A schoolhouse library…read more Libraries and schools have a lot in common and indeed some of the very coolest libraries I have been in have been former schoolhouses. The Minneola Schoolhouse Library was built way back in 1885 and is the oldest remaining school building in the city. Like many of the old schoolhouse libraries this one is literally dripping with history and serves more as a museum than a library. Cool old photographs and pictures grace the walls and the schoolhouse origin is very obvious. Although the diminutive library has computers, wi-fi and the usual stuff, care was taken to integrate everything so the historic flavor is never lost. This is a place where the people working here want you to know, appreciate and feel the memories and past oozing from the walls. The voices from a time now gone still speak loudly here. Like many small libraries the librarians here are amazing friendly and knowledgeable and took pleasure and pride in showing us around and explained the history of the buildling and town. We ended up staying here for quite a while and talked to just about everyone that came up. In a library like this it is almost expected that you say hello and act friendly toward everyone else. A library that is so cool that the books are almost irrelevant.

Like something out of the movies love this little library. We ride our jetski/boat to the tiki bar…read moreand then walk from there. It's such a fun little date! There's a cute little garden to enjoy a picnic or coffee too. Perfect little library!

One of the Best Libraries I've Ever Visited! I've been to a…read morelot of libraries over the years, but Montverde Library easily ranks among the absolute nicest and most impressive ones I've experienced. From the moment you walk in, it just feels right. The staff is genuinely friendly and incredibly helpful -- they go out of their way to assist without ever making you feel rushed. What really blew me away is the collection: per square foot, they have an outstanding selection of books, DVDs, and audiobooks. It's surprisingly well-curated and up-to-date. The facilities are fantastic too. The work areas are functional and comfortable, the study/meeting rooms are excellent, and the computer lab is better equipped and more modern than most I've seen anywhere. But the absolute highlight? It's actually quiet. In a world where libraries seem to have turned into noisy community centers, Montverde has managed to preserve that peaceful, focused atmosphere that makes a library truly special. If you're in the area and need a great place to read, study, work, or just escape for a while, do yourself a favor and visit Montverde Library. It's a hidden gem and a true credit to the community. Highly, highly recommended!

The Helen Lehmann Memorial Library is located in the center of Montverde. It is part of the Lake…read moreCounty Library System. They are closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The days that they are open the hours are from 8:30 am to 6:30pm. There is adequate parking and a convenient book drop off in the parking lot. It's a very small and quaint library. They recently added several books and dvds to their collection. They have a calendar of events in hopes that the community will participate.

We came to visit this little historic village and it's very scenic. The trees are so pretty too…read more There is parking and public restrooms available. We made a bad choice for dinner but I will return.

The Clermont Historic Village is a collection of historic buildings in Clermont, Florida. The City…read moreof Clermont purchased the land for the village in 1996 and it included the Train Depot and the Quonset Hut. Through the years various other historic buildings were moved to the village. The non profit South Lake Historical Society, formed in 1997 operates the village in conjunction with the City of Clermont. The mission of the historical society is to preserve, maintain, and share the history of South Lake County's pioneer families. The village opened in 2005. The historical society gives tours which covers the period of history from the 1800's to WWII. There are seven buildings that make up the village. These include the Herring Hooks Schoolhouse which was the last building added to the property. It is a replica of an 1881 one room schoolhouse that used to exist near Jack's Lake and served as Clermont's first school. It was recreated using old photographs. The Cooper Memorial Library was built in 1914 and nicknamed The Little Cooper. It was moved to the village from West DeSoto Street in 2009. The outhouse is a replica of one and was built as an Eagle Scout project. The Train Depot stands in its original location. It received refurbishment in 2011. The Quonset Hut was built by the US military and it is original to the WWII era. It has been turned into a museum. The Kern House was built in 1895 on Montrose Street in a traditional New England style by Alexander Kern. He was one of the original signers on the incorporation of Clermont. The house was moved to the village in 2008. The Townsend House was built in 1895 on SR 50 by the first Black family to move to Clermont, James and Sallie Townsend. It was the first building to be moved to the village in 2002 and it opened for tours in 2005. The Historic Village is free but asks for a suggested $5 per person donation. It is open for tours Saturday and Sunday between 1 and 4. You can contact them for private tours and rentals. Every year the Historical Society hosts a Heritage Day Festival. During my visit there was a very nice Christmas village on display. I love how the city of Clermont has preserved their history in these buildings. This is a great place to get a glimpse of what life was like at the turn of the century through WWII.

Moving to Florida from Los Angeles, has been quite an adjustment but I must say, this library has…read morebeen a blessing to my family because of the "home" type of feeling my daughter and I receive every time we enter this library. We are always acknowledged and given help when asked. This summer was a blast and there were programs to look forward to every week! I wanted to give a shout out to all the librarians for their helping hands and smiling faces! It makes a world of difference and keep loving your community and your job, it shows! Thank you thank you!!!!

It doesn't really have a wide selection of novels, movies or much else for a library that charges…read moreout of city cards. There isn't much table room either for studying, reading or doing any sort of work there. The library is clean and neat, but I can say that about every library I've been too.

This is a beautiful, new library; but, I can only give it a 3 star A-OK review. I've seen much…read morelarger, more beautiful libraries, with even friendlier employees. I do agree it is always spotless inside and the grounds are beautiful. It's actually rather small. They may or may not have the book you are wanting. More than likely they only have one copy of it and you'll be put on a waiting list. Be sure to have patience. They do have a large children's section, but I found the woman who runs the children's section to be very rude and she even spoke to me as if I was a child. It was everything I could do to bite my tongue. She's certainly not the type of woman I would want to be helping my children in a library (or anywhere for that matter). As long as you don't have to deal with her, your children are sure to find many books they will love. I have found the other employees to be pretty friendly and helpful. Just avoid the main woman over the children's section and you should be good. I love the fact they have no limit on the number of books you can check out at a time. This comes in very handy for my husband when he has an assignment due for college and needs a ton of books at a time. We have our own laptops and wifi at home, so we have no need for the computer or internet in the library. Although I do feel sorry for the people who do need this particular service in the library because every time I have been in, all computers have been occupied and there has been a wait time to use one. That stinks for all the people having to wait. I also like the fact you can login online and renew books, etc. Very convenient. There is a book I'm wanting to read and don't want to purchase because it is still only available in hardback. I was put on the list 2 months ago and I was number 5 on the wait list. I called a few days ago and I'm now number 4 on the wait list. Looks like I'm moving up once every 2 months. At this rate, they may have the book for me in about 8 more months. By that time, it'll be available in paperback and I can go purchase it for myself.

I was lucky enough to snag a spot at a painting class at the Winter Garden Library! The theme was…read more"Celebrating 250 years!" and we painted fire works! Our teacher told us that she isn't an artist, she's a librarian who wants to make opportunities for us, and you know that set the students at ease! We were able to focus on having fun and experimenting with whichever design we wanted to do because fireworks are not cookie cutter shapes! They are irregular, which works very well for me who is new at painting. These classes offered at the library can be reserved on line and they fill up fast, so don't sleep on it! I was very happy with the atmosphere and friendly environment. They provide everything, the canvas, the paints, water and brushes. Make sure to check out the classes on line and you too may learn a new craft!

Orange County Library System: The Greatest Free Subscription You Never Knew You Needed…read more BREAKING NEWS: There's a place in town where stories come alive, books are free, and magic is real--and no, it's not a theme park. It's your local Orange County Library, and it just might be the most underrated treasure in Central Florida. Today, we hit up Tiny Tales with Mr. D, and let me tell you--this man deserves his own Broadway show. He had a room full of babies giggling, parents engaged, and storybooks practically jumping off the pages. It's the kind of experience that makes you grateful to be raising your family here. But that's just the beginning of what this library system has to offer: They deliver books TO YOUR HOUSE. Yes, for real. You can place a hold on popular titles, and when it's your turn--BOOM--they ship it straight to your doorstep like it's book-loving Christmas. FOR FREE. No monthly fees, no strings, just pure literary goodness. Books, audiobooks, DVDs, and even tech kits? All free. Want to dive into a cookbook? Learn a language? Binge a new series? OCLS has you covered. Family fun all week long: From baby bounce time and toddler yoga to coding classes and art workshops--there's always something cool going on, and it's perfect for connecting with other parents while your little one explores. Returns are easy: Drop your books at any branch or toss them into a return bin near you. Then stock up again. It's a beautiful cycle. And guess what? They're building a new branch in HAMLIN! We're counting the days until we can walk to even more storytimes, events, and those glorious stacks of free reads. So here's the truth: in a world of pricey subscriptions and endless screen time, the Orange County Library System is a free, feel-good miracle that supports families, fuels imaginations, and builds community--one story at a time. We love it. We use it. We tell everyone about it. If you haven't gotten a library card yet... what are you doing?! Go. Sign. Up. Now.

My toddler kids love coming to this location!…read more This quaint little library is the perfect slice for a small town. It's got a great selection of kids books and access to virtual learning resources. The kids area is small but perfect. They have a sign that only adults with kids are to be there which I like for safety reasons. They do have other areas for seating inside and computers available. The outside is charming with rocking chairs perfect to sit and read on a nice day out.

Cutest small town feeling library ever! Great little area to take a stroll. Comfy rockers outside…read moresit down to read a book. I'm here today to take a class on Canva for work. The librarians/front desk helpers were very nice when I walked in. I love that there are so many free & helpful classes for people of all ages. Clean location with easy parking.

Although it's a small downtown area, I love that the library is a nice size and kept in good…read morecondition. They have various activities that you can participate in and various services (yoga, book club, etc.), along with study rooms.

I don't go to this branch often, because it is not as close as a few other libraries, but I tend to…read moreto stop in when I am in town for something else. They have a strong selection of books and what seems like a friendly staff. There is usually plenty of parking in the lot across the street. So I usually get books from this branch online and have it sent to Tavares or Mt. Dora, but I wouldn't hesitate to go in and explore or recommend it to someone else.

We are so very lucky to have such a wonderful resource as this! Besides all of the beautiful…read morelocations they offer Libby and Hoopla for free audio books, e-books, magazines, movies and television programs. I am so glad to see our tax dollars going into something so worthwhile!

Very nice library. It would be nice if they had cubicles or a little more privacy but for the most…read morepart very nice.