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Celebrating 20 Years at the Herndon Branch

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Created: July 24, 2019 | Author: Orlando Memory | Location: Hiawassee Branch Library, Orlando, Florida | Memory Date: November 3, 2018

Herndon Branch Library celebrated it’s 20th Anniversary on November 3, 2018. The celebration included a full day of events that ranged from music, Herndon trivia, performances, arts and crafts, prize giveaways, a trip down memory lane, cake and more! VIEW Anniversary Schedule.

The Herndon Branch originally opened its doors to the public on November 23, 1998. It is a leased facility in the Colonial Promenade shopping center on East Colonial Drive. Previous occupants in the building were Barnes and Noble book store and T.J. Maxx. Read more about the first year of the Herndon Branch.

Read more about library branches spreading eastward in Orlando!

Coming Soon Sign – 1998

Opening Day Flyer – Originally sponsored by Friends of the Library

Assistant Branch Manager, Brigitte (left) with Branch Manager, Edward, welcomed patrons to the 20th Anniversary.

Check out the gallery for photos of the day:

Herndon staff photo

Virtual Reality at Herndon

Orlando Harpist Christine MacPhail

Herndon’s cake!

Jiggleman at the Library

Virtual Reality

Arts & Crafts time.

Musical fun at Herndon

Assistant Manager, Josh, promoting our e-Pulp service.

Fun at the branch!

Win a prize!

Fun with the green screen!

A trip down memory lane.

A trip down memory lane with staff member, Aleksandra.

Harry the Toucan has been a staple of the Herndon Branch. He holds the keys to the front door.

A trip down memory lane.

Win a Prize with Cassandra!

Branch Manager, Edward and staff member Betsy, handing out cake.

Squirt Visiting the Herndon Branch

A trip down memory lane.

Staff member, Joriel, ready to hand out giveaways.

Harry the Toucan has been a staple of the Herndon Branch. He holds the keys to the front door.

Herndon staff, Aleksandra with Squirt

Chief Branch Officer, Danielle with Herndon Manager, Edward take a trip down memory lane.

Herndon Staff memory lane

Orlando Public Library’s Learning Central Manager, Matthew David (right) with Assistant Manager, Josh (pictured left) standing at the Orlando Memory Table.

Jiggleman

Jiggleman with Staff

Orlando Memory joined in the fun.

OCLS Former staff members visited the anniversary.

Check out this video where Branch Manager, Edward and Herndon Customer Service Lead, Betsy, recall their memories of the Herndon Branch Library:

Thank you for 20 wonderful years!

The Herndon Library was located near the heart of downtown at 4324 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, 32803 and closed permanently on June 1, 2020.

TAGS: Branch Anniversary, Herndon, Herndon Branch, interview OCLS, OCLS Staff, Orlando Then and Now

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