Library Holiday Hours
All three Lakeland Library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th for the Christmas holiday.
We will reopen on Thursday, December 26th at 9 AM.
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Microsoft Office for Beginners Class at Jackson Branch
New to Microsoft Office suite software? Want to learn about the different programs of Microsoft Office? Join us on Tuesday, December 31st from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library for a brief introduction to the Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Learn what these programs are for and the basics of how to use them.
Registration is required and opens on Monday, December 23rd at 10:30 AM.
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Build Your Song Library with Freegal Music+
Access millions of songs and artists with freegalmusic+. Download and keep 5 songs each week absolutely FREE! Plus, unlimited music streaming! Even better? 15,000+ Music videos are available too!
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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)
January 7, 21Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
January 8, 15Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
December 19
January 2, 9, 16, 23For 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
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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!
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I Love a Parade
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.
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Access the Lakeland Ledger, Tampa Bay Times, and USA Today Directly!
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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