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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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