Horizon West Library Now Open: What to Know About the New Branch
Horizon West finally has a library of its own. The new Horizon West Branch of the Orange County Library System opened October 10 in Winter Garden, giving one of Orange County’s fastest-growing communities a full-service library close to home.
Where Is the Horizon West Library?
The Horizon West Branch is located at 4657 Hamlin Groves Trail, Winter Garden, FL 34787, next to Horizon West Regional Park. The location serves the growing Hamlin area and the greater Horizon West community.
How Big Is the New Library?
At 20,000 square feet, the Horizon West Branch is one of the largest libraries in the Orange County Library System. It’s the system’s 16th location, and its design centers on a nature, environment and science theme, fitting its spot inside the regional park.
What Can You Find Inside?
The branch offers books, DVDs and digital resources, along with public computers, free Wi-Fi, and self-service printing, scanning and faxing. Visitors can also reserve one of two study rooms or three meeting rooms, and a media lab gives patrons access to creative tools, including a green screen.
Photo: Orange County Library System
What Is There to Do Outside?
The library’s outdoor space includes a permanent StoryWalk reading path, a learning garden with a flower sculpture, a percussion instrument path and an outdoor performance space. Those features make the branch a destination for families, not just a place to check out books.
What Programs Does the Library Offer?
The Horizon West Branch hosts story times, family programs, adult classes and book clubs. You can browse upcoming events for the branch on the Orange County Library System website.
What This Means
For years, Horizon West residents had to drive to other branches for full library services. The new Horizon West Branch changes that, adding a modern, family-friendly gathering spot to one of Central Florida’s fastest-growing areas, right next to Horizon West Regional Park.
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