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September 2019
You have access to the Lake Wales Public Library 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Cool Weather Vegetable Gardening
Lunch 'n Learn
The Lake Wales Public Library's Lifelong Learning series continues in September, with a UF/IFAS Extension presentation, Cool Weather Vegetable Gardening.

This program, presented by Polk County Master Gardeners, will focus on vegetables that thrive as the heat subsides.

This program begins at 12 noon, Thursday, September 12. A light lunch will be provided, registration is  required . The class size is limited to 20 students.
Call 863-678-4004, ext. 221 to register.

The LWPL's Lifelong Learning programs are made possible by the generous support of the Lake Wales Library Association and The Jahna Foundation .
Monthly Book Discussion Groups
  • Wednesday, September 25 - 12 p.m. - LW Museum's Non-Fiction Discussion - Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain

  • Thursday, September 26 - 11 a.m. - LW Public Library's Thursday Morning Discussion - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz

  • Tuesday, September 24 - 6 p.m. - LW Public Library's Night Owls Discussion - My Cousin Rachel by Daphne Du Maurier
Creator's Circle Make & Take Class

Intro to Origami

Saturday, September 14, 1 p.m.
Join instructor, Trudy Spangler, in this 2-hour class. Each participant will leave with a completed origami piece. There are only 10 seats available in this small class.
Call 678-4004, ext. 221, or visit the library to register.


 Gale Courses - Free, online continuing education classes. Requires a Polk Co. Library Cooperative card. Register Here for over 300 classes.
September 2019
Yoga at the Library - Mondays & Wednesdays - 5:30 - 7 p.m. - Click here for details.

Coloring for Adults - Wednesdays - 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m. - Free - Drop in program

Needle Art Groups:
  • Friday mornings - 9 a.m.
  • Friday evenings - 5:30 p.m.
Free - Drop in program, open to all

Genealogy at the Library - 1st Friday of the Month - Sept. 6 - 11:30 a.m. Free - Please bring your own laptops or tablets if available.
Help for you at the Lake Wales Public Library

  • Wednesday, September 4, 2:00 p.m. - Grief Support Group. Open to everyone.
  • Monday, September 9, 9:30 a.m. - Central Florida Speech and Hearing Amplified Telephone Giveaway. Must qualify medically.
September in our Local Artist Gallery

During the month of September we are pleased to feature the work of fiber artist, Janet Herman.

Please take the opportunity to view Ms. Herman's beautiful creations. Her exhibit begins Tuesday, September 3 and will continue through September 30.

Our Local Artist Gallery is open during the LW Public Library's  regular hours of operation. 
LW Public Library's
Electronic Resource of the Month
Florida Electronic Library

The Lake Wales Public Library joins libraries and media centers across Florida in encouraging patrons to use the powerful electronic resource Florida Electronic Library .

Provided by the Florida Department of State, Division of Library & Information Services, the Florida Electronic Library provides over 80 databases to residents of our state, or people from around the world.

Resources include Demographics Now, Career Transitions, Library of Congress Teacher Resources, Merck Manual, Occupational Outlook and Florida Memory Project to name a few.

This resource is for all ages, perfect for student and adults.

Click here to access the Florida Electronic Library , a resource that has been vetted, confirmed and checked for accurate information. To view the complete list of FEL resources click here.
Save the Dates!
Lake Wales Public Library September Closure

  • Saturday, August 31 - Monday, September 2 - Labor Day weekend