The Story of the Blues @ Winter Park Library. Learn the history of the Blues and learn how to write your own Blues style song. The Blues is a unique style of music with a rich history originating from the polyrhythmic music of West Africa. Over a period of 50 years, it transformed into a new genre of music and has since influenced all American music that has succeeded it.
Partnership with Central Florida Community Arts
In 2013, Shawn Shaffer became the Library’s new Director. During Shaffer’s tenure, a multi-year campaign to build a new state-of-the-art library facility took place. In 2016, a bond referendum was passed and planning began for a new facility. After Shaffer’s departure in 2018, the Library’s Board named Cynthia Wood as Interim Director. In 2019, Sabrina Bernat became the Library’s new Executive Director. The Library’s new facility opened in December 2021. It was designed by acclaimed architect Sir David Adjaye, and is located on the corner of Morse Boulevard and Harper Street. The new facility features more spaces and improved places, with a design that is both magnetic and vibrant—a true 21st century library for Winter Park. Over a century ago, several women with ideas and tenacity began this library, a library that continues today with much the same spirit. Winter Park Library continues to guide learning, connect people, and strengthen community.