Join us in the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room on Tuesday, July 29th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM to hear local business owner Tejal Mehta’s presentation on the art of henna. Learn about henna’s historical and cultural significance, how it originated, and how it’s used today. Plus, you can take home your very own miniature cone of henna!
All ages welcome. Registration is required and will open Tuesday, July 22nd at 5:30 PM.
Make the bitter a little more sweet at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library's End-of-Summer Ice Cream Party on Saturday, August 2nd from 2 PM to 4 PM.
Say goodbye to summer and hello to the new school year with games, crafts and activities, a special visit from the PCPS Books Bridge Bus, and, of course, free ice cream! A dairy-free option will be available upon request.
All ages welcome, no registration required.
Questions? Contact Cassie Walters-Shantal (863) 834-4294 or email cassandra.walters-shantal@lakelandgov.net
Join us in the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room on Tuesday, July 29th from 10 AM to 11 AM to explore horticulture, growing tropical fruit, and cultivating your own tropical paradisethrough an engaging collaborative program with the University of Florida! No registration required. Ages 18+.
Questions? Contact Ángeles Otero at 863.834.4276 or email Ángles.Otero@lakelandgov.net
Traiga a su pequeño a la hora de cuentos en la Biblioteca de Larry R. Jackson. Disfrute de canciones, rimas y libros todo en Ingles y Español!
Bring your little one to storytime at the Larry R. Jackson Library. Enjoy songs, rhymes and books in both English and Spanish!
Thursday, July 31st at 10 AM
Edades/Ages 2-5
Questions? Contact Marine Acosta Ponce at 863.834.1828 or email marine.acostaponce@lakelandgov.net
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:
Did you know that your favorite magazines are available on your device with Libby, the library reading app? Browse and borrow from an incredible array of magazines covering a wide range of interests with no wait lists. From fashion and finance to science and society, there’s something for everyone.
...when the weather is hot! Lakelanders know how to enjoy the summer sunshine and their favorite outdoor activities, which sometimes means staying cool indoors too!
Enjoy this "In the Summertime..." photographic stroll through summertime recreation in Lakeland, with beaches, pools, fishing, sports, movies, and more, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.
