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
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)
August 5, 19
Lakeland Public Library Preschool Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
July 23
Lakeland Public Library Baby Storytimes (11 AM select Thursdays)
July 24
Larry Jackson Branch Library Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
July 24
Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month)
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
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:
...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.
