The Winter Park Library describes itself as a nonprofit hub for learning that grew from a small-town reading circle into a civic destination. It was founded on December 9, 1885, by nine women who organized to create a lending library for their community, and it has continued to adapt to residents' needs.
Beyond books and DVDs, patrons can use the Dream Lab, where entrepreneurs can work with 3D printers, and the Memory Lab, where outdated media such as VHS tapes can be digitized. A recording studio with microphones, recording equipment and a weighted keyboard is available to musicians and podcasters after an orientation with staff. Other offerings include Archives preserving Winter Park history, Youth Services programming, and the Edyth Bush Theatre, which hosts author talks and kids' concerts. The theatre, the Murrah Community Room and other Collaboration Rooms can be rented Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. The New Leaf Bookstore is staffed by volunteers and sells donated used books, averaging $1, with proceeds benefiting the Library.
Winter Park residents and property owners can get a free card with a government ID and proof of address. Non-residents may purchase six-month or one-year memberships, and Orange County and Maitland Public Library cardholders and Rollins College students, faculty and staff can receive free cards through reciprocity agreements. Chamber members are eligible for a free one-year membership, city employees can sign up for a free one-year full-service card, and a Curriculum Card is available to teachers, media specialists and librarians at qualifying schools. The Library is at 1052 W. Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789, and can be reached at (407) 623-3300.
Press release issued by Winter Park Chamber of Commerce:
https://www.winterpark.org/2026/07/29/books-only-beginning-winter-park-library/
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