Library Holiday Hours
All three Lakeland Library locations will be closed Monday, January 20th for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
We will reopen on Tuesday, January 21st at 9 AM.
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Main Library Closing January 27-29
The Lakeland Public Library (100 Lake Morton Drive) will be temporarily closed for three days from Monday, January 27 through Wednesday, January 29, 2025. During the closure, staff will be relocating Youth Services collections and furniture back into the building from an offsite location.This closure follows significant updates to the children’s area, including new flooring, ceiling, lighting, HVAC system, fresh paint, and new furniture. The updates mark the completion of a multi-year comprehensive construction project that has enhanced the entire facility.While the library is closed, the book drop will remain available, and patrons can pick up reserved items curbside. To schedule a curbside pickup, please call 863-834-4263 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.The library is eager to unveil the newly renovated space and looks forward to welcoming visitors when it reopens on Thursday, January 30, 2025. For more information, please contact Library Administration at 863-834-4270. -
Lakeland History & Culture Center Lecture Series
Join us at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library (1700 North Florida Avenue) on Thursday, January 23rd at 5:30 PM as Dr. Hogans shares from her inaugural work, "From the Porch," which draws from the roots of ancestral storytelling and word-weaving.
No registration required.
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The Write Spot
The Write Spot: A safe place where people who like to write or are interested in writing can come and create in a supportive environment. Fun writing prompts, encouragement, and prizes. If this sounds like a good time, then this is the Write Spot for you.
The Write Spot meets the last Saturday of each month at 2 pm in The Lakeland History & Culture Center at the Lakeland Public Library.
Next Meeting: Saturday, January 25th
2 PM - 3:30 PMFor more info, contact Charles Frierman at Charles.Frierman@lakelandgov.net. No registration required.
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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)
January 21
February 4, 18Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays)
February 5, 12Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays)
January 23
February 6, 13, 20For 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
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Introducing Magazines on Libby!
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!
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Bird's-Eye View
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.