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March at the library was a fun one, with the PCLC's Community Resource Fair happening on the 11th. A full retrospective is below! We thank PCLC for organizing this
wonderful event.
Heading into April we're full swing into spring, with teen and adult gardening programs, our first Plant Swap, and Earth Day activities. That's not the only green we're offering, either. Come into the library from April 17-21 for Money Smart Week, when we'll have programs on smart spending and retirement, loans and mortgages - essential in these inflation soaring times!
The last week of April is also special for us - April 24-28 is National Library Week! We'll be celebrating with discounts, BOGOS, and fun classes (but don't we always have those?) ;)
See you at the library!
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Happy Spring from the Staff
Kristina, Mona, Camaryn, Jeff, Sydney, Diana, Kara, Joshua, Shakeriya, Rebecca, Marcia, Lynn, Dorinda, Tina, Lisa, Angela, Sheree, Marie, Chrissy, and Belle.
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Earth Day is coming up, so now's the time to dive into this collection of over 800 environmental journals. Includes complete coverage of issues and policies, with a various range of perspectives.
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Need help figuring out technology on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop?
Our Technology Guides will provide one-on-one assistance.
Wednesdays, 1 – 2 p.m., by appointment.
Call 863-678-4004, ext. 229 to schedule a time.
FREE assistance.
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Like comics and manga? You're gonna love Comics Plus! Search the Lake Wales Public Library here, enter your card number and pin, and voila - instant access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga; all for free!
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Join our first Plant Swap!
The LW Library Association is sponsoring the LW Public Library’s first Plant Swap, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on April 22. If you love gardening and have a prized cutting or green friend, visit us April 22 and swap your prized potted friend for a new one! For details call 863.678.4004.
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NEW Program for Children!
Bilingual Storytime
Bring your child in on Wednesday, April 26 or May 24 at 11 a.m. to join us in Bilingual Storytime.
Library Director Belle will be reading nursery rhymes and picture books in both English and Spanish!
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Have you visited our book vending machine in front of Lake Wales City Hall yet? We'll be set up in front of it on April 27 from 9:30 - 10:30am.
If you don't have a library card we'll sign you up, and we'll happily give vending machine demonstrations!
The book vending machine features new and selected titles for Adults and Children. We also have a great selection of DVDs and are working on some neat updates for the future!.
*This project was funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida’s LSTA program is administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.
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April 2023 Schedule
Money Smart Week is April 17 - 21
FREE info sessions throughout the week!
National Library Week is April 24 - 28
Discounts and FREE classes all week!
For the rest of our schedule,
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A Look Back at PCLC's First Community Resource Fair
The Lake Wales Library Association was honored to provide sponsorship for the first Polk County Library Cooperative’s Community Resource Fair on March 11. The Fair saw local partners and service providers fill the LW Library and its grounds with booths and information for the community and surrounding areas. The turnout was a good one and the organizations offered assistance and guidance in literacy, public transportation, healthcare info, free screenings, at-home testing, medical lock boxes, and much more. We have learned an immense amount about the provisions Polk County offers its residents, and look forward to the next Fair this summer!
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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. They switch out often, so catch 'em while you can!
Recent recommendations include:
The Maltese Iguana (Serge Storms #26) by Tim Dorsey (Lynn)
Tom Clancy Red Winter by Marc Cameron (Lynn)
Unleashed by David Rosenfelt (Lisa)
Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N Holmberg (Kristina)
The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter by Beatrix Potter (Chrissy)
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh (Chrissy)
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A Message from the
Lake Wales Library Association:
The Lake Wales Library Association’s 2023-2024 fiscal year begins on April 1. For over six decades the Lake Wales Library Association has worked tirelessly to support the efforts of the Lake Wales Public Library.
As each April brings a new year
for the organization, budgets are drawn and fund-raising efforts are planned.
Generous donors have provided eight Trusts, each focusing on elements of the library’s collection and public service priorities. As the new year begins the Lake Wales Library Association utilizes these wonderful opportunities to assist the Lake Wales Public Library move forward to best serve this community.
If you are interested in planned giving to the Lake Wales Library Association please reach out via email lwlibraryassociation@gmail.com or call 863.241.7574 to request a meeting with board members.
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The PCLC Bookmobile operates in unincorporated Polk County and incorporated cities without public library services.
Polk County Library Cooperative cards issued at any location will be honored at the PCLC Bookmobile. New memberships will be available on the Bookmobile. Sign up for the Bookmobile eNewsletter here.
For questions on Bookmobile rules and policies, scheduling Bookmobile for special events and general information, please email bookmobile@lakewalesfl.gov or call 863.678.4004.
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BMail is a home delivery service available to all library patrons who reside within Polk County. Library materials are mailed to patrons whose library card is in good standing. Some restrictions may apply.
BMail delivery is free!
Contact:
(863) 679-4441 (866) 679-4441 - FAX: (863) 678-4051
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