20 Years of Early Literacy Partnership at Harry P. Leu Gardens

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Celebrates 20 Years of Early Literacy Partnership at Harry P. Leu Gardens with the Orange County Library System

Event Showcases Storytime, Book Giveaways and Nature-Inspired Activities for Families

WHAT:
On Monday, July 7, 2025, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will join Orange County Library System (OCLS) Library Director and CEO Steve Powell at Harry P. Leu Gardens to celebrate a 20-year partnership with a free, family-focused community event highlighting the importance of early childhood literacy. The event will feature interactive Storytime sessions, book giveaways (while supplies last), literacy-themed crafts, and educational activities that connect reading with nature.

This event marks two decades of collaboration between the City of Orlando’s Harry P. Leu Gardens and OCLS in fostering a love of reading through nature-based storytelling experiences. It reaffirms the city’s commitment to early literacy development by providing engaging, accessible, and free programming for young children and their families.

Storytime Sessions:

• Infants to 18 months - 10:00 – 10:15 a.m.
• Toddlers - 10:20 – 10:35 a.m.
• Preschoolers - 10:40 – 11:00 a.m.

WHEN:
Monday, July 7, 2025
10 a.m.
**Mayor Media Window: 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.**

WHERE:
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 North Forest Avenue

WHO:
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
Steve Powell, Orange County Library System (OCLS) Library Director and CEO
Jennifer D’hollander, Executive Director of Harry P. Leu Gardens
Families participating in early literacy programming

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