November 2021
You have access to the Lake Wales Public Library 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Upcoming Classes & Programs

Library Book Discussions

Special
Holiday
Schedule
Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 6 p.m. Night Owls Book Discussion - The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson - LW Public Library, 678.4004 (No meeting in November)

Thursday, December 9, 2021, 11 a.m. Thursday Morning Book Discussion - Christmas Shopaholic - by Sophie Kinsella - LW Public Library, 678.4004, (No meeting in November)
Garden Lane Pass Program

Bok Tower Gardens and the Lake Wales Library Association have partnered to create a unique program that allows library patrons to check out passes to Bok Tower Gardens for up to four adults and up to six children.

The Garden Lane Pass provides a one week gate pass to adult card holders, in good standing. Restrictions on some services apply.

For details on additional discounts, or restrictions that apply to the Garden Lane Pass call 863.678.4004 or email library@lakewalesfl.gov.
Lake Wales Public Library's Local Artist Gallery

The Lake Wales Public Library is honored to exhibit the works of Lake Hamilton artist, Sharon Lea Creedon. Sharon's works will be displayed in the Local Artist Gallery November 1 - November 30.

Ms. Creedon's works are in acrylic. She teaches art classes throughout Polk County.

Visit the Lake Wales Public Library during regular hours of operation to view this exhibit.
Online Classes Available on our
Website

Visit our Resources page to access two online continuing education resources for adult learners, Gale Presents Udemy and Gale Courses. These excellent online courses are made possible by the Lake Wales Library Association's Dell Bullard Trust, free to all Polk Co. Library Cooperative library card holders.
LW Public Library's Intelligent Locker System
The Lake Wales Public Library's Intelligent Locker System is is located at our Main Entrance, this locker system allows safe access to requested items 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Here are the four basic steps to use the system.

Select Lake Wales Lockers as your Pick-up Location when placing a hold.

Receive notification via text or email when your hold is available.

Pick-up your materials by entering your library card number at the monitor, the locker door will open.

Check out is complete when the locker door opens. 

If you have questions call 863-678-4004, extension 0 or email library@lakewalesfl.gov
Support the Lake Wales Public Library, join the Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library.

Visit www.lwlibraryassoc.org or call the library, 863-678-4004, to request a membership packet.

Honoring our Library Family & City Employee Veteran's in November

During the month of November the LW Public Library will feature an exhibit honoring the City of Lake Wales employees and library family members who've served in the US Armed Forces.

Photographs of these veterans during their service will be displayed, along with items from the LW Public Library's archives focusing on Lake Wales' military history.

The library will host America's White Table in our main lobby, Thursday, November 11 through Saturday, November 13. America's White Table is a table set for one, in remembrance of veterans missing in action or prisoners of war. Each component of the table and setting have a meaning. Visit America's White Table to learn more.
November Library Closures

The Lake Wales Public Library will close for Thanksgiving Weekend -

Thursday, November 25 through Saturday, November 27.
Call the Lake Wales Public Library, 863.678.4004, extension 0 with questions, or email library@lakewalesfl.gov.