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Little Free Library

Little Free Library Boxes in Horizon West 


A Little Free Library is a "take a book, return a book" free book exchange.
Anyone may take a book or bring a book to share.

SUMMERPORT VILLAGE - BIG FISH COURT
Located outside of ScribbleSpace on the shore of Lake Speer


SUMMERPORT NEIGHBORHOOD PARK

Near the playfround and exercise stations at the Orange County's Summerport Park on Bridgewater Crossings Boulevard


ORCHARD HILLS CLUBHOUSE

By the bench in front of Orchard Hills Clubhouse on Orchard Hills Blvd


KEENE'S CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
By the front door to the school


INDEPENDENCE CLUBHOUSE

Next to the clubhouse in the neighborhood of Independence


INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
By the front door to the school


LAKE BURDEN SOUTH RESIDENCE
In front of townhome residence at 11436 Center Lake Drive


LAKE MABEL DRIVE RESIDENCE

In front of residence at 8903 Lake Mabel Drive


STOREY GROVE
Throughout the neighborhood of Storey Grove, off of Avalon Road
to the south of Seidel Road


WATERSPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
On the left as you approach the school



OTHERS?
If there's one we didn't include, let us know!


OTHER HW LIBRARY NEWS...

A New Branch on the Horizon: Library Events Already in Horizon West

By Marie Robinson • February 6, 2025
Library Pop-up Events Emerge Ahead of Horizon West Branch Opening

From Vision to Reality: Horizon West Breaks Ground on New Library

By Leah Emmanouilidis • November 13, 2024
New Library Set to Enrich Our Community

Ana’s Library Joins Growing Collection of Free Library Boxes in HW

April 5, 2024
Ana’s Little Free Library was established and donated by Horizon West resident Jamie Swick as a loving tribute to her mother, Ana Ravelo-Ortiz. Ana was a mother, teacher, friend and mentor to many.

Orange County Library Plans HW Pop-Up Events Now Through Summer

By Horizon West Happenings • April 12, 2023
Pop-Up Events Offer Free Family Entertainment from OCLS

Celebrate 100 Years with Orange County Library System

By Horizon West Happenings • December 27, 2022
Horizon West Library Plans in Progress + Pop Ups Coming Soon

Library Board Supports Conceptual Plan to Build Two Branches

By Horizon West Happenings • July 9, 2021
High Level Plans Pique Interest But Require More Details

When Will Horizon Westers Have a Library Branch Closer to Home?

By Horizon West Happenings • March 31, 2021
Horizon West Residents Show Interest and Support for New Local Branch

OCLS to Move Forward with Horizon West Library

By Horizon West Happenings • February 26, 2021
Horizon West is One Step Closer to a New Library

Orange County Library Responding to Growth in Horizon West with Pop-Ups!

By Horizon West Happenings • June 12, 2019
With residents flocking to our community in record numbers, Horizon West is considered ideal for potential library expansion by Orange County. What exciting news! As the Orange County Library System explores opportunities to lease a property in the area, with the hopes of building in the future, they are creating programming right now for residents to enjoy. Libraries offer so much more than books! Free resources, programs, classes, and a safe place that enriches and fosters education for all ages are some of the offerings that make them a haven for growth and community building. This month, OCLS will be continue their pop-up events at the Waterleigh Community Clubhouse in an effort to provide a library summer program to the families of Horizon West. Attendance of these programs is vital for OCLS to gather feedback, which will bring a Horizon West location closer to realization! Visit our Events Calendar to register! You'll find the list of July dates so your crew can enjoy stories, crafts, projects, games and more. Special needs can be accommodated ahead of time through the event link on our calendar. Comedy Maks Variety Show (Recommended for lower and upper elementary) Friday, July 12th at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a library program filled with fun for the whole family! Comedy Maks will be hosting a high energy variety show, complete with magic tricks, juggling, plate-spinning and more. Bubble Playtime and Parachute Play (Recommended for toddlers and young elementary) Friday, July 19th at 10:30am Storytime and Craft (Recommended for toddlers and young elementary) Friday, July 26th at 10:30 a.m. All events will be presented at: Waterleigh Community Clubhouse 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL 34787 Visit our Events Calendar to register your kiddos! Questions? Call OCLS at 407-835-7323

Who wants to see a library in Horizon West?

By Horizon West Happenings • October 28, 2018
Do your part in the process of Horizon West getting a library! Take a few minutes out of your day to answer some questions about your familiarity with libraries and their greater role in serving communities.
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