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The Polk County Library Cooperative (PCLC) Libraries app is no longer functional and has been retired.

We are in the process of replacing it with a new library app, but this process will take some time before the new app can be released. You can still search the online library catalog and manage your library account online, or check your account by calling or visiting your local Lakeland library.  

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We've got the basics, where can we go? Join us on Saturday, December 9th at 10:00 am for projects to sew!

Older kids and teens ages 9-17 are invited to join us for a free 90-minute class for students with some sewing machine experience.

December's Project: Drawstring Fabric Gift Bag

Find out more information or register beginning at 10 AM on December 2nd.

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Join us on Saturday, December 9th from 2 pm to 4 pm in the Lakeland History Room at Lakeland Public Library for a Victorian Christmas celebration.  The Victorians were known for making homemade decorations using items from around the house, and in the spirit of nineteenth century traditions, we’re making pin-prick holiday cards and Victorian-inspired paper ornaments.

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

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Celebrate the holiday season by making a beautiful winter wonderland macramé snowflake ornament. Join us on Wednesday, December 13th at 5 PM in the Lakeland History Room at the Lakeland Public Library for Homemade Holiday. During this program, we'll teach you step-by-step the process of making the different knots required to create your macramé snowflake. All supplies are included. Ages 18+. 

Registration is required and will open at 5 PM on December 6th. 

Find out more information or register beginning at 5 PM on December 6th.

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Storytimes at Lakeland Public Library and Larry R. Jackson Branch Library

Join us at 10 AM on select Wednesdays at the Lakeland Public Library or select Thursdays at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library for Storytime!

Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM Wednesdays)
12/6
12/13

Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM Thursdays)  
12/7
12/14
12/21

For more information, please contact the Lakeland Public Library 863.834.4268 or Larry R. Jackson Branch Library 863.834.4288  

Explore news and events with direct access to the Lakeland Ledger, Tampa Bay Times, and USA Today collections for free with your library card!  Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online available 24/7 on any device. All you need is your library card!

To get started:

Lakeland Ledger Collection 

Tampa Bay Times Collection 

USA Today Collection 

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Lakeland treasures our healthcare workers and facilities

Enjoy this photographic stroll of healthcare facilities and their dedicated workers, showcased from our Digital Collection through Flickr.

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