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  • Red, pink, and white heart garland with text Sewing Saturday, Larry R. Jackson Branch Library; link to Lakeland Libraries' events calendar

    Sewing Saturday on February 8th at Jackson Branch

    We've got sewing machine basics, where can we go? Join us on Saturday, February 8th at 10:00 am at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library for projects to sew!

    Older kids and teens ages 9-17 with sewing machine experience are invited to join us for a free one-hour class. Sewing Saturday is limited to eight (8) participants and registration is required.

    February's Project: Fabric Heart Garland

    **NOTE: This February project is the same as the Sewing Saturday class on January 11, 2025. If you attended the January 2025 Sewing Saturday, you are not eligible to register for this class. Any repeat registrants will be removed from the class list.**

    Find out more information or register beginning at 10 AM on February 1st.

  • Two hands hold clay pot and paintbrush painting a flower on the pot with two clay pots in the background and text Plant Pot DIY February 7th | 11 AM, Lakeland Public Library; link to Lakeland Libraries event calendar registration

    Plant Pot DIY

    Unleash your inner Picasso with your green thumb and join us at the Lakeland Public Library on Friday, February 7th from 11 AM to 12 PM to jazz up your very own plant pot! Once you’ve unleashed your creativity, grab a seed packet, or two and get ready to dig, plant, and grow! Let’s get our hands dirty! All supplies will be provided. This event is for ages 18+.

    Registration is required and will open on Friday, January 31st at 11 AM.

  • Artist palette, cup with paintbrushes, and smear of purple paint framing text Painting Classes, Lakeland Public Library; link to Lakeland Libraries' event calendar registration for Painting Classes

    Painting Classes at Lakeland Public Library

    Get comfortable and learn different painting techniques with Kelly from Take It Personally Art in our three-class painting series at the Lakeland Public Library. Discover a new technique each Saturday and awaken the artist within you. All supplies will be provided. This event is for ages 18+.

    Registration is required and will open on Saturday, February 1st at 11 AM. Registration is for all three (3) classes in the series. Classes are from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on the following dates:

    • Saturday, February 8th
    • Saturday, February 15th
    • Saturday, February 22nd

    For more information, contact Ángeles Otero at 863.834.4276 or email Ángeles.Otero@lakelandgov.net.

 

  • Five seated children looking off screen smiling; link to Lakeland Libraries' Storytime Programs event calendar

    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) 
    February 4, 18

    Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
    February 5, 12

    Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
    February 6, 13, 20

    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  

  • Libby logo on maroon background with text borrow ebooks, audiobooks & magazines; Link to Libby digital collection

    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!

  • Circa 1930s, students pose outside of the school in the Morehead Community with teacher Mrs. Nettie Adderly on the top right side; link to I Love a Parade album

    Communities Have Power

    Our story begins with you...what better way to tell the many stories of Lakeland and its history, than visually by showcasing highlights from our Digital Collection through Flickr.   

    Check out our featured album:

    Communities Have Power

    Enjoy this photograph album dedicated to the African-American Community of Lakeland and those that helped open the door of opportunity for all.

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