Library

Spine Tinglers Book Club

Can you figure out this exciting whodunnit before the final reveal? Come on Thursday, September 17th at 5:30 PM in the Commons at the Lakeland Public Library and discuss this month's spine-tingling book club selection with our library staff! Share your thoughts on all the thrills, chills, mysteries, and scares if you dare!

Registration not required. This event is for ages 18+.

September’s Book: The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose 

Ultimate Improv for Teens

Did you ever want to try out acting?  Well, this is the perfect place.  You get to create characters, act out scenes, and just have fun through a variety of games and improv exercises.  No scripts, no rehearsals, and everything is made up on the spot!

Friday, September 18th
3 PM - 4 PM
Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room

No registration required.

Medicare & Social Security Workshop

Medicare and Social Security will likely be the foundation of your retirement income. That’s why it’s so important to understand your options and the effect your decisions will have on your retirement before you retire. Join the Lakeland Public Library and Edward Jones on Thursday, September 17th at 5:30 PM to learn about:

• How Social Security fits into your retirement income plan
• When you should start taking Spousal and Widow benefits
• Taxes and continued employment and how they affect your benefits
• Understanding the basics of Medicare

No registration required. This event is for ages 18+.

Preschool Storytimes at Lakeland Libraries

All three Lakeland Library locations have preschool storytimes for children ages 2-5 and their grownups! With stories, songs, rhymes, and activities, storytimes promote the development of preliteracy, verbal and listening skills, and socio-emotional skills.

Kelly Branch Library Storytimes (10:15 AM select Tuesdays) 
September 15

Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
September 16

Larry Jackson Branch Library Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
September 17

Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month) 
September 24

For more information, please contact the Kelly Branch Library 863.834.4286, Lakeland Public Library 863.834.4268, or Larry R. Jackson Branch Library 863.834.4288  

Workers of Lakeland

"Taking what they're giving, working for a living"

Enjoy this "Workers of Lakeland" photographic stroll through Lakeland's wide variety of job opportunities and the workers who have made it happen through the years, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.

Baby Storytime at Lakeland Public Library

Join us at 11 AM on select Thursdays at the Lakeland Public Library for an interactive lapsit Baby Storytime with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays! 

Baby Storytime is designed for ages birth to 2 years old. 

Lakeland Public Library Baby Storytime (11 AM Thursdays)
September 17

For more information, please contact Harley Davis at 863.834.4258.  

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