Come hang out with us at the Lakeland Public Library on Saturday, October 19th from 10 AM to 12 PM for an autumn bash filled with games, crafts, face painting, and a whole lot more! All ages are welcome. No registration required.
Questions? Contact Amanda Holmberg at 863.834.4292 or amanda.holmberg@lakelandgov.net
Join us at the Lakeland Public Library on Thursday, October 17th at 5:30 PM as James H. Edwards, AICP, former Executive Directors of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority and Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency, presents "Lakeland Downtown Revitalization, A Brief History."
Jim Edwards is a Lakeland native and student of Lakeland history. He was the Executive Director of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority and Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency from 1987 until 2000. During that time, Downtown Lakeland’s economic fortunes improved dramatically.
Find out more information about "Lakeland Downtown Revitalization, A Brief History" No registration is required.
Do you consistently forget to water your plants? Are you going on vacation and are worried your houseplants might not survive? Self-watering systems can help. Join us on Monday, October 21st from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library as we partner with Lakeland Water Utilities to highlight how water globes, self-watering pots, and irrigation systems ensure that plants receive the moisture they need for optimal growth and how they can help conserve water.
Registration is required and is open now.
Questions? Contact Susan Crawford at 863.834.4282 or Susan.Crawford@lakelandgov.net
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:
Turn your favorite book into a pumpkin and participate in our book pumpkin contest at the Lakeland Public Library!
Here's how:
**Must be 17 and under to enter. Craft pumpkins only. Three winners will be chosen October 31st.**
Submit entries October 1 - October 24.
Vote for best pumpkin October 25 - October 30.
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!
"Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping."--Fred Rogers
Enjoy this "Look for the Helpers" photographic stroll through the commitment to service of Lakeland's Police Department, Fire Department and Emergency personnel through the years, showcased from our Flickr digital collection.
