Library

Getting to Know Libby

Have you met Libby yet? Access thousands of ebooks, audiobooks and magazines through the Libby app. Join us on Sunday, April 26th at 2 PM at the Lakeland Public Library History Room to explore the Libby app and its features that deliver tons of library content to your favorite smartphone or tablet. Ipads will be provided for you to practice with. You are welcome to bring your own device. 

*You must have a library card in order to use the Libby app.*

Registration is required and opens on Sunday, April 19th at 2 PM. This class is for ages 15+.

Broadway and Jazz

Do you enjoy jazz? How about musical theater? The Lakeland Public Library is hosting a performance that showcases both!

On Thursday, April 23rd at 5:30pm, visit the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room to enjoy “Broadway & Jazz!” This entertainment group, who has performed all over the country, includes local musicians Victoria de Lissovoy, Rebecca Renfroe-Borneman, and Martin Rimoldi. Join us for an evening of musical fun!

No registration required. All ages welcome.

Commonplace Journal Workshop

Stop doomscrolling and curate a book of inspiration for yourself! Join us on Wednesday, April 29th at 5:30 PM in the Commons at the Lakeland Public Library and learn about commonplace books: their history, what they are, and how having one can enhance your life. We'll provide a journal and help you set it up for capturing all your favorite quotes and information you want to remember.

Registration is required and will open on Wednesday, April 22nd at 5:30 PM. This event is for ages 18+.

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 21

Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
April 29

Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
April 23

Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month) 
April 30

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  

There Is a Beautiful Land

...Where all your dreams come true;
It's all tied up in a rainbow,
All shiny and new;
But it's not easy to find
No matter what you do.

Lakeland was known as the "Citrus Center" for decades due to the number of groves, packinghouses and citrus processing plants in the area. The Florida Citrus Commission and Florida Citrus Mutual were both, at one time, located in Lakeland. 

Enjoy this "There Is a Beautiful Land" photographic stroll through Lakeland's citrus history, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.

eBooks, Audiobooks, and Movies Anytime!

Download and enjoy up to 10 ebooks, audiobooks, and movies on your tablet or mobile device for free with OverDrive.

Create a free account with your library card and browse hundreds of titles, with new content added all the time. Plus, Lakeland users have access to additional OverDrive ADVANTAGE titles too!

For a quick and easy way to borrow and read from your library, download and try the Libby app, brought to you by Overdrive!

Build Your Song Library

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