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The Maitland Public Library, located at 501 S. Maitland, Avenue was organized in 1896 to serve residents within the city limits of Maitland. The collection contains over 75,000 items, including fiction and non-fiction books, reference materials, audio books and videotapes. Programs for children starting January 10, 2002, include Baby Toddler Story Time for children ages 0 to 24 months, held each Thursday at 10:15 a.m., Preschool Story Time, which includes crafts and stories, held each Thursday at 10:45 a.m. for ages two, three, four, and five, Afternoon Story Time, including crafts and stories, held each Thursday at 3:30 p.m. for ages five and six, and Goodnight Moon Story Time held each Monday at 7:00 p.m. including crafts and night time stories. The Friends of the Maitland Public Library sponsor a twice-yearly lecture series and hold used book sales in April and October. For more information on library services and programs call 407-647-7700.
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The Maitland Art Center, recognized as a State of Florida and a National Historic Site, exists to promote the growth of American art, to promote knowledge and education in the arts, and to restore, operate, and expand the buildings and facilities now known as the Maitland Art Center. The Center offers classes for beginner through advanced, changing exhibitions, gallery walks, concerts, a museum gift shop, and special event year round. The Center is open seven days a week, closed major holidays, and admission is free, donations accepted. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, Noon-4:30 p.m. Closed all major holidays. Admission is free. For information, telephone 407-539-2181 or FAX 407-539-1198. Please check our web site at www.maitlandartcenter.org.
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The Maitland Historical Society operates facilities for the education and benefit of the community. The Historic Waterhouse Residence and Carpentry Shop Museum are located at 820 Lake Lily Drive. Parking is available west of the structures. The Historical Museum and Telephone Museum are located at 221 W. Packwood. All are open Thursday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Suggested donations: $2 per person or $5 per family. The Society promotes appreciation of Maitland history with meetings open to the general public, on and off-site programs for children and adults, and publishes a general membership newsletter and a kids newsletter for the Children's membership. History themed items and publications relating to area history are available at the Society offices or any of the four museums. For additional information on
programs and services, contact the administrative offices at 407-644-2451.
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