Did you ever want to try out acting? Well, this is the perfect place. You get to create characters, act out scenes, and just have fun through a variety of games and improv exercises. No scripts, No rehearsals, everything is made up on the spot!
Friday, August 22nd
3 PM - 4:30 PM
Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room
No registration required.
Join us in the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room on Tuesday, August 26th from 10 AM to 11 AM to explore the joys of gardening and growing vegetables through an engaging collaborative program with the University of Florida! No registration required.
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, August 28th at 10 AM
Edades/Ages 2-5
Questions? Contact Marine Acosta Ponce at 863.834.1828 or email marine.acostaponce@lakelandgov.net
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)
August 19
September 2, 16
Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
August 20, 27
September 3, 10, 17
Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
August 21
September 4, 11, 18
Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month)
August 28
September 25
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 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.
"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." -- Benjamin Franklin
Enjoy this "Institutes of Learning" photographic stroll through our area's current and former schools and campuses, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.
