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Reduced Library hours
Please make note of the new hours for the Leesburg Public Library. Beginning August 10th the library 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
Library Events Calendar - Print your own copy!
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January News & EventsNew 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!
January 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.
Peter Fletcher, Classical Guitarist
Peter Fletcher will perform classical guitar selections for a Leesburg for the fourth year, courtesy of the Friends of the Leesburg Public Library. The public is invited to attend at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, 2009 in the Library's Carroll Z. Gregg Meeting Room.
Beginning Genealogy Series
Learn how to research your family history and genealogy! Classes for beginners will be held at the Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main St., Leesburg from 9am - 12 noon on the following Mondays: Feb. 9th, Feb. 23rd, and March 9th. A donation of $15 payable to the Friends of the Leesburg Library will reserve a seat for all 3 classes. Bring your cash or check to the Library to register soon - class size is limited!
Michael Anthony Nigro: Classical Guitarist
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 6:00 pm "Dances and Impression of South America and Beyond" featured works include Astor Piazzolla, Antonio Lauro, Jorge Cardoso, Jose Luis Merlin and many others. You may visit Michael's website at: www.nigroclassicalguitar.com
Friends of the Library Fall Essay Contest - Winning Essays
High School
1st place - "My Angel" Nichole Vanderpool -- East Ridge High School
2nd place - "The Proposal" Julia Sexton -- Eustis High School
3rd place - "Angels on Earth" Natasha Vashist -- East Ridge High School
Middle school
1st place - "Down the Country Road..." Krishna Hanubal -- Lake Montessori and Learning Institute
2nd place - "Jinx" Katherine Kury -- Windy Hill Middle School
3rd place - "Road of Realization" Cheyenne Freeman - Clermont Middle school
Elementary
1st place - "The Adventures of Scott and the Dolphin" Walker Wright -- Cypress Ridge Elemen.
2nd place - "The Golden Rule" Daniel West -- Cypress Ridge Elementary
3rd place - "The Charm" Dakota Roe Engel -- Spring Creek Elementary
A big congratulations to all our winners, particularly in the elementary category where there were over 150 entries!! Read each of these essays by going to the "Teen" tab at the top of the page.
Help Support Our Troops via "Operation Ziplock"
Our patrons and staff have already sent 689 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:
Teen Library Board
4:30 p.m.
The Teen Advisory Board is open to all teens ages 12 to 18. We will meet in, The Amazing Space,the teen area of the library and plan upcoming teen events. If you want to be involved in planning cool events just for teens this is for you!