FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Date: May 28, 2013
Contact: Tracy Zampaglione
Email: Zampaglione.Tracy@ocls.info
Phone: 407.835.7480 (For publication purposes please use 407.835.7481 for further details.)
Adult Summer Reading Program: Groundbreaking Reads
June 8 through August 10
You’re invited to Groundbreaking Reads, the Adult Summer Reading Program (ASR) for 2013! Spend
your summer breaking new ground at the library. Participate in our Adult Summer Reading program
which to enjoy a season full of romance, intrigue and fun! Explore all the earth-shattering things you
might find at the library by attending programs, reading our selections and entering to win prizes. We'll
be giving away biweekly prize packs and a grand prize. To enter to win, attend an ASR program, or rate
or review a book on our blog. One entry per activity, up to three entries per week. For more details and
deadlines, visit ocls.info/asr.
Hide and Seek at Your Library
All Locations
June 8 - August 10
Explore our 15 locations as you hunt for geocaches and letterboxes. Find a geocache or letterbox at
each one of our branch locations. Up to the challenge of digging deeper? There will be both a geocache
and a letterbox hidden at the Orlando Public Library. To learn more about how you can play hide and
seek at the library, visit www.ocls.info/asr.
Digging Up the Past: Florida Archaeology
Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room
Saturday, June 15, 2p.m.
Have you ever wondered what Florida was like thousands of years ago? Find out during an exciting
afternoon of Exploring Ancient Florida with Dr. Rachel Wentz of the Florida Public Archaeology
Network.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room
Saturday, June 22, 2– 5 p.m.
Journey with us to Middle-Earth for a screening of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey!
Digging Out of Debt
Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room
Saturday, June 29, 2 p.m.
Just because you are in debt, it doesn’t mean you should stay in debt. Take the first step to digging
yourself out of debt! Financial expert Danny Singh will provide great tips and advice on reducing debt.
Groundbreaking Technology
Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room
Wednesday, July 3, 6 p.m.
Try one of our exciting new tech machines: the Eggbot! Learn all about this fun machine, and
participate in a low-tech groundbreaking craft for adults.
Prohibition and the Roaring Twenties
Saturday, July 13, 3 p.m.
Come dressed in your best for a roaring good time as we take a look back at the Golden Age of flappers,
jazz and speakeasies. We’ll screen The Great Gatsby starring Robert Redford. Themed refreshments
will be served.
Groundbreaking Poetry
Orlando Public Library, Cypress Room
Wednesday, July 17, 6 p.m.
Have a love for poetry? Share your original poems and take part in a workshop to create new ones.
There’s nothing like building up a poem one word at a time!
Some Like it Hot
Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room
Tuesday, July 23, 6 p.m.
Get some groundbreaking gardening guidance from the Orange County Cooperative Extension. Learn
how and when to grow sweet and hot peppers in Florida.
Peat Pot Planting
Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room
Saturday, August 3, 2 p.m.
Grow a garden using peat pots! Start your very own peat-potted seedling and then dig into a fun
garden-themed dessert.
Book Tastings: Eat this Book
Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room
Saturday, August 10, 11 a.m.
Have you ever read something that sounded good enough to eat? Here is your chance to put your
literary and culinary skills to work. Sample tasty treats and figure out which book matches the food.
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