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Tavares Public Library

In the heart of downtown Tavares, this sprawling brick building has served as a strong-hold of the community, offering kids and teens a safe space to relax, and adults a place to come enjoy. The Tavares Public Library also has Little Free Libraries in two local parks: Wooton Park and Aesop’s Park. Be sure to also look for the Tavares Book Bike at various city events!

Location

314 N. New Hampshire Ave.
Tavares, FL 32778
Directions

Phone: (352) 742-6204


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Hours

Sun:
Closed
Mon:
9:30am - 7:00pm
Tue:
9:30am - 6:00pm
Wed:
9:30am - 6:00pm
Thu:
9:30am - 7:00pm
Fri:
9:30am - 6:00pm
Sat:
9:30am - 3:00pm

Library Staff

Rebecca Campbell Library Director
Marli Lopez Library Reference
Ashley Armstrong Circulation Supervisor
Valerie Madden Youth Services
Carl Simple Teen Coordinator
Ann Massaro Daily Operations
April Mazak Technical Services

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Library Announcements

March 1-31: free child's tickets to the Lake County Fair!

Children who use their Lake County library card to check out three or more items from a Lake County library March 1-31, 2021 will receive a FREE child’s ticket (ages 5-11) to this year’s Lake County Fair! The 100th Anniversary Fair is April 8-17, 2021.

 

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Be my neighbor. Tiger.

WUCF, your Central Florida PBS TV Station, is holding their annual Be My Neighbor Day Kindness Campaign! Starting Monday, February 8, 2021, kids age 0-8 can pick up a free Kindness Kit from participating libraries. Kits can also be downloaded here. Additional virtual programs occurring in February.

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Posted: 2/5/2021

Only at the Tavares Public Library. Exam proctoring available starting October 1, 2020. $25 fee. Pencil on paper.

For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Ashley Armstrong, Circulation Supervisor, at aarmstrong@tavares.org or 352-742-6204.


Posted: 9/29/2020

Products available online through the Tavares Public Library:

Creativebug

Creativebug has 1,000+ award-winning instructional videos for artists and makers of all levels. This includes videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, baking, and more. All classes are taught by experts, with new classes added daily. Downloadable patterns, templates and recipes are also available. Use your Tavares library card to access it here.

Teen virtual volunteering

The Tavares Public Library offers teen virtual volunteering. Click here for details.


Posted: 5/13/2020