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  • String of colorful Christmas lights above snowy background with text Grinchmas Bingo Party and green Grinch hand holding the letter "G" of "Grinchmas." Small decorated Christmas tree below with text Lakeland Public Library and sign "Grinch-tastic craft" beside clear ornament filled with green pompoms, red heart, and red and white ribbon bow

    Grinchmas Bingo Party at Lakeland Public Library

    Get ready to unleash your inner Grinch at the Lakeland Public Library’s Grinchmas Bingo Party on Saturday, December 7th from 11 AM to 12:30 PM! We’ll kick things off with a few rounds of Grinch-themed bingo, and afterward, we’ll whip up a grinch-tastic holiday craft that will have all of Whoville buzzing with festive cheer!

    No registration required. All Grinches and Whos, tall and small, welcome!


 

  • 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. Join us on Saturday, December 7th from 2 PM to 3:30 PM in The Lakeland History Room at the Lakeland Public Library!

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

  • 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) 
    December 3, 17

    Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
    December 4, 11

    Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
    December 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  

  • 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!

  • A float carrying Miss Santa Claus Bowl and her court passes through the downtown Lakeland at Main Street and Florida Avenue during the annual Santa Claus Bowl parade in 1952.; link to I Love a Parade album

    I Love a Parade

    Community celebrations, military events and holidays are best enjoyed with a processional parade of Lakeland's finest!

    Enjoy this "I Love a Parade" photographic stroll along with the marching bands, decorated floats, large balloons, and costumed characters that have marched through the historic downtown through the years, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.