April 2017
April 9 - 15 is National Library Week

We will join libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries are transforming their communities every day through the services and invaluable expertise they offer.

April 9-15 is National Library Week, a time to highlight the changing role of libraries, librarians and library workers.  Libraries aren't only a place of quiet study, but also creative and engaging community centers where people can expand their horizons.

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. 

The Lake Wales Public Library will offer the opportunity to clear fines and fees by celebrating Food for Fines, April 10 through April 22.  "Pay" overdue fines with a donation of at least 5 non-perishable food items that will be donated to the Lake Wales Care Center's Food Bank.

Call 678-4005 for more information.
 



Preservation Week

Preservation Week is sponsored by the American Library Association and inspires actions to preserve personal, family and community collections as well as collections in libraries, museums and archives.

In celebration of Preservation Week the Lake Wales Public Library will host our  Basic Book Repair Class.   The class will be held Tuesday, April 25, 9:30 a.m.

The 90-minute class will cover - repairing and replacing torn pages, tightening book spines and a book craft will be included.

This class is free, is but limited to 10 people.  Registration is required.  Registered participants should bring one personal example of a book in need of repair. Register by calling 678-4005 or visit the library.

Basic Book Repair  is  a 2017 Lake Wales Centennial Program, celebrating 100 years of Lake Wales' Heritage and is provided through the generosity of Florida's Natural Growers' Foundation.



April 2017 Book Discussions

Night Owls Book Discussion 
Tuesday, April 25, 6 p.m.
Lake Wales Public Library
Skylight Confessions
by Alice Hoffman

Thursday Morning Book Discussion 
Thursday, April 27, 11 a.m.
Lake Wales Public Library
Little Paris Bookshop
by Nina George


                                                                                 


Truth is Stranger Than Non-Fiction Book Discussion
Wednesday, April 26, 12 p.m.
Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center
Devil in the White City: A Saga of Magic & Murder at the Fair That Changed America
by Erik Larson



Bartow Book Discussion
Bartow Public Library
Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini
Wednesday, April 5 - 3 pm




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

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April 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, April 7 - 11:30 a.m. (No registration & free)
  • Book Repair Workshop - Tuesday, April 25 - 9:30 a.m. - Limited to 10 students, free, but must register.  National Preservation Week activity.
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, April 4 - 9 a.m. - CareerSource Polk's Mobile Services Bus - Library's Main Parking Lot
  • 1st Wednesday monthly, April 5, 2 to 4 p.m. - Grief Support - Schoenoff Meeting Room
  • Tuesday, April 4 & April 18 - 10 a.m. - 11:30 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
  • Friday, April 7 - 1 p.m. - Blood Drive - Library's Main Parking Lot
  • Monday, April 10, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Amplified Phone Distribution - Schoenoff Meeting Room
  • Wednesday, March 8, 4 - 5 p.m. - Lake Wales City Library Board - Schoenoff Meeting Room
  • 4th Monday of each month, April 24 - 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 Recommends

- The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window & Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson- Lisa E. - BMail
- The Cove by Ron Rash - Tina, Library Administration
-   A Dirty Job  by Christopher Moore - Sydney, Circulation
- Body in the Bayou by Ellen Byron - Angie, Books by Mail
- The Little Lady Agency by Hester Browne - Kristina, Circulation
- A Place to Call Home by Lori Wick - Carolyn, Circulation
- The Things We Wish Were True by Marybeth Whalen - Melissa , Circulation
- The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - Carol, Reference
- Untethered Soul by Michael Singer - Marilyn, Reference
Food for Fines

The Lake Wales Public Library's Food For Fines, amnesty program begins Monday, April 10 and concludes Saturday, April 22.

Return late materials, or pay fines, with a minimum of 5 non-perishable food or household items.  

All donations will benefit the Lake Wales Care Center's Food Pantry.

For information call 678-4005.  
On Tuesday, March 28 there were over 40 children and adults on hand to dedicate the LWPL's WEDU Phyllis Ensign Library Corner. Thanks to WEDU and the special guest we had on hand for this celebration.  



The Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library's 1st Annual Virginia Lassiter Leadership Luncheon was held Saturday, April 1 at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.  The Dean of the University of Florida's School of Journalism, Diane Hooten McFarlin was the featured guest.  Diane shared fascinating stories of her experience in Lake Wales and those who influenced her.


Support your Lake Wales Library Association with your contribution to the  Lake Wales Library Association.  

National Bookmobile Day -  We love our mobile branch library.
Visit  Bookmobile Schedule for a list of PCLC Bookmobile stops.



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