Come play with us at the Lakeland Public Library Meeting Room on Saturday, July 19th from 2 PM - 4 PM, and bring your family and friends! Maybe you’ll make some new friends while you play. We have the classics, as well as some games that you may not have tried before; from Apples to Apples to Zombie Dice, we have you covered!
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Calling all explorers! Drop by the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library on Saturday July 19th from 12 pm to 2 pm to engross yourselves in the wild world of Florida’s flora and fauna. Learn about the sunshine state by smelling interestingly icky smells, making tasty terrains, and touching swampy slimes! Wild Florida 101 is intended for children ages 7-14 and their families.
No registration required. No live animals will be present at this event.
Questions? Contact Marine Acosta Ponce at 863.834.1828 or email marine.acostaponce@lakelandgov.net
Stay proactive about your health by obtaining a complimentary blood pressure screening and Tanita Scale reading from a BayCare healthcare professional in The Commons at the Lakeland Public Library on Monday, July 21st from 3 PM to 5 PM. This screening helps you stay on track for a healthy year!
No registration required. This event is for ages 18+.
This summer, your adventure begins at the library! We’re celebrating the power of stories to take you on thrilling journeys, introduce you to fascinating characters, and explore far-off lands, both real and imaginary. Along the way, you can earn rewards by reading books and engaging in activities!
June 2nd - July 25th
Children ages 0-12 can participate in the Kids' Summer Reading Program and adults and teens ages 13+ can register for the Adult and Teen Summer Reading Program.
Learn more about the summer reading programs, storytimes, registration, and prizes.
Storytime is on for the summer! All three Lakeland Library locations have preschool storytimes for children ages 2-5 and their grownups, and the Lakeland Public Library has a baby storytime too for children birth to age 2! 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)
August 5, 19
Lakeland Public Library Preschool Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
July 23
Lakeland Public Library Baby Storytimes (11 AM select Thursdays)
July 24
Larry Jackson Branch Library Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
July 24
Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month)
July 31
For more information, please contact the Kelly Branch Library 863.834.4286, the Lakeland Public Library 863.834.4268, or the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library 863.834.4288
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:
...when the weather is hot! Lakelanders know how to enjoy the summer sunshine and their favorite outdoor activities, which sometimes means staying cool indoors too!
Enjoy this "In the Summertime..." photographic stroll through summertime recreation in Lakeland, with beaches, pools, fishing, sports, movies, and more, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.
