Library

Mayfaire Library Hours at Main Library

The Lakeland Public Library will be open regular hours on Saturday, May 10th but closed on Sunday, May 11th, for Mayfaire.

We will reopen on Monday, May 12th at 9 am.

Paint with a Pro!

Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, join us at the Lakeland Public Library on Monday, May 19th from 2 PM to 4 PM for Paint with a Pro! and ignite your creativity in a fun, relaxing environment. A professional instructor from local art studio Art Centric Studio will guide you step-by-step, ensuring you leave with a masterpiece that captures the vibrant hues of a summer sunset. All supplies will be provided; just bring your imagination!

This class is for ages 18 and up. Registration is required and opens on Monday, May 12th at 2 PM.

Adult Sewing 101 Series

For adults ages 18+ who are new to sewing or need a refresher, join us for a free three-class hands-on beginner sewing series at the Lakeland Public Library to gain experience and confidence with machine- and hand-sewing. The classes will be from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM each evening in The Commons from Monday, May 19th through Wednesday, May 21st.

• Class One (5/19): Get to know the sewing machine and basic tools, learn to thread the machine, and sew straight seams
• Class Two (5/20): Cutting and working with fabric and hand-sewing buttons (Day 1 of two-part project)
• Class Three (5/21): Sewing with a zipper and working with different material (Day 2 of two-part project)

Seating is limited and registration is required and will open Monday, May 12th at 5:30 PM. 

¡La biblioteca viva! Spanish Book Club

Únase con nosotros en nuestra discusión de libro en español, ¡La biblioteca viva!, un club de lectura donde las historias cobran vida a través de la conversación y la interacción.

Aquí, cada libro es una puerta abierta a nuevas ideas, culturas y emociones, transformando la experiencia de leer en un viaje compartido. ¡Ven y sé parte de una biblioteca que respira, escucha y conecta! La biblioteca viva se reune el segundo martes a las 5:30 PM de cada mes en la biblioteca principal de Lakeland.

El libro para el mes de mayo es Las madres, de la autora Esmeralda Santiago.

Para más información se puede comunicar con Angeles Otero o Luis Perez al teléfono 863.834.4276 o 863.863.4264.

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) 
May 6, 20

Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
May 7, 14

Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
May 8, 15, 22

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  

Introducing Magazines on Libby!

Your favorite magazines are now available on your device with Libby, the library reading app! Browse and borrow from an incredible array of magazines covering a wide range of interests with no wait lists. From fashion and finance to science and society, there’s something for everyone. Get started today for free with your library card on Libby!

Vanished Lakeland

"Out of sight, out of mind."

Enjoy this "Vanished Lakeland" photographic stroll through buildings formerly standing in Lakeland but now demolished, removed, or changed in such as way that they are now vanished, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.