[Boudicca]

Does anyone know if the new library on 466a near Wildwood is open yet? Was going to phone the library but realized its a holiday and the library won't be open. Appreciate your help.

[al & jane]

January 25

[Boudicca]

Thank you. I recently discovered a delightful book series by Jan Karon. Her Father Tim books are a joy to read, and I quite by accident read the first in the series available in large print. Now I cant wait to read the sequel. Guess I'll be patient for the new library to open as I don't think Belevedere had a copy available.

[jaspal]

A site on Bing ----http://www.hotbooksale.com/store/productsList.aspx?page=2&SearchAuthor=Karon+Jan -----has her books at excellent prices if you want to purchase her books.

[Boudicca]

Awesome, thank you :

[Bryan]

Did you know that the Sumter County Library System is online? You can reserve books online from any library in the system, not just The Villages. They will order the book for you and have it delivered to whichever library is closest to you (I use the Belvedere Branch). When it arrives at the library near you, they call you on the phone to tell you it is "In" and you have three days to stop by to pick it up. No charge for that service either (other than your tax dollars). Next time you visit the library, ask about starting your online account. No charge for that either. By the way, online has a search feature to let you locate any book in their system and then reserve it. It there is a waiting list for a book, it lets you know where you are on the list.

[rmr02]

The new library is already open. We went in there yesterday. Great looking place. Fantastic DVD collection. I assume people from Wildwood have access to it also???

Rich

[Boudicca]

Appreciate all the good information so cheerfully given.

[elevatorman]

Is the cart path open to the new library?

[borjo]

Originally Posted by elevatorman

Is the cart path open to the new library?

No, it's not golf cart accessible. At least, not now.

[maryjd1950]

I read those books a long time ago,they are very enjoyable....Is it Mittford where Father Tim is? I may have to read them again now that you reminded me of them

[Avista]

Yes, all the Mittford books are wonderful.

As far as other books go. I used to always request them from Sumter county library online. Someone would call when they came in. Works very well.

Now I have a Nook e-reader and either buy my book--usually at about 9.99 and many less or even free. Or, I borrow my book from Philadelphia Free Library $15 for the card since I live in FL, but they have a nice selection or e-books to borrow.

[champion6]

I had heard that Sweetbay was to build immediately to the east of the county building and library. Has construction of Sweetbay started?

[ekdk92]

Visited new library today. Great space.

[gvsulakerfan]

Originally Posted by rmr02

The new library is already open. We went in there yesterday. Great looking place. Fantastic DVD collection. I assume people from Wildwood have access to it also???

Rich

Its a public library. anybody with a Sumter County library card can go. the libraries are under the jurisdiction of Sumter County. Wildwood consolidated its library services with Sumter County to eliminate redundancy in services. The old Wildwood library on Huey Street is now closed.