Books and Beyond
Books and Beyond, the Orange County Library System newsletter has come a long way since the first issue was published in 1996. Early library publications include Footnotes 1966-1970, the Friends of the Library Newsletter, and simpler versions of the Books and Beyond 1996-1999.
Simpler early versions of Books and Beyond 2000-2004 blossomed through the years with the first full-color Books and Beyond published in October 2002, the first stapled version published in October 2003, and the first in the current magazine format was published in February 2007.
Today, Books and Beyond is a monthly 32-page color magazine featuring classes, programs and special events. It is accompanied by an online version which is emailed to subscribers. Each edition is truly a work of art! Explore the happenings at the libraries in the Orange County Library System in these mini time capsules!
As we prepare to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the library in 2023, all these publications preserve the history of the Friends of the Library and the many special events, programs, art displays and innovation shared with the people of Orange County through the years.
2005
From the October 2005 Books and Beyond.
2006
Computer classes in Espanol from the July 2006 Books and Beyond.
2007
The February 2007 edition of the Books and Beyond is the first in the produced in the current magazine format!
This cover features celebrities who participated in the “Take Know for an Answer” library awareness campaign. (Cover by the library’s lead graphic designer, Ben Garcia) (Pictured: David Bromstad, Tamia, Dwight Howard, Rich Crotty, Buddy Dyer)
This cover features a promotion for the Second Saturday program with actor/Thomas Jefferson impersonator J.D. Sutton. (Cover by the library’s lead graphic designer, Ben Garcia)
2008
This cover features OCLS employee Carla Fountain and her mother promoting the StoryCorps initiative which visited the Orlando Public Library. (Cover by the library’s lead graphic designer, Ben Garcia)
2009
The February 2009 cover of Books and Beyond features the “Dynamic Duo” – Chief of Police OPD, Val Demings and Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings. (Cover by the library’s lead graphic designer, Ben Garcia.)
2010
The January cover features Yvonne Hartley, now the Chief Human Resources Officer for the Orange County Library System. (Cover by the library’s lead graphic designer, Ben Garcia.)
2011
The September 2011 cover features a member of the Descendientes Latinos mariachi band promoting their performance at the Orlando Public Library as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. (Cover by the library’s Lead Graphic Designer Ben Garcia)
2012
The November 2012 cover is in honor of Native American Heritage month. Award-winning author Daniel Murphree visited the library and discussed his work, Native America: A State-by-State Historical Encyclopedia as part of the library’s celebration of Native American history and culture.
2013
The July 2013 cover promotes e-books from Freading and Overdrive with a whimsical creation by the library’s Lead Graphic Designer Ben Garcia.
2014
The February 2014 cover promotes the new Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library. (Cover by the library’s Lead Graphic Designer Ben Garcia)
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Books and Beyond - Espanol July 2006
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This cover was promoting the Art After Hours exhibition "Do You See What I See?" featuring teen photography. (Cover by the library's...
Books and Beyond April 2007 Cover
This cover features Rollins College jazz scholar Chuck Archard promoting the "All that Jazz" discussion series. (Cover by the library's Lead Graphic...
Books and Beyond May 2007 Cover
This cover features celebrities who participated in the "Take Know for an Answer" library awareness campaign. (Cover by the library's Lead Graphic...
Books and Beyond June 2007 Cover
This cover features two children promoting the library system's "Summer Reading" programs. (Cover by the library's Lead Graphic Designer Ben Garcia) (...
Books and Beyond July 2007 Cover
This cover features OCLS employee Sophie Pantelides promoting summer at the library, including that month's pink-themed Friends Family Frolic. (Cover ...
Books and Beyond August 2007 Cover
This cover features students promoting Back to School programs at the library. (Cover by the library's Lead Graphic Designer Ben Garcia)
Books and Beyond September 2007 Cover
This cover features OCLS employee Erika Torres promoting the Hispanic Heritage Month programs at the library. (Cover by the library's Lead Graphic...
Books and Beyond October 2007 Cover
This cover features a promotion for the library's 50th Anniversary celebration of Jack Kerouac's "The Dharma Bums." (Cover by the library's Lead...
Books and Beyond November 2007 Cover
This cover features a promotion for the Second Saturday program with actor/Thomas Jefferson impersonator J.D. Sutton. (Cover by the library's Lead Gra...
Books and Beyond December 2007 Cover
This cover features OCLS employee Tony Orengo promoting sales of the eco-friendly library "Go Green with Orange" tote bags. (Cover by the...
Books and Beyond January 2008 Cover
This cover features OCLS employee Carla Fountain and her mother promoting the StoryCorps initiative which visited the Orlando Public Library. (Cover by...
Books and Beyond February 2008 Cover
This cover features OCLS employee Rita Lloyd promoting Love Your Library Month. (Cover by the library's Lead Graphic Designer Ben Garcia)
Books and Beyond March 2008 Cover
This cover features "To Kill a Mockingbird" the featured book for "The Big Read" Initiative. (Cover by the library's Lead Graphic Designer...
Books and Beyond April 2008 Cover
This cover features the artwork of talented sculptor Vince Sansone which was on display for the Art After Hours exhibit "In the...
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This cover features David Penaflor and Ifran Tello from the music group Huitzilin promoting their National Music Week performance. (Cover by the...
Books and Beyond June 2008 Cover
This cover features a little boy promoting OCLS' "Summer Reading" programs. (Cover by the library's Lead Graphic Designer Ben Garcia)
Books and Beyond July 2008 Cover
This cover celebrated the annual Friends Family Frolic. The theme for 2008 was Tiki Time. (Pictured: Luis Franco) (Cover by the library's...
Books and Beyond August 2008 Cover
This cover kicked off the Orlando Memory project. (Cover by the library's Lead Graphic Designer Ben Garcia)
Books and Beyond September 2008 Cover
This cover celebrated the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. (Cover by the library's Lead Graphic Designer Ben Garcia)
Books and Beyond October 2008 Cover
This cover shows members from the Orlando Opera Company who performed multiple programs at the library in 2008. (Cover by the library's...
Books and Beyond November 2008 Cover
This cover shows former chef to the Kennedy Family Neil Connolly. (Cover by the library's Lead Graphic Designer Ben Garcia)
Books and Beyond December 2008 Cover
This cover announced the annual Breakfast with the Characters headlined by the likes of Winnie the Pooh, Curious George and Clifford the...
Books and Beyond February 2009 Cover
February 2009 cover features the "Dynamic Duo" Crimefighters Chief of Police OPD, Val Demings and Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings.
Books and Beyond January 2010 Cover
Yvonne Hartley, now HR Manager for OCLS was featured in 2010 on the cover of the Books and Beyond. Cover by...
Books and Beyond September 2011 Cover
Member of the Descendientes Latinos mariachi band performed at OPL September 15, 2011, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. (Cover by the...
Books and Beyond November 2012 Cover
Award-winning author Daniel It/urphree discusses his three volume series, Native America: A State-by-State Historical Encyclopedia. The series chronic...
Books and Beyond July 2013 Cover
The July 2013 edition of Books and Beyond announces the addition of e-books. (Cover by the library's Lead Graphic Designer Ben Garcia)
Books and Beyond February 2014 Cover
The February 2014 Cover features the Melrose Center. (Cover by the library's Lead Graphic Designer Ben Garcia)
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