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February News & Events

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.

Help Support Our Troops via "Operation Ziplock"
Our patrons and staff have already sent 710 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.
Rampaging Hormones
Ms. Mary Stevens will discuss her book about her battle with a rare pituitary condition known as acromegaly at the Leesburg Public Library on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in room A.  Free and open to the public. Call (552) 728-9790 for more information.
Florida Highwayman Art Exhibit
For Black History Month, Mr. S.M. Wells will present and discuss his work as a Florida Highwayman artist on Thursday, February 18th, 2010 in room A of the Leesburg Public Library from 1:00 to 4:30 PM. Free and open to the public. Call (352) 728-9790 for more information.
The Belle of Amherst
Ms. Kay Esposito  presents scenes from the play "The Belle of Amherst"  by William Luce about the life of poet Emily Dickinson.  The program will be held at the Leesburg Public Library on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 from 2:00-3:00 PM in room A. Free and open to the public. Call (352) 728-9790 for more information.
Friends of the Library Fall Essay contest winners!

Elementary 

Jared Harden - 1st place

A Day of Sponge Diving 

4th grade - Umatilla Elementary

 

Shaddik Flores - 2nd place

The Awesome Day at the Beach

4th grade - Leesburg Elementary

 

Oscar Cockcroft - 3rd place - tie

The Prince and God

4th grade - First Academy

 

Logan Morris - 3rd place - tie

The Diary of a True American Soldier

4th grade - Fruitland Park Elementary

 

Middle school 

Griffin Matthews - 1st place

Steamed

8th grade - Lake Montessori and Learning Institute

 

Katie Holt - 2nd place

My Friend Teddy

7th grade - Clermont Middle School

 

Sarah Holt - 3rd place

The Vacation Disaster

6th grade - Clermont Middle School

 

Congratulations to all!  We had nearly 300 entries for the elementary category! 

 

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