August 2017
The Way We Worked:
Exhibit & Events - Aug. 18 through Sept. 30

Workers are the backbone of American society. Known for their strong work ethic, Americans invest themselves physically, emotionally, and intellectually in their work.   American jobs are as diverse as the American workforce. 

The Smithsonian Traveling exhibition  The Way We Worked, adapted from an original exhibition developed by the  National Archives, explores how work became such a central element in American culture by tracing the many changes that affected the workforce and work environments over the past 150 years.  
The Lake Wales Library Association is honored to receive a grant from the Florida Humanities Council to host the Smithsonian traveling exhibit, " The Way We Worked."
Along with our 'sister' department, the Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center, a series of programs, events and the exhibition will kick off Friday, August 18, 6 until 8 p.m.  The Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center will host the opening reception of the exhibit in the Museum's Freight Room.  Everyone is invited to this opening reception.
On Saturday, August 19, 2 p.m. the Lake Wales Public Library will host the first lecture in The Way We Worked series.  University of Florida History Professor, Dr. Steven Noll will present a program on the way Americans and Floridians have worked over time.  This program is free and open to all.
Monday, August 28, 6 p.m. the Lake Wales Public Library will host an innovative program, The Way We Worked in Lake Wa les.  The program was created by Dr. Caren Neile specifically for Lake Wales and draws on the history of our community.  Dr. Neile teaches Storytelling Studies at Florida Atlantic University.  Her innovative program focusing on our city is family friendly and free and open to all.
Additional programs will continue in September.  For a complete list of events email Library or call 676-1759 or 678-4004.



August 2017 Book Discussions

Night Owls Book Discussion 
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m.
Lake Wales Public Library
Among the Groves: A Florida Childhood Remembered
by Mary Updike
A The Way We Worked event


Thursday Morning Book Discussion 
Thursday, Aug. 24, 11 a.m.
Lake Wales Public Library
Mrs. Lee & Mrs. Gray
by Dorothy Love


                                                                                 


Truth is Stranger Than Non-Fiction Book Discussion
Wednesday, Aug. 23, 12 p.m.
Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center
Florida in the Great Depression: Desperation & Defiance
by Nick Wynne
A The Way We Worked  event


Books with Friends
Latt Maxcy Memorial Library - Frostproof
Under the Wide & Starry Sky by Nancy Horan
Thursday, Aug. 3 - 3 pm


LWPL & LW Museum Book Discussion Groups are s ponsored by the 
Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library.  

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August Classes & Programs
  • Yoga - Mondays & Wednesdays - 5:30 - 7 pm - (Class Fee applies, pay at class)
  • Coloring for Adults - Wednesdays - 11:30 am - 1 pm (No registration & Free)
  • Knitting & Crochet - Fridays - 9 am or 5:30 pm - (No registration & Free.  One on One instruction available in the 5:30 p.m. group.  Call Dawn, 678-4004 for information.)
  • Genealogy at the Library -
    Friday, Aug. 4 - 11:30 a.m. (No registration & free)  Please bring your personal laptop or tablet if available
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  • Films in the Lobby - Thursday - Aug. 10 - 2 p.m. - PBS' POV Independent Film Series Screening of new film - The Islands and the Whales by film maker, Mike Day.
  • CREATE! Crafting Circle - Friday, Aug. 11 - 5:30 p.m. - August Craft - Rock Painting for Adults (Sign Up in advance, Free.  Limited to 20 people)
  • The Way We Worked Opening Reception - Friday, Aug. 18 - 6 p.m. - Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center
  • The Way We Worked Lecture Series - Saturday, Aug. 19 - 2 p.m. Dr. Steven Noll, History Professor, University of Florida
  • The Way We Worked In Lake Wales - Monday, Aug. 28 - 6 p.m. - Dr. Caren Neile
  • 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 sponsored by 
Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library ~
Florida's Natural Growers Foundation ~ Mountain Lake Community Service
Register by Calling 678-4004 or email LW Public Library
What's Happening At the Library
 ~ Information & Assistance~

  • 1st Tuesday monthly, Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - CareerSource Polk Mobile Services Bus - Library's Main Parking Lot

  • 1st Wednesday monthly, Aug. 2 , 2 to 4 p.m. - Grief Support - Schoenoff Meeting Room
  • Monday, August 14, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Amplified Phone Distribution - Schoenoff Meeting Room
  • At this time the LWPL no longer hosts Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group.
Meetings subject to cancellation or rescheduling.
For a complete Library calendar of events Click Here
August Local Artist Gallery

In August the Lake Wales Public Library's Local Artist Gallery will feature the works of Don Stone.  Mr. Stone is a Folk Artist.  His works may be viewed during library hours of operation through August.  
What the Library & Museum Staff are Reading ...
  • Identicals by Elin Hilderbrand, Marcia, Reference Services
  • Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon, Marilyn, Reference Services
  • The Striker by Clive Cussler, Bart, Museum
  • Odd Numbers by Anne Holt, Lisa, Books by Mail
  • One Perfect Lie by Lisa Scottoline, Christy, Books by Mail
  • When I Fall in Love by Lynn Kurland, Sydney, Circulation Services
  • If Not for You by Debbie Macomber, Melissa, Circulation Services
  • Come Rain or Come Shine by Jan Karon, Jeff, Bookmobile
  • Murder at the Courthouse by A.H. Gabhart, Carolyn, Circulation Services
  • Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, Carol, Reference
  • It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time by Moira Hodgson, Kristina, Circulation
  • Hillbilly Ellegy by J.D. Vance, Dorinda, Circulation


The Lake Wales Public Library's The Way We Worked to Build a Library exhibit is on display in the Library's Main Entrance Lobby.  This timeline exhibit of the history of our library is part of the Museum on Main Street's The Way We Worked exhibit and programs.  Please stop by our library and take a look at this history.  What a community effort it was to make library service a reality in Lake Wales.


The  Lake Wales Public Library's Seed Library is available for gardeners to
pick out and take home a variety of vegetable, fruit, herb and flower seeds. 
With seed donations from Bok Tower Garden UF/IFAS,  Seed Savers,  Burpee Seed s and Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, we have a great collection of seeds.  Patrons can 'check them out' and plant them at home.  There is a limit of 5 seed packets per family.  There is a wonderful variety of seeds for your home garden.




What a great day our final Summer Kids' program was.  In the theme of The Way We Worked the Lake Wales Public Library hosted our first annual Touch a Truck program.  The City of Lake Wales' departments came through with vehicles of all kinds, and the kids loved it.  Thanks to the LW Fire Department, LW Police Department, LW Parks and Streets Department and our own PCLC Bookmobile!


Visit  Bookmobile Schedule for a list of PCLC Bookmobile stops.

Support the Lake Wales Library Association

Support the Lake Wales Library Association.  Help us provide community programming at the Lake Wales Public Library and the Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center.  The library and museum are striving to provide educational, cultural and heritage programs to Lake Wales.  

You contribution for as little at $10 a year to  Lake Wales Library Association will help us achieve this goal.  You can donate to our organization at the LW Public Library or by mailing check to LWLA - 290 Cypress Garden Lane - LW 33853.
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