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Dungeon-crawling, dragon-slaying, dice-rolling fun for ages 13-17! Join us on Friday, October 2nd at 3 PM in the Commons at the Lakeland Public Library for a role playing game where you can play your character in a fantasy setting. Beginners welcome. All materials provided.
No registration required.
Questions? Contact Christopher Philip at 863.834.4250 or email Christopher.Philip@lakelandgov.net.
Come hear Lakeland Public Library's own Michael Spicer perform music for solo clarinet on Wednesday, September 30th at 5:30 PM in the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room. This recital will feature pieces and movements from Olivier Messaien, Paquito D'Rivera, Paul Harvey, and Astor Piazzolla.
No registration required. All ages welcome.
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, October 2nd from 1:30-2:30 pm!
Crafternoon is a monthly, drop-in craft program for kids ages 5-12 and their grown-ups 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.
Questions? Contact Corinna Ahlberg at corinna.ahlberg@lakelandgov.net.
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 6, 20
Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4
Larry Jackson Branch Library Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
October 1, 8, 15
Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month)
October 22
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
"Taking what they're giving, working for a living"
Enjoy this "Workers of Lakeland" photographic stroll through Lakeland's wide variety of job opportunities and the workers who have made it happen through the years, 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)
October 8, 15, 22, 29
For more information, please contact Harley Davis at 863.834.4258.
Turn your favorite book into a pumpkin and participate in our book pumpkin contest at the Lakeland Public Library!
Here's how:
**Must be 17 and under to enter. Craft pumpkins only. Three winners will be announced on October 30th.**
Submit entries October 1 - October 22.
Vote for best pumpkin October 23 - October 29.
