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Children's Theater at the Lakeland Public Library is an interactive storytime that lets kids become the stars! Join us on Saturday, October 10th at 2 PM to be part of the fun. Suggest themes, perform on stage, or just sit back and watch the show.
Designed for children ages 4 and up. No registration required.
Questions? Contact Charles Frierman at charles.frierman@lakelandgov.net.
Come count birds with Lakeland Public Library! On Saturday, October 10th at 10 AM, we will meet in the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room, then hang out at Lake Morton and do some birding. Share your bird knowledge or come and do your first bird watching.
This count is in participation with Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Global Big Day, a worldwide count conducted every May and October.
No registration required. This event is for all ages.
Questions? Contact Michael Spicer at michael.spicer@lakelandgov.net.
In this class in the Lakeland History Room at the Lakeland Public Library on Sunday, October 18th from 2 to 3 PM, we’ll talk about the problems of preserving your family photos, and how to use archival best practices to extend the lifespan of your photos. We’ll also talk about how digitization can help with preservation and how cloud services can help remedy long-term storage
Registration is required and will open on Sunday, October 11th at 2 PM.
Questions? Contact Rebecca Whalon at rebecca.whalon@lakelandgov.net.
The Larry R. Jackson Branch Library will close to the public beginning Monday, October 26th, for a renovation project. During construction, the Jackson Branch Library collections, spaces, computers, and outdoor book drop will not be available.
Visit our Jackson Branch Library Construction FAQs for more information about the project, locations for library services and programs, hours of operation at the other Lakeland Libraries, and library services.
Turn your favorite book into a pumpkin and participate in our book pumpkin contest at the Lakeland Public Library!
Here's how:
**Must be 17 and under to enter. Craft pumpkins only. Three winners will be announced on October 30th.**
Submit entries October 1 - October 22.
Vote for best pumpkin October 23 - October 29.
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)
October 20
Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
October 14, 21, 28
November 4
Larry Jackson Branch Library Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
October 15
Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month)
October 22
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
Billboards, marquees, and signs across Lakeland got your attention and also provided information.
Enjoy this "Signs of the Time" photographic stroll through our area's signage and advertising over the years, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.
