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- Jingle Crafts - Library Family program, Tuesday, December 11, 5 p.m.
- Holiday Concert in the Library - Candlelight Christian Academy's Praise Team presents chorale performance in the LW Public Library's lobby. Tuesday, December 18, 3 p.m.
- Holiday Movie Classic in the Library Lobby - All day, Friday, December 21, beginning 9 a.m.
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December 2018 Book Discussions
Night Owls Book Discussion
Tuesday, December 11
, 6 p.m. (Holiday Meeting Date)
Lake Wales Public Library
The Good Liar
Thursday Morning Book Discussion
Thursday, December 13, 11 a.m.
Lake Wales Public Library
The Gift
by Richard Paul Evans
(Holiday Meeting Date)
Museum Book Club - Non-Fiction Book Discussion
Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 12 p.m.
Lake Wales Museum
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Journey to Change the World One Child at a Time
by Greg Mortenson
(No December Museum Book Club meeting)
Books with Friends
Latt Maxcy Memorial Library - Frostproof
The Readers of the Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivold
Thursday, December 6 - 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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December 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 Meeting Room
- Knitting & Crochet - Fridays - 5:30 pm - (No registration & Free) - Library Meeting Room.
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CREATE Crafting Circle - Create Wire Wrapped Jewelry -
Saturday, December 1 - 1 p.m. - $10 supply fee, registration is required
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Holiday Greeting Card Class - Thursday, December 6 - 6 p.m. - $5 supply fee, registration required, limited seating
- Genealogy at the Library - Friday, December 7 - 11:30 a.m. (No registration & free) Please bring your personal laptop or tablet if available. Library Meeting Room
- Museum Town & County History Bus Tour - Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m. - Reservation required for bus tour. 676-1759
- History Holiday Party @ Lake Wales Museum - December 13, 6 p.m. - Dedication of 1928 Caboose and holiday event.
- Stress-less Holiday Entertaining with Chef Warren Caterson - Saturday, December 15 - 3:00 p.m. - Free, pre-register by calling 678-4004, ext. 221 - Library Meeting Room
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CREATE Crafting Circle - Holiday Photo Ornament Class
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Thursday, December 20, 6 p.m. -
Free, registration is re
quired, seating is limited
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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A new historical exhibit by the
Lake Wales Museum about one community's preservation, perseverance, and philanthropy.
This is the the story of Mountain Lake Estates, one of the oldest private golf and estate communities in the country, located in Lake Wales, Florida.
The exhibit will feature stories, photographs and original documents that h
ighlight the development of Mountain Lake, stories about its founder, Frederick Ruth, the lifestyle of its residents and members, philanthropic contributions to the community, and the preservation of century old
homes and architectural designs. Artifacts on display are on loan from
the Mountain Lake archives, and items from the museum's permanent collection. The exhibit was developed by the museum's curator, Bartholomew Delcamp and director, Jennifer D'hollander.
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December Local Artist Gallery
During the month of December the LW Public Library will feature the oil paintings of local artist, Sharon Bevis in the Local Artist Gallery.
Her paintings will remain on display through December 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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What's Happening At the Library
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Information & Assistance~
- Wednesday, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2 to 4 p.m. - Supporting Those in Grief - Schoenoff Meeting Room
- Monday, December 17, 9:30 a.m. - Amplified Phone Distribution
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 Holiday Food for Fines continues through December 31. Overdue fines and fees can be 'paid' with a donation of 5 non-perishable food or household items, per library card.
Payment of lost or damaged materials is not accepted with a food donation.
All donations will benefit the Lake Wales Care Center's Holiday Food Baskets and Food Pantry. For a recommended list of items needed for the Holiday Food Basket call or visit the Lake Wales Public Library, 678-4004, extension 221.
LW Library Association - Friends of the Library's Annual Giving Tree Program
Each holiday season the LWLA - Friends of the Library hosts
The Giving Tree, a holiday tree covered with 'ornaments' listing titles of books and materials the Lake Wales Public Library would like to add to their collection. For a donation of $15 a children or teen's book can be selected, $20 provides fund to add an adult book. Consider this tax deductible way to help the library add to their materials. Select a book in honor of, or in memory of a loved one. The Giving Tree will remain in the Library's front lobby through the end of December.
Great Classes in January - Sign up Now
- Lunch Hour Spanish - Beginning Level 1 - Six-Weekly Session, each Tuesday beginning January 8, 12 noon until 1 p.m. - Preregistration required, class materials fee is $10 for entire series.
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Spanish Cuisine - Cooking Demonstration by Sarasota chef, Warren Caterson -
Saturday, January 26, 3 p.m.
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SAVE THE DATE - The Lake Wales Library Association presents - Award-winning Wildlife Photographer & Videographer, Carlton Ward, Jr.
- Mr. Ward's program begins at 6 p.m., February 28, 2019, at the Lake Wales Arts Center and is presented by the Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library. This program is free and open to all.
You may register for the Free Classes by calling 678-4004. Fee based classes require payment at the Library
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What the Library & Museum Staff are Reading ...
- Foundryside: A Novel by Robert Jackson Bennett, Bart, Museum
- The Elegance of the Hedghog by Muriel Barbery, Lisa, Books by Mail
- Return to the Secret Garden by Susan Moody, Carolyn, Circulation Service
- The Name I Call Myself by Beth Moran, Kristina, Circulation Service
- Illuminae by Amie Kaufman, Carol, Reference Service
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Grief Cottage by Gail Godwin,
Dorinda, Circulation Service
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Mistletoe Miracles by Jodi Thomas,
Marcia, Reference Service
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Catching Christmas by Terri Blackstock
, Melissa, Circulation Service
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Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
, Tina, Library Administration
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The Valley of Shadows by John Ringo,
Lynn, Reference Services
- An Easy Death by Charlaine Harris, Angie, Books by Mail
- Christmas on the Island by Jenny Colgan, Margaret, Bookmobile
- Winter in Barbery Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand, Marilyn, Reference
- A Christmas Prayer by Wanda E. Brunstetter, Marge, Books by Mail
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Library and Museum Closures
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- Friday, December 14, 12:00 until 2 p.m. - City of Lake Wales Employee Holiday Luncheon
- Tuesday, December 25 - Christmas Day
- Tuesday, January 1 - New Year's Day
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Donate to the LW Library Association at LWLA GiveWell Foundation
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