According to a release, the Sorosis of Orlando Woman’s Club donated $100,000 to the library, which will go toward a bookmobile and book bicycles.
OCLS said there has been an increase in the number of people who cannot visit the branch locations.
“As our county grows, we need to look for new and innovative ways to deliver services, especially to areas with transportation needs and other challenges,” said Steve Powell, the library director and CEO. “A bookmobile will go a long way toward addressing those challenges.”
This initiative comes as OCLS celebrates 100 years.
In 1979, the library system canceled the bookmobile service because of home delivery. But the first bookmobile was donated by the same woman’s club in 1949.
Local officials, including Rep. Anna Eskamani and Mayor Buddy Dyer joined the library at its 100-Year Celebration Kickoff event to make the announcement.
At the kickoff event, OCLS held a ribbon cutting and rededication ceremony at the Albertson Public Library.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
A library system in Central Florida will celebrate a significant milestone this year.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
A library system in Central Florida will celebrate a significant milestone this year.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
A library system in Central Florida will celebrate a significant milestone this year.
A library system in Central Florida will celebrate a significant milestone this year.
A library system in Central Florida will celebrate a significant milestone this year.
A library system in Central Florida will celebrate a significant milestone this year.
A library system in Central Florida will celebrate a significant milestone this year.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
The Orange County Public Library System is honoring 100 years of service to the community with various activities and memorabilia throughout 2023.
In addition to the new services, the library will have branded merchandise and a new card design, and will introduce a virtual reality game escape room to honor the centennial.
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