OCLS Podcast (OCLS Events)

What do you do when faced with a problem? Give up? No way! Find out what the blue jay does when she encounters a challenge in this adapted fable of The Blue Jay and the Watering Can, told by one of OCLS' storytellers! (2:40) (.mp4 video format, iPod compatible)

Enjoy this look back at the special Hispanic Heritage Month edition of Art After Hours, with works by Pablo Hernandez, Eddie Mora, Alberto Quintero, Wilson Romero, Julio Sanchez, and Maria Emma Fernandez. (1:16) (.mp4 video format, iPod compatible)

Attend a cultural celebration featuring music, live entertainment and a wealth of language learning resources. Listen to this podcast for more information. (0:42) (Spanish, mp3 audio)

Attend a cultural celebration featuring music, live entertainment and a wealth of language learning resources. Listen to this podcast for more information. (0:42) (English, mp3 audio)

Listen to this podcast to get more information on three upcoming programs all about sign language at OCLS! (1:04) (mp3 audio)

Rediscover Floridaâs Space Coast with Ray Osborne, author of the book Images of America: Cape Canaveral. Explore the many historic Orlando connections at Cape Canaveral and other interesting stories at this free program. (0:52) (Windows Media audio)

From My Lai to Abu Ghraib, the dark side of JFK to the backdoor dealings of Tricky Dick. Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and author Seymour Hersh has covered it all and now he'll share his stories at the Orlando Public Library. Bright House Networks presents An Evening with the Author, a night of personal narrative with Seymour Hersh on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 7 p.m. Hersh will cover his experiences stemming from generations of covering human conflicts, politics and social injustices. Listen to this podcast for more information. (0:58) (mp3 audio)

Renowned Elvis impersonator David Morin performs at the Orange County Library System on August 16, 2008. Listen to this podcast for more details! (0:33) (mp3 audio)

Tech expert and author Allen H. Kupetz discusses the wireless, paperless future of our society on August 28, 2008. Listen to this podcast for more info! (1:47) (mp3 audio)

Check out the games, crafts, music, face painting, and more at this year's Friends Family Frolic, held at the Orlando Public Library in Orlando, Florida. (1:43) (.mp4 video format, iPod compatible)

Guitar lessons return to the Library in August 2008. Listen to this podcast for more information! (0:36) (.mp3 audio)

Author Lily Guzman and illustrator Carlyn D. Langell read their new book, The Caterpillar Story (La Historia de la Oruga), in both English and Spanish at the Orlando Public Library on June 14, 2008. (6:11) (Windows Media audio)

Author Lily Guzman and illustrator Carlyn D. Langell read their new book, The Caterpillar Story (La Historia de la Oruga), in both English and Spanish at the Orlando Public Library on June 14, 2008. (6:11) (mp3 audio format)

Experts from the Federal Communications Commission will share important information regarding the February 17, 2009 DTV Transition. Is your television ready? (0:57) (.mp3 audio)

WESH-TV reporter and author Bob Kealing recounts the story of Brownie Wise, Earl Tupper, and Tupperware during a discussion of his new book, Tupperware Unsealed, at the Orlando Public Library on June 14, 2008. (10:15) (mp4 video format, iPod compatible)

WESH-TV reporter and author Bob Kealing recounts the story of Brownie Wise, Earl Tupper, and Tupperware during a discussion of his new book, Tupperware Unsealed, at the Orlando Public Library on June 14, 2008. (10:15) (mp3 audio format)

Read it before you see it! This month's Books Before the Big Screen program features Brideshead Revisited. Come discuss the book before the movie opens in theaters! Listen to this podcast for more information. (0:29) (mp3 audio format)

Check out these highlights from 2008's Teen Battle of the Bands at the Orlando Public Library. Featuring performances from Orlantic Vibes, Break the Silent Fall, Silence the Ceremony, and Mechanical Mayhem. (4:45) (.mp4 video, iPod compatible)

Escape to our island celebration, Tiki Time! Everyone is invited to this yearâs Friends Family Frolic. Enjoy island games, prizes, sweet treats and more! Listen to this podcast for more info. (0:34) (mp3 audio)

Do your part to save the environment by purchasing one of the Orange County Library System's new reusable and durable tote bags! You'll never go back to plastic again! (0:52) (.mp4 video, iPod compatible)

The Orange County Library System welcomes authors Janna McMahan, Kristin Harmel, and Bob Kealing in June 2008 to speak about their new books. Listen to this podcast for more information! (1:41) (Windows Media audio)

The Orange County Library System is offering free guitar lessons for beginners throughout the month of June 2008. Listen to this podcast for more information on how to sign up! (0:27) (mp3 audio)

Aliens have stolen the Library's books, DVDs, and CDs, and we need your help! Play Citricon: Library Defender, a new game coming May 15, 2008 exclusively to http://www.ocls.info/citricon. (0:33) (.mp4 video, iPod compatible)

We want to hear from you! Learn about the Orange County Library System's new YouTube-based initiative, OCLS SoundBytes, and how you can make your voice heard! (0:33) (mp3 audio)

Did you know that the Orange County Library System teaches over 1,000 computer classes each month on over 100 different topics and applications? And they're all free for Orange County residents. Watch this vodcast for more information on how you can expand your knowledge and grow your business. (1:06) (.mp4 video, iPod compatible)

It's National Music Week at the Orange County Library System, May 4 - 10, 2008, with live performances all week long from artists from all genres. Listen to this podcast to learn more! (0:38) (.mp3 audio)

It's National Music Week at the Orange County Library System, May 4 - 10, 2008, with live performances all week long from artists from all genres. Listen to this podcast to learn more! (0:38) (.mp3 audio)

Author, comedian, Essence columnist and former Saturday Night Live cast member Finesse Mitchell visits the Orlando Public Library to talk about his new book, Your Girlfriends Only Know So Much. (5:16) (.mp4 video)

Author, comedian, Essence columnist and former Saturday Night Live cast member Finesse Mitchell visits the Orlando Public Library to talk about his new book, Your Girlfriends Only Know So Much. (5:16) (.mp3 audio)

Join author Kristin Harmel for a discussion on her hilarious new novel, The Art of French Kissing. Check out this podcast for more info! (0:46) (.mp3 audio)