Youth Services

Youth Services Story

Our Youth Services Areas provide access to traditional resources, creativity stations, computers and dynamic programming for a variety of ages and needs.  

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  Preschool Storytimes at Lakeland Libraries

  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 Preschool Storytime (10:15 AM select Tuesdays) 
  June 16
  July 7, 21

  Lakeland Public Library Preschool Storytime (10 AM Wednesdays) 
  June 10, 17, 24
  July 1, 8, 15, 22

  Larry Jackson Branch Library Preschool Storytime (10 AM Thursdays) 
  June 11, 18
  July 2, 9, 16, 23

  Lakeland Public Library Baby Storytime (11 AM Thursdays) 
  June 11, 18, 25
  July 2, 9, 16, 23

  Larry R. Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM, last Thursday of the month) 
  June 25
  July 30

  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  

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  Books

  • Lakeland Libraries' Online Catalog 
  • Newbery Award Winners List 
  • Accelerated Reader Bookfinder 
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  Our Visit to the Library

  This Visual Support Story uses photographs and simple sentences to help children feel comfortable visiting the Main Library allowing them to prepare and understand what to expect during their library visit.

   

  Tour the Lakeland Public Library

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