Library

Mayfaire Library Hours at Main Library

The Lakeland Public Library will be open regular hours on Saturday, May 9th but closed on Sunday, May 10th, for Mayfaire.

We will reopen on Monday, May 11th at 9 am.

Children's Theater

Adult CPR/AED Certification Workshop

Join the Lakeland Public Library and Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department staff on Thursday, May 14th from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the Commons to learn essential lifesaving skills with hands-on practice responding to cardiac and breathing emergencies in adults. Participants who successfully complete the assessment at the end of the 4-hour course will receive American Red Cross CPR certification. 

Registration is required and opens Thursday, May 7th at 9:30 AM. Limited seats. Ages 18+.

Questions? Contact Ángeles Otero at 863.834.4276 or email Ángeles.Otero@lakelandgov.net for additional information.

 

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) 
May 19

Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
May 6, 13

Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
May 7, 14, 21

Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month) 
May 28

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  

Vanished Lakeland

"Out of sight, out of mind."

Enjoy this "Vanished Lakeland" photographic stroll through buildings formerly standing in Lakeland but now demolished, removed, or changed in such as way that they are now vanished, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.

eBooks, Audiobooks, and Movies Anytime!

Download and enjoy up to 10 ebooks, audiobooks, and movies on your tablet or mobile device for free with OverDrive.

Create a free account with your library card and browse hundreds of titles, with new content added all the time. Plus, Lakeland users have access to additional OverDrive ADVANTAGE titles too!

For a quick and easy way to borrow and read from your library, download and try the Libby app, brought to you by Overdrive!

Build Your Song Library

Access millions of songs and artists with freegalmusic+. Download and keep 5 songs each week absolutely FREE! Plus, unlimited music streaming! Even better? 15,000+ Music videos are available too! 

Visit Freegal Music to get started!