The last few times I've bee in this branch of the library, the staff has been less than helpful…read more The information on their website is inaccurate regarding services and programs and the librarian was absolutely rude to my daughter and I when we went in to pick up a book we had on hold. It's too bad because some of the other library branches in the area go above and beyond.

A Covid19 update on August 1st. This branch was closed for a while but is now reopened with regular…read morehours. I don't remember if masks are required, but the employees have them, and you should too. They have been giving away fabric washable masks there, in fact, as available. They encourage distancing, of course, and the stacks are labeled one way, though the times I have been there lately it is not at all crowded. They have plexiglass shields where you check out. They did some reorganizing when it they were closed. The DVDs are on regular shelves rather than rotating racks - easier to browse. Plus the non-fiction shelves have signs on the ends not only giving the Dewey decimal numbers in that aisle, but some subjects, such as Sports, History, True Crimea, etc. It is all good. As a general note, it is part of henLake a County library system now, which is handy as I can order stuff online from other libraries now and pick them up here in Eustis.

I love, love, love the Mount Dora Library - also known as the WT Bland Library in Lake County…read more With ample parking walking distance to both a butterfly garden AND a walking trail, what's not to love? Even their library cards feature pictures of butterflies. Friendly staff are quick to help you find what you need. Classes are available for local residents. And self-checkouts are available, as well as access to public computers. I am a committed bibliophile and thrilled the Mount Dora Library is here to support my reading adventures.

This is one of the BEST libraries around. They offer a wide selection of books and will also get…read moreyou books from other Lake county libraries, if needed. The staff is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Check their calendar for all activities they over (chair yoga, classes, story time etc.) Right next to the main building is a beautiful butterfly garden. I am so grateful to have this library in our community.

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.

The adult library on the first floor has a tremendous number of books available and if the library…read moredoes not have the specific title you're looking for, they can get it from the over 15 other libraries in the Lake County Library System. The Lady Lake library staff are always friendly and very helpful. Visitors to this library have constantly commented that it's the best library. After recent renovations there is now a separate expanded youth library on the second floor for books and lots of programs for children and families. The Lady Lake Library is always adding new programs for patrons of all ages and for the community to participate in.

Amazing library. All of the staff are so warm and welcoming. The childrens librarians go above…read moreand beyond to help and engage with the children. So many activities and programs, there is something for everyone! My kids especially love reading with Scarlett!

From bread to…read morebooks The town of Howey-in-the-Hills library got it's start about ten years ago as an eagle scout project. As usual with libraries that are just starting out, the books were moved around quite a bit. Finally through private donations and other means the town managed to buy an old convenience store and did some impressive renovations and now the books have a permanent home. Lots of work was done on the building and you have to look hard to see the convenience store roots. Everything is clean and even though the building isn't especially large, everything is well placed and spacious so the library gives the impression of being larger than it really is. Of course the library has all the usual modern library stuff including four computers, audio books and a nice kids department. I believe it is still a work in progress so I expect more changes in the future. The rather strange name of Howey-in-the-Hills originated with William Howey who founded the town in 1925. I guess he wanted to call the town Howey but folks ended up thinking that was a bit pretentious of him so they added the rather awkward in-the-Hills after it because of all the rolling hills in hills in the area. Rather small hills I might add, in fact more like bumps than actual hills. An interesting library in an interesting town. Just shows what people and a town can do when they make up their mind that they really, really want a library of their own.

If you have a library card for the Lake County libraries, You can take books out of the Umatilla…read morebranch. If you live far away, you can order them online and have them sent to a Lake County library near you. But we live fairly close, so I like to visit on occasion in person. It is a small library and reminds me of when I was a kid and had a goal to read every single book in the children's section of my local library. (I never made it. Once I read the Count of Monte Cristo, I moved over to the adult books). I don't know if it is a permanent feature, but they also have a long table with books you can buy. Oh, and because it is part of the Lake County library system, it is free.

Trains, lions and…read morebig chairs The first Umatilla library started back in 1917 in a spare part of a local department store. Nothing unusual about this, sticking the library in any available space was common practice back then. During the 30's the people of the town realized that the library needed a bit more space so they constructed a log cabin to serve as the library and town hall. This work pretty well, at least until fire burned it down in 1959. So a new building was constructed to again serve as the library, town hall and community center but by the early 80's the small, one room library just wasn't large enough. Fortunately a rather unconventional but very cool idea surfaced. An old railroad depot building, built back in 1915 was just sort of hanging around so it was donated to serve as the library. To make it even cooler a big orange caboose was added in 1986 to serve a for literacy classes and then another, more modern addition was added in 1991. The library was now almost 3,000 very cool square feet. The old depot part of the library is still very obvious from both the inside and out and of course it's impossible to miss a big orange caboose. The inside is filled with old train stuff that almost gives the library a museum feel and even the new part has some very unusual things like a huge lion and a cool old chair. This library is now a fully modern and functional place with all the books, DVDs, video games, computers, programs, classes and friendly librarians you would expect in a modern library. However one quick look around and the building never lets you forget that it was once something far different than a place for books.

Helpful and courteous staff. Love my local library. Easy to order book and have it delivered to my…read moreELCL.

Substance over style…read more Sorrento Florida isn't a very large town, I believe it has less than one thousand people living there. One of those quiet little towns that is easy to pass right by without even noticing. The town library is the same way, unassuming and quiet, located on a side street it takes a bit of effort to find if you don't know exactly where to look. The library certainly isn't much to look at. Not ugly or intrusive, just plain and functional. Probably like a lot of things in this town the library values substance over style and doesn't try to be something it isn't. I was surprised when the librarian told me that the library is only ten years old. Before that the people in the town had to go up to the Mount Dora library if they wanted books. This is one of those places that is impossible to tell how old it is and will probably look exactly the same one hundred years from now. The library is small but very friendly and useful. Everything is laid out in a practical if not exactly aesthetically pleasing manner. A place where no one will ever hush you or speak harshly to you. A little library that suits the town perfectly.

I love this little gem found in Leesburg, Florida. A underrated college with affordable tuition and…read morescholarships. A family atmosphere in athletics and a growing college atmosphere. #lakehawks I also went to this nursing school and passed. It is tough. But I want a competent nurse to take care of me when I'm older :). They make sure of that.

No help over the phones. Can't speak or get anyone. In admissions or Continuing Education.read more

What a beautiful city with a picturesque lake! My boyfriend's mother owns a home right near Eustis…read morelake, and I really enjoyed the boat ride across the two lakes. It's amazing there is a canal to help cross into another lake to see other cities as well. This is how I was able to enjoy this great city, and loved stopping by Kalua Beach Bar while talking a stroll around.

If you happen to find yourself in Tavares you're likely asking yourself why and how did I get here…read morewhich is no easy task. I recently started traveling through this area a few months ago quite frequently and to my surprise the traffic here is horrendous, if you exit I-4 onto Route 46 it's about 19 Miles to 441, depending on the time of the day, it can be bumper to bumper traffic the entire way with lots of construction -it appears they are trying to correct the issue but with the boom in the population growth the jury is still out on whether this will resolve the issue. Like a lot of cities in Florida the main drag is filled with traffic lights so getting from one end of town to the other takes some time. The restaurant scene is a mix of chain restaurants with some mom and pops scattered in so there are plenty of options but fast food definitely rules in between all the small strip malls and Walgreen and CVS stores. Known as the sea plane capital of Florida there are plenty to see but not around town of course - Lake Harris probably offers one of the better sites to view these but really any one of the other many lakes in the area provide the opportunity to watch these if you're curious. It's okay for a pass-thru but it's a little busy for me...