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Adult Sewing 101 Series

For adults ages 18+ who are new to sewing or need a refresher, join us for a free three-class hands-on beginner sewing series at the Lakeland Public Library to gain experience and confidence with machine- and hand-sewing. The classes will be from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM each evening in the Meeting Room from Monday, May 18th through Wednesday, May 20th.

• Class One (5/18): Get to know the sewing machine and basic tools, learn to thread the machine, and sew straight seams
• Class Two (5/19): Cutting and working with fabric (Day 1 of two-part project)
• Class Three (5/20): Sewing with a zipper and working with different material (Day 2 of two-part project)

Seating is limited and registration is required and will open Monday, May 11th at 5:30 PM. 

Cemetery Research with Find a Grave

Cemeteries are invaluable resources to tell stories of individuals, families, and communities. Come to the Lakeland History Room at the Lakeland Public Library on Sunday, May 17th at 2 PM to explore how Findagrave.com can be invaluable to your genealogy research and learn how you can contribute.

Registration is required and opens Monday, May 11th at 2 PM.

Summer Simplified: Downsizing Your Home

Join the Lake Morton Senior Living and Lakeland Public Library on Thursday, May 21st at 11 AM in the Meeting Room for an informative presentation on downsizing and simplifying your home. Local realtor Laura Slocumb and Certified Senior Move Manager Nicole Ramer will share helpful tips and practical strategies to make the process easier. Enjoy light refreshments while learning ways to simplify your space and prepare for the next chapter!

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) 
May 19

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

Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
May 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!