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

Please return library items to any of our open libraries by their due dates to avoid late fines. Read our FAQ.

Tavares Public Library awarded two public humanities grants in 2020:

Sponsored by Florida Humanities and PBS Books Life, Liberty + Libraries.

Lift Every Voice: Why African American Poetry Matters, is a national public humanities initiative sponsored by the Library of America.

Products available online through the Tavares Public Library:

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.

Libraries have limited reopening and/or curbside service.

As of August 17, 2020, patrons must return checkouts by their due date to avoid fees. All previous fines and fees will remain. Please view our press release for more details.

The Tavares Public Library will observe a limited reopening starting Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

OCCUPANCY: 25 patron capacity. 

CURBSIDE PICKUP: Available Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. To order items, call 352-742-6204, email aarmstrong@tavares.org or use the online catalog.

SERVICE: Staff will help with library items and printing needs.

RETURNS: Not accepted inside the library. Please use the 24-hour outdoor book drop.

RENEWALS: Not accepted inside the library. Call the library or use your online account.

COMPUTERS: Stations are 6 ft. apart with a 1-hour daily max usage.

MEETING & STUDY ROOMS: Reservation required for study rooms A and B. Please contact the library 24 hours in advance to make a reservation. There is a two-person max per room.

LOITERING: No extended visits. Groups wishing to visit the library must make a reservation with Rebecca Campbell, Library Director.

GROUPS: Guardians and their children must stay together.

MASKS: Recommended for everyone while visiting the library.

CDC GUIDELINES: Follow their latest COVID-19 recommendations.

For library card questions, email servreq@mylakelibrary.org.

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2020 election dates

Presidential Preference Primary = March 17 (early voting March 5-14)
Primary = August 18 (early voting August 6-15)
General = November 3 (early voting October 19-31)

Register to vote or update your voter record online at www.lakevotes.com. 

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