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  • Blue and white checkered tablecloth, white doily, green dinosaur footprints, and small green T-Rex sitting in a pink polka dot tea cup with text "Larry R. Jackson Branch Library T-Rex Tea Party"; link to library events calendar

    T-Rex Tea Party at Jackson Branch

    Are you looking for a roaring good time? Join us at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library on Saturday, July 11th from 10 AM-12 PM for a dinosaur-themed tea party. Come dressed in your tea time best and enjoy a dinosaur themed story and craft. Snacks and drinks will be provided! 

    This event is recommended for children ages 3-8 and their grown-ups, no registration required.

    Questions? Contact Marine Acosta Ponce at 863.834.1828 or email Marine.Acostaponce@lakelandgov.net

  • Open book with castle, ocean, tree, unicorn, and rainbow with child walking across and text above "Lakeland Public Library Children's Theater"

    Children's Theater

    Children's Theater at the Lakeland Public Library is an interactive storytime that lets kids become the stars! Join us on Saturday, July 11th at 2 PM to be part of the fun. Suggest themes, perform on stage, or just sit back and watch the show.

    Designed for children ages 4 and up. No registration required.

  • Watercolor illustration of black and white swans swimming on lake with library and bench in background and text "Swan-tastic Seminar, Lakeland Public Library"

    Swan-tastic Seminar

    Join us on Monday, July 13th at 10 AM in the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room for a swan-tastic time! Meet a swan and learn what makes Lakeland the ‘Swan City’ from the incredible team in the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts department, who are dedicated to caring for our city’s swans. Feathers and fun guaranteed!

    No registration required and all ages are welcome.

 

  • Gallery with three gold frames containing text "Lakeland Public Libraries, Summer Reading 2026, June 1-July 24" with four colorful dinosaurs walking past the frames; link to Sumer Reading Programs 2026 page

    Summer Reading Programs 2026

    Join us for a dino-mite time during our Summer at the Museum and roar into summer reading! Explore the possibilities with a summer of challenges, crafts, prizes, and new discoveries!

    June 1st - July 24th

    Children ages 0-12 can participate in the Kids' Summer Reading Program, "Reading Roars!" for prehistoric adventures.
    Adults and teens ages 13+ can register for the Adult and Teen Summer Reading Program, "Summer at the Museum" and journey through the galleries to explore the world from prehistory to the edge of tomorrow.

    Learn more about the summer reading programs, storytimes, registration, and prizes. 

     

  • Five colorful dinosaurs and flowers surrounding text "Story Times"

    Summer Storytimes at Lakeland Libraries

    Storytime is on for the summer! Join us for songs, stories, and fun!

    Kelly Branch Library Preschool Storytime (10:15 AM select Tuesdays); ages 2-5 
    July 21

    Lakeland Public Library Preschool Storytime (10 AM Wednesdays); ages 2-5 
    July 15, 22

    Larry Jackson Branch Library Preschool Storytime (10 AM Thursdays); ages 2-5 
    July 16, 23

    Lakeland Public Library Baby Storytime (11 AM Thursdays); ages birth-18 months 
    July 16, 23

    Larry R. Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM select Thursdays); ages 2-5 
    July 30

    Lakeland Public Library Children's Theater Interactive Storytime (2 PM select Saturdays); ages 4 and up 
    July 11

    For more information, please contact the Kelly Branch Library at 863.834.4286, Lakeland Public Library at 863.834.4268, or Larry R. Jackson Branch Library at 863.834.4288  

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