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  • Dark background with teal and purple dashes. Bright blue padlock icon in circle with circuit lines running left to right and text Lakeland Public Library Cybersecurity 101; link to library events calendar

    Cybersecurity 101

    Become aware of and stay vigilant against emerging cyber threats and digital fraud, at home and at work. This class on Monday October 19th at 5:30 PM in the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room covers simple steps to keep you cyber safe! It will be presented by Satish Masunuru, who worked in Silicon Valley, including five years at Google.

    No registration is required, and all ages are welcome.

    Questions? Contact Michael Spicer at michael.spicer@lakelandgov.net.

  • Photograph of a woman with dark hair and a blonde streak, red lips, and scar makeup with red splatter and text Special FX Makeup Class Larry R. Jackson Branch Library; link to library events calendar

    Special FX Makeup Class

    Take your Halloween transformation to the next level with us as we share tricks and treats using special FX make-up on Saturday, October 17th from 2 to 4 PM in the Meeting Room at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library!

    We will be working on scars, scratches, bites, and burns, all supplies provided.

    This event is for ages 18+, and no registration is required.

    Questions? Contact Susan Crawford at susan.crawford@lakelandgov.net.

  • Photograph of shirtless man in headdress jumping outdoors in desert landscape with text Lakeland Public Library Native American Ceremonial Dances. Yellow and red square geometric pattern line crosses the bottom of the image.; link to library events calendar

    Native American Ceremonial Dances and Presentation

    Celebrate indigenous culture and heritage at the Lakeland Public Library on Saturday October 17th from 2-4 PM! Learn about the Taino people of the Caribbean Basin and watch and join the Areyto Ceremonial dance. Also witness the traditional Deer Dance from the Yaqui Nation of the American Southwest.

    No registration is required, and all ages are welcome.

    Questions? Contact Michael Spicer at michael.spicer@lakelandgov.net.


 

  • Cream background with swirls, stars, orange and red fall leaves, and brown and orange text. Text reads Friends of the Lakeland Public Library 50% off sale

    Friends Book Sale 50% Off October 14-20

    From Wednesday, October 14th through Tuesday, October 20th, enjoy 50% off at the Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Lakeland Public Library! Browse and select from a variety of genres and formats for all ages!

    All Friends book area sales are cash-only and discount will be taken off the lowest marked price at the register. No holds, no requests.

  • Grey, orange, and black sign with text Construction: Pardon our dust as we improve for the future; link to Jackson Branch Construction FAQs page

    Jackson Branch Construction Coming Soon

    The Larry R. Jackson Branch Library will close to the public beginning Monday, October 26th, for a renovation project. During construction, the Jackson Branch Library collections, spaces, computers, and outdoor book drop will not be available.

    Visit our Jackson Branch Library Construction FAQs for more information about the project, locations for library services and programs, hours of operation at the other Lakeland Libraries, and library services.

  • Stack of pumpkins, bats, and flying books meant to look like bats on dark sky background with text Book Pumpkin Contest! 2026

    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 30th.**

    Submit entries October 1 - October 22.

    Vote for best pumpkin October 23 - October 29.