Arts & Culture Poetry, dance, readings, acrobats, and much more!
Step Off! 2013
Central Florida elementary, middle, and high school steppers compete for the title of best step team at the 8th annual Step Off! competition at the Orlando Public Library. (44:37)
Power2Improv Fall Class Showcase
Participants in Power2Improv's free improvisational comedy class held a hilarious showcase on October 27, 2012 at the Orlando Public Library. (2:07)
Talent X-Travaganza 2012: Dance
Five very different dance groups exhibiting dance styles from around the globe compete at the 2012 adult Talent X-Travaganza at the Orlando Public Library on September 29, 2012. (2:32)
Talent X-Travaganza 2012: Spoken Word
Hear the poems, stories and real-life tales of the competitors in the 2012 Talent X-Travaganza, held at the Orlando Public Library! (19:45)
Latin Cultural Expo @ OCLS
Attendees of the Latin Cultural Expo at the Orlando Public Library enjoyed learning about the art, music and culture of the many countries of Latin America. (1:58)
The Yo-Yos of Doc Lucky Meisenheimer
Doc Lucky Meisenheimer, Orlando resident and holder of the Guinness world record for the world's largest yo-yo collection, demonstrates yo-yo tricks at the Orlando Public Library. (1:35)
Step Off! 2012
Central Florida elementary, middle, and high school steppers from are back in action at the 7th annual Step Off! competition at the Orlando Public Library. (33:59)
The Life and Legacy of Edgar Allan Poe
Chris Semtner, curator of the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia, discusses the life, death, and legacy of America's most famous author. (26:27)
Cirque du Soleil Visits the Library
Han Yuzhen, hand balancer from Cirque du Soleil's Dralion, visits the Orlando Public Library to give a demonstration of her incredible talent. (3:00)
Step Off! 2011
Elementary, middle, and high school steppers from all over Orange County are back for the sixth annual Step Off! competition at the Orlando Public Library. (35:46)
Lion Dance: Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit at the Library
Kung Hei Fat Choy! (Happy New Year!) The Hung Fut Mung Man Fei Chinese Martial Arts & Lion Dance Association visits the Orlando Public Library to celebrate Chinese New Year on February 3, 2011. (1:04)
Addi Somekh: Balloon Master
Watch world-famous balloon artist Addi Somekh in action at the Orlando Public Library in Orlando, Florida. (2:08)
67 Books
Why were all those people reading books on the roof of the Orlando Public Library during National Library Week? Find out in this behind-the-scenes look at 67 Books. (6:31)
Step Off! 2010
Step teams from Orange County, Florida schools bring their hottest and hardest moves to the Orlando Public Library for the 5th annual Step Off! competition. (9:57)
Step Off! 2009
Enjoy this look at the 4th Annual Step Off! competition at OCLS, with schools from all around Orange County, Florida bringing their best moves to the stage. (1:49)
ArtsFest 2009
ArtsFest 2009 returns to the Orlando Public Library, with celebrations of dance from around the world! (1:17)
VIVA: Art After Hours
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)
Step Off! 2008
Step is back at the Orlando Public Library for the 3rd Annual Step Off! competition. Watch high schools and middle schools from all over Orange County, Florida compete in this hip hop step show. (9:18)
Spectacular Spelling Bee
Watch OCLS staff members compete in the Spectacular Spelling Bee for the chance to represent the Library at the Adult Literacy League's Great, Grown-Up Spelling Bee. (6:52)
Safari Acrobats
You won't believe the things that the Kenya Safari Acrobats can do! Check out the video of their performance at the Orlando Public Library. (19:45)
Step Off! 2007
Middle school and high school students from all around Orlando bring their best steps to the Orlando Public Library in the second annual Step Off Competition. (0:41)
Gilbert & Sullivan: Comedy in Concert!
It's an afternoon of comedy with hilarious renditions of classic Gilbert & Sullivan operetta numbers. (7:55)
Central Florida Ballroom Dancers
The Central Florida Ballroom Dancers show off various dance moves from around the world at the Orlando Public Library. (3:29)
U-Turn Dance Inc.
The U-Turn Dance company performs at Library Central at the Orlando Public Library in Orlando, Florida. (3:21)
The Orlando Poetry Troupe
It's a day of poetry at the Orlando Public Library with readings and performances by the Orlando Poetry Troupe. (3:34)
My Name is Avi: A Literary Performance
Enjoy a performance of legendary writer Avi's "Who Was That Masked Man Anyway?" and more, presented by Scholastic Book Fairs. (16:46)
