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.
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.
Kids and teens ages 9-17 are invited to the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library for a two-class hands-on crochet series during winter break to learn how to make a winter-themed project! The classes are December 29th and 30th from 10-11:30 am, with the second class building on the skills from the first. Crocheters should know how to chain and do a single crochet already. All supplies will be provided for the project.
Registration is required. You can register online when registration opens, by calling, or by visiting the library for staff to assist with registration. Registration is for both classes in the series, but seating is limited to 10 participants. If you are registering more than one child for the series, you will need to register each child separately to reserve a seat for each.
Find out more information or register beginning Monday, December 22nd at 10 AM.
Crafting boosts fine motor skills, improves coordination, allows for creativity and self-expression, and teaches flexibility.
Questions? Contact Cassie Walters-Shantal (863) 834-4294 or email cassandra.walters-shantal@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)
January 6, 20
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)
January 29
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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