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  • Friendship bracelet, butterfly, and mirror ball with text "Larry R. Jackson Branch Library, Swiftie Bingo (Taylor's Version), Oct. 13 5:30-7 PM, All Ages"

    Swiftie Bingo (Taylor's Version) at Jackson Branch

    Love's a game, wanna play? Swifties of all ages are invited to the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library on Monday, October 13th from 5:30 PM to 7 PM for a Taylor Swift-themed bingo in celebration of The Life of a Showgirl! Upon arrival, you will receive your Taylor-themed bingo cards and will be able to play for prizes.

    No registration required. Please try to arrive by 5:30 pm to not miss any of the fun!

    Questions? Contact Cassie Walters-Shantal at 863.834.4294 or email cassandra.walters-shantal@lakelandgov.net

  • Red trapezoid movie marquee with yellow lights outlining text Family Movie, Larry R. Jackson Branch Library on background of red curtain and rows of red theater seats

    Family Movie at Jackson Branch October 13th

    School's out and Experiment 626 is loose, so join us for a family movie, Lilo & Stitch (2025), from 10-12 pm on Monday, October 13th at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library. No registration required, and movie snacks will be provided. Children under the age of 10 must remain with their grown-up in the library and throughout the program.

    Official Movie Synopsis

    A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. Lilo & Stitch (2025) is rated PG. © 2025 Walt Disney Pictures.

    Questions? Contact Cassie Walters-Shantal (863) 834-4294 or email cassandra.walters-shantal@lakelandgov.net

  • Spools of thread, pincushion and pins, ricrac, stack of folded fabric, rotary cutter, and sewing machine with text Adult Sewing 101, Lakeland Public Library

    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 Commons from Monday, October 20th through Wednesday, October 22nd.

    • Class One (5/19): Get to know the sewing machine and basic tools, learn to thread the machine, and sew straight seams
    • Class Two (5/20): Cutting and working with fabric and hand-sewing buttons (Day 1 of two-part project)
    • Class Three (5/21): 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 12th at 5:30 PM. 

 

  • Guitar will music notes flowing from it and text "Lakeland Public Library, A History of Music as Told by the Guitar with Edwin Culver"

    A History of Music with Edwin Culver

    Music has returned to the Lakeland Public Library!

    Classical guitarist, Edwin Culver, will be performing on October 14th at 5:30 pm to take listeners on a musical journey through history. Grab a seat in the Meeting Room to listen as Culver performs pieces that are centuries old to showcase how music has developed over time.

    All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

    Questions? Contact Emilee Addair at 863.834.4267 or email Emille.Addair@lakelandgov.net

  • Five seated children looking off screen smiling; link to Lakeland Libraries' Storytime Programs event calendar

    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) 
    October 21

    Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
    October 15, 22, 29

    Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
    October 16, 23

    Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month) 
    October 30

    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  

  • Colorful background with books, flowers, lightbulbs, and swirls with text "La Biblioteca Viva! Lakeland Public Library" ; link to Library event calendar

    ¡La biblioteca viva! Spanish Book Club

    Únase con nosotros en nuestra discusión de libro en español, ¡La biblioteca viva!, un club de lectura donde las historias cobran vida a través de la conversación y la interacción.

    Aquí, cada libro es una puerta abierta a nuevas ideas, culturas y emociones, transformando la experiencia de leer en un viaje compartido. ¡Ven y sé parte de una biblioteca que respira, escucha y conecta! La biblioteca viva se reune el segundo martes a las 5:30 PM de cada mes en la biblioteca principal de Lakeland. Registración no es necesaria. Programa solo para adultos.

    El libro para el mes de octubre es Gótico, de la autora Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

    Para más información se puede comunicar con Angeles Otero o Luis Perez al teléfono 863.834.4276 o 863.863.4264.

  • Dark sky with palm tree in breeze and text "Hurricane Season" hurricane icon; Link to City of Lakeland Hurricane Preparedness website

    Hurricane Guide

    Hurricane season begins June 1st and ends November 30th

    Find  information about weather alerts, safety information, sandbags, shelters, updates about City services and closures and more from the City of Lakeland's Hurricane site and Polk County Hurricane Preparedness site. 

    Additional hurricane preparedness resources from the National Weather Service include:

    National Hurricane Center 

    National Weather Service Hurricane Preparedness guide 

    Safety Tips and Resources from the National Weather Service 

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