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Lake Wales Public Library Celebrates
Patron Appreciation Week
During the season of gratitude the Lake Wales Public Library and the Polk Co. Library Cooperative Bookmobile is taking an opportunity to say "Thank You" to our many wonderful customers and patrons.
The staff of the Lake Wales Public Library and the Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library will dedicate the week of November 13 through 18 to convey our appreciation. Each day of the week there will be a gift or money-saving discount on library services.
Monday each person will receive a free Patron Appreciation Week bag. On Tuesday the library will offer free photocopies, and Wednesday free faxes. Quantity restrictions apply to both photocopies and faxes. Thursday each person will receive a free gift card from the LW Walmart Dunkin' Donuts location. Friday will be BOGO Day in our Used Book Store, and Saturday patrons will receive free Patron Appreciation Week bookmarks.
Additionally, the LW Library Association - Friends of the Library is sponsoring a drawing for three gift cards, one for adults, one for children and one for a PCLC Bookmobile customer. The drawing will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18.
The staff of the Lake Wales Public Library serves patrons each day that leave us with a smile on our faces. This is our way of showing how much we value you.
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Holiday 2017 Book Discussions
Night Owls Book Discussion
Tuesday, December 12
, 6 p.m.
Lake Wales Public Library
News of the World
by Paulette Giles
(Does Not Meet in November)
Thursday Morning Book Discussion
Thursday, December 14, 11 a.m.
Lake Wales Public Library
Skipping Christmas
by John Grisham
(Does Not Meet in November)
Truth is Stranger Non-Fiction Book Discussion
Wednesday, November 22
, 12 p.m.
Lake
Wales Museum & Cultural Center
Hunted Like a Wolf: The Story of the Seminole War
by Milton Meltzer
(Does Not Meet in December)
Books with Friends
Latt Maxcy Memorial Library - Frostproof
Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
Thursday, November 2- 3 pm
Bartow Book Discussion
Bartow Public Library
Major Pettigrew's Last Stand
by Jennifer Chiaverini
Wednesday, November 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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November 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 - 5:30 pm - (No registration & Free. One on One instruction available in the 5:30 p.m. group. Call Dawn, 678-4004 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)
- CREATE! Crafting Circle - Friday, Nov. 10 - 5:30 p.m. - Nov.Craft - Create Fall Leaves with Black Glue Watercolor Art (Sign Up in advance, Free. Limited to 20 people)
- 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
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What's Happening At the Library
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Information & Assistance~
- 1st Wednesday monthly, Nov. 1 , 2 to 4 p.m. - Grief Support - Schoenoff Meeting Room
- 2nd Wednesday monthly, Nov. 8, 4 p.m. - Lake Wales Library City Board - Schoenoff Meeting Room
- 2nd Saturday monthly, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. - MidFlorida Scribes Writers Support Group
- Monday, Nov. 13, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Amplified Phone Distribution - Schoenoff Meeting Room
- Wednesday, Nov. 29 - 7:30 a.m. - Family Literacy Academy Board - Schoenoff Meeting Room
Meetings subject to cancellation or rescheduling.
For a complete Library calendar of events Click Here
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Library & Museum November Closures
Thursday, November 23 - Saturday, November 25 - Thanksgiving Weekend
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What the Library & Museum Staff are Reading ...
- The Romanov Ransom by Clive Cussler, Margaret, Bookmobile
- Christmas with My Cowboy: Three Short Novels, Marcia, Reference Services
- Quick & Dirty by Stuart Woods, Marilyn, Reference Services
- The World of Lore: Monstrous Creatures by Aaron Mahnke, Bart, Museum
- The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye by David Lagercrantz, Lisa, Books by Mail
- Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate, Christy, Books by Mail
- A Symphony of Echoes by Jodi Taylor, Sydney, Circulation Services
- A Kiss of Adventure by Catherine Palmer, Carolyn, Circulation Services
- Gastrophysics: The New Science of Eating by Charles Spence, Lynn, Reference Services
- Guidebook to Murder by Lynn Cahoon, Kara, Youth Services
- Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate, Melissa, Circulation Services
- Charm School by Nelson DeMille, Dorinda, Circulation Services
- Cinder by Marissa Meyer, Kristina, Circulation Services
- Don't Let Go by Harlan Coben, Dawn, Youth Services
- If the Creek Don't Rise by Leah Weiss, Tina, Library Administration
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November 1st through December 30 the Lake Wales Public Library will hold our annual Holiday Food for Fines.
Overdue library materials may be returned and fines "paid" with a donation
of non- perishable food.
All food collected will go to The Lake Wales Care
Center's Food Pantry. Please bring at least 5
non-perishable items to clear fines. For more information call,
678-4005 or email library@cityoflakewales.com
Saturday, November 4, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. the
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Mile Scenic Highway Yard Sale will wind along this beautiful route from Frostproof to Haines City. If you're a Yard Sale sh
opper this is your day! For more details visit The Ridge Scenic Highway Facebook page.
The Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library supports the Lake Wales Literacy Council by sponsoring participants in their annual WordPlay Dinner. Library Staff and a guest participate in the competition for bragging rights as WordPlay champs. We are so proud of the 16 individuals who represented the LW Library Association in the 2017 competition. One of our teams tied for 2nd place and the other 8-person team won the 1st place championship! What a great cause and we are very proud!
The City of Lake Wales Airport invites everyone to
FLITEFEST, a 3-day family aviation event. Flitefest begins Friday, Nov. 3 and continues through Sunday, Nov. 5. Featured events include remote control flight, skydivers, paramotors, helicopter rides, live music and food! For more information on this free event call Alex Vacha, 678-0083.
The Lake Wales Library Association's Annual
Giving Tree Campaign begins this month. A holiday tree, located in the Library's Main Lobby, will be covered with 'ornaments' with the names of books needed by the Lake Wales Public Library. Sponsor an adult title with a gift of $20 or a children's title for $15. Donations may be made 'in honor of' or 'in memory of' a loved one. For more information call 678.4005.
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Lake Wales Library Association's Year-End Giving Campaign
The Lake Wales Library Association has proudly supported the efforts of the Lake Wales Public Library since 1957. This 60-year old organization provides financial and volunteer assistance to our library. Memberships are a vital part of this support.
During November the LWLA reaches out to our community for donations and membership renewals in their End of the Year Giving Campaign.
To donate with a credit or debit card to this campaign visit GiveWell Foundation - LW Library Assoc. Tax deductible donations for the End of the Year Giving Campaign can also be send to the Lake Wales Library Association - 290 Cypress Garden Lane - Lake Wales, Florida 33853. Checks are payable to the LW Library Association.
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November Local Artist Gallery
The Lake Wales Public Library's
Local Artist Gallery will feature a special
Mother & Daughter exhibition during the month of November.
Mother, Helen O'Chala and daughter, Sue Robinson will display their works including oil paintings and quilted paper paintings. The exhibit may be viewed during the library's regular business hours, through November 30.
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Donate to the LW Library Association at LWLA GiveWell Foundation
https://www.facebook.com/LakeWalesPublicLibrary
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