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The Lake Wales Public Library and Lake Wales Museum's calendars are full of fun activities during October.
Read on and you'll agree!
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October 2018 Book Discussions
Night Owls Book Discussion
Tuesday, October 23
, 6 p.m.
Lake Wales Public Library
Small Great Things
Thursday Morning Book Discussion
Thursday, October 25, 11 a.m.
Lake Wales Public Library
A Spool of Blue Thread
by Anne Tyler
Museum Book Club - Non-Fiction Book Discussion
Wednesday, October 24, 12 p.m.
Lake Wales Museum
The Astronaut Wives Club
by Lily Koppel
Books with Friends
Latt Maxcy Memorial Library - Frostproof
The Whole Town's Talking by Fannie Flagg
Thursday, October 4 - 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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October Classes & Programs
- Yoga - Mondays & Wednesdays - 5:30 - 7 pm - Class Fee applies, pay at class - Yoga Class Info - Library
- Coloring for Adults - Wednesdays - 11:30 am - 1 pm (No registration & Free) - Library
- Needlework Group - Fridays - 9 am - All forms of needlework & fiber art welcome. Bring your projects and work together. (No registration & free) - Library
- Knitting & Crochet - Fridays - 5:30 pm - (No registration & Free.) Evening group now meets in Library's Schoenoff Meeting Room.
- Genealogy at the Library - Friday, October 5 - 11:30 a.m. (No registration & free) Please bring your personal laptop or tablet if available
- LW Museum - Town & Country Bus Tour - Saturday, October 6 - Call 676-1759 for details and reservation information.
- CREATE! Crafting Circle - Thursday, October 11 - 12 to 2 p.m. - October Craft - Create! Autumn Greeting Cards. Sign up in advance by calling 678-4004, $5 supply fee. Class limited to 15 people.
- Florida Speakers Series - Thursday, October 11 - 6 p.m. - Stories of Florida - Con Sabor! - Museum Freight Room
- Vegetarian Cooking with Chef Warren Caterson - Saturday, October 13 - 3:30 p.m. - Free, pre-register by calling 678-4004, ext. 221 - Library's Schoenoff Meeting Room
- Smithsonian Day Live! - Saturday, September 29 at the Lake Wales Museum - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Adult Lifelong Learning Online Class - Anytime, Day or Night -
- Gale Courses - Free, online Adult Continuing Education classes, certificate at completion (requires a PCLC card) Gale Courses and click on the same. New courses open the second Wednesday of each month.
Classes & Online Learning made possible by the generous support of -
Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library ~
Florida's Natural Growers Foundation ~ The Jahna Foundation
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October Local Artist Gallery
During the month of October the LW Public Library will feature the photographic works of Lorraine & Chuck Goldberg. Their photos will remain on display through October 31.
Our Local Artist Gallery is open during regular library hours.
Cabinet of Curiosity
The Lake Wales Museum has created the
Cabinet of Curiosity in the Lake Wales Public Library's main lobby. The
Cabinet of Curiosity contains examples of unusual items from the Lake Wales Museum's collection and our local history. New items will frequently rotate into the
Cabinet of Curiosity.
Be sure to view this unusual collection from the Lake Wales Museum in the Library's main lobby.
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Florida Humanities Council
Speaker Series
Featuring "Stories of Florida"
by Carrie Sue Ayvar
at the Lake Wales Museum
October 11, 2018 @
6 PM
Our stories have never been the same since Ponce De Leon first arrived on our shores in 1513. Flowing seamlessly between Spanish and English, Carrie Sue Ayvar chooses from her large repertoire of personal, historical and traditional Florida tales to connect the people and cultures of Florida, con un poquito de sabor Latino-with a little bit of Latino flavor! Free to the public. Light refreshments provided.
Please RSVP to the museum at 863.676.1759.
Click Here for more information.
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What's Happening At the Library
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Information & Assistance~
- Wednesday, October 3, 2 to 4 p.m. - Supporting Those in Grief - Schoenoff Meeting Room
- Monday, October 15, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.. - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Amplified Phone Distribution - Schoenoff Meeting Room
Meetings subject to cancellation or rescheduling.
For a complete Library calendar of events Click Here
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The Lake Wales Public Library's Annual Mystery Used Book Sale begins Monday, October 1 and continues through October 31. All used books in this sale are 25 cents. Load up on some great
Who-Dun-Its
to enjoy during the Spookiest month of the year!
Visit the Mystery Used Book Sale in the Library's Front Lobby.
Great Classes in November - Sign up Now
- Thursday, Nov. 1 - 6 p.m. - CREATE Crafting Circle - Create Mason Jar Luminaries - Free, registration is required
- Saturday, Nov. 10 - 2 p.m. - Find Your Lettering Style, instructor, Kelly Geniott - $5 supply fee
- Tuesday, Nov. 13 - 6 p.m. - Chalkboard Lettering Class, Instructor, Kelly Geniott - $5 supply fee
- Saturday, Nov. 17 - 3:30 p.m. - Thankful Thanksgiving Cooking Demonstration - Instructor, Chef Warren Caterson - Free, registration is required
You may register for the Free Classes by calling 678-4004. Fee based classes require payment at the Library
Lake Wales Museum's Pioneer Days
Celebrate our heritage at one of the longest running
festivals in our community's history, Pioneer Days!
Celebrated on the shores of beautiful Lake Wailes, the festivities begin Saturday, October 27, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Beers with Pioneers, a ticketed craft beer festival,
begins at 4 p.m. and continues to 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 28 Pioneer Days begins at 11 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m. Don't miss the music, craftsmen, rides, tours, and family entertainment. All free of charge!
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What the Library & Museum Staff are Reading ...
- The Clockwork Dynasty by Daniel H. Wilson, Bart, Museum
- Death at Wentwater Court by Carola Dunn, Lisa, Books by Mail
- The Memory of You by Catherine West, Carolyn, Circulation Service
- Ghost Story by Jim Butcher, Kristina, Circulation Service
- Flight or Fright by Stephen King, Carol, Reference Service
- Peace vs. Power in the Family by Dr. Abraham Low. Jeff, Bookmobile
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The Disappearing by Lori Roy,
Dorinda, Circulation Service
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The Shortest Way Home by Miriam Parker,
Marcia, Reference Service
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Best Beach Ever by Wendy Wax,
Marilyn, Reference
Services
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A Beeline to Murder by Meera Lester,
Angie, Books by Mail
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The House Swap by Rebecca Fleet
, Melissa, Circulation Service
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Feared by Lisa Scottoline,
Christy, Books by Mail
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People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks,
Amanda, Youth Services
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Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
, Tina, Administration
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