Library Holiday Hours
All three Lakeland Library locations will be closed Monday, January 20th for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
We will reopen on Tuesday, January 21st at 9 AM.
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Lakeland History & Culture Center Lecture Series
Join us at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library (1700 North Florida Avenue) on Thursday, January 23rd at 5:30 PM as Dr. Hogans shares from her inaugural work, "From the Porch," which draws from the roots of ancestral storytelling and word-weaving.
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Book Clubs at the Lakeland Libraries
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.
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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 21Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
January 15Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
January 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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Bird's-Eye View
A bird's-eye view is an elevated view of an object from above, with a perspective as though the observer were a bird, often used in the making of blueprints, floor plans, and maps.
Enjoy this photographic aerial perspective on Lakeland's landscapes 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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