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Duo Lancaster

Duo Lancaster—featuring cellist Dr. Claudio Jaffe and Steinway Artist pianist Tao Lin—presents a captivating afternoon of profound masterworks on Thursday, October 8th at 2 PM in the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room.

Together, Jaffe and Lin bring monumental scores to life with technical mastery and profound artistic chemistry, and create an unforgettable showcase of synergy between cello and piano.

No registration required. This event is for all ages.

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

Duo Lancaster

Come count birds with Lakeland Public Library! On Saturday, October 10th at 10 AM, we will meet in the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room, then hang out at Lake Morton and do some birding. Share your bird knowledge or come and do your first bird watching.

This count is in participation with Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Global Big Day, a worldwide count conducted every May and October. 

No registration required. This event is for all ages.

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

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.

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.

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) 
October 6, 20

Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4

Larry Jackson Branch Library Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
October 1, 8, 15

Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month) 
October 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  

Signs of the Time

Billboards, marquees, and signs across Lakeland got your attention and also provided information.

Enjoy this "Signs of the Time" photographic stroll through our area's signage and advertising over the years, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.

Author Talks Live and On-Demand

The Lakeland Libraries have joined the Library Speakers Consortium to begin offering virtual author events from a range of bestselling authors and thought leaders. This online-only program is free for patrons to register and attend any of the scheduled presentations, or view past presentations. 

Books and authors selected by the consortium cover a wide range of fiction and non-fiction genres including contemporary and historical fiction, romance, poetry, business, personal growth, social justice, history, art, culture and more. Visit the Lakeland Public Library's site to see upcoming speakers and sign up.

Once you register to attend an event, you will get a reminder email and link to login and view the program live online. Two to four bestselling-author events will be offered each month and participants can ask questions directly to the author during these live, interactive events.