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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, March 26th at 10 AM

    Edades/Ages 2-5

    Questions? Contact Marine Acosta Ponce at 863.834.1828 or email marine.acostaponce@lakelandgov.net

  • Blue jay resting on broken tree branch with green background and text "What's that bird? Bird watching for beginners; Lakeland Public Library (It's a blue jay)"; Link to library events calendar

    What's That Bird? Birdwatching for Beginners

    Have you ever wondered, “What’s that bird?” It’s time to find out! Come to the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room on Saturday, March 28th from 1 PM to 2 PM to learn the basics of bird identification and how to get started bird watching. Then, impress your friends and family with your new ornithological knowledge.

    No registration required. For ages 18+.

  • Guitar, sunburst, flowers and moths motif on red and black background with text "Judy, Joan, and Joni: Three Women that Defined a Generation; a musical performance by folk-American duo Jennings and Keller; Lakeland Public Library"; link to library event calendar

    Judy, Joan, and Joni: Three Women that Defined a Generation

    In honor of Women’s History Month, the Lakeland Public Library welcomes award-winning Folk-American duo Jennings and Keller presenting “Judy, Joan, and Joni – Three Women that Defined a Generation.”

    Visit the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room on Tuesday, March 24th at 5:30pm to enjoy a tribute to three of the most significant female folk singers of the 1960s. Through the performance of Jennings and Keller, a husband and wife duo from South Florida, you can revisit the songs of three women who helped shape their era.

    No registration required. All ages welcome.

 

  • 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) 
    April 7, 21

    Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
    March 25

    Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
    April 2, 9, 16, 23

    Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month) 
    March 26

    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  

  • Blue and white gingham background with cookbook, flowers, and picnic basket with text "Friends of the Library Cookbook Sale, Buy 1 cookbook at regular price, get a 50-cent cookbook free, March 20th through 24th; Bookcase only. No holds."

    Friends Cookbook Sale March 20th-24th

    From Friday, March 20th through Tuesday, March 24th, enjoy a buy one at regular price, get a 50-cent cookbook free promotion at the Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Lakeland Public Library! Browse and select your favorite new recipes!

    All Friends book area sales are cash-only and discount will be taken at register.

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