By Staff Writer

May 17, 2025 • Alafaya, FL

The Orange County Library System ensures that East Orange County has robust access to books, digital resources, and community programming. The primary branch in the Alafaya corridor is:

Alafaya Branch Library

Address: 12000 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32826
Phone: (407) 835-7323
Hours:
Sunday: 1 PM–6 PM
Monday–Thursday: 10 AM–7 PM
Friday–Saturday: 10 AM–6 PM Orange County Library System
History: Opened in 1965 as the Azalea Park branch, relocated multiple times, and reborn in a purpose-built facility on Colonial Drive in February 2000 as the model for future OCLS branches. Orange County Library System

Orange County Library System (OCLS)

Overview: Founded 1923; 1.9 million+ items; 15 branches serving 1.4 million residents; Director – Steve Powell.
Services: Free Wi-Fi, public computers, self-checkout, live events, and the Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center for technology and innovation at the Orlando Public Library. Wikipedia

Residents can register for summer reading, author talks, children’s story times, and digital-media workshops at the Alafaya Branch or any OCLS location by visiting https://www.ocls.org/.

Libraries Serving Alafaya, Florida

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