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Getting Started with Personal Finance
Got questions about finance? Curious about investing? Building your investor IQ starts with understanding the basics.Join us at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, May 21st at the Lakeland Public Library to learn about foundations of investing with professional wealth manager Amanda Salcido, Esq., AAMS. Whether you are new to investing or want a refresher, this Foundations of Investing presentation will help you learn about the importance of developing a strategy, the impact of asset allocation, and ideas for focusing on what you can control with your finances.No registration required. Ages 15+.Questions? Contact Amanda Holmberg at 863.834.4291 or amanda.holmberg@lakelandgov.net
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Computer Classes at Lakeland Public Library
Looking to develop your tech skills? The Lakeland Public Library has tech classes designed for beginners, offered Wednesdays in May from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. Registration is required for each class and opens one week before the class.
Computer Basics
Wednesday, May 8th @ 10 am
Learn about your Start screen, getting and using apps, the desktop, and getting around your PC.
Register for this classes beginning Wed, May 1 @ 10 amMicrosoft Word Basics
Wednesday, May 15th @ 10 am
Learn how to create and save a Word document, how to format text, and edit the layout of a document.
Register for this classes beginning Wed, May 8 @ 10 amMicrosoft PowerPoint Basics
Wednesday, May 22nd @ 10 am
Learn how to create a basic presentation by adding slides, ClipArt, WordArt, and picture files. Use various formatting tools to enhance the look and feel of your presentation.
Register for this classes beginning Wed, May 15 @ 10 amMicrosoft Excel Basics
Wednesday, May 29th @ 10 am
Learn how to create and save an Excel workbook, about columns and rows and how to edit data within them.
Register for this classes beginning Wed, May 22 @ 10 am
Questions? Contact David Gonzalez at 863.834.4277 or David.Gonzalez@lakelandgov.net
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Bubbles with Babies Storytime at Lakeland Public Library
We're bursting with excitement for baby storytime! Join us at 11 AM on Thursday, May 9th at the Lakeland Public Library for an interactive lapsit "Bubbles with Babies" storytime with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays!
Baby Storytime is designed for ages birth to 2 years old.
For more information, please contact Melissa Estrada at 863.834.4275.
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NO Book Donations Currently Accepted
The Friends of the Library are not accepting donations until June 2024.
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Preschool Storytimes at Lakeland Libraries
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)
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5/21Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
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5/15Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
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5/23For 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
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Creativity Takes Courage
The City of Lakeland has been the inspiration for many artists to express ideas that hold meaning for them. May is the month for celebration of local art and influenced by the Annual Art Show— Mayfaire-By-The-Lake—in affiliation with the Polk Museum of Art.
Enjoy this photographic stroll through public art of Lakeland, showcased from our Flickr Digital Collection.