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Free tax assistance!
The AARP Tax Aide program begins at the Leesburg Public Library on February 1. Hours are Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. through April 12. Call 352-272-9658 to make an appointment!
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Access your library account
This button (or the My Account link on the left panel) will take you directly to your account on the library catalog website. There you can check to see what you have borrowed, what items are due and when, what you have on "hold", what items might have come in for you to pick up, and you can renew items from home. From there you can go to the main catalog page, look up items, create lists, etc.
Price Increase for Online Genealogy Film Ordering
Now you can place an order and pay for microfilm/fiche from the Family History Library online! Go to
www.familysearch.org to see what films you want to order. Go to
familysearch.org/films and sign in (it's free). Request your films and select where you want them sent for viewing (We hope you'll select the Leesburg Public Library). Pay by credit card or PayPal online. As of Wednesday, February 15, 2012, short-term film loan (90 days including shipping both ways) will cost $7.50 per reel. Indefinite film loan (will be kept at the library of your choice) will cost $18.75 per reel. Microfiche are still 15 cents each and indefinite loan. You will receive an e-mail when your films arrive. Questions? E-mail
Carol.Anderson@leesburgflorida.gov or call 352-728-9790
Genealogy For African-Americans
The Leesburg Public Library will present a free program of Library resources for African-Americans who are researching their family history. The program will be in room A on Thursday, February 16th at 6:00 PM.
Paul De Ritter Jazz Band
Come to the Library and hear this free jazz concert. Mr. Paul De Ritter and his band will perform popular favorites on Saturday, February 18th in room A/B from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.
World of Stamps Exhibition
Join Mr. John Bell who will exhibit his vast stamp collection. Mr. Bell will be at the library on Wednesday February 22nd from 10 AM to 7:00 PM in room A. This exhibition is free and open to the public.
John L. "Les" Johnson
John L. "Les" Johnson, the host of LakeFront TV's popular series "The Other Leesburg" will tell the history of his own family in Leesburg. Come learn about the positive impact this family has had in the community and especially on education in Lake County. Mr. Johnson appears at the Leesburg Public Library on Wednesday, February 29th at 3:00 pm. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 352-728-9790 or e-mail librarian@leesburgflorida.gov
Meet Author Irene Ziegler
Author Irene Ziegler will discuss growing up in pre-Disney Florida, her journey as a writer, and her books Ashes to Water and Rules of the Lake at the Leesburg Public Library on Saturday, March 10th at 2:00 pm. For more information about this free program, please call (352) 728-9790 or e-mail
librarian@leesburgflorida.gov. copies of Ziegler's books will be available for sale and signing.
Suggest a Title
Do you know of a great title you wish the Leesburg Public Library owned? Send us an e-mail at
librarian@leesburgflorida.gov and we'll do our best to oblige! Please let us know whether you are interested in regular print, large print, eBook, book on CD, Playaway, or DVD. Thanks for your help!
LOOKING for a GOOD BOOK?
Did you know that you can find the New York Times and Publishers Weekly best sellers lists, the book award winners (such as the Agatha Award for Mysteries), and even what others are reading just by clicking on the Catalog tab near the top of this webpage? Just below the search boxes on the Catalog screen you will find access to What Others Are Reading, Recommended Reading, and Best Sellers. We invite you to try it out!
New DVDs List
For your convenience we have provided a link so that you can view and even print your own copy of our New DVD's list.
Watch this space for updates each month.
February New DVDs list
Volunteer at the Library!
The Leesburg Public Library supports an active volunteer program. Please
click here to find out about the many opportunities available to volunteers at our Library. Once the
application form is completed, please bring or mail it to the Library at 100 East Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748.
Memorial Books
Memorial books honoring relatives and friends are a lasting tribute and a wonderful way to share your gift with others.
Memorial Book form (Word format)
Bus Service to the Library
The Lake Transit bus now stops at the Leesburg Public Library on Main Street. Riders can wait for the bus on the park bench under the awning on the Elk Street side of the main entrance. Other benches are available on Elk Street near the "Bird Watchers" sculpture under the oak tree. Stop by the Library to pick up a bus schedule.
Need a Meeting Room?
The Leesburg Public Library makes meeting space available when not in use for Library or City events.
If you are interested in booking one of our meeting rooms online, please register
here. (Note: Filling out our online agreement is no guarantee that your request will be accepted. Booking is only final pending approval of Library Director and payment of room rental.)
Download our Meeting Room Agreement
here.
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Today's Events:
Crafty Kids
4:30 PM
Twice a month- Thursday 4:30 Children will make crafts.
Story Time
10:30 am
Stories for children 4-8. Crafts and activities to go along with stories.