August 2018 Summer Library Activities & Contests for Adults - Libraries Rock! As our Summer programs wind down there's still time to complete our Summer Reading Challenge. The LWPL's Summer Reading Challenge is a fun way to read new authors, classics and titles you've loved in the past. The Summer Reading Challenge must be turned in by August 31. Winners will be drawn from the registrations turned in by Aug. 31. Great prizes are provided by the Lake Wales Library Association. Email library@cityoflakewales.com to request the Summer Reading Challenge form via email. ~~~~~~~ The Polk County Library Cooperative is 20 years old! They are hosting a Library Scavenger Hunt. Pick up your Scavenger Hunt card at any PCLC Library, including the PCLC Bookmobile. Return the completed Scavenger Hunt to the same and you are entered in PCLC's 20th Birthday Bash Scavenger Hunt.
August 2018 Book Discussions Night Owls Book Discussion Tuesday, August 28, 6 p.m. Lake Wales Public Library Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
Thursday Morning Book Discussion Thursday, August 23, 11 a.m. Lake Wales Public Library A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Museum Book Club - Non-Fiction Book Discussion Wednesday, August 22, 12 p.m. Lake Wales Museum Best.State.Ever: A Florida Man Defends His Homeland by Dave Berry Books with Friends Latt Maxcy Memorial Library - Frostproof Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple Thursday, August 2-3 pm LWPL & LW Museum Book Discussion Groups are sponsored by the Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library. Follow Our Book Discussions and other 'book' news on the LWPL GoodReads site.
August Classes & Programs Yoga - Mondays & Wednesdays - 5:30-7 pm - Class Fee applies, pay at class - Yoga Class Info Coloring for Adults - Wednesdays - 11:30 am - 1 pm (No registration & Free)
Knitting & Crochet - Fridays - 5:30 pm - (No registration & Free.) One on One instruction available in the 5:30 p.m. group. Call Dawn, 678-4005 for information. Needlework Group - Fridays - 9 am - All forms of needlework & fiber art welcome. Bring your projects and work along with likeminded people. (No registration & Free) Genealogy at the Library - Friday, August 3-11:30 a.m. (No registration & free) Please bring your personal laptop or tablet if available CREATE! Crafting Circle - Friday, August 25-10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - August Craft - Create! Sea Glass Art. Sign Up in advance by calling 678-4005, Free. Limited to 12 people. Class is full - Waiting List Only Acrylic Painting Class - Saturday, September 15-1 to 4:30 p.m. - $10 non-refundable fee. Class is limited to 14 students. Registration required with payment. Adult Lifelong Learning Online Class - Anytime, Day or Night - o Gale Courses - Free, online Adult Continuing Education classes, certificate at completion (requires a PCLC card) Gale Courses and click on the same. New courses open the second Wednesday of each month. Classes & Online Learning made possible by the generous support of - Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library ~ Florida's Natural Growers Foundation ~ The Jahna Foundation Register by Calling 678-4005 or email LW Public Library What's Happening At the Library ~ Information & Assistance~ Wednesday, August 1, 2 to 4 p.m. - Supporting Those in Grief - Schoenoff Meeting Room Monday, August 13, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.. - Central Florida Speech & Hearing Amplified Phone Distribution - Schoenoff Meeting Room Meetings subject to cancellation or rescheduling. For a complete Library calendar of events Click Here
August Local Artist Gallery During the month of August LW Public Library will dust off some of the artwork we have in storage. You'll get a behind the scenes look at our "Basement Art" collection. Many of the pieces were donated by past Local Artist exhibitors. Our Local Artist Gallery is open during regular library hours. Cabinet of Curiosity The Lake Wales Museum has created the Cabinet of Curiosity in the Lake Wales Public Library's main lobby. The Cabinet of Curiosity contains examples of unusual items from the Lake Wales Museum's collection and our local history. New items will frequently rotate into the Cabinet of Curiosity. Be sure to view this unusual collection from the Lake Wales Museum in the Library's main lobby. Touch a Truck - 2018 Thanks to our fellow City of Lake Wales departments and employees. Our final Summer Youth Program was Touch a Truck on July 19, 2018. The Library's west outdoor area was filled with tractors, trucks, fire engines, police cars and motorcycle, backhoes and the Polk Co. Library Cooperative Bookmobile. It was a fun event for kids of all ages. Up close and personal with big, heavy, loud and fun vehicles. What a great summer we had in 2018!
To see all the pictures from this fun day visit the Lake Wales Public Library's Facebook page. The Lake Wales Library Association - Friends of the Library supports the Lake Wales Public Library's programs and so much more. Without their support we would not be able to offer wonderful programs and events, as well as support for our new materials, computers and technology. If you're a member of the LWLA - thank you! We value your support. Memberships, memorial gifts and grants are a vital part of funding for the LWLA. If you'd like to join the Lake Wales Library Association membership levels begin at $10. Email library@cityoflakewales.com for information on becoming a member of the Lake Wales Library Association.
What the Library & Museum Staff are Reading... The Assasin by Clive Cussler, Bart, Museum I Found You by Lisa Jewell, Lisa, Books by Mail Once Upon a Summertime by Melody Carlson, Carolyn, Circulation Service Night Film: A Novel by Marisha Pessl, Carol, Reference Service Wizard for Hire by Obert Skye, Margaret, Bookmobile Love, Life & Elephants: An African Love Story by Dame Daphne Sheldrick, Tina, Library Administration Zealot by Reza Aslan. Jeff, Bookmobile Lie to Me by J.T. Ellison, Melissa, Circulation Service A Cajun Christmas Killing by Ellen Byron, Angie, Books by Mail After Anna by Lisa Scottoline, Christy, Books by Mail
Fatal by John Lescroart, Marilyn, Reference Services Mornings on Main by Jodi Thomas, Marcia, Reference Services Coming Soon! Lake Wales Public Library library@cityoflakewales.com 863-678-4005 LWPL Website Lake Wales Museum jdhollander@cityoflakewales.com 863-676-1759 LW Museum Website Donate to the LW Library Association at LWLA GiveWell Foundation https://www.facebook.com/lakewalespubliclibrary See what's happening on our Facebook pages:
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