Library

Please note screening measures are in place to enter the libraries. Masks and temperature checks are required. Questions regarding travel will be asked.

Book Pumpkin Contest
Turn your favorite book into a pumpkin and participate in our virtual book pumpkin contest!
Here's how:
1. Decorate a pumpkin inspired by your favorite book or book character
2. Take a picture of your pumpkin
3. Submit your pumpkin photo on our website. Please include:
4. Vote for best pumpkin online on our website
**All contest entries must be submitted online. Must be 17 and under to enter. Three winners will be notified October 30th.**

Submit entries October 1 - October 21.

Vote for best pumpkin October 22 - October 29.

For more information and to view the contest entries, click here.

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Access Your Favorite Magazines
Download and read the latest editions of your favorite magazines on your tablet or mobile device for free with RBDigital.

Create an account with your library card and start browsing your favorite magazines.

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Down on Main Street
...I drift back in time and feel my feet, down on Main Street.

Enjoy this photographic stroll down the historic streets of Lakeland, showcased from our Digital Collection through Flickr.

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Hurricane Guide
Find information about weather alerts, safety information, sandbags, shelters, updates about City services and closures and more from the City of Lakeland.

For additional hurricane preparedness resources from the National Weather Service:

National Hurricane Center

Hurricane Preparedness

Safety Tips and Resources

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Lakeland Books by Mail

Live in Lakeland and want to have your library materials mailed directly to your house? We have a new pickup location in our online catalog and library app to get your requested materials mailed to you!

Choose Lakeland Books by Mail as the pickup location for your holds or contact library staff and let them know you would like your materials mailed instead of made available for pickup.

For more information, please contact the Lakeland Public Library at 863.834.4263.
You're more creative than you think.
Love to craft? Want to explore your creative side?

Meet Creativebug, your online resource for all things crafty. Learn new craft techniques for all skill levels and watch classes anytime, anywhere.

Create a free account with your library card to enjoy unlimited access to over 1000 online art and craft classes!

There’s no pressure, just possibilities! Get started today and explore your creative side.

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Build Your Song Library
Access millions of songs and artists. Download and keep 5 songs each week absolutely FREE! Plus, stream music up to three hours per day! Even better? 15,000+ Music videos are available too! All you need is your library card.

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