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  • 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, August 29th at 10 AM

    Edades/Ages 2-5

    Questions? Contact Marine Acosta Ponce at 863.834.1828 or email marine.acostaponce@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.  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, August 31st
    2 PM - 3:30 PM 

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

  • Navy background with small red, white, and blue stars and small dots confetti surrounding text Holiday Closing

    Libraries Closed Monday, September 2nd

    All three Lakeland Library locations will be CLOSED Monday, September 2nd for the Labor Day holiday.

    We will reopen Tuesday, September 3rd at 9 AM.


 

  • 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) 
    September 3, 17

    Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
    August 28
    September 4, 11, 18

    Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
    September 5, 12, 19

    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  

  • A 1936 early school bus used to transport students to and from school in Polk County, Florida; link to Institutes of Learning Flickr album

    Institutes of Learning

    "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."--Benjamin Franklin

    August brings the start of a new school year. As students and teachers prepare to go back to school, virtually revisit some of the campuses, schools, and institutes of learning in Lakeland through the years with this "Institutes of Learning" photographic tour, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.

  • Illustration of two swans swimming with text Welcome Baby, Baby Storytime

    Baby Storytime at Lakeland Public Library

    Join us at 11 AM on select Thursdays at the Lakeland Public Library for an interactive lapsit Baby Storytime with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays! 

    Baby Storytime is designed for ages birth to 2 years old. 

    Lakeland Public Library Baby Storytime (11 AM Thursdays)
    August 29
    September 5, 12, 19

    For more information, please contact Melissa Estrada at 863.834.4275.  

  • Dark sky with palm tree in breeze and text "Hurricane Season" hurricane icon; Link to City of Lakeland Hurricane Preparedness website

    Hurricane Guide

    Hurricane season begins June 1st and ends November 30th

    Find  information about weather alerts, safety information, sandbags, shelters, updates about City services and closures and more from the City of Lakeland's Hurricane site and Polk County Hurricane Preparedness site

    Additional hurricane preparedness resources from the National Weather Service include:

    National Hurricane Center 

    National Weather Service Hurricane Preparedness guide 

    Safety Tips and Resources from the National Weather Service