Holiday Closing
The Lakeland Public Library will be closed on Sunday, April 5th, for the Easter holiday.
We will reopen on Monday, April 6th at 9 am.
ATTENTION, BURN BAN for all of Polk County, until further notice. Learn more.
Attention, Phase 3 Water Shortage Declared by Southwest Florida Water Management District. Learn more.
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Health Basics Workshop with Moffit
Join us in the Meeting Room at the Lakeland Public Library on Thursday, April 2nd at 1 PM for a health basics workshop with Moffit Cancer Center. In this comprehensive introduction to understanding cancer as a disease, participants will gain a deeper understanding of what cancer is, its impact on the body, and methods for cancer prevention. The workshop will also include:
- Navigating healthcare options, both with and without insurance
- Practicing prevention through screenings and care appointments
- Resources available within the community
No registration required. This event is for ages 18+.
Questions? Contact Ángeles Otero at 863.834.4276 or email Ángles.Otero@lakelandgov.net
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Spanish for Beginners 10-Part Series
Are you interested in learning Spanish? Join us at the Lakeland Public Library on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3 PM to 4:15 PM, April 13th-May 13th, for a 10-part Spanish language course designed to give you a basic understanding of the language. Think of it as Spanish 101! Worksheets will be provided, but feel free to bring a notebook, pencils, a Spanish-English dictionary, or anything else that will help make this exciting experience even more effective.
These 10 sessions are immersive, and consistent attendance and commitment are essential. Once you sign up, you’ll be enrolled in all 10 sessions, as each one builds on the previous class.
This event is for ages 18+. Registration is required and opens Monday, April 6th at 3 PM.
Questions? Contact Ángeles Otero at 863.834.4276 or email Ángeles.Otero@lakelandgov.net.
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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 Storytimes (10:15 AM select Tuesdays)
April 7, 21Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
April 1, 8, 29Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
April 2, 9, 16, 23Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month)
April 30For 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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...Ready to Play
Sports, Teams, Individuals, Recreational, Competitive...Lakeland has them all.
Enjoy this "...Ready to Play" photographic stroll through our area's sports programs, including early Detroit Tigers baseball teams, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.
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eBooks, Audiobooks, and Movies Anytime!
Download and enjoy up to 10 ebooks, audiobooks, and movies on your tablet or mobile device for free with OverDrive.
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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Build Your Song Library
Access millions of songs and artists with freegalmusic+. Download and keep 5 songs each week absolutely FREE! Plus, unlimited music streaming! Even better? 15,000+ Music videos are available too!
Visit Freegal Music to get started!