All three Lakeland Library locations will CLOSE early at 5 PM on Wednesday, December 24th and remain closed through Friday, December 26th for the Christmas holiday.
The Lakeland Public Library and Larry R. Jackson Branch Library will reopen on Saturday, December 27th at 9 AM.
The Kelly Branch Library will reopen Monday, December 29th at 9 AM.
Early dismissal from school and don't know what to do? Come create with us! We'll supply the materials; you just bring your imagination. On Friday, December 19th from 2:30-3:30 pm, we will be making ugly sweater ornaments or magnets!
Crafternoon is a monthly, drop-in craft program for kids ages 5-12 and their grownups at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library, falling on Polk County Public Schools' Early Dismissal Days. No registration required, but things could get messy, so please wear appropriate clothing! Children under the age of 10 must remain with their grown-up in the library throughout the program.
Crafting boosts fine motor skills, improves coordination, allows for creativity and self-expression, and teaches flexibility.
Questions? Contact Cassie Walters-Shantal at cassandra.walters-shantal@lakelandgov.net
Calling all 13 to 17-year-old anime fans! The LJB Anime club is dedicated to all things manga and anime! We have crafts, anime-related activities, art materials, and snacks. Bring your opinions, recommendations, and come hang out! Join us on Saturday, December 27th from 3 PM to 4:30 PM at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library!
Please note that some shows might have content intended for a PG-13 audience.
Questions? Contact Marine Acosta Ponce 863.834.1828 or email marine.acostaponce@lakelandgov.net for additional information.
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)
December 16
Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
January 7, 14, 21, 28
Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
January 8, 15, 22
Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month)
December 18
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
Community celebrations, military events and holidays are best enjoyed with a processional parade of Lakeland's finest!
Enjoy this "I Love a Parade" photographic stroll along with the marching bands, decorated floats, large balloons, and costumed characters that have marched through the historic downtown through the years, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.
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