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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, September 12th 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.
Learn to play the ukulele! Join us for a four-day beginner ukulele series at the Lakeland Public Library, Tuesday, September 22nd through Friday, September 25th from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM each day. Kids will learn the basics of playing the ukulele, practice simple chords, and enjoy plenty of joyful strumming together. No experience needed.
This class is perfect for young beginners ages 4-10, but seats are limited to 8 participants and registration is required. Reserve your spot and get ready to make some music!
Registration is required and will open on Tuesday, September 15th at 3:30 PM. When you register, you are signed up for all four days in the series. Each participant must be registered separately.
Calling all performers! Come share your talents and let your passion shine on Thursday, September 10th at 5:30 PM in the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room. Whether you play an instrument, recite poetry, do stand-up comedy, or just want come listen and support your community, open mic night is for you.
No registration required. This event is for ages 18+. Guidelines for performers are noted on the event calendar.
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)
September 15
Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
September 9, 16
Larry Jackson Branch Library Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
September 3, 10, 17
Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month)
September 24
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
"Taking what they're giving, working for a living"
Enjoy this "Workers of Lakeland" photographic stroll through Lakeland's wide variety of job opportunities and the workers who have made it happen through the years, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.
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)
September 3, 10, 17
For more information, please contact Harley Davis at 863.834.4258.
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