Join us on March 4th at 11 AM in the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room to learn about the City of Lakeland’s swans! Meet a swan and learn what makes Lakeland the ‘Swan City’ from the incredible team in the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts department dedicated to caring for our city’s swans. Feathers and fun guaranteed!
No registration required. All ages welcome.
Craving some brain-boosting knowledge? Swing by the Lakeland Public Library on Thursday, March 6th from 3 PM to 4 PM as we team up with the University of Florida to discover the tasty treasures that can help maintain a healthy mind!
Registration required. This workshop is for ages 18+.
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.
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)
March 4, 18
Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9, 30
Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
March 6, 13, 20
April 3, 10, 17
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
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!
Sports, Teams, Individuals, Recreational, Competitive...Lakeland has them all.
Enjoy this "...Ready to Play" photographic stroll through our area's sports programs, including early Detroit Tigers baseball teams, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.
