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All three Lakeland Library locations will be closed Friday, July 3rd for the City-observed Independence Day holiday.
The Lakeland Public Library and Larry R. Jackson Branch Library will reopen on Saturday, July 4th at 9 am.
The Kelly Branch Library will reopen Monday, July 6th at 9 AM.
Caladiums are a beautiful and unique foliage plant for central Florida yards. Join the Lakeland Public Library and UF/IFAS Extension Polk County on Tuesday, June 30th at 10 AM in the Meeting Room to learn how to successfully grow caladiums while making your landscape unique to you! This event is for ages 18+.
To register for this workshop, please visit the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County event page at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-caladiums-in-the-home-landscape-tickets-1984918738379?aff=oddtdtcreator
Questions? Contact Ángeles Otero at 863.834.4276 or email Ángles.Otero@lakelandgov.net
Are you ready to take your Spanish skills to the next level? Join us at the Lakeland Public Library on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 4 PM to 5:15 PM, July 6th-August 5th, for a 10-part Spanish language course designed to build on a basic foundation of the language. Worksheets will be provided, but feel free to bring a notebook, pencils, a Spanish-English dictionary, or anything else that will help support your language learning experience.
These 10 sessions are immersive, and consistent attendance and commitment are essential. Once you sign up, you’ll be enrolled in all 10 sessions, as each one builds on the previous class.
This event is for ages 18+. Registration is required and opens Monday, June 29th at 4 PM.
Questions? Contact Ángeles Otero at 863.834.4276 or email Ángeles.Otero@lakelandgov.net.
Join us for a dino-mite time during our Summer at the Museum and roar into summer reading! Explore the possibilities with a summer of challenges, crafts, prizes, and new discoveries!
June 1st - July 24th
Children ages 0-12 can participate in the Kids' Summer Reading Program, "Reading Roars!" for prehistoric adventures.
Adults and teens ages 13+ can register for the Adult and Teen Summer Reading Program, "Summer at the Museum" and journey through the galleries to explore the world from prehistory to the edge of tomorrow.
Learn more about the summer reading programs, storytimes, registration, and prizes.
Storytime is on for the summer! Join us for songs, stories, and fun!
Kelly Branch Library Preschool Storytime (10:15 AM select Tuesdays); ages 2-5
July 7, 21
Lakeland Public Library Preschool Storytime (10 AM Wednesdays); ages 2-5
July 1, 8, 15, 22
Larry Jackson Branch Library Preschool Storytime (10 AM Thursdays); ages 2-5
July 2, 9, 16, 23
Lakeland Public Library Baby Storytime (11 AM Thursdays); ages birth-18 months
July 2, 9, 16, 23
Larry R. Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM select Thursdays); ages 2-5
July 30
Lakeland Public Library Children's Theater Interactive Storytime (2 PM select Saturdays); ages 4 and up
July 11
For more information, please contact the Kelly Branch Library at 863.834.4286, Lakeland Public Library at 863.834.4268, or Larry R. Jackson Branch Library at 863.834.4288
...when the weather is hot! Lakelanders know how to enjoy the summer sunshine and their favorite outdoor activities, which sometimes means staying cool indoors too!
Enjoy this "In the Summertime..." photographic stroll through summertime recreation in Lakeland, with beaches, pools, fishing, sports, movies, and more, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.
Download and enjoy up to 10 ebooks, audiobooks, and movies on your tablet or mobile device for free with OverDrive.
Create a free account with your library card and browse hundreds of titles, with new content added all the time. Plus, Lakeland users have access to additional OverDrive ADVANTAGE titles too!
For a quick and easy way to borrow and read from your library, download and try the Libby app, brought to you by Overdrive!
