You have access to the Lake Wales Public Library 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
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Class sizes are limited, pre-registration is required. Walk-ins will not be accepted in any of these classes. Register by calling, 863-678-4004, ext. 221. Classes with fees must be paid prior to the class.
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Palette Knife Painting Class - Saturday, October 2 - 2 until 5 p.m. Instructor, Sharon Creedon - Class is limited to 10 students - Fee = $10 Supplies will be provided
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Paint Along Session - Saturday, October 30 - 2 until 4 p.m. Class is limited to 10 participants. Participants will paint along with instruction. Fee = $5, Supplies will be provided
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Glass Painting Class - Saturday, November 6 - 2 until 5 p.m. Instructor, Sharon Creedon - Class is limited to 10 students - Fee = $10
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Chair Yoga Class - Tuesdays, 12 until 1 p.m. - Begins October 5 - Class is limited to 10 students. Fee = $5 per class
- Upcoming Classes - Registration not currently open, watch for details.
- Spanish for Beginners
- Adult Sewing
This series is sponsored by the Lake Wales Library Association and Florida’s Natural Growers Foundation. For details call 863-678-4004 or email library@lakewalesfl.gov.
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September Book Discussions
The Lake Wales Public Library and Lake Wales History Museum's monthly book discussions are now available face to face. Seating is limited.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 6 p.m. Night Owls Book Discussion - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides - LW Public Library, 678.4004
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 12 p.m. History Book Discussion - Caste: The Origins of our Discontent by Isabel Wilkerson - LW History Museum, 676.1759
Thursday, September 23, 11 a.m. Thursday Morning Book Discussion - The Kitchen House - by Kathleen Grissom - LW Public Library, 678.4004
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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 customers access to safely pick up the books, movies and audio books they've placed on hold 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Whether you place your own holds, or work with library staff, 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.
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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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Lake Wales Public Library's Local Artist Gallery
The Lake Wales Public Library is honored to exhibit the works of Lake Wales artist, Angela Pulido Wadsworth. Angela's works will be displayed in the Local Artist Gallery September 1 - September 30.
Angela began painting a few years ago, beginning with landscapes and wildlife. Her most recent works include vivid paintings of life in Cuba, the country she has a personal connection to. Don't miss the opportunity to view these vivid acrylic works.
Artists featured in the Local Artist Gallery during the remainder of 2021 include:
- October - Cathy Futral - Watercolor
- November - Sharon Lea Creedon - Acrylic
- December - Paul O'Neill - Abstracts
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National Voter Registration
Day Event
Staff from the Polk County Supervisor of Elections will visit the Lake Wales Public Library, Tuesday, September 28, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. They will provide information, voter registration assistance and answer questions and concerns. The Information Table will be located inside the library's main entrance.
September 28 is National Voter Registration Day. Cease the opportunity to celebrate one of our most important rights as Americans, the right to vote!
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The Lake Wales Public Library now provides remote access to the digital New York Times. The basic access is available 7-days a week.
This license was made possible by a CARES Act Grant through the Tampa Bay Library Consortium. If you already have a NY Times login, you can use it. If you don't, it's simple to set up the account to access. Visit https://www.cityoflakewales.com/754/eReader-Resources to take advantage of this free subscription. This access must be updated every 24-hours, with a simple Redeem click on our website.
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Did you know that every student in the Lake Wales Charter School system and the Polk County School system has a library account?
For information on the PLUS account program visit PLUS Account Info or call 863-678-4004, ext. 224.
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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.
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The Lake Wales Public Library will close
Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, September 4 through Monday, September 6
We will reopen Tuesday, September 7 - 9 a.m.
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Call the Lake Wales Public Library, 863.678.4004, extension 0 with questions. |
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