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Great Opportunity for Family History Searchers!
The Leesburg Public Library is pleased to announce that we are now certified as an official FamilySearch Center. Patrons may come to the 2nd Floor Information Desk and request microfilms from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City via InterLibrary Loan. The FamilySearch collection includes over 2.5 million rolls of microfilmed genealogical records. Their catalog is available at their free website, FamilySearch.org. An 11 minute tutorial for the catalog is available at
Rental fees are charged by the Family History Library in advance: $5.50 per microfilm roll, in advance, for a 30 day loan, renewable twice at $5.50 each loan period, with indefinite loan status after three loan periods. Each microfiche card rents for 15 cents and is automatically on indefinite loan status. Neither microfilm nor microfiche may be removed from the library. Printing may be done from the film for 25 cents per page. For more information, please call 352-728-9790 and ask for Reference or come to the Reference/Information Desk at the Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main St., Leesburg, FL 34748. Access your library account
This button (or the My Account link on the left panel) will take you directly to your account on the library catalog website. There you can check to see what you have borrowed, what items are due and when, what you have on "hold", what items might have come in for you to pick up, and you can renew items from home. From there you can go to the main catalog page, look up items, create lists, etc.
SUMMER READING FOR ADULTS!
Be sure to register at the Library beginning June 1st for this year's Adult Summer Reading Program! Our theme is "Water Your Mind ~ READ!" and will feature a number of garden-related programs. For each book or program review you submit, you have another chance to win a "prize pot" in the drawing to be held on August 16th. You need not be present to win - just start reading, listening to books, and coming to programs! All the information you need is in the Registration Packet available at the First Floor Service Desk beginning June 1st. Come join the fun!
GREENWOOD: The African American Experience
The Leesburg Public Library is proud to present this amazing online database, exploring the history and culture of African Americans by providing rock-solid information from authorities in the field, and allowing African Americans to speak for themselves through a wealth of primary sources. Here's how to access this wonderful resource: Click on the Research tab on our Library homepage; select Library Online Resources; click on EBSCO: Greenwood: The African American Experience. Your Patron ID is your library card number. The User Name and Password are provided.
Library Events Calendar - Print your own copy!
For your convenience, we have provided a link so that you can view and even print your own copy of our Newsletter & Event Calendar. Since this was done in Adobe, you will need an Adobe Acrobat reader. It is available for free from the link provided on this website.
July News & Events
New DVDs List
For your convenience we have provided a link so that you can view and even print your own copy of our New DVD's list.
Watch this space for updates each month!
July New DVDs list
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.
The Language of Flowers
The Leesburg Public Library presents Librarian Tom Wilcox in a program entitled "The Language of Flowers". Tom will present a PowerPoint show and talk on the hidden meanings that types of flowers have and some of the cultural associations they have shown throughout history. The program is free and open to the public
Summer Reading for Adults! " Sing It With Flowers"
Enjoy a multi-media presentation of songs about flowers for your listening and viewing pleasure. The program will be held at the Library on August 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM in room A. This program is free and open to the public. Call 352-728-9790 for more information
Today's Events:
Birthday Party for Wizards
2:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the famous wizards birthday. Activities for everyone!
Didga
2:00 p.m.
A fun exposition of Australian music comes to the Leesburg Public Library. All ages.
*Must be registered for the Summer Reading Program to attend.