Have you learned English or Spanish but don’t have a way to practice? Join Bilingual Conversational Meetup on Thursday, November 20th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Commons at Lakeland Public Library for conversational practice. ¡Vamos! Let’s go!
No registration required. This event is for ages 18+.
Looking for that final, homemade décor for your Thanksgiving table? Join us in the Commons at the Lakeland Public Library on Tuesday, November 18th at 5pm to create the perfect pumpkin coaster!
This month, the project is accessible to intermediate level crocheters. We will be working in the round and using a magic ring, so be prepared to use those skills. The pattern, yarn, and hooks will be provided for you, though you are more than welcome to bring your own hook if you’d like (size 4.5mm).
This class is open for ages 18+. Registration is required and opens Wednesday, November 12th at 5 PM.
Early dismissal from school and don't know what to do? Come create with us! We'll supply the materials; you just bring your imagination. On Friday, November 21st from 2:30-3:30 pm, we will be making our own jigsaw puzzles!
Crafternoon is a monthly, drop-in craft program for kids ages 5-12 and their grownups at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library, falling on Polk County Public Schools' Early Dismissal Days. No registration required, but things could get messy, so please wear appropriate clothing! Children under the age of 10 must remain with their grown-up in the library throughout the program.
Crafting boosts fine motor skills, improves coordination, allows for creativity and self-expression, and teaches flexibility.
Questions? Contact Cassie Walters-Shantal at cassandra.walters-shantal@lakelandgov.net
Kids and teens ages 9-17 are invited to the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library for a two-class hands-on crochet series during fall break to learn how to make a fall-themed plush! The classes are November 24th and 25th from 10-11:30 am, with the second class building on the skills from the first. Crocheters should know how to chain and do a single crochet already. All supplies will be provided for the project.
Registration is required. You can register online when registration opens, by calling, or by visiting the library for staff to assist with registration. Registration is for both classes in the series, but seating is limited to 10 participants. If you are registering more than one child for the series, you will need to register each child separately to reserve a seat for each.
Find out more information or register beginning Monday, November 17th at 10 AM.
Crafting boosts fine motor skills, improves coordination, allows for creativity and self-expression, and teaches flexibility.
Questions? Contact Cassie Walters-Shantal (863) 834-4294 or email cassandra.walters-shantal@lakelandgov.net
Lakelanders have a long history of enjoying food and restaurants have not let them down.
Enjoy this "Good Eats!" photographic stroll through Lakeland's local restaurants, eateries, diners, pubs, cafeterias, sweet and soda shops through the years, showcased from our Flickr Digital Collection.
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For a quick and easy way to borrow and read from your library, download and try the Libby app, brought to you by Overdrive!
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:
