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Hi Readers,
Now that it is spring, it is time to tweet a little about one Victoria Brander, our Education and Literacy Librarian. Victoria has been full time with the library just over a year. Recently she was awarded a scholarship from the Public Library Association to attend the 2026 PLA conference in Minneapolis, where she will attend professional development sessions, meet authors, introduce herself to vendors, and have fun doing it!
Victoria is already a dynamic player in the library field. In January, the Programming Librarian newsletter from ALA featured her program Novel Brews. This partnership with Kweken Co. paired coffee drinks with books. The pairings covered a variety of genres and story lines. The article included tips and a slide deck to make sure that librarians across the country can pair up with their own local coffee shops for their own novel brews.
Warm regards, Lisa Johnson
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FEATURED THIS MONTH:
Community Feedback | |
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The library is continually working on developing and planning programs and events for the community to attend, learn from, and enjoy. We would love the public's feedback to give us a clearer vision of what the Orange City community is interested in attending at the library, and which days and times work best for most people.
Your feedback is important to us, so upon your completion of the survey your name will be put into a drawing for a $25 gift card. Responses will be accepted until June 1. Households with multiple age groups may complete the survey once for each age group applicable.
* Click HERE for the survey. |
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BOOK TALK:
"Love in the Time of Cholera" by Gabriel García Márquez | |
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Gabriel García Márquez is a Colombian author. He died in 2014, a prominent writer in the magical realist movement.
There are reasons that authors stand out from the crowd. The work of Gabriel García Márquez is that easy, fluid prose that both puts you at ease in the story with his descriptions of everyday familiar experiences, yet challenges one's perceptions by highlighting the complexities therein. His writing is a lesson in humanity and inhumanity masking as a love story. Florentino Ariza fell in love at first sight. That was over 50 years ago. Now Fermina Daza is a widow of the prominent Dr. Juvenal Urbino. Will Florentino once again be rejected? |
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This is a love story, but not simply so. It is about much more. Vice. Jealousy. Obsession. Desire. Pity. And vengeance. It is an exposé on the selfishness of the soul. No, this book is not about love. It is about everything but love. -submitted by Lisa |
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Whether you are a master or a beginner, whether 5 or 50, all are welcome at chess club! Join instructor Jake Peters every Thursday, where he will provide opportunities to play chess, offer individual and group coaching, and demonstrate the lessons and exercises he has developed throughout his years of coaching. If you want to learn, grow at, or simply play chess, please join us!
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Looking to feel more comfortable around dogs? Need a little extra love? Or do you just love dogs? Join us at our next dog therapy session, every second Monday of the month.
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National Library Week is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. From books and digital resources to computer assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities. At Orange City Public Library, we invite everyone to join the celebration! Whether you’re a longtime patron, a new neighbor, or haven’t visited in a while, now is the perfect time to explore all the library has to offer. Our library provides events for all ages and services, such as free Wi-Fi, printing and faxing, assistance in Spanish, and of course physical and digital book lending, ensuring that everyone has access to resources that educate, inspire, and connect. Join us for these events to celebrate National Library week: Bingo Night (all ages), Story Time, Trivia Night (adults).
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What is better than bingo night? Book Bingo night! This all-ages family event will be part of our National Library Week Celebrations, where we celebrate finding joy. Grab the family and come on over for a chance to win some bookish prizes while playing a riveting game of Bingo!
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Think you’re smarter than a librarian? Come prove it during National Library Week at an evening of trivia and riddles at Kweken Co.! Library staff will be hosting a trivia night, featuring some beloved classic book trivia, as well as other literary topics. Gather your book worm friends and family, and come prepared for an evening of fun on April 24 at 6:30 pm!
Sign up teams of four adults. |
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Join us for a special edition of Story Time! The books we read and activities we do will be centered around Find Your Joy! For us, that means reading good books, playing fun games, and doing cool crafts. We hope you’ll join us and enjoy a time of community.
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Celebrate Day of Children/Day of Books at the library! Children will receive a "passport" and travel the world at this bilingual event featuring crafts and activities, a story, and free books!
Día de Los Niños/Día de Los Libros (Day of Children/Day of Books) is an event libraries across the United States celebrate close to the Mexican holiday El Día del Niño (Day of the Child). Día celebrates literacy and the cultures of children all around the world. |
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READ FOR APRIL:
National Decorating Month | |
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