The Lakeland Public Library will CLOSE at 4 PM on Friday, January 31st. We will reopen at 9 AM on Saturday, February 1st.
The Larry R. Jackson Branch Library and Kelly Branch Library will be open their regularly scheduled hours.
Youth Services is opening and we’re celebrating the Lakeland Public Library on Saturday, February 1st from 10 AM to 12 PM with an epic party! We’ve got games, music, face painting, and a delicious new citrus exhibit that’s going to zest up the fun! Join us for a celebration you won’t want to miss!
All ages welcome. No registration required.
We've got sewing machine basics, where can we go? Join us on Saturday, February 8th at 10:00 am at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library for projects to sew!
Older kids and teens ages 9-17 with sewing machine experience are invited to join us for a free one-hour class. Sewing Saturday is limited to eight (8) participants and registration is required.
February's Project: Fabric Heart Garland
**NOTE: This February project is the same as the Sewing Saturday class on January 11, 2025. If you attended the January 2025 Sewing Saturday, you are not eligible to register for this class. Any repeat registrants will be removed from the class list.**
Find out more information or register beginning at 10 AM on February 1st.
Grab your sweetheart and head over to the Lakeland Public Library on Sunday, February 2nd from 2 PM to 4 PM for a Valentine’s Day photo opportunity with a professional photographer! Couples and families who register will receive two stunning 8x10 digital photos sent via email before the special day. Don’t miss out on the romance!
Registration is required and will open on Sunday, January 26th at 2 PM.
Please note: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent. This is a family-friendly photoshoot. No pets will be allowed.
Within 48 hours of registration, you will receive an email confirmation from David Gonzalez with the time slot for your photo session.
Questions, comments, or recommendations? Contact David at David.Gonzalez@lakelandgov.net or at 863-834-4277.
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)
February 4, 18
Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
February 5, 12
Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
February 6, 13, 20
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
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 bird's-eye view is an elevated view of an object from above, with a perspective as though the observer were a bird, often used in the making of blueprints, floor plans, and maps.
Enjoy this photographic aerial perspective on Lakeland's landscapes through the years, showcased from our Flickr Digital Collection.
