Library

In the Loop: A Crochet Class

We’ve got a frightfully fun pattern for you this month! Join us in the Commons at the Lakeland Public Library on Tuesday, October 21st at 5pm to crochet a little ghosty!

This month, the project is accessible to intermediate level crocheters. We will be working in the round and using a magic ring, so be prepared to use those skills. The pattern, yarn, and hooks will be provided for you, though you are more than welcome to bring your own hook if you’d like (size 4.5mm).

This class is open for ages 18+. Registration is required and opens Tuesday, October 14th at 5 PM.

Fall Festival at Lakeland Public Library

Join us on the front lawn at the Lakeland Public Library on Saturday, October 18th from 10 AM to 12 PM for a festival celebrating the fall season! Enjoy autumn-themed crafts, games, activities, and more! All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Questions? Contact Amanda Holmberg at 863.834.4292 or amanda.holmberg@lakelandgov.net

The Write Spot

The Write Spot:  A safe place where people who like to write or are interested in writing can come and create in a supportive environment with fun writing prompts, encouragement, and prizes.  If this sounds like a  good time, then this is the Write Spot for you. Join us on Saturday, October 25th from 2 PM to 3:30 PM in The Commons at the Lakeland Public Library!

This event is for ages 18+. No registration required.

For more info, contact Charles Frierman at Charles.Frierman@lakelandgov.net.  No registration required.

Book Pumpkin Contest at Lakeland Public Library

Turn your favorite book into a pumpkin and participate in our book pumpkin contest at the Lakeland Public Library!
Here's how:

1. Decorate a plastic craft pumpkin inspired by your favorite book or book character
2. Enter your pumpkin at the Youth Services Desk at the Lakeland Public Library
3. Vote for best pumpkin online on our website

**Must be 17 and under to enter. Craft pumpkins only. Three winners will be announced on October 31st.**

Submit entries October 1 - October 24.

Vote for best pumpkin October 25 - October 30.

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) 
October 21

Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
October 15, 22, 29

Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
October 16, 23

Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month) 
October 30

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 Guide

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:

National Hurricane Center 

National Weather Service Hurricane Preparedness guide 

Safety Tips and Resources from the National Weather Service 

Bird's-Eye View

A bird's-eye view is an elevated view of an object from above, with a perspective as though the observer were a bird, often used in the making of blueprints, floor plans, and maps.

Enjoy this "Bird's-Eye View" photographic aerial perspective on Lakeland's landscapes through the years, showcased from our Flickr Digital Collection.