Library

LEGO Club at Jackson Branch

Calling all young builders, makers, architects, and engineers! The Larry R. Jackson Branch Library invites you to our LEGO club on Tuesday, October 7th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Beginners and experts ages 5-17 and their grown-ups are welcome to come work on their own LEGO creations or take our themed challenge. No registration required.

Playing with LEGO bricks promotes hand/eye coordination, enhances fine motor skills, develops problem solving skills, increases attention/concentration span, and unleashes creativity.

The library will provide the LEGO bricks, while the kids and teens provide the imagination! LEGO bricks will be sanitized after each use. All materials must stay in the library, so bring a camera to capture your creation. 

Sweet & Spicy Book Club

This is NOT your Mother’s Book Club! Join your favorite librarians at the Lakeland Public Library on October 7th at 5:30 PM to discuss "Bride" by Ali Hazelwood. Each month, we will explore new genres, share recommendations, and make friends.

The Sweet & Spicy Book Club meets at the Lakeland Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. This event is for ages 18+. No registration required.

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

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 7, 21

Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
October 8, 15, 22, 29

Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
October 9, 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  

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 

Bird's-Eye View

A bird's-eye view is an elevated view of an object from above, with a perspective as though the observer were a bird, often used in the making of blueprints, floor plans, and maps.

Enjoy this "Bird's-Eye View" photographic aerial perspective on Lakeland's landscapes through the years, showcased from our Flickr Digital Collection.