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  • Border of pumpkins, leaves, and ghosts reading books and listening to music with text "Lakeland Public Library, In the Loop, Tuesday, October 21st, 5 PM, The Commons" and example of small crocheted ghost project "Crochet Level: Intermediate, Registration Required, Ages 18+"; link to Library events calendar In the Loop registration

    In the Loop: A Crochet Class

    We’ve got a frightfully fun pattern for you this month! Join us in the Commons at the Lakeland Public Library on Tuesday, October 21st at 5pm to crochet a little ghosty!

    This month, the project is accessible to intermediate level crocheters. We will be working in the round and using a magic ring, so be prepared to use those skills. The pattern, yarn, and hooks will be provided for you, though you are more than welcome to bring your own hook if you’d like (size 4.5mm).

    This class is open for ages 18+. Registration is required and opens Tuesday, October 14th at 5 PM.

  • Weathered headstones in field of grass and small yellow flowers and gray skies with text "Stories & Stones walk and talk tour of Lakeview Cemetery, Saturday, October 18 @ 9 AM"; link to library events calendar

    Stories & Stones Walking Tour

    Join us on Saturday, October 18th at 9 AM for a walking tour of Lakeland’s oldest cemetery, Lakeview Cemetery. Explore local history through the stories of past residents and learn about the meanings behind funerary symbols.

    Stories and Stones Historic Cemetery tours are offered monthly, alternating between Lakeview, Tiger Flowers, and Roselawn Cemeteries. Tours run October through March and are for ages 13+. Registration is required.

    Find out more information and register beginning one week prior to the tour.

  • Colorful red and orange fall leaf background with text "Lakeland Public Library Fall Festival, Saturday, October 18, 10 AM-12 PM"

    Fall Festival at Lakeland Public Library

    Join us on the front lawn at the Lakeland Public Library on Saturday, October 18th from 10 AM to 12 PM for a festival celebrating the fall season! Enjoy autumn-themed crafts, games, activities, and more! All ages are welcome. No registration required.

    Questions? Contact Amanda Holmberg at 863.834.4292 or amanda.holmberg@lakelandgov.net

 

  • Pumpkin reading a book, bats, a spiderweb, and stars on dark sky background with text Book Pumpkin Contest! Turn your favorite book into a pumpkin! Lakeland Public Library

    Book Pumpkin Contest at Lakeland Public Library

    Turn your favorite book into a pumpkin and participate in our book pumpkin contest at the Lakeland Public Library!
    Here's how:

    1. Decorate a plastic craft pumpkin inspired by your favorite book or book character
    2. Enter your pumpkin at the Youth Services Desk at the Lakeland Public Library
    3. Vote for best pumpkin online on our website

    **Must be 17 and under to enter. Craft pumpkins only. Three winners will be announced on October 31st.**

    Submit entries October 1 - October 24.

    Vote for best pumpkin October 25 - October 30.

  • 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) 
    October 21

    Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
    October 15, 22, 29

    Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
    October 16, 23

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

  • 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 

  • Four colorful illustrated people with conversation bubbles above their head with English and Spanish greetings and text above "Lakeland Public Library Bilingual Conversational Meetup"

    Bilingual Conversational Meetup

    Have you learned English or Spanish but don’t have a way to practice? Join Bilingual Conversational Meetup on Thursday, October 16th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Commons at Lakeland Public Library for conversational practice. ¡Vamos! Let’s go!

    No registration required. This event is for ages 18+.

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