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  • Red dragon forming circle with its body surrounding red icosahedron 20-sided die and text "Adventurer's Guild, Ages 13-17, the Commons at Lakeland Public Library"; link to Lakeland Libraries event calendar

    Adventurer's Guild RPG

    Dungeon-crawling, dragon-slaying, dice-rolling fun for ages 13-17! Join us on Friday, October 2nd at 3 PM in the Commons at the Lakeland Public Library for a role playing game where you can play your character in a fantasy setting. Beginners welcome. All materials provided.

    No registration required.

    Questions? Contact Christopher Philip at 863.834.4250 or email Christopher.Philip@lakelandgov.net.

  • Music staff with notes, clarinet, and music notes surround text Clarinet Recital with Michael Spicer, Lakeland Public Library; link to library events calendar

    Clarinet Recital with Michael Spicer

    Come hear Lakeland Public Library's own Michael Spicer perform music for solo clarinet on Wednesday, September 30th at 5:30 PM in the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room. This recital will feature pieces and movements from Olivier Messaien, Paquito D'Rivera, Paul Harvey, and Astor Piazzolla.

    No registration required. All ages welcome.

  • Stack of pumpkins, bats, and flying books meant to look like bats on dark sky background with text Book Pumpkin Contest! 2026; link to Book Pumpkin Contest 2026 page

    Book Pumpkin Contest at Lakeland Public Library

    Turn your favorite book into a pumpkin and participate in our book pumpkin contest at the Lakeland Public Library!
    Here's how:

    1. Decorate a plastic craft pumpkin inspired by your favorite book or book character
    2. Enter your pumpkin at the Youth Services Desk at the Lakeland Public Library
    3. Vote for best pumpkin online on our website

    **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.


 

  • 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 6, 20

    Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
    October 7, 14, 21, 28
    November 4

    Larry Jackson Branch Library Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
    October 1, 8, 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  

  • Illustration of two swans swimming with text Welcome Baby, Baby Storytime @ 11 AM, Lakeland Public Library

    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)
    October 8, 15, 22, 29

    For more information, please contact Harley Davis at 863.834.4258.  

  • Two gerbera daisies shaped to make a pair of headphones with freegal music+ logo and app icon; link to Lakeland Library's freegalmusic site

    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! 

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