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You can send us an email anytime and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Complete a Lake County Library System (LCLS) Registration Card and verify with street address (PO Box is not valid) using one (1) of the following:
- Current Florida Driver’s License or identification card
- Current Florida motor vehicle registration;
- Current property tax receipt;
- Current Voter identification card;
- Current utility bill;
- Checkbook with name and address imprint;
- Current lease agreement or rental agreement (note: this is a signed agreement, application not valid).
- Federal income tax return;
- Recent Florida intangible tax return.
Yes.
The card will give you access to the Lake County Library System's digital catalog, online magazines and other online resources . Digital materials never have late fees or fines.
If you currently have a Lake County Library System, you can already access our online resources.
Yes. Your Lake County Library System card gives you access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines. If your card was issued here at the Leesburg Public Library (the barcode begins with 23099) you can also stream movies and download music, comics, and graphic novels. Video tutorials are available for these digital resources--visit the 24 Hour Library.
New books |
2 or 3 weeks (2 weeks indicated by sticker on book spine) |
Books, audio (music CDs, audiobooks, Playaway audiobooks), magazines, puzzles, and wifi hotspots |
3 weeks |
DVDs and Blu-Rays, Videogames, Launchpads, and Playaway Views |
1 week |
Renewals:
Items may be renewed for the applicable loan period (unless otherwise restricted).
Items may be renewed in person, online, or by calling (352) 728-9790.
Overdue fines for most library materials |
$0.10 per item per day |
Overdue fines for videogames and Launchpads |
$1.00 per item per day |
Non-resident card |
$40.00 per year or $20.00 for 6 months |
Replacement of card |
1st & 2nd are free; 3rd $2.00 |
Damaged materials |
Charges are assessed on a case by case basis. |
Lost materials
Replacement cost of the item plus a $5.00 processing fee per item. The $5.00 processing fee is not refundable. Replacement cost is not refundable after 30 days.
Any questions, please call (352) 728-9790.
All Leesburg Public Library items are the property of the City of Leesburg. Failure to return materials in good condition is a violation of City Ordinance Section 15-2.
Who is eligible for the Books by Mail program?
Patrons who have a medically documented disability that prevents them from coming into the Library to use its facilities and resources are eligible. You are eligible if you:
- Hold a valid library card in Lake county
- Are unable to travel to the library due to a disability
- Have a temporary disability which restricts your ability to access the library
- Turn in a completed application signed by a physician, nurse or social worker
Follow this link to the Lake County Library System website, where you can print out a Books By Mail application form.
To place a hold on any item owned by the Lake County Library System, you can
- Call us at (352) 728-9790
- Ask in person at the Reference or Circulation desk
Borrower's responsibilities:
- Library materials may be returned to any LCLS library.
- Overdue fines may be paid at any LCLS library.
- New library cards are mailed to the patron to verify delivery at the listed address. New borrowers are allowed five items (only one may be a DVD). Cards not received in the mail within ten (10) days should be reported to Library staff.