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Just a few years ago, restaurants were booming and cooking at home was something one watched on TV, but rarely attempted. Then something shifted. People wanted to rediscover the joy of cooking.
Recognizing that need, Chef Warren Caterson wrote the award-winning cookbooks
Table for Two - The Cookbook for Couples and
Table for Two - Back for Seconds (Winfield & Scott Press) each featuring over 235 recipes using fresh and readily available ingredients.
Join Chef Warren at the Lake Wales Public Library, 3 p.m., March 17, as he shares kitchen tips, cooking hints and humorous anecdotes about the joys and challenges of cooking for two.
Chef Warren will conclude his presentation with a cooking demonstration, preparing a healthy entrée that anyone can replicate in less than 15 minutes.
For details or to register for this program call 678-4005.
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March 2018 Book Discussions
Night Owls Book Discussion
Tuesday, March 27
, 6 p.m.
Lake Wales Public Library
If the Creek Don't Rise
Thursday Morning Book Discussion
Thursday, March 22, 11 a.m.
Lake Wales Public Library
Nemesis
by Philip Roth
Truth is Stranger Than - Non-Fiction Book Discussion
Wednesday, March 28, 12 p.m.
Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center
My Beloved World
by Sonia Sotomayor
Women's History Month
Books with Friends
Latt Maxcy Memorial Library - Frostproof
The Book That Matters Most by Ann Hood
Thursday, March 1 - 3 pm
LWPL & LW Museum Book Discussion Groups are s
ponsored by the
Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library.
Follow Our Book Discussions and other 'book' news on the
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FEATURING
Doc Anna: Swamp Doctor of Florida b
Thursday, March 8 @ 6 p.m. - Lake Wales Museum
Join us at the Lake Wales Museum for a talk and discussion about 2nd licensed women doctor in Florida - Doc Anna. She often braved swampland, alligators, venomous snakes, and some of the most dangerous outlaw gangs this state has ever seen to heal the sick, nurse the wounded and deliver babies. Chautauqua Scholar, Carrie Sue Ayvar, introduces you to this fearless wife, mother, doctor, pharmacist, artist and even veterinarian when needed. The Q & A allows the audience to interact and learn more.
Free to the Public. Light refreshments provided.
Please RSVP to the Lake Wales Museum at 863.676.1759.
(photo credit: National Endowment for the Humanities)
This program is sponsored by the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the Florida Department State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, Visit Central Florida and the City of Lake Wales.
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March Classes & Programs
- Yoga - Mondays & Wednesdays - 5:30 - 7 pm - Class Fee applies, pay at class - Yoga Class Info
- Coloring for Adults - Wednesdays - 11:30 am - 1 pm (No registration & Free)
- Knitting & Crochet - Fridays - 5:30 pm - (No registration & Free. One on One instruction available in the 5:30 p.m. group. Call Dawn, 678-4005 for information.
- Needlework Group - Fridays - 9 am - All forms of needlework & fiber art welcome. Bring your projects and work along with like minded people. (No registration & Free)
- Lunch Hour Spanish - Level 1 - Tuesdays - 1 PM - 6-weeks - Class is full - Registration is closed.
- Lunch Hour Spanish - Level 2 - Tuesdays - 12 Noon - 6 weeks - Registration required. Class fee is $5 for 6 weeks. Beginner knowledge of Spanish, or Lunch Hour Spanish Level 1 completed.
- Genealogy at the Library - Friday, March 2 - 11:30 a.m. (No registration & free) Please bring your personal laptop or tablet if available
- CREATE! Easter Greeting Cards - Thursday, March 8 - 11 a.m. - Registration required by calling 678-4005 or sign up at the front desk.
- CREATE! Crafting Circle - Friday, March 9 - 5:30 p.m. - March Craft - Create! String Eggs. Sign Up in advance by calling 678-4005, Free. Limited to 20 people.
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Lunch 'n Learn Gardening Class - Introduction to Backyard Worm Farming -
Thursday, March 29 - 12 noon - Class limited to 20 pre-registered participants. You must register in advance by calling 678-4005 or visit Eventbrite.com, and search events in Lake Wales. Presented by UF/IFIS Polk County Gardening & Landscaping
Online Classes - Anytime, Day or Night -
- Lynda.com - Learn a new skill online FREE! (requires a library card from LWPL) Lynda.com and click on the same.
- Gale Courses - Free, online Adult Continuing Education classes, certificate at completion (requires a PCLC card) Gale Courses and click on the same.
Classes & Online Learning made possible by the generous support of -
Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library ~
Florida's Natural Growers Foundation ~ The Jahna Foundation
Mountain Lake Community Service, Inc.
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What's Happening At the Library
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Information & Assistance~
- 1st Wednesday monthly, March 7 , 2 to 4 p.m. - Grief Support - Schoenoff Meeting Room
- Monday, March 12, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Amplified Phone Distribution - Schoenoff Meeting Room
Meetings subject to cancellation or rescheduling.
For a complete Library calendar of events Click Here
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What the Library & Museum Staff are Reading ...
- Grant by Ron Chernow, Marilyn, Reference Services
- Zora Neale Hurston: A Biography of Spirit by Deborah G. Plant, Bart, Museum
- A Curious Indian Cadaver by Shamini Flint, Lisa, Books by Mail
- The Black Painting by Neil Olson, Margaret, Bookmobile
- Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Jenn McKinlay, Angie, Books by Mail
- The Mountain Between Us by Charles Martin, Carolyn, Circulation Services
- All that Glitters by Diana Palmer, Marcia, Reference Services
- Illuninae by Amie Kaufman, Lynn, Reference Services
- Snow Day by Billy Coffey, Melissa, Circulation Services
- Hellbent by Gregg Hurwitz, Carol, Reference Service
- Allie & Bea by Catherine Ryan Hyde, Christy, Books by Mail
- The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn, Dawn, Youth Services
- Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston, Sydney, Circulation Services
- An Alchemy of Masques & Mirrors by Curtis Craddock, Kristina, Circulation Services
- Wonder by R.J. Palacio, Dorinda, Circulation Services
- Sail by James Patterson, Jeff, Bookmobile
- The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, Tina, Library Administration
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March Local Artist Gallery
During the month of March LW Public Library's Local Artist Gallery will host the works of Sebring artist,
Jan Fetters.
Ms. Fetters' works include watercolor, batik and oil paintings.
Our Local Artist Gallery is open during regular library hours.
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Virginia Lassiter Leadership Luncheon Scheduled
The 2nd Annual Virginia Lassiter Leadership Luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m., April 14 at the Episcopal Church Parrish Hall, 221 S. 4th Street, Lake Wales.
This luncheon honors the late Virginia Lassiter's lifelong dedication to the Lake Wales Public Library. As one of the founders of the Lake Wales Library Association in 1954, Jita spearheaded the effort to provide publicly funded library services to residents of Lake Wales. Jita's advocacy for the LW Public Library continued throughout her life.
The 2018 Virginia Lassiter Leadership Luncheon will feature a panel discussion with three local leaders in the Lake Wales agri-business field, Ellis Hunt, Jr., Cary Lightsey and Emil Jahna. The three Lake Waleans will discuss the history and economic impact of their businesses on our city. Polk County's Historic Preservation Manager, Myrtice Young will serve as moderator for the program.
Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the Lake Wales Public Library. All proceeds from this luncheon will benefit the Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library. For information call 678-4005.
Are you experiencing Spring Fever? Are you motivated to add color to your garden? The Lake Wales Public Library's Seed Library is here to help.
We have hundreds of seed packets including vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs, available at no cost. Our re-purposed Seed Library card catalogs are located in our front lobby and Children's Library. Visit the library and pick up your favorite seeds.
Are you a member of a book discussion club in your neighborhood, church or with friends? The Lake Wales Public Library has several Book Club Kits available for checkout. The kits contain multiple copies of a single title that can be distributed to your discussion group. Call the Library, 678-4005, for a complete list of the kits we have available for checkout.
The Lake Wales Library Association's Love Your Library Membership Drive was a huge success. During the five days of the February Membership Drive over $1,100 in new and renewed memberships was collected. Thanks to the many volunteers who worked during Love Your Library Week and the sponsors - L'Incantro Italian Restaurant, Norby's Seafood & Steaks, Crazy Fish Seafood Restaurant and Helen Robart.
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March Closures for Library & Museum
The staff of the Lake Wales Public Library & the Lake Wales Museum will join other City of Lake Wales employees for our Spring Employee Luncheon. The library & museum will close, 12 noon through 2 p.m., Friday, March 16.
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