Beginning Monday, June 16th, the computer area at Lakeland Public Library will be unavailable due to construction. The Lakeland Public Library will have a limited number of public access computer stations, but public-use computers are also available at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library. Printing and faxing services will still be available at both locations.
Join us on Saturday, June 28th from 2 PM to 3:30 PM at the Lakeland Public Library as Craig Pittman, author of Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther, presents this stranger-than-fiction true story of the people who brought the panther back from the brink of extinction, the ones who nearly pushed the species over the edge, and the cats that were caught in the middle. This being Florida, there's more than a little weirdness, too.
Craig Pittman, also the author of the New York Times bestseller Oh, Florida! How America's Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country, is a native Floridian. Since 1998 he has reported on environmental issues for the Tampa Bay Times (formerly the St. Petersburg Times), where his coverage has won both state and national awards.
No registration is required for this free Florida Talk.
This program is offered in partnership with the Florida Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Have you learned English or Spanish but don’t have a way to practice? Join Bilingual Conversational Meetup on Thursday, June 26th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Commons at Lakeland Public Library for conversational practice. ¡Vamos! Let’s go!
No registration required. This event is for ages 18+.
This week only—Monday, June 23rd through Sunday, June 29th—all Children's and Young Adult materials are 25¢ or 50¢ as marked at the Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Lakeland Public Library! Browse and select from a variety of materials and jumpstart your summer reading! All Friends book area sales are cash-only.
This summer, your adventure begins at the library! We’re celebrating the power of stories to take you on thrilling journeys, introduce you to fascinating characters, and explore far-off lands, both real and imaginary. Along the way, you can earn rewards by reading books and engaging in activities!
June 2nd - July 25th
Children ages 0-12 can participate in the Kids' Summer Reading Program and adults and teens ages 13+ can register for the Adult and Teen Summer Reading Program.
Learn more about the summer reading programs, storytimes, registration, and prizes.
Storytime is on for the summer! All three Lakeland Library locations have preschool storytimes for children ages 2-5 and their grownups, and the Lakeland Public Library has a baby storytime too for children birth to age 2! 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)
July 1, 15
Lakeland Public Library Preschool Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
July 2, 9, 16, 23
Lakeland Public Library Baby Storytimes (11 AM select Thursdays)
June 26
July 3, 10, 17, 24
Larry Jackson Branch Library Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
July 3, 10, 17, 24
Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month)
June 26
July 31
For more information, please contact the Kelly Branch Library 863.834.4286, the Lakeland Public Library 863.834.4268, or the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library 863.834.4288
The Write Spot: A safe place where people who like to write or are interested in writing can come and create in a supportive environment with fun writing prompts, encouragement, and prizes. If this sounds like a good time, then this is the Write Spot for you. Join us on Saturday, June 28th from 2 PM to 3:30 PM in The Commons at the Lakeland Public Library!
This event is for ages 18+. No registration required.
For more info, contact Charles Frierman at Charles.Frierman@lakelandgov.net. No registration required.
