All three Lakeland Library locations will CLOSE early at 5 PM on Wednesday, November 27th and remain closed through Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Lakeland Public Library and Larry R. Jackson Branch Library will reopen Saturday, November 30th at 9 AM.
Kelly Branch Library will reopen Monday, December 2nd at 9 AM.
It's fall break, so beat the anxiety and relax with a family movie, Inside Out 2 (2024), from 2-4 pm on Monday, November 25th at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library. Popcorn and candy will be provided.
Official Movie Synopsis
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. Inside Out 2 (2024) is rated PG. © 2024 Disney Pixar.
Questions? Contact Cassie Walters-Shantal (863) 834-4294 or email cassandra.walters-shantal@lakelandgov.net
Prepare for the festivities with a sweet treat! Join us at the Lakeland Public Library on Tuesday, December 3rd from 1 PM to 2 PM and unleash your creativity and decorate a holiday ninja gingerbread cookie! All supplies will be provided. This event is for ages 18+.
Registration is required and opens on Tuesday, November 26th at 1 PM.
Nutrition information: Food includes the allergens of honey, dairy, wheat, egg, artificial colors & flavors
Hurricane season begins June 1st and ends November 30th
Find information about weather alerts, safety information, sandbags, shelters, updates about City services and closures and more from the City of Lakeland's Hurricane site and Polk County Hurricane Preparedness site.
Additional hurricane preparedness resources from the National Weather Service include:
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)
November 19
December 3, 17
Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
December 4, 11
Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
December 5, 12, 19
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
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!
Lakelanders have a long history of enjoying food and restaurants have not let them down.
Enjoy this photographic stroll through Lakeland's local restaurants, eateries, diners, pubs, cafeterias, sweet and soda shops through the years, showcased from our Flickr Digital Collection.
