Leesburg Public Library

Leesburg Public Library Located in the heart of downtown, we are a vital center for education and community life offering a rich collection of physical and digital resources.

We provide public technology and a variety of programs designed for all ages to discover and grow.

📖 It’s Read a Book Day!Pick up a mystery, get lost in a romance, dive into history, laugh with a comedy, or finally star...
09/06/2026

📖 It’s Read a Book Day!

Pick up a mystery, get lost in a romance, dive into history, laugh with a comedy, or finally start that book you’ve been meaning to read. Whatever you’re in the mood for, we probably have a book for it.

Stop by the library, grab a book, and celebrate Read a Book Day the best way possible: by reading one. 😉

Turns out, you don’t need a passport to travel the world. You just need a library card... and a luggage tag. 🌎This Augus...
09/05/2026

Turns out, you don’t need a passport to travel the world. You just need a library card... and a luggage tag. 🌎

This August, our community filled our map with favorite destinations, unforgettable journeys, and places still on the bucket list. What started as an empty map quickly became a snapshot of where our community has been and where they hope to go next.

Thanks to everyone who helped us make the map a little more worldly! ✈️📍

And remember, wherever you’re headed next, the library has something to help you get there.

✍️ The Writers' Studio at Leesburg Public Library ✒️Whether you are a seasoned novelist or are just putting pen to paper...
09/05/2026

✍️ The Writers' Studio at Leesburg Public Library ✒️

Whether you are a seasoned novelist or are just putting pen to paper for the first time, this inclusive space welcomes all genres and experience levels. Each month, local author Mary Flynn leads a collaborative session designed to provide the inspiration and education necessary to move your project forward. You can engage in craft-focused discussions, troubleshoot your current narrative hurdles, or simply learn the fundamental steps of how to get started. Join a community of fellow writers to share insights and refine your unique voice in a supportive, creative environment.

Next session:
Saturday, September 19
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Technology Lab

Note: Mary Flynn is unavailable this month, but the session will still take place with a guest facilitator leading the discussion and collaboration.

Register at https://mylakelibrary.libcal.com/event/14640886 or by calling the library at (352) 728-9790 (option 3)

📝 Word Weavers at the Leesburg Public Library ✒️Looking to elevate your writing in a supportive space? Word Weavers Inte...
09/05/2026

📝 Word Weavers at the Leesburg Public Library ✒️

Looking to elevate your writing in a supportive space? Word Weavers International offers Christian writers of all skill levels the chance to refine their craft through constructive, face-to-face feedback. Meetings take place every month on the 3rd Saturday. Connect with fellow creators, polish your work, and grow your storytelling in a collaborative community!

Next session:
📅 Saturday, September 19
🕛 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Meeting Room B

No registration required.

🎬 Friday Flicks at the Library: Pressure 🌀History. Suspense. One forecast that could change everything. Step into the te...
09/04/2026

🎬 Friday Flicks at the Library: Pressure 🌀

History. Suspense. One forecast that could change everything. Step into the tense 72 hours before D-Day with Pressure, a gripping drama based on the true story of the weather forecasting team behind the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.

Follow Scottish meteorologist James Stagg and General Dwight D. Eisenhower as they face an extraordinary decision: when will the weather be right for Operation Overlord? With the fate of thousands of soldiers hanging in the balance, one forecast could determine the course of history.

Join us for this powerful cinematic journey in the relaxed setting of the library. Bring a friend, sit back, and enjoy the show!

🍿 Light refreshments provided.
🎟️ Rated PG-13

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Meeting Room A & B

Register at https://mylakelibrary.libcal.com/event/16867114 or by calling the library at (352) 728-9790 (option 3).

Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Leesburg Library.

🐆 Florida Talks with Florida Humanities: “Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther” 🐾In a high-stake...
09/04/2026

🐆 Florida Talks with Florida Humanities: “Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther” 🐾

In a high-stakes effort to save Florida's official state animal from extinction, a dedicated team of scientists, a veterinarian, and a veteran hunter united to execute a risky rescue experiment. This presentation explores the remarkable story of survival surrounding the Florida panther and the courageous individuals who fought to protect it.

Leading this presentation is acclaimed author and journalist Craig Pittman. Born in Pensacola, Pittman graduated from Troy State University and spent 31 years reporting for the Tampa Bay Times. He currently writes a weekly environmental column for the Florida Phoenix, co-hosts the podcast Welcome to Florida, and has published six non-fiction books focused on the Sunshine State. He resides in St. Petersburg.

This is a hybrid program, so you can choose to join us in person at the library or tune in virtually from home.

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Meeting Room A or via Zoom

Register at https://mylakelibrary.libcal.com/event/16867085 or by calling the library at (352) 728-9790 (option 3).

Funding for this Florida Talks program was provided by Florida Humanities. Views expressed do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities.

Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Leesburg Library.

Looking for a job or wanting to research a career path? Use these three online databases to explore careers and view em...
09/04/2026

Looking for a job or wanting to research a career path? Use these three online databases to explore careers and view employment outlooks.

• Employ Florida Marketplace - Employ Florida Marketplace is your one-stop online resource for job listings, education and training opportunities, career building assistance and much more. Click here to access: https://www.employflorida.com/vosnet/default.aspx

• Occupational Outlook Handbook - The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings, and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations. Click here to access: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

• Florida One-Stop Career Centers - From training to job searches, Florida's One-Stop Career Centers provide a full range of assistance for the jobseeker. Find Information at the state's 73 Full Service or 25 Satellite One-Stop Career Centers or 2 Business Centers. Click here to access: https://www.careeronestop.org/

Recursos de Empleo:
¿Busca trabajo o desea investigar una trayectoria profesional? Utilice estas tres bases de datos en línea para explorar carreras y ver las perspectivas de empleo.

• Employ Florida Marketplace: Employ Florida Marketplace es su recurso en línea integral para encontrar ofertas de empleo, oportunidades de educación y capacitación, asistencia para el desarrollo profesional y mucho más. Haga clic aquí para acceder: https://www.employflorida.com/vosnet/default.aspx

• Manual de Perspectivas Ocupacionales: El Manual de Perspectivas Ocupacionales es una publicación de la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales del Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. que incluye información sobre la naturaleza del trabajo, las condiciones laborales, la capacitación y la educación, los ingresos y las perspectivas laborales para cientos de ocupaciones diferentes. Haga clic aquí para acceder: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

• Centros Integrales de Empleo de Florida: Desde la capacitación hasta la búsqueda de empleo, los Centros Integrales de Empleo de Florida ofrecen una gama completa de asistencia para quienes buscan empleo. Encuentre información en los 73 Centros de Carrera de Servicio Completo, los 25 Centros Satélite de Ventanilla Única o los 2 Centros de Negocios del estado. Haga clic aquí para acceder: https://www.careeronestop.org/

Board books are a type of durable, small book designed for babies and toddlers. Our collection aims to ignite curiosity ...
09/04/2026

Board books are a type of durable, small book designed for babies and toddlers. Our collection aims to ignite curiosity and imagination in your little ones! You can find these board books and many more in the Children's section at the Leesburg Public Library.

Los libros de cartón son libros pequeños y duraderos, diseñados para bebés y niños pequeños. ¡Nuestra colección ayuda a despertar la curiosidad y la imaginación de los más pequeños! Puedes encontrar estos libros de cartón y muchos más en la sección infantil de la Biblioteca Pública de Leesburg.


🎧 The Open Book Podcast New Episode Alert! 📚Episode 6 of The Open Book is officially live. Your host, Sarah, is back to ...
09/03/2026

🎧 The Open Book Podcast New Episode Alert! 📚

Episode 6 of The Open Book is officially live. Your host, Sarah, is back to share the latest updates on everything happening around the Leesburg Public Library and throughout our community.

In this episode, we celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month and share a full review of our upcoming adult and youth programs. We also highlight several special library offerings and provide an important reminder about our holiday closure for Labor Day.

Plus, we look beyond the library walls to preview exciting special events coming up for the City of Leesburg.

Tune in now to catch up on our latest resources, explore upcoming programs, and celebrate our community with us.

Check it out at https://youtu.be/lyUzNSr9i3o

🎧 Turn up the volume this September for Library Card Sign-up Month! 🎵Stop by the library all month long to help curate o...
09/03/2026

🎧 Turn up the volume this September for Library Card Sign-up Month! 🎵

Stop by the library all month long to help curate our Library Mixtape. Simply pick up a cassette cutout, write down a favorite track, and stick it on our community display. 💿

While you are here, enter for a chance to take home a brand-new Kindle Fire HD 10 tablet. Fill out an entry slip with your name, library card number, a phone number, and the library service you love most, then drop it into our raffle box. The drawing is open all month with a winner being randomly selected on September 30. The raffle is open to all library cardholders, but an adult's contact information is required on all entry slips.

If you do not have a card yet, stop by the front desk today to get yours for free with valid proof of residency in Lake County. A library card is your backstage pass to books, ebooks, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, magazines, video games, board games, online learning tools, streaming, and everything else our shelves have to offer.

Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Leesburg Library.

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100 E Main Street
Leesburg, FL
34748

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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