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July Places to Go & Things to Do!
As July begins we are reminded that the school year is not far behind. The Lake Wales Public Library offers opportunities for last minute day adventures for everyone.
The Florida Department of State Division of Library and Information Services and Florida State Parks have partnered to provide public library card holders a new opportunity this summer!
Use your library card to checkout a Real Florida Reader State Park Pass for day-use entry to any of Florida's 175 state parks, free of charge!
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.
The City of Lake Wales and the Lake Wales Public Library will partner on Thursday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. to provide kids of all ages the opportunity to see the fleet of big, loud and cool vehicles used by our wonderful city staff. Touch A Truck will be held along Cypress Garden Lane and the City's park and trail located across from the Children's Library. Get up close to Fire Engines, Police Cars, Dump Trucks, Tractors, Utility equipment and more. Bring your camera and get some wonderful pics.
Summertime is a great time to discover what our community and state offer while crowds are not heavy.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 6 p.m. Night Owls Book Discussion - The Paris Library by Janet Skelien Charles - LW Public Library, 678.4004
Thursday, July 28, 2022, 11 a.m. Thursday Morning Book Discussion - The Midwife's Confession - by Diane Chamberlin - LW Public Library, 678.4004
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The Lake Wales Public Library is joining libraries across the nation celebrating the summer theme Oceans of Possibilities.
What better place to experience Oceans of Possibilities than your library? We have activities for the youngest to the oldest and all in between.
Adults can pick up an Oceans of Possibilities BINGO game card and an Oceans of Possibilities Trivia game card, complete the fun game and return them by July 30 to be entered into a drawing for prizes.
Prize drawing will be held on July 31. Call the library, 863.678.4004 or email library@lakewalesfl.gov to request a copy via email. |
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READ Lake Wales 2022
The Lake Wales Public Library invites library patrons, 18 years of age and older to participate in the READ Lake Wales 2022 Challenge.
The READ Lake Wales 2022 Challenge requires that participants complete fifty books between January 1, 2022 and December 9, 2022. Print, electronic and audio books are all accepted for entries.
Download a reading log at READ Lake Wales 2022. READ Lake Wales 2022 is made possible by the generous sponsorships of the Lake Wales Library Association and Florida’s Natural Growers Foundation.
For information, to request the complete READ Lake Wales rules and Reading Log, call 863-678-4004 or email library@lakewalesfl.gov.
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Did you know the LW Public Library...
- ...has an Intelligent Locker System allowing you to pick up library materials, 24/7? Ask library staff how.
- ...has a Shredding Station that anyone can use, free of charge?
- ...provides a Seed Library? Hundreds of flower, vegetable, herbs, fruits and other seeds are available to pick up and plant.
- ...provides free public Wi-Fi inside and out of doors?
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...and the Polk Co. Library Cooperative provides a library membership to EVERY student in the Lake Wales Charter School System and the Polk County Public School System through our PLUS Account program. Click here for details.
- ...has a digital collection of local newspapers, databases, eContent and other important resources on our website?
- ...is an active, fun location for children, families and adults to enjoy time spent in craft classes, movement classes, jigsaw puzzle groups, book discussion gatherings and a summer packed with activities for all ages!
- ...does not charge overdue fines on our materials?
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Mondays - Lunch Hour Coloring for Grownups - 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. (begins July 11) - Meeting Room
Tuesdays - Chair Yoga - 12 until 1 p.m. - Summer months - walk-ins welcome - $5 per class - Meeting Room
Wednesdays - Chair Yoga - 12 until 1 p.m. (new time) - Summer months - walk-ins welcome - $5 per class - Meeting Room
Fridays - Needlework Group - 9:00 a.m. - Meeting Room
Fridays - Knitting & Crochet Group - 1:30 p.m. - Meeting Room
1st Friday Monthly - Genealogy Group - July 1, 11:30 a.m. (bring your own device if available) - Meeting Room
Friday - Twice Monthly - Jigsaw Puzzle Group - July 1 and July 15 - 11:00 a.m. - Library's Quiet Study Area
Saturday, July 16 - Beach Painting Class - 3 - 5 p.m.
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DIY Beach Painting Class
Saturday, July 16 - 3 until 5 p.m.
Join us to paint a beautiful beach scene. You'll leave with a completed painting. When you'd like to spend a day at the beach, but can't, you'll have your painting to take you there. All supplies provided. Ages 15 through adult. Class size limited, register by calling library, 863-678-4004, or email library@lakewalesfl.gov
This Lifelong Learning Class is made possible by a grant from
Florida's Natural Growers Foundation.
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Library Staff Reading Recommendations
Located in the Lake Wales Public Library's front lobby is a table filled with books that our library staff have read, loved and now recommend to you.
Recent additions to the Staff Recommendation table include:
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Sooley by John Grisham
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Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
- Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
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The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi
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The Reckoning by Mary Trump
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Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen by Larry McMurtry
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Download the Polk County Library Cooperative's Mobile App!
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Check out your materials with the built in Self Checkout option
- Download eBooks & eAudio
- View our digital content
- Keep track of multiple library card users in your household.
Download from the Google Play Store or Apple Store - it's free!
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Support the organization that makes so much possible at the Lake Wales Public Library. Consider a membership or donation to the Lake Wales Library Association.
For over 60 years the Lake Wales Library Association has provided financial support, volunteer assistance and political advocacy for the LW Public Library.
Join the LW Library Association by visiting their website and clicking the Join Us button.
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The Lake Wales Public Library will close July 4th in honor of Independence Day.
The City of Lake Wales' 4th of July celebration begins at 3 p.m. at Lake Wailes Park. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.
Have a safe and fun holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, July 5 - 9 a.m.
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Support the organization that makes so much possible at the Lake Wales Public Library. Consider a membership or donation to the Lake Wales Library Association.
For over 60 years the Lake Wales Library Association has provided financial support, volu
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