Library

Library Holiday Hours

All three Lakeland Library locations will CLOSE early at 5 PM on Wednesday, December 31st and remain Thursday, January 1st for the New Year's holiday.

We will reopen Friday, January 2nd at 9 AM.

Noon Year's Eve Party at Jackson Branch

10...9...8...Little ones too tired to stay up until midnight? Countdown with us to noon at our Noon Year's Eve Party! On December 31st beginning at 11:30 am at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library, come do a craft and get a sweet treat! We'll count down the clock to 12 (pm) and then have a dance party.

This event is recommended for ages 2-10 and their grown-ups, no registration required. Fancy party clothes encouraged!

Questions? Contact Cassie Walters-Shantal at 863.834.4294 or email cassandra.walters-shantal@lakelandgov.net

Reflective Journaling Workshop

Join us on Thursday, January 8th at 5:30 PM in the Commons at the Lakeland Public Library for a guided journaling circle and hands-on journaling class focused on the art of reflection. Discover simple, meaningful techniques for reducing stress with guidance from Onyx Jade Coaching, a local Central Florida self-help coaching business. Bring your ideas, an open mind, and your creativity, and get ready to reflect and recharge. All supplies will be provided.

Registration is required and opens Friday, January 2nd at 4:30 PM. This event is for ages 18+.

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 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  

I Love a Parade

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.

eBooks, Audiobooks, and Movies Anytime!

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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!

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