A New Branch on the Horizon: Library Events Already in Horizon West
Library Pop-up Events Emerge Ahead of Horizon West Branch Opening, Spring 2026
OCLS hosts events for all ages in Horizon West
Concept Meets Construction
Construction of the long-awaited Horizon West library branch is currently underway, exciting Horizon Westers of all ages.
In anticipation of the new library branch, the Orange County Library System (OCLS) is offering a variety of outreach events in Horizon West's Waterleigh neighborhood that hope to connect our community before the library’s official opening in Spring of this year.
Our new branch has been designed with the future Horizon West Regional Park in mind, offering 20,000 square feet of library space along with OCLS’s first planned outdoor events area.
The branch and joining park space is designed to serve as a community hub, offering not only books and digital resources, but also a range of cultural and educational events to our Horizon West community.
In November 2024, Horizon West community leaders and residents gathered for the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Horizon West library, located between Horizon West's Town Center and the Village of Bridgewater, off Hamlin Groves Trail.
Community leaders and residents gather for groundbreaking of the Horizon West library
Clubs & Classes
In preparation for the branch's grand opening, OCLS is keeping residents engaged with a variety of ongoing events and programs in Horizon West.
These programs give a preview of what’s to come at the new library while offering opportunities for residents to connect with like-minded neighbors.
Below are just a few of the exciting OCLS pop-up events happening now in Horizon West:
Horizon West Library Events
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Family Storytime in Horizon WestList Item 3
Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled library program right in your neighborhood.
This family-friendly storytime session is held at the Waterleigh Community Clubhouse, 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL 34787.
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Horizon West Book Club: Waterleigh Daytime ReadersList Item 4
If you’re a book lover, join OCLS for the Waterleigh Daytime Readers Book Club.
Meetings are held at the Waterleigh Community Clubhouse, 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL 34787.
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Horizon West Kids Book ClubList Item 1
A fun and interactive book club for young readers, where kids are encouraged to discuss a variety of books.
Meetings are held at the Waterleigh Phase 2 Clubhouse, located at 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL 34787.
Recommended for kids ages 7 and up. No registration required.
Please Note: Some activities may be temporarily paused. Continue to check the OCLS website for up-to-date programming.
OCLS Resources
In addition to these in-person events, OCLS encourages the Horizon West community to utilize the following resources ahead of the branch’s grand opening:
• Get Your OCLS Library Card Online
• Borrow Books and Media Using Free Home Delivery
• Return Library Materials via OCLS Drop Box in Hamlin
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for More OCLS Library Pop-Up Events in Horizon West
• Sign Up for the Horizon West Branch newsletter
• Visit a HW Little Free Library Box to Give a Book or Borrow One
Stay Connected
As the Horizon West library branch takes shape, Horizon West Magazine will continue to share milestones with the community. Residents can follow the exciting progress as OCLS builds community spaces tailored to Horizon West's growing needs.
For more details about upcoming Horizon West library branch events and construction milestones, please visit our information page here.
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