Getting a library card in Mount Dora starts with one simple step: applying. According to the Lake County Library System, "You may apply for a new library card at any Lake County library." That includes the W.T. Bland Public Library in Mount Dora, so a resident can sign up in town. This guide walks through where to apply, what to have ready, and what the card includes. It is meant for residents who want a clear checklist before they go.
Where to apply in Mount Dora
The W.T. Bland Public Library branch is at 1995 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora. Because the Library System accepts applications at any Lake County library, the Mount Dora branch is one of several places to apply, and it is the one located in town. Details about the branch are on the Lake County Library System branch page.
The card itself is not tied to a single building in every respect. Free computer use is available at any Lake County Library System location, so a card applied for in Mount Dora can be used for computers at other locations in the system as well.
Proof of residency
One rule is worth knowing before the visit: the Library System states that "Post office boxes are not considered proof of residency." A P.O. box therefore will not satisfy the residency requirement on its own.
The details reviewed for this guide do not list which documents the Library System accepts as proof of residency. Before heading out, it is a good idea to read the library card page or ask staff at the branch, so there are no surprises at the desk.
Applicants under 16
Young applicants need an adult involved. The Library System says that if you are under 16 years of age, your library card application will need to be signed by a parent or guardian. Plan for the parent or guardian to be available to sign when the application is completed.
What comes with a card
A Lake County library card opens up more than borrowing at the front desk. Two benefits are named by the Library System:
- Free computer use at any Lake County Library System location
- Downloadable ebooks through OverDrive and CloudLibrary
The computer access is useful for residents who need a place to get online, and the ebook services let cardholders read digital titles using the two named apps and services. The details of how each service works, such as borrowing limits, are not covered here, so check with the Library System for specifics.
Your PIN
A library card also comes with a PIN. By default, the PIN is set to the last 4 digits of the primary phone number on the account. That makes the phone number you give at sign-up more important than it might seem: it is the number your default PIN will come from. Giving a primary number you know well makes the PIN easy to remember.
A simple checklist
- Decide where to apply. The W.T. Bland Public Library at 1995 N. Donnelly St. is in Mount Dora, and any Lake County library will take an application.
- Prepare proof of residency, remembering that a post office box does not count.
- If the applicant is under 16, bring a parent or guardian to sign the application.
- Give a primary phone number you can recall, since the last 4 digits become the default PIN.
- After the card is issued, use it for free computer use at any Lake County Library System location and for ebooks through OverDrive and CloudLibrary.
More resident information
For other everyday topics in town, the residents page on this site collects local guidance, and the directory lists additional contacts.
Who to contact
- W.T. Bland Public Library, 1995 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora: the Mount Dora branch of the Lake County Library System
- Lake County Library System: the library card page for application rules, PIN information and online services
Sources
Compiled from the official sources below.