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New Reduced Hours - please make note.
Please make note of the new hours for the Leesburg Public Library. Beginning August 10th the library will be closed on Sundays and Fridays until further notice. The Library will also close on weekdays at 8 p.m. instead of 9 p.m.
New Schedule of Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday : CLOSED
Saturday : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday CLOSED
Genealogy After Hours - 4th Annual!
Dead Men (and Women) Do Tell Tales - Effective Cemetery Research will be presented by professional genealogist, Ann Mohr Osisek. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Attendees will have access to assistance and all library resources to further their genealogy research during the evening. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets available in advance for $10 at the Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main St. For information: 352-728-9790 or Carol.Anderson@leesburgflorida.gov
Friends of the Library Essay Contest - Winning Essays
The Friends of the Library held an essay contest for Spring 08 based on the poem "How Do I Love Thee" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The winning essays can be read by clicking on the links located on the Teen page.
Library Newsletter & Events Calendar - Print your own copy!
For your convenience, we have provided a link so that you can view and even print your own copy of our Newsletter & Event Calendar. Since this was done in Adobe, you will need an Adobe Acrobat reader. It is available for free from the link provided on this website.
October News & Events [444 KB]
New DVD's 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!
October New DVD listBus 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.
Help Support Our Troops via "Operation Ziplock"
Our patrons and staff have already sent 677 care packages (in the form of one-gallon resealable bags of toiletries and personal items) to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan! For information about how to help, come in to the Leesburg Library or call 352-728-9790.
Today's Events:
Genealogy After Hours
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Dead Men (and Women) Do Tell Tales - Effective Cemetery Research will be the topic of professional genealogist Ann Mohr Osisek's lecture as part of the 4th annual Genealogy After Hours. Attendees will have access to assistance and all library resources to further their genealogy research during the evening. Light refreshments will be served.