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  • Red marquee sign lit with yellow lights on navy background with yellow and blue stars and two spotlights with text "Ultimate Improv! Lakeland Public Library"; link to Improv Acting for Teens event calendar

    Ultimate Improv for Teens

    Did you ever want to try out acting?  Well, this is the perfect place.  You get to create characters, act out scenes, and just have fun through a variety of games and improv exercises.  No scripts, No rehearsals, everything is made up on the spot!

    Thursday, April 25th
    3 PM - 4:30 PM
    Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room

    No registration required.

  • Illustrated watercolor orchids surrounding text "Learn How to Grow: Orchids; Tuesday, April 29th, 10 AM-11 AM; Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room" with UF IFAS Extension logo; link to Lakeland Libraries' event calendar

    Orchid Gardening Workshop

    Join us in the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room on Tuesday, April 29th from 10 AM to 11 AM to explore horticulture and the art of cultivating orchids through an engaging collaborative program with the University of Florida!  No registration required.

    Questions? Contact Ángeles Otero at 863.834.4276 or email Ángles.Otero@lakelandgov.net

  • Scroll with feather pen in inkwell and spot of ink and text The Write Spot

    The Write Spot

    The Write Spot:  A safe place where people who like to write or are interested in writing can come and create in a supportive environment with fun writing prompts, encouragement, and prizes.  If this sounds like a  good time, then this is the Write Spot for you. Join us on Saturday, April 26th from 2 PM to 3:30 PM in The Commons at the Lakeland Public Library!

    This event is for ages 18+. No registration required.

    For more info, contact Charles Frierman at Charles.Frierman@lakelandgov.net.  No registration required.


 

  • Teddy bear reading an open book on yellow background and white flowers border with text Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe, Bilingual Storytime, Edades/Ages 2-5, Larry R. Jackson Branch Library

    Bilingual Spanish/English Storytime at Jackson Branch

    Traiga a su pequeño a la hora de cuentos en la Biblioteca de Larry R. Jackson. Disfrute de canciones, rimas y libros todo en Ingles y Español!

    Bring your little one to storytime at the Larry R. Jackson Library. Enjoy songs, rhymes and books in both English and Spanish!

    Thursday, April 24th at 10 AM

    Edades/Ages 2-5

    Questions? Contact Marine Acosta Ponce at 863.834.1828 or email marine.acostaponce@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) 
    May 6, 20

    Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
    April 30
    May 7, 14

    Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
    May 1, 8, 15, 22

    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!