February 2023
You have access to the Lake Wales Public Library 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
February is already here; can you believe it? 28 days of love and celebrating Black History is something to get excited about! We have a lot going on this month, from our Student Art Displays for the Lake Wales Arts Festival, to Love Your Library Week Feb 13-17, Oscar night movies, a presentation on Powerful Doctoring Women, a Vending Machine event, and more. We also have new Technology assistance available. In March, we look toward PCLC's first ever Community Resource Fair, happening March 11th from 10-12!
2023 has been wonderful so far, and we hope to see you at the library soon!

Happy Greetings from Our Staff!

Kristina, Mona, Camaryn, Jeff, Sydney, Diana, Kara, Joshua, Rebecca, Marcia, Lynn, Dorinda, Tina, Lisa, Angela, Sheree, Marie, Chrissy, and Belle.

Love Your Library Week
begins Monday, Feb 13th!
Come show us why you LOVE your Lake Wales Library! 
Raffles and Prizes Available!
Celebrate Black History Month on Feb 13th with a wonderful talk from Dr. Martha Bireda! - Presented in the Schoenoff Meeting Room


Come see our Student Art Displays throughout the month! Part of the Lake Wales Arts Festival
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.




Gearing up for the Academy Awards?

This February,
join us for
Oscar movie nights!
BOOK BINGO 2023

Join the fun in 2023 with our Book BINGO! Branch out and discover a new favorite genre, or just enjoy the satisfaction of completing the BINGO card. The genres vary extensively - from World History to YA Crossover, Western to Cozy Mystery, it's all here! Visit our front desk or website for your free card!
Diversity Studies Collection, a Gale Database
Diversity Studies Collection: A must-have for social science, history, and liberal arts coursework, this collection explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community. This set includes more than 150 journals.
Have you visited our book vending machine yet? We'll be set up in front of City Hall on Feb 14th. We'll show you how to use the machine, and if you don't have a library card we'll be happy to sign you up!
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!
Thanks again to library staff for creating such a wonderful design for the machine (Kristina, Angie, and Sydney).*


*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.
February 2023 Classes and Events
***Closing at Noon, Feb 18th - due to Mardi Gras***

Love Your Library Week begins Monday, Feb 13th!

Coloring for Grownups - Mondays @ 11:30am-1pm
Break up a hectic Monday with some stress-busting coloring.

Black History Month Speaker - Dr. Bireda "Powerful Doctoring Women"
Monday, Feb 13th @ 6 pm

Vending Machine Event - Feb 14th @ 9:30-11:30am
We'll be set up in front of City Hall so come check out our new machine or
get signed up for a library card!

Night Owls Book Club - Tuesday, Feb 28th @ 6-7pm

Pokemon Club - Tuesdays @ 4-5 pm
Kids under 12 welcome to trade and talk Pokemon.

Chair Yoga - Tuesdays & Wednesdays @12-1pm
Chair Yoga for all experience levels. $5 per class.

Oscar Movies - Wednesdays @ 6pm
We're watching 2023's nominees!

Technology Guide - One-on-One Assistance - Starting Wednesday, Feb 8th @ 1-2pm
Please call to set up your Wednesday time.

Morning Book Club - Thursday, Feb 23 @ 11am-12pm

Yum Club - Thursday, Feb 23rd @ 4:30-5:15
Kids under 12. International foodie subscription boxes!

Jackbox Party (with PIZZA!) - Thursday, Feb 16th @ 4-6
Teen program, ages 13-18.

Genealogy @ the Library - 1st Fridays @ 11:30am-1pm
Sponsored by the Dr. J. A. Wiltshire Foundation. Free Genealogy information sessions.

Needlework Arts Group - 1st Fridays @ 9:30-10:30am, 2nd - 4th Fridays @ 9:30-11am.

Jigsaw Puzzle Group - 1st & 3rd Fridays @ 10:30-11:30am
Come collaborate with other puzzlers! New members are welcome!!!

Chatty Crafters - Fridays @ 1:30-4pm
Come practice your favorite fiber art with like-minded individuals! This is a club, not a class.
Open to the Public.

D&D Club - Fridays @ 4:30-6:30
Who will you be this month? - Teen program, ages 13-18

Sensational Saturday Speakers - Toastmasters - 1st & 3rd Saturday

Anime Club - Saturdays @ 1-2pm - (Exception Feb 18 - Cancelled due to Mardi Gras)
*Naruto run* - Teen program, ages 13-18

DIY Glass Net Floats for Adults - Saturday, Feb 25th @ 1-3 pm
Register to attend on Eventbrite here.

The 25th & 26th, scoot on over to
Lake Wailes Park for the LW Arts Festival
(after your library run, of course)!
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:

An Act of Foul Play (A Lady Hardcastle Mystery, Book 9) by T E Kinsey (Kristina)
Edge of Dusk by Colleen Coble (Kara)
Desert Star by Michael Connelly (Lisa)
The Fiancee Chosen by the Ring by Jyun Hayase (Rebecca)
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon (Angie)
Confessions of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell (Sheree)
The Cold Millions by Jess Walter (Jeff)
Dragonsbane (Winterlands series) by Barbara Hambly (Chrissy)
Dawn (Xenogenesis series) by Octavia Butler (Chrissy)

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.
Call the Lake Wales Public Library, 863.678.4004, extension 0 with questions, or email library@lakewalesfl.gov.