January 2017
Two Outstanding Programs in January

The Lake Wales Public Library will host two family friendly programs in January.  

Musical theatre historian and former theatre lyricist, Charles Troy will present The Just-too-Marvelous Johnny Mercer.  Charles Troy's multimedia program will highlight the life and music of the great Johnny Mercer. Joining Troy is vocalist, Rebecca Renfroe and pianist, Victoria de Lissovoy.
This exciting program begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 15 in the Lake Wales Public Library's Schoenoff Meeting Room .

MacKay Gardens & Lakeside Preserve is one of Polk County's treasures.  Located in Lake Alfred, MacKay Gardens & Lakeside Preserve is a 112-acre preserve and historical site of the 8,000 square foot 1915 home of the MacKay family.

Interpretive guide, Steve Franklin will take you on a virtual nature tour of this magnificent site.  He will discuss the issues faced by Florida's delicate eco-system.  The sights and sounds of MacKay Gardens & Lakeside Preserve will come alive through Franklin's multi-media presentation.  This free program begins at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 21 in the Lake Wales Public Library's Schoenoff Meeting Room.

Both pr ograms are made possible through the generous support of the Lake 
Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library.


January 2017 Book Discussions

Night Owls Book Discussion 
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 6 p.m.
Lake Wales Public Library
The Buried Giant
by Kazuo Ishiguro

Thursday Morning Book Discussion 
Thursday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m.
Lake Wales Public Library
The Secret Chord
by Geraldine Brooks


                                                                                 


Truth is Stranger Than Non-Fiction Book Discussion
Wednesday, January 25, 12 p.m.
Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center
The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu & Their Race to Save the World's Most Precious Manuscripts
by Joshua Hammer


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

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January 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)
  • eReader & Device Assistance - Thursdays - 2:30 pm - (No registration & Free)
  • Knitting & Crochet - Fridays - 9 am or 5:30 pm - (No registration & Free)
  • Spanish for Beginners - Tuesdays - 12 Noon - 6-weeks - Begins January 10 - (Pre-registration required $5 supply fee applies.  Register at Library Front Desk.)
  • Windows 10 Class - Thursday, January 5 - 2 until 4 pm - (Pre-registration required $25 fee applies.  Register at Library Front Desk)
  • iPad Class - Thursday, January 19 - 2 until 4 pm - (Pre-registration required $25 fee applies.  Register at Library Front Desk)
  • Greeting Card Class for Beginners - Saturday, January 28 - 2:30 - 4:30 pm - (Pre-registration required $5 supply fee applies.  Register at Library Front Desk, class size is limited to 12 students.)
  • Lunch 'n Learn - How to Butterfly Garden - Monday, January 30 - 12 pm - (Pre-registration required, no fee, light lunch will be provided only to registered attendees.  Register at Library Front Desk.  Class size is limited.)
Classes sponsored by 
Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library & 
Florida's Natural Growers Foundation

What's Happening At the Library
 ~ Information & Assistance~
  • Tuesday, January 3 - 9 a.m. - CareerSource Polk's Mobile Services Bus - Library's Main Parking Lot
  • 1st Wednesday monthly, January 4, 2 to 4 p.m. - Grief Support - Schoenoff Meeting Room
  • Tuesday, January 3 & January 17 - 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - PTSD Counseling for Veterans - Veterans who would like to attend for the first time, please call the Lakeland Vet Center at least one day before the meeting. 863 284-0841 - Schoenoff Meeting Room
  • Monday, January 9, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Amplified Phone Distribution - Schoenoff Meeting Room
  • Wednesday, January 11, 4 - 5 p.m. - Lake Wales City Library Board - Schoenoff Meeting Room
  • 4th Monday of each month, January 23, 2017 - 1 to 2 p.m. - Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group - Schoenoff Meeting Room
Meetings subject to cancellation or rescheduling.
For a complete Library calendar of events Click Here

News from the LW Museum & Cultural Center 

There's still time to enjoy the Museum's  Christmas & Model Train Display. It will remain up for viewing through Saturday, January 7.   Kids  of all ages  will love this holiday exhibit.

The Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center is pleased to welcome a new employee, Bart Delcamp.  Bart is a part time employee with extensive museum and history credentials, including a Master's Degree in Public History and Museum Administration. 

If you've driven by the LW Museum & Cultural Center you may have noticed the restoration work that is underway on our caboose.  In a joint effort between Lake Wales Senior High School International Baccalaureate students and the Lake Wales Museum Association the caboose is getting a face lift, repairs and restoration.  Donations to this effort may be sent to the LW Museum Association, 325 S. Scenic Highway, 33853.

The Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center is located at 325 South Scenic Highway, open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m until 5 p.m.   For more information call 676-1759 or email   
Museum email
What Our Staff is Reading

-  Thrice the Binded Cat Hath Mew'd  by Alan C. Bradley - Lisa,  BMail
- Autumn's Shadow by Lyn Cote - Carolyn, Circulation
- The Girl With the Deep Blue Eyes by Lawrence Block - Marilyn, Reference
- Rogue Heroes: The History of the SAS, Britain's Secret Special Forces by Ben    Macintyre -  Carol,  Reference
- A Fool & His Monet by Sandra Orchard - Kristina, Circulation
- The Fireman by Joe Hill - Dawn, Youth Services
- The Bad-ass Librarians of Timbuktu by Joshua Hammer - Monica, Museu m
- Everyone Brave Is Forgiven by Chris Cleave - Tina, Library Administration
January Local Artist Gallery

Handmade quilt creations will be featured in the Lake Wales Public Library's Local Artist Gallery in January.  
Local quilters, Sue Stiles and Madeline Waddell will display their colorful creations throughout the month.  

The Local Artist Gallery is open during regular library hours of operation.
January 2017 Library & Museum Closings

The Lake Wales Public Library's January 2017 closings are:
New Year's Day Observed - Monday, January 2, 2017
Martin Luther King Day - Monday, January 16, 2017

The Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center's January closings are:
New Year's Day Observed - Monday, January 2, 2017
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