You have access to the Lake Wales Public Library 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
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January Book Discussions
The Lake Wales Public Library and Lake Wales History Museum's monthly book discussions are now available face to face and live virtual platforms.
Contact the library or museum to request an invitation to join the discussion online. If you attend face to face you are required to wear face covering.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021, 6 p.m. Night Owls Book Discussion - Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead - LW Public Library, 678.4004
Wednesday, January 27, 12 p.m. History Book Discussion - Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover - LW History Museum, 676.1759
Thursday, January 28, 11 a.m. Thursday Morning Book Discussion - The Alice Network - by Kate Quinn - LW Public Library, 678.4004
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Begin the New Year Learning a New Skill
The Lake Wales Public Library has two online learning databases available in our Digital Content. The newest addition is Gale Presents: Udemy. Long known as a subscription service, Udemy has thousands of single-class training options. Gale Presents: Udemy is a curated selection of classes from Udemy for adult learners, and there's no subscription fee.
Gale Courses has been a staple on our website. Gale Courses provides free access to classes that are offered through colleges and universities. Gale Courses is an instructor-led, 6-week series of classes for the adult learner. Over 300 classes are accessible with your library card.
Visit Digital Content on the Lake Wales Public Library's website. These two online learning tools are made possible by the Lake Wales Library Association's Dell Bullard Trust. |
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Polk County Library Cooperative's New Mobile App |
The Polk County Library Cooperative has a new mobile app. Manage your library holds, checkouts and returns from your mobile device. Recently added to the PCLC mobile app is Self Checkout. This allows customers to check out materials on their device via the app, without a trip to the Circulation Desk.
Available at no charge at the PlayStore or Apple Store, search for Polk County Library Cooperative and download. If you need your library card number or PIN number, call us at 863.678.4004, ext. 0 and we can help!
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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.
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SAVE THE DATE!
MIMI HARDMAN COLLECTIONS AND RESEARCH CENTER DEDICATION
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021 AT 10 AM
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Lake Wales Public Library's Local Artist Gallery
The Lake Wales Public Library's Local Artist Gallery is featuring a unique art form in January, Sea Glass Art. Lake Wales artist, Ginny Powell has spent decades collecting sea glass around the world including the Caribbean, Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Fundy, the North Sea and Indian Ocean.
She creates beautiful two-dimensional pieces, and jewelry, with the colorful 'real' found sea glass.
Ginny Powell, the Sea Glass Huntress, will display her works in the Local Artists Gallery through January 30. Many of the items on display are available for sale.
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Unusual Items You Can Borrow from the Lake Wales Public Library
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Seeds - Our Seed Library includes flowers, vegetables, fruit, herbs and even loofa.
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Knitting & Crochet Supplies - Borrow knitting or crochet needles, pattern guides and yarns.
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Garden Lane Pass - A week-long pass allowing an entire family to enjoy beautiful Bok Tower Gardens.
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Digital eBooks, Audio Books, Movies and Magazines - If you have an electronic device and a Polk Co. Library Card you can download wonderful content, free. Visit our Digital Content site for a complete list.
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Book Discussion Kits - Does your neighborhood, church, club or group of friends have a book discussion group? The Lake Wales Public Library has Book Club Kits available for check out. Kits include multiple copies of a single title that can be borrowed.
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January Library Closings
- New Year's Day - Friday, January 1
- Martin Luther King Day - Monday, January 18
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Call the Lake Wales Public Library, 863.678.4004, or the Lake Wales History Museum, 863.676.1759 with questions. |
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