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Hart Memorial Central Library

211 East Dakin Avenue
407-742-8888

Mission Statement:

Expand Your World!

Vision:

The Osceola Library System is a place of connections between people, information, the community and personal discovery.


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Osceola Library System Happenings for January 2024

Hart Memorial Library E.S.O.L. for Beginners Tuesday, January 9, 7pm Become more familiar with the English language. Taught by a certified instructor in partnership with the Adult Literacy League. Stories of the Past Wednesday, January 10, 4:30pm…

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Blood Pressure Kits are Now Available

Blood Pressure Kits are now available! We are excited to be a part of the American Heart Association’s Libraries with Heart Initiative to make health care more accessible. The blood pressure kits are the latest addition to the…

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Osceola Library System News - December 14, 2023

We need your help! Pull out your albums and boxes from the attic to be part of our Local History Collection on Biblioboard. Do you love Osceola County and its rich history? Us, too! We are creating an invaluable collection of digitized photographs…

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Enter to win 2 tickets to see the Osceola Magic in January, February, or March!

Enter to win 2 tickets to see the Osceola Magic in January, February, or March! Check out 5 books in any Osceola Library branch location to participate. Enter to win all month long in December, January, and February. Raffle…

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Osceola Library System Happenings for December 2023

November 30 is the last day to submit your original short story or poem to The Write Stuff Biblioboard Challenge! Entries will be divided into four age categories (Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12) and reviewed by the Library's Youth Services team. One…

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Congratulations to Our Latest Career Online High School Graduates!

Congratulations to our latest Career Online High School Graduates! OLS has a new batch of Career Online High School Graduates! This is Tiffany Rosario. We are proud to announce that she's taken her first step towards her dream of becoming a dental…

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Osceola Library System News - October 27, 2023

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Osceola Library System News - Give Them 'Pumpkin' To Talk About By Participating In Our Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

Give them "pumpkin" to talk about by participating in our Pumpkin Decorating contest! West Osceola and Hart Memorial Libraries Get into the fall spirit by decorating a pumpkin to look like your favorite book character! Pumpkins can be dropped…

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Osceola Library System News - September 29, 2023

Starting October 1, OLS is Fine Free! The Osceola Library System is going back to its roots and leaving late fines behind! On October 1, 2023, OLS will be a fine free library, having charged fines for overdue materials since October 2011. …

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Osceola Library System News - September 27, 2023

The Osceola Library System is going back to its roots and leaving late fines behind! On October 1, 2023, OLS is returning to being a fine free library, having charged fines for overdue materials since October 2011. What this means: - There…

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Hart Memorial Central Library News - September 22, 2023

We have big news coming! To bring Library Card Sign-up Month to a close, we're working on something special that every cardholder can enjoy. Stay tuned! Details coming next week! Take advantage of these deals before they're gone! This is the…

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Osceola Library System News - September is Library Card Sign Up Month!

September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Show Your Card, Osceola! We are partnering with local businesses to make your OLS Library Card the most powerful card in your wallet! Visit one of our participating partners to take advantage of offers made…

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Osceola Library System News - August 10, 2023

The READ bus and Learn 2 Read programs have changed their names to R.I.S.E Up Osceola! R.I.S.E stands for: Read, Interact, Socialize, Engage R.I.S.E Up Osceola (formerly Learn 2 Read) classes for children ages 0 to 2 will begin their regularly…

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Osceola Library System News - August 3, 2023

Expand your skillset with @MasterClass on hoopla! Learn from the world's best artists, chefs, authors and more with @Masterclass, free with your Osceola Library card. Borrow now on hoopla! Show Your Card, Osceola is coming up! Local businesses…

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Osceola Library System News - July 27, 2023

Stock up on summer reads at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Hart Memorial Library Thursday, August 3, 1pm-8pm Friday, August 4, 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am-3pm The Osceola Friends of the Library will be hosting a book sale. Don't miss this…

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Osceola Library System News - July 7, 2023

Take advantage of our Library Express Lockers! Put your books on hold and set their delivery location to either our Reunion or Narcoosse Express Locker locations to save time and get cozy with your books faster! Narcoossee Location 5354 Rambling…

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Osceola Library System News - June 22, 2023

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Osceola Library System News - June 9, 2023

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Osceola Library System News - Summer Learning 2023

Hello Summer! We are back with more programs, more prizes and more fun this summer! Join us for our 2023 Summer Learning Program, “Find Your Voice.” This theme encourages us to use our voices to share stories, express ourselves, and…

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Osceola Library System News - May 18, 2023

Have a tasty recipe you love to share with others? Be a part of our Osceola County Cuisine project! Family recipes are like time machines and are an important part of local culture. One taste of a family recipe handed down through generations…

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Osceola Library System - Hart Memorial Library Happenings News – May 10, 2023

Here to Help: Community Support Sessions offer compassionate connections to local services Hart Memorial Library Get the support you need from the community experts at the HOPE Partnership, "an organization that aims to provide a holistic…

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Osceola Library System Newsletter - May 4, 2023

What's happening at the Library? Poinciana Library Namaste! StorYoga Tuesday, May 9, 11:30am Children of all ages can benefit from a little stretching, breathing, and movement. Poses are easily modified to meet any needs or limitations…

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Osceola Library System - Celebrating Library Appreciation Week!

National Library Week - April 23- 29, 2023 Next week is Library Appreciation Week! The best way to celebrate the Library is taking advantage of all the wonderful services it has to offer! Borrow books, attend fun programs and check out the…

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Osceola Library System - We're Hosting an Eco-Friendly Party for Our Planet!

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Osceola Library System - Hello April! It's National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month! Write a poem, read a poem, or attend a special Library program to get in touch with your creative side and play with the beauty and power of words this month. Be on the lookout for special Poetry Month events going…

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Hart Memorial Central Library: Learn A New Language Just In Time For Your Summer Adventure

Learn a new language just in time for your summer adventure! Mango is the only lanuage-learning experience that provides everything you need to expand your language skills wherever and however you learn best. There are lessons in over 70…

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Osceola Library System Newsletters - February 23, 2023

Join us for our 6th Annual LitMag Reception! Saturday, February 25, 1pm Hart Memorial Library To commemorate the achievements of our local young authors and illustrators, the winners of our Literary Magazine contest will have their original…

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Osceola Library System : Discover Local Artists In Your Area

Discover local artists in your area! Experience art from new perspectives with collections from local artists displayed at library branches. Sponsored by Osceola Arts. For more information on current exhibits, artists and their work, click here!…

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Osceola Library System Newsletters - February 2, 2023

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Osceola Library System Newsletters - January 20, 2023

Travel through time with Digital Sanborn Maps Wonder what your neighborhood looked like 100 years ago? With ProQuest Digital Sanborn Maps you can find out! This database features detailed property and land-use records dating back to 1867.…

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Osceola Friends Of The Library Book Sale

Are you an avid reader who loves a good bargain? Then you won't want to miss the Friends of the Library of Osceola County, FL Book Sale! Build your home library with books, DVDs, and more at this THREE DAY sale! With thousands of items for all…

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Experience History At The Library And Pioneer Village

Let your love of reading and all things Florida get you a discount on admission to the Pioneer Village! Redeem by showing one of these at the Pioneer Village: - Your checkout receipt OR cloudLibrary app with a checked out eligible book at the…

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Osceola Library System : Calling All Young Authors And Artists!

Calling all young authors and artists! Do you like to write stories or poems? Are you an artist? We want to see your talent in the next LitMag, the Osceola Literary Magazine! 2023's theme is Spill the Beans. Share a time you just couldn't keep…

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Hart Memorial Central Library : Celebrate the holidays with the Library

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Celebrate National Gingerbread House Day by making and decorating your own delicious gingerbread house. Photos of completed houses will be entered in a contest on our Facebook page where the public will vote…

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Osceola Library System New Library : Programs and Services - November, 2022

Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) Take advantage of the convenience of DMV services at the Library! The FLOW Bus, offered by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, will be on-site to provide essential services to take care of…

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Osceola Library System News - After School Activities

After school activities at the Library! Are you looking for a safe place where your kids can hang out after school while having fun and learning something new? Every Wednesday at 4:30pm, your local Library branch offers exciting and educational…

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Osceola Library System - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Library! Osceola County is home to a wonderful Hispanic/Latino community and during Hispanic Heritage month, we will celebrate their traditions, achievements, and culture. Explore our InfoGuide on the…

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Osceola Library System - COHS Celebrates New Graduates

Jump Start Your Future with Career Online High School The Library is celebrating a new Career Online High School (COHS) graduate! We have two more students who recently completed their degrees and are ready to take on the world! If you want…

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Hart Memorial Library News September 5, 2022

Discover how your library card is the most powerful card in your wallet! All September, show off your Library card at Rainforest Cafe and T-Rex Cafe in Disney Springs, Yak &Yeti Restaurant in Disney's Animal Kingdom, Island H2O Water Park,…

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Osceola Library System News - August 25, 2022

Narcoossee and Reunion Narcoossee and Reunion residents, we are adding new, much needed library access for kids and adults in your area! Stop by your local community location where little ones can enjoy Rhythm, Rhyme, & Storytime and adults can…

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Osceola Library System - What's Going On At The Library

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Osceola Library System News - July 28, 2022

Summer Book Sale! Are you an avid reader? Do you love a good bargain? If you answered yes, then you won't want to miss the Osceola Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale! Build your home library with books, DVDs, and more at this THREE DAY…

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Osceola Library System - Slow The Summer Slide

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Hart Memorial Central Library - Find Us Around the Community

Celebrate community, culture, and unity with us at the Kissimmee Juneteenth Festival! Come together for a celebration of freedom with live music, food trucks, kids zones and more! Join the jubilee on Saturday, June 18, at noon in the Kissimmee…

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Osceola Library System - Summer Learning: It's Not Just For Kids!

We're hosting a ton of exciting camping-themed programs for grown-ups featuring cooking, crafting, games, movies, and more! For detailed information, visit the Summer Learning page. Check out just a few of the awesome programs we are offering this…

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Osceola Library System News - Celebrate Pride at the Library

Celebrate Pride at the Library! In recognition of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, the Library is offering programs and activities for all ages. Stop by your local library branch to join in the fun! Adult Programming Enjoy crafting at home? Pick up a…

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Osceola Library System - Summer Learning Is Back

Visit your local Library branch to take part in awesome Summer Learning programs for all ages! From movies and live animals for kids, presentations and games for teens, and arts and crafts, and nature walks for adults, the Library will have…

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Hart Memorial Central Library - what's going on at the Library

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