Library

Cinema-Saurus Movie Club

Let's unleash our inner dinos by watching the original 1993 movie Jurassic Park on Thursday, June 11th from 4 PM to 6 PM in the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room! Get ready for an adventure through prehistoric landscapes and thrilling encounters, whether you're a fan of action, sci-fi, or just love a good story, this screening is sure to captivate your imagination and keep you on the edge of your seat. This summer program isn't just for bookworms—it's a ticket to blockbuster fun too!

No registration required. Ages 13 and younger need to be accompanied by an adult.

Night at the Library - Make a Mini Masterpiece

We're spending a "Summer at the Museum" with this year's reading challenge, and to celebrate, we're hosting a creative evening of tiny art with big personality!

In this adult program on Monday, June 15th at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library from 5 PM to 6:50 PM, participants will paint their own mini masterpiece on a 4-inch canvas using acrylic paints and simple techniques. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to relax and try something new, this is the perfect way to unwind, socialize, and create a one-of-a-kind work of art small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

To help provide inspiration and ambiance, we will be showing Night at the Museum on low volume, with subtitles.

All supplies provided.

This program is for ages 18+. Registration is required and opens Monday, June 8th at 5 PM.

Questions? Contact Susan Crawford at 863.834.4282 or susan.crawford@lakelandgov.net

Travel Journal Workshop

Capture your vacation memories with a travel journal! Join us at the Lakeland Public Library on Wednesday, June 17th at 5:30 PM in the Commons and learn some tips on how to keep a travel journal. If you have ephemera, like brochures from a recent trip, bring it along, and you can work on your first spread. Journal provided!

This event is for ages 18+. Registration is required and opens on Wednesday, June 10th at 5:30 PM.

Summer Reading Programs 2026

Join us for a dino-mite time during our Summer at the Museum and roar into summer reading! Explore the possibilities with a summer of challenges, crafts, prizes, and new discoveries!

June 1st - July 24th

Children ages 0-12 can participate in the Kids' Summer Reading Program, "Reading Roars!" for prehistoric adventures.
Adults and teens ages 13+ can register for the Adult and Teen Summer Reading Program, "Summer at the Museum" and journey through the galleries to explore the world from prehistory to the edge of tomorrow.

Learn more about the summer reading programs, storytimes, registration, and prizes. 

 

Summer Storytimes at Lakeland Libraries

Storytime is on for the summer! Join us for songs, stories, and fun!

Kelly Branch Library Preschool Storytime (10:15 AM select Tuesdays); ages 2-5 
June 16
July 7, 21

Lakeland Public Library Preschool Storytime (10 AM Wednesdays); ages 2-5 
June 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22

Larry Jackson Branch Library Preschool Storytime (10 AM Thursdays); ages 2-5 
June 11, 18
July 2, 9, 16, 23

Lakeland Public Library Baby Storytime (11 AM Thursdays); ages birth-18 months 
June 11, 18, 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23

Larry R. Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM select Thursdays); ages 2-5 
June 25
July 30

Lakeland Public Library Children's Theater Interactive Storytime (2 PM select Saturdays); ages 4 and up 
June 13
July 11

For more information, please contact the Kelly Branch Library at 863.834.4286, Lakeland Public Library at 863.834.4268, or Larry R. Jackson Branch Library at 863.834.4288  

In the Summertime...

...when the weather is hot! Lakelanders know how to enjoy the summer sunshine and their favorite outdoor activities, which sometimes means staying cool indoors too!

Enjoy this "In the Summertime..." photographic stroll through summertime recreation in Lakeland, with beaches, pools, fishing, sports, movies, and more, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.

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!