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The main Lakeland Public Library and Kelly Branch Library** will be closed Wednesday, November 11th for the Veteran's Day holiday.
Both libraries will reopen Thursday, November 12th at 9 AM.
**The Larry R. Jackson Branch Library remains closed for construction
Love to talk about books? Join us for Books Sandwiched In on Tuesday November 10th at 12:15 PM to discuss The Correspondent by Virginia Evans! During the Larry R. Jackson Branch's closure, BSI will meet at the Coleman-Bush Building located at 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Lakeland, FL 338085.
This event is for ages 18+, and registration is required.
Questions? Contact Danielle Daniels at danielle.daniels@lakelandgov.net.
Únase con nosotros en nuestra discusión de libro en español, ¡La biblioteca viva!, un club de lectura donde las historias cobran vida a través de la conversación y la interacción.
Aquí, cada libro es una puerta abierta a nuevas ideas, culturas y emociones, transformando la experiencia de leer en un viaje compartido. ¡Ven y sé parte de una biblioteca que respira, escucha y conecta! La biblioteca viva se reune el segundo martes a las 5:30 PM de cada mes en la biblioteca principal de Lakeland.
El libro para el mes de noviembre es Mi nombre es Emilia del Vallepor Isabel Allende.
Para más información se puede comunicar con Ángeles Otero al teléfono 863.834.4276.
The Larry R. Jackson Branch Library is closed to the public beginning Monday, October 26th, for a renovation project. During construction, the Jackson Branch Library collections, spaces, computers, and outdoor book drop are not available.
Visit our Jackson Branch Library Construction FAQs for more information about the project, locations for library services and programs, hours of operation at the other Lakeland Libraries, and library services.
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.
Coleman-Bush Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)**
November 12
Kelly Branch Library Storytimes (10:15 AM select Tuesdays)
November 17
Coleman-Bush Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month)**
November 19
Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
December 2
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
**Due to construction, the Larry R. Jackson Branch storytimes will be held at the Coleman-Bush Building on select Thursdays beginning in November 2026.
Lakeland is alive with the Sounds of Music. Enjoy this photographic stroll through Lakeland's local musical heritage, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.
Join us at 11 AM on select Thursdays at the Lakeland Public Library for an interactive lapsit Baby Storytime with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays!
Baby Storytime is designed for ages birth to 2 years old.
Lakeland Public Library Baby Storytime (11 AM Thursdays)
November 12
For more information, please contact Harley Davis at 863.834.4258.
