Spring into Fun at Your Library

There’s something fun for everyone this spring at Orange County Library System (OCLS). You can practice brick building and coding with LEGO®, step back in time and enjoy Medieval merriment, celebrate all the things you love about the library, and connect with peers for empowerment and wellness.

Dive into a world of imagination at Orange County Library System’s LEGOpalooza on Sunday, March 29, at Orlando Public Library. Enjoy an afternoon of LEGO activities for the whole family: see amazing LEGO builds, step into another world with LEGO VR, practice your programming skills with LEGO Spike, create LEGO-themed crafts, and build with LEGO club. Kids can enter their own LEGO build for a chance to win prizes. For more information and to register your child to participate in the contest, visit ocls.org/legopalooza. 

Can’t make it to LEGOpalooza? Check out LEGO programming held at all 15 OCLS locations. Use your imagination and build with fellow brick fans at LEGO Club. Create and program machines with LEGO Education SPIKE to explore STEAM concepts and problem-solving. See all the programs and get brick-related book suggestions at ocls.org/LEGO.

Planning a spring break staycation? Check out your local library for free, fun activities like art classes, hands-on STEAM programs, and family game times. Fairview Shores Branch is offering an extra special week for Knights, fairies, elves, and weary travelers during Renaissance FAIRview! March 16-21. Party like it’s 1499 with STEAM Junior: Potion Mayhem on Monday, March 16, and Masterpiece Junior: Artmazing on Wednesday, March 18. Adults are invited to come in costume and put their knowledge of medieval history and fantasy to the test at Ye Olde Trivia on Tuesday, March 17, or create a piece inspired by art from the Renaissance era with Medieval Oil Pastels on Saturday, March 21. Find these programs and more at ocls.org/renaissance-fairview or ocls.org/school-break.

April 19-25 is National Library Week, and OCLS has a lot to celebrate this year. We’re excited to show you the value a library card brings and have teamed up with some local friends to offer a special surprise when you sign up for a library card or renew yours during National Library Week. We’ll also be celebrating the launch of our new Mobile Library in April. This library on wheels will bring books, programming, and resources to locations throughout Orange County. Be on the lookout for the Mobile Library near you!

Have a teen in your life looking to make connections that last? Visit the Alafaya and Southeast branches for monthly gatherings designed to promote mental wellness and personal growth. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to the Empowerment & Wellness Session for interactive activities, creative expression, and peer-to-peer connection to encourage open dialogue, emotional development, and friendship in a safe, supportive environment. All sessions are led by Rebuild Yourself Inc. trained facilitators and volunteers who foster inclusivity, respect, and belonging.

• Southeast Branch sessions will be held on Tuesday, March 10, and Tuesday, April 14, from 3-5 p.m. 
• Alafaya Branch sessions will be held on Thursday, March 19, and Thursday, April 16, from 4-6 p.m.

Learn more about Rebuild Yourself Inc. at rebuildyourself.org.

However you choose to use your library, we want it to be a place where imagination and learning meet opportunity and value. I invite you to explore, create, and connect with us all year long! 

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*Sponsored by Orange County Library System | Originally published in the June 2025 issue of Orlando Parenting Magazine | Featured Image courtesy of Orange County Library System