February 2017
February is Love Your Library Month

Love Your Library Month is a celebration of school, public, and private libraries. 
This is a time for everyone, especially library support groups, to recognize the value of libraries.
The Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library will host a Love Your Library  membership drive February 13 - 17. Memberships provide funding for library programs, library materials and special events.  Memberships levels are as low as $10 a year.
During the 'drive' volunteers will host two Love Your Library membership tables at the library.  Sign up or renew an existing membership during this week and you will be eligible for a drawing for one of three gift baskets.
Baskets were donated by Crazy Fish Restaurant, Norby's Steaks & Seafood Restaurant and The Village Kitchen Shop.  Each basket includes gift certificates from the sponsoring businesses.  
Your support is vital.  Visit the library during our Love Your Library Week celebration. Show your love, or donate at  LW Library Association - GiveWell



February 2017 Book Discussions

Night Owls Book Discussion 
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m.
Lake Wales Public Library
The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother
by James McBride

Thursday Morning Book Discussion 
Thursday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m.
Lake Wales Public Library
The Undomestic Goddess
by Sophie Kinsella


                                                                                 


Truth is Stranger Than Non-Fiction Book Discussion
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 12 p.m.
Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center
Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thiefs & the Greatest Treeasure Hunt in History
by Robert M. Edsel


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

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February 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 - Part 2 - Tuesdays - 12 Noon - 6-weeks - Begins Feb. 28 - (Pre-registration required $5 supply fee applies.  Register at Library Front Desk.)                               
  • Genealogy at the Library - Friday, Feb. 3 - 11:30 a.m. (No registration & free)
  • Greeting Card Class: Intermediate - Thursday, Feb. 9 - 2:30 - 4:30 pm - (Pre-registration required $5 supply fee applies.  Register at Library Front Desk, class size is limited to 8 students.)
Classes sponsored by 
Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library & 
Florida's Natural Growers Foundation

Films in the Lobby Celebrate Black History Month

The Lake Wales Public Library will show two films in celebration of Black History Month in the library's main lobby.

Tuesday, February 21 - 2 pm - PBS' The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross

Thursday, February 23 - 2 pm - Disney's  Queen of Katwe

What's Happening At the Library
 ~ Information & Assistance~
  • Friday, Feb. 3 - 1 p.m. - Blood Drive - Library's Main Parking Lot
  • Tuesday, Feb. 7 - 9 a.m. - CareerSource Polk's Mobile Services Bus - Library's Main Parking Lot
  • 1st Wednesday monthly, Feb. 1, 2 to 4 p.m. - Grief Support - Schoenoff Meeting Room
  • Tuesday, Feb. 7 & Feb. 21 - 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, Feb. 6, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Amplified Phone Distribution - Schoenoff Meeting Room
  • Wednesday, Feb. 8, 4 - 5 p.m. - Lake Wales City Library Board - Schoenoff Meeting Room
  • 4th Monday of each month, Feb. 27 - 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
What Our Staff is Reading

- The True Tails of Baker & Taylor   by Jan Louch - Lisa,  BMail
- Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney-  Carol,  Reference
- Infinite Circle by Bernie Glassman - Monica, Museu m Administration
- A Being So Gentle: The Frontier Love Story of Rachel & Andrew Jackson by      Patricia Brady - Tina, Library Administration
- Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco - Angie, BMail
- Rejected Princesses: Tales of History's Boldest Heroines, Hellions, & Heretics by  Jason Porath - Bart, Museum Administration
- The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher - Sydney, Circulation Services 
- Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson - Jeff, Bookmobile
- A Girl's Guide to Moving On by Debbie Macomber - Carolyn, Circulation Sevices
- Goldfinch by Donna Tartt - Christy, BMail

The Lake Wales Public Library is Honored to host 
the 2017 LAKE WALES ARTS COUNCIL STUDENT ART SHOW

For 48 years, students from Lake Wales area schools have enjoyed the opportunity to showcase their artwork.  This year's Student Art Show will be displayed at the Lake Wales Public Library.  Students from Lake Wales and Frostproof public and private kindergarten through 12th grade schools are eligible to participate in this juried show.  
The art work will be displayed throughout the library beginning February 6 and concluding on February 28.  The Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library will host an awards ceremony on Saturday, February 25, 10 a.m. in the library's main lobby.
The Lake Wales Public Library's Youth Services will provide scheduled art experiences throughout the month.                                                               Visit our  www.cityoflakewales.com/library/ or our Facebook page for information on these learning opportunities for children & teens.
The Student Art Show  may be viewed during regular library hours.  For more information call 678-4004.
In Honor of the Student Art Show

The LW Public Library staff is creating resources and opportunities in celebration of the Lake Wales Student Art Show's premier at our library.

If you're interested in art, art history or learning more about the creative community Her are some good resources.
 - WikiArt - an online collection of art images
 -  Artcyclopedia - Comprehensive index of artists represented at museum sites, image archives and other online resources
-  LWPL Library's Online Classes - Gales Courses - Our free online classes includes a class called Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

Youth Services Programs

Teens - Visit our Teen Library and use our Sketching Makers Box to create your personal masterpiece.

- The LWLA - Friends of the Library are holding a paperback sale in their Used Book Store.  In honor of Valentine's Day all romance paperbacks are 5 for $1.  Our 'bestsellers' are 50 cents.  The February Sale continues while supplies last.

- The wonderful LWPL patrons donated 1,811 pounds of non-perishable food & household supplies during our Holiday Food for Fines.  All donations benefited the Lake Wales Care Center's Food Pantry.


February 2017 Library Closings

The Lake Wales Public Library's February 2017 closings are:
Polk County Library Cooperative Training Day - Monday, Feb. 20
Mardi Gras Parade - Saturday, Feb. 25 - Library Closes at 12 noon
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