Library Holiday Hours
All three Lakeland Library locations will CLOSE early at 5 PM on Tuesday, December 31st and remain closed Wednesday, January 1st for the New Year holiday.
We will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd at 9 AM.
All three Lakeland Library locations will CLOSE early at 5 PM on Tuesday, December 31st and remain closed Wednesday, January 1st for the New Year holiday.
We will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd at 9 AM.
Join us on Wednesday, January 8th from 5 pm to 6:30 pm in the Lakeland History Room at Lakeland Public Library to learn how to create a felt quilt banner using only scissors and glue—no sewing skills needed! All supplies will be provided.
This event is for ages 18+. Registration is required and opens at 5 PM on Thursday, January 2nd.
Book clubs are a great way to meet other readers and discover new favorite authors and titles. We've got a variety of book clubs across our three Lakeland Libraries locations that we think you'll love. Check out our event calendar for upcoming book club meetings and learn about our book clubs below.
The Reserve Book Club -- Want to discuss that popular new title you just finished? We're here for you! Every month we'll discuss a recent best-selling book. We meet at the Kelly Branch Library on the first Thursday of the month at 6:15 pm.
Sweet & Spicy Book Club -- This is NOT your Mother’s Book Club! Join your favorite librarians to discuss a different romance book each month. Explore new genres, share recommendations, and make friends. The Sweet & Spicy Book Club meets in the Lakeland History Room at the Lakeland Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Books Sandwiched In -- Looking to expand your reading palate? Love to talk about books? Books Sandwiched In explores a variety of topics, genres, and formats. Books Sandwiched In meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library at 12:15 PM.
¡La biblioteca viva! -- Un club de lectura donde las historias cobran vida a través de la conversación y la interacción. Aquí, cada libro es una puerta abierta a nuevas ideas, culturas y emociones, transformando la experiencia de leer en un viaje compartido. ¡Ven y sé parte de una biblioteca que respira, escucha y conecta! La biblioteca viva se reune el segundo martes a las 5:30 PM de cada mes en la biblioteca principal de Lakeland.
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)
January 7, 21
Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
January 8, 15
Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
January 2, 9, 16, 23
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!
Community celebrations, military events and holidays are best enjoyed with a processional parade of Lakeland's finest!
Enjoy this "I Love a Parade" photographic stroll along with the marching bands, decorated floats, large balloons, and costumed characters that have marched through the historic downtown through the years, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.
Explore news and events with direct access to the Lakeland Ledger, Tampa Bay Times, and USA Today collections for free with your library card! Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online available 24/7 on any device. All you need is your library card!
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