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Tavares Public Library

The Tavares Public Library (TPL) connects citizens with information, resources, materials, technology, and experiences in order to make a positive impact in their lives. The TPL manages three Little Free Libraries located in Aesop’s Park, Ingraham Park, and Wooton Park. The Library’s book bike and Library’s mascot, Captain Tallas, are popular features at city events. The TPL is featured in the book "Going Virtual: Programs and Insights from a Time of Crisis,” a 2021 American Library Association publication showcasing how libraries across America provided programming during COVID-19. The Tavares Public Library completed a 2500 square foot expansion January 2022, designed by DLR Group. The project was funded by the Lake County Library Impact Fees.

Location

314 N. New Hampshire Ave.
Tavares, FL 32778
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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 - 5:00pm

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Library Announcements

Early Closure Saturday, December 3

The Tavares Public Library will be closing at 3 p.m. for the city's parade and holiday festival. Look for the Book Bike in the parade and visit the Library Tent for a children's activity.

Posted: 11/29/2022

Celebrate Lake County Library System's 40th Anniversary!

In celebration of this milestone anniversary, Lake County Library System is challenging the community to explore its libraries and services with the “40 Things to Do at Your Lake Library” activity list. Those who complete at least 20 items on the list can have their names added to a time capsule to be opened at the Library System’s 50th anniversary in 2032. The challenge begins Monday, September 12, and will end Saturday, December 31, 2022.

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Posted: 9/12/2022

Current Exhibit:

Dig It! The Secrets of Soil

Dig It! The Secrets of Soil is an exhibition created by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Washington. D.C. Currently on view during library hours in the Library’s Expansion.

Posted: 8/15/2022

Teen Virtual Volunteering

Teens, make your own hours and volunteer from anywhere!

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to read and review books in exchange for volunteer hours.

Posted: 3/31/2022

Send your print jobs to the Tavares Public Library and pay at the circulation desk (cash or check) when you arrive! Color and black & white copies available. Call your local library for prices.

To print from a phone/tablet:
download the "Public Printer Location" app on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

To print from a computer or access "Email Printing":
click here for the Tavares Public Library

The Cooper Memorial Library in Clermont is the only library in our system that uses Wepa for mobile printing.

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Posted: 3/25/2021