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.

📚 Books by Mail: Reading Made Easy! 📫Did you know the library can come to you? Books by Mail is a free service for Lake ...
05/31/2026

📚 Books by Mail: Reading Made Easy! 📫

Did you know the library can come to you? Books by Mail is a free service for Lake County residents of all ages who are homebound or living in assisted care. Enjoy library materials delivered straight to your home through USPS at no cost. Returning items is just as easy simply send them back in the provided prepaid mailer.

To participate, patrons must live in Lake County and have a Lake County library card in good standing.

Applying is simple! Visit https://www.mylakelibrary.org/services/books_by_mail.aspx or email [email protected] to get started. You can return your application digitally, in person, or by mail. If you need assistance, please call us at (352) 728-9790 (option 2).

Let the library come to you with Books by Mail! 📧

LifeSouth is rolling their Blood Mobile 🚑 up to the Leesburg Public Library and we’d love your help.Share the love, give...
05/31/2026

LifeSouth is rolling their Blood Mobile 🚑 up to the Leesburg Public Library and we’d love your help.

Share the love, give blood.

Come for the books 📖, stay to save a life 🩸!

📅 Monday, June 1, 2026
🕘 9am - 4pm
📍 Bloodmobile on Palmetto Street

Call (352) 554-2843 or visit https://donors.lifesouth.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/887328 to schedule an appointment.

Appointments are encouraged, but not required.

🥗 Chef Warren Cooking Demo: Super Summer Salads! 🍅Join us for an engaging and educational cooking experience with award-...
05/30/2026

🥗 Chef Warren Cooking Demo: Super Summer Salads! 🍅

Join us for an engaging and educational cooking experience with award-winning author and culinary expert Chef Warren Caterson. These regular demonstrations blend practical kitchen tips with humorous storytelling to help you master the art of home cooking. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, you will leave with the confidence to create delicious, healthy meals in your own kitchen.

Our next session explores the refreshing world of seasonal eating as Chef Warren focuses on the joys and challenges of creating wonderful summer salads. You will discover how to move far beyond standard iceberg lettuce and learn how pre-packaged greens and vegetables can become your ultimate kitchen time-savers. He will reveal the secrets to preparing pasta salads that never clump, adding the perfect proteins like chicken and seafood, and incorporating vibrant fruits to take your everyday dishes to the next level.

Chef Warren will end the presentation by preparing a healthy salad entrée that anyone can replicate in their own home in less than 15 minutes. Everyone gets a sample!

📅 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Meeting Rooms A & B

Register at https://mylakelibrary.libcal.com/event/14523778 or by calling the library at (352) 728-9790 (option 3).

Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Leesburg Library.

🎶 Living by the Stream: Americana 🎶🎸Join Living by the Stream for an unforgettable musical journey through the anthems a...
05/30/2026

🎶 Living by the Stream: Americana 🎶

🎸Join Living by the Stream for an unforgettable musical journey through the anthems and songs that have ignited the hearts of American patriots. This talented folk fusion duo draws deep inspiration from the Florida wilds to forge a unique blend of music and art. Their performances weave together soulful vocals, violin, guitar, and keyboard into a colorful amalgam of sound. Every note is crafted to awaken your wonder and spark your imagination. 🎻

Do not miss this chance to experience a stirring tribute to the backbone of American life. It is a vibrant celebration of heritage and creativity that you will not want to miss. ✨

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 1:00PM
📍 Meeting Rooms A & B

Register at https://mylakelibrary.libcal.com/event/14837091 or call the library at (352) 728-9790 (option 3).

Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Leesburg Library.

This program is part of our America250 series, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

05/30/2026

It's almost here! Our Summer Library Program for children and teens is just around the corner, running from June 1st through July 29th. Check out everything we have in store!

For more information: call us at (352) 728-9790 (option 4), email us at [email protected], send us a message on social media, or stop by in person at the Youth Services desk.

⭐ The Star-Spangled Songbook with Dave DeLuca 📚Join us at the Leesburg Public Library for the Star-Spangled Songbook wit...
05/29/2026

⭐ The Star-Spangled Songbook with Dave DeLuca 📚

Join us at the Leesburg Public Library for the Star-Spangled Songbook with Dave DeLuca. This special program takes you on a musical journey through the iconic American songs that shaped a nation.

Experience the sounds that lifted spirits during the Great Depression, World War II, and the years that followed. You will hear everything from Tin Pan Alley favorites to Broadway classics and timeless jazz standards, bringing to life the soundtrack of the Greatest Generation.

🎶 Featuring beloved songs such as “Blue Skies,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” and many more.

Come enjoy an afternoon of music, history, and celebration.

📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Meeting Rooms A & B

Register at https://mylakelibrary.libcal.com/event/14575562 or by calling the library at (352) 728-9790 (option 3)

This program is part of our America250 series honoring the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Leesburg Library.

Exceptional Women Series: Oveta Culp Hobby 🎖️Discover the trailblazing journey of Oveta Culp Hobby, a woman of immense i...
05/29/2026

Exceptional Women Series: Oveta Culp Hobby 🎖️

Discover the trailblazing journey of Oveta Culp Hobby, a woman of immense influence and unmatched achievement in American history. As part of our Exceptional Women Series, Lisa French from the League of Women Voters shares the story of the visionary who founded the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps and became the only woman specifically honored on the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Beyond her military contributions, Hobby served as the first Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, where she shaped vital national policies. She was a true force of nature who balanced high-stakes leadership with personal success, becoming one of the wealthiest women in the nation and a two-time honoree on the Best Dressed list. Join us to learn how she navigated the highest levels of power and left an indelible mark on the United States.

📅 Friday, June 5
⏰ 1:00PM
📍 Meeting Room A

Register at https://mylakelibrary.libcal.com/event/15845059 or call the library at (352) 728-9790 (option 3).

Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Leesburg Library.

This program is part of our America250 series, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. ❤️🤍💙

🧶 Crochet with Friends Yarn Swap 🔁Ready to refresh your stash and find new inspiration at our community yarn swap. Wheth...
05/29/2026

🧶 Crochet with Friends Yarn Swap 🔁

Ready to refresh your stash and find new inspiration at our community yarn swap. Whether you have a surplus of skeins or just a few forgotten tools, we invite you to bring any yarn, needles, hooks, and notions you would like to share with fellow crafters. You can drop off your donations at the library before the event or bring them with you on the day to trade for something fresh. 🤝

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with local makers, clear out your craft closet, and discover the perfect materials for your next project. No registration is required for this event.

Don't forget to keep the creativity going by joining our Crochet with Friends group, led by Paula Lee of Paula's Craft Shop, every Tuesday from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM in Meeting Room A. We look forward to seeing what you create.

📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 10:00AM
📍 Meeting Room A

Address

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

Telephone

+13527289790

Website

https://www.leesburgflorida.gov/activities/library

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