September is Library Card Signup Month, and the Orange County Library System is encouraging every Orange County resident to get a card. Signing up is described as quick and easy, with instant access. The card offers classes such as macramé, American Sign Language and cooking mofongo, ad-free streaming of movies, television and music, practice tests for college entrance and professional exams, e-books and audiobooks, and Home Delivery, all at no cost.
The Orlando Literary Expo is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, September 13, at Alafaya Branch, where aspiring authors can connect with Central Florida literary organizations and learn about resources for local writers at ocls.org/writerscorner. The Melrose Film Festival follows on September 26 at Orlando Public Library, with screenings of the 31 finalist films in categories including Artificial Intelligence Shorts, Animated Shorts, Documentaries, Micro Short Films and Short Films.
The Music in the Library series continues with Saturday Jazz featuring clarinetist Joe Fritz and guitarist Martin Sensiper at North Orange on September 12 and at West Oaks on September 19, and guitarist German Collazos at Winter Garden Branch on September 19. Macrame, knitting and sewing classes are available for adults, families, teens and kids.
Press release issued by Orange County Library System:
https://ocls.org/ocls-blog/from-the-director-september-2026/
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