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<div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Horizon West is One Step Closer to a New Library </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/e1331815/dms3rep/multi/OCLS+Banner.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Horizon West's explosive growth has brought an influx of new families and residents, and many have been asking when our area will have a library of its own. Orange County Library System (OCLS) has heard these requests! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Some exciting developments have transpired that bring OCLS one step closer to realizing a library in the Horizon West community. During the November 12, 2020 Board of Trustees Meeting, the Library Board approved a resolution, which selects the Horizon West “East Parcel” – located at the intersection of Tiny Road and Hamlin Groves Trail – as the preferred location for the Horizon West Branch Library. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Then, in January 2021, the Library Board voted to commit to purchase a parcel of land at the location, which is near the northeast corner of the future </span> </span> <a href="https://www.horizonwestmagazine.com/hwrp" target="_blank"> Horizon West Regional Park </a> <span> . This action allows OCLS staff to proceed with all the things necessary for negotiating the land purchase. After an appraisal is conducted and a contract is established, these documents and findings will be brought back to the Library Board for consideration and approval at a future meeting. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Many factors will influence the timing of a Horizon West branch coming to fruition, but these steps are moving the process forward. As OCLS works on development of a future branch in Horizon West, they want to hear your feedback! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Please take a moment to submit a short survey about your expectations for our local Horizon West branch. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> If you would like to learn more, review agendas for upcoming meetings or attend a future meeting, please visit the  </span> <a href="https://www.ocls.info/board-trustees/board-meetings-minutes" target="_blank"> Board Meetings and Minutes page </a> <span>  on the OCLS website. <br/> </span> </p> </div>