In September – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Other Events
In September – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Other Events – September 15 marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, a national recognition of the culture, contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans. Orange County Library System presents a full catalog of events to help celebrate, from exciting musical performances from groups like La Calle Band and El Mariachi Show to presentations on classic recipes like sofrito and adobo and homemade tortillas. Visit ocls.info/hispanicheritagemonth for more details.
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What:
With the approach of the Annular Eclipse on October 14, OCLS reminds community members that they can receive free solar viewing glasses from the library while supplies last, thanks to a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the NASA @ My Library Project and the Space Science Institute’s STAR Net team. You must attend a program presented by Orange County Library System related to the upcoming eclipses to receive the glasses. A full listing of eclipse-related programs can be found at ocls.info/eclipse.
On Sunday, September 17, OCLS invites writers to the Orlando Literary Expo. From 2–4 p.m., visit Orlando Public Library to connect in person with Orlando-area literary organizations like Orlando Area Poets, The Florida Review, Timucua Arts Foundation, The Kerouac Project and more. Learn about what these organizations do and resources available to local writers, as well as how you can get more involved in our local literary community. More information is available at ocls.info/litexpo.
Where and When:
Registration is strongly recommended for all in-person events due to limited capacity. If you have any questions about the information shared below, call 407.835.7323. Visit us online at ocls.info to register, or to view a complete listing of both virtual and in-person library events.
General Events:
Virtual: Author Talk With Lidia Bastianich
Thursday, September 7, 7 p.m.
Join us for an hour-long conversation with award-winning television host and bestselling author Lidia Bastianich as she talks about her memoir My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food.
This is a virtual event. For more information, visit attend.ocls.info/event/8780408.
Science Fact or Fiction
Orlando Public Library, Library Central
Saturday, September 9, 4 p.m.
How real is the science in your favorite movie or TV show? Anne Holland of the Space Science Institute will discuss whether that cool on-screen science is fact or fiction.
Virtual: Pathway to Homeownership
Tuesday, September 12, 6:30 p.m.
Explore each step a home buyer will walk through from beginning to end. Discover where you currently are in the process of home buying to help you plan for a successful journey to homeownership.
This is a virtual event. For more information, visit attend.ocls.info/event/8538858.
Music in the Library: La Calle Band
Orlando Public Library, Library Central
Saturday, September 16, 11 a.m.
The Latin-pop band La Calle Band delivers the quintessential Latin street party – a seamless blend of music and dance. The energetic, up-tempo music is always sure to get a crowd moving.
Orlando Literary Expo
Orlando Public Library, Library Central
Sunday, September 17, 2–4 p.m.
Connect in person with Orlando-area literary organizations. Learn what they do, the resources available to local writers, and how you can get more involved in our local literary community.
Art 101: 1990s Painting
Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room
Tuesday, September 19, 5:30 p.m.
Embrace your nostalgia and create a colorful geometric painting inspired by the aesthetics of the 1990s. Recommended for ages 15 and up. Space is limited. Registration required.
Virtual: Cuisine Corner: Sofrito and Adobo
Wednesday, September 20, 6 p.m.
Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira, will walk us through making sofrito and adobo from scratch. Learn how to incorporate these versatile flavors into your cooking.
Interior Design 101 – Tools, Techniques and Tricks of the Trade
West Oaks Branch
Friday, September 22, 1–2:30 p.m.
Join interior designer Rebecca Hubler as she shows how to incorporate lighting, color, texture, art and accessories to transform an ordinary space into the extraordinary. Registration required.
Heart Health & Hands Only CPR
LIFE Information for Elders – Branching Out Series
Alafaya Branch
Wednesday, September 27, Noon
Join Michelle Blackwell, project manager with Center for Change, as she discusses heart health and provides information and a demonstration on hands-only CPR. This seminar is part of a quarterly LIFE Information for Elders Branching Out Series. To register, please email OfficeonAging@ocfl.net or call 407.836.7446.
Solar Eclipse 101
Orlando Public Library, Library Central
Saturday, September 30, 11 a.m.
Join Emil Buehler Planetarium director Derek Demeter for an exploration of all you need to know about the upcoming solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14. Eclipse glasses will be available while supplies last.
Music in the Library: El Mariachi Show
Orlando Public Library, Library Central
Saturday, September 30, 3 p.m.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the unique sounds of El Mariachi Show. Listen as they take you on a musical journey to Latin countries.
Youth Events:
Babies en la Biblioteca
Chickasaw Branch
Wednesday, September 6, 11 a.m.
North Orange Branch
Friday, September 29, 10:30 a.m.
Adventures can be had both inside the pages of a book and out. Discover new words and new worlds with your child as we sing, talk and play during storytime to connect and foster a love for reading!
Cuéntame un Cuento
Chickasaw Branch
Wednesday, September 13, 11 a.m.
Southeast Branch
Monday, September 25, 10:15 a.m.
Virtual
Tuesdays, September 12 & 26, 10 a.m.
Cuéntame un Cuento is an interactive storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish that are suitable for speakers of either language. Registration required.
Latin Fun Fiesta
Washington Park Branch
Wednesday, September 13, 4 p.m.
Kids, join us for a fun Maya and Miguel celebration! Activities, crafts and culture await you at this program that will prove to be “muy fabuloso.”
Hola Biblioteca
Chickasaw Branch
Wednesday, September 20, 11 a.m.
Washington Park Branch
Wednesday, September 20, 4 p.m.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this fabuloso event! Take a trip to the library and enjoy stories, crafts and activities.
Virtual: Cómo le Beneficia el Ayudar a sus Hijos con la Tarea
Wednesday, September 20, 4 p.m.
Aprende los aspectos positivos de cómo ayudando a un niño con su tarea, beneficia a los padres. La tarea puede ser una ayuda para crear una experiencia de unión positiva.
This is a virtual event. For more information, visit attend.ocls.info/event/8809486.
College Admissions Made Easy
Southeast Branch
Wednesday, September 20, 5:15 p.m.
Learn best practices for completing college admissions packets. This program will provide tips for getting that magical “yes.” Come with questions for our expert.
Making Art with Miró
South Trail Branch
Monday, September 25, 4 p.m.
Southeast Branch
Thursday, September 28, 4:30 p.m.
Learn about surrealism and create your own art in the style of Joan Miró. Recommended for ages 9–12.
B is for Bailar
Chickasaw Branch
Wednesday, September 27, 11 a.m.
North Orange Branch
Thursday, September 28, 11 a.m.
¡Azúcar! Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a music appreciation storytime for all little ones.
Virtual: Cuisine Corner Junior: Homemade Tortillas
Thursday, September 28, 4 p.m.
Learn how to make a tortilla at home with a few simple ingredients. This Spanish-inspired flatbread is a Mexican staple. Follow along as we knead and shape the dough. Recommended for ages 6–12.
This is a virtual event. For more information, visit attend.ocls.info/event/8795657.
Be a Bee
West Oaks Branch
Saturday, September 30, 3 p.m.
Learn how bees act as pollinators for our crops and how they communicate with each other through stories, crafts and activities. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Registration required.
Cost:
free
More Information:
Visit us online at ocls.info
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