, the Orange County Library System wants you to join the conversation with library staff about the world around us.

Twitter

New York Times bestselling author and photographer Jamie Beck joins us for a virtual Author Talk on June 15. Equal… https://t.co/y6uDvn51Kx
5 hours 20 min ago
Teen Board Game Meetup is on Friday, June 9 at the West Oaks Branch! Leave Monopoly at home! Come learn a new board… https://t.co/ev4YogYpqC
1 day 1 hour ago
RT @:
1 day 1 hour ago