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  • White circle on orange background with text, "The Lakeland Public Library will be closed January 27-29"

    Main Library Closing January 27-29

    The Lakeland Public Library (100 Lake Morton Drive) will be temporarily closed for three days from Monday, January 27 through Wednesday, January 29, 2025. During the closure, staff will be relocating Youth Services collections and furniture back into the building from an offsite location.
     
    This closure follows significant updates to the children’s area, including new flooring, ceiling, lighting, HVAC system, fresh paint, and new furniture. The updates mark the completion of a multi-year comprehensive construction project that has enhanced the entire facility.
     
    While the library is closed, the book drop will remain available, and patrons can pick up reserved items curbside. To schedule a curbside pickup, please call 863-834-4263 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
     
    The library is eager to unveil the newly renovated space and looks forward to welcoming visitors when it reopens on Thursday, January 30, 2025. For more information, please contact Library Administration at 863-834-4270.
  • The Lakeland Public Library (Main Library) will close at 4 PM Friday, January 31st

    Main Library Hours Change for January 31st

    The Lakeland Public Library will CLOSE at 4 PM on Friday, January 31st. We will reopen at 9 AM on Saturday, February 1st.

    The Larry R. Jackson Branch Library and Kelly Branch Library will be open their regularly scheduled hours.

  • Colorful streamers and confetti background with text Lakeland Public Library Welcome Back Bash

    Welcome Back Bash at Main Library

    Youth Services is opening and we’re celebrating the Lakeland Public Library on Saturday, February 1st from 10 AM to 12 PM with an epic party! We’ve got games, music, face painting, and a delicious new citrus exhibit that’s going to zest up the fun! Join us for a celebration you won’t want to miss!

    All ages welcome.  No registration required.

 

  • Scroll with feather pen in inkwell and spot of ink and text The Write Spot; link to library event calendar for 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.  Fun writing prompts, encouragement, and prizes.  If this sounds like a  good time, then this is the Write Spot for you.

    The Write Spot meets the last Saturday of each month at 2 pm in The Lakeland History & Culture Center at the Lakeland Public Library.

    Next Meeting:  Saturday, January 25th
    2 PM - 3:30 PM 

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

  • Photo strip of three images of a man and woman holding paper hearts on paper heart confetti background with text Lakeland Public Library Valentine's Day Photoshoot; link to Lakeland Libraries' events calendar to register for Valentine's Day Photoshoot

    Valentine's Day Photoshoot

    Grab your sweetheart and head over to the Lakeland Public Library on Sunday, February 2nd from 2 PM to 4 PM for a Valentine’s Day photo opportunity with a professional photographer! Couples and families who register will receive two stunning 8x10 digital photos sent via email before the special day. Don’t miss out on the romance!

    Registration is required and will open on Sunday, January 26th at 2 PM.

    Please note: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent. This is a family-friendly photoshoot. No pets will be allowed.

    Within 48 hours of registration, you will receive an email confirmation from David Gonzalez with the time slot for your photo session.  

    Questions, comments, or recommendations? Contact David at David.Gonzalez@lakelandgov.net or at 863-834-4277.

  • 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) 
    February 4, 18

    Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
    February 5, 12

    Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
    February 6, 13, 20

    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  

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