Orange County Libraries celebrating 100-year anniversary with event

The Orange County Public Library System will celebrate its 100-year anniversary with a large-scale event this weekend.

On Saturday, January 7, the Orlando Public Library (101 E Central Boulevard) will host a 100 Year Celebration Kickoff Event for children and adults of all ages.

The event will kick off with a ceremony at 10:30 a.m., followed by a family storytime for all ages and a storytime craft for children ages 3 to 5.

The Z Street Speakeasy Band will perform music from the roaring 20’s and at 1 p.m., The Bandbox will provide non-alcoholic craft cocktails to visitors.

Multiple other events are scheduled throughout the day, including an Improv Show and a photo scanning activity to preserve the memory of the library through visitor photos and videos.

For a complete list of the activities planned for the day, visit the 100 Year Celebration Kickoff Event webpage. For more information on upcoming events or library services, visit the Orange County Public Library System website.

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