Horizon West Updates
We’ll be sharing updates about the progress of our Horizon West Branch on this page. Please check back for the most up-to-date information.
April 11, 2024
Horizon West Project Budget Approved. Chief of Neighborhood Services Danielle King presented the Guaranteed Maximum Price and Project Budget for the Horizon West construction to the Orange County Library System Board of Trustees. She stated that due diligence was done to assess whether the figures are indeed in line with similar projects. A brief discussion ensued regarding the budget and the project. Vice President Benjamin, seconded by Trustee Cisneros Mejia, moved to approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price with H.J. High Construction Company at an estimated cost of $18,300,000, to approve the Horizon West Branch Construction Budget of $27,275,000, and to authorize the Director/CEO to execute the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract with H.J. High Construction Company. Motion carried 4-0.
Updated 3/28/23
View the presentation from the Horizon West Branch Library Community Meeting.
Check out Horizon West Magazine's library page for a timeline of progress on the Horizon West Branch project.
Upcoming Events
Outreach Event: Arts and Crafts in Horizon West
DIY Mouse Ears Headband!
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Join OCLS in Horizon West as we make our own Mickey inspired ears! Recommended for ages 13+. Registration required. Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Learn more>Library Pop-Up: Horizon West
Family Storytime
Event Categories: Storytime
Enjoy a library program filled with fun for the whole family right in your own neighborhood! Held at the Waterleigh Community Clubhouse, 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Learn more>Outreach Event: Horizon West Kids Book Club!
16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
OCLS has a book club for kids in Horizon West! Each month, we will be meeting at the Waterleigh Phase 2 clubhouse to talk about our book of the month. Recommended ages 7+. No Registration required.
Learn more>Outreach Event: Horizon West Book Club
16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join OCLS at the Waterleigh clubhouse for our monthly book club. Coffee and snacks will be provided! No registration required. Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Learn more>Outreach Event: Storytime in Horizon West
15572 Marina Bay Drive, Winter Garden, FL, 34787
Event Categories: Storytime
Join OCLS for our monthly Storytime and craft in the Waterleigh phase 1 clubhouse. Recommended ages 0-4. No registration required. Location: 15572 Marina Bay Drive, Winter Garden, FL, 34787
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Pictured from left to right: Commissioner Nicole Wilson, Ross Piper (Borrelli + Partners), Sonny Fornoles (Borrelli + Partners), Jorge Borrelli (Borrelli + Partners), Danielle King (Chief Branch Officer), and Steve Powell (Library Director/CEO)
