| September 2022 |
 The Lakeland Public Library Main Branch has Re-opened On Tuesday, September 6, after months of construction, the main branch of the Lakeland Public Library has opened it’s doors. Phase One of the project included a new HVAC system, ceilings, lighting, flooring, paint, furniture, new collection layout and the addition of the Exhibit Room for the History and Culture Center.Lisa Lilyquist, City Librarian said, “We are very excited to serve our many customers in this new space and we will soon have our History and Cultural Center open for the public as well. The project took a little longer than expected but the finished product will be worth the wait…”Read MoreGet a Library Card!Your library card opens the door to a world of information and a wealth of entertainment! And best of all? Library cards are FREE! Come in and get your library card today!With your library card you can:Borrow materialsReserve and renew materialsDownload ebooks, music and moviesAccess our online databases from homeLog on to our public access computersYour library card is valid at ANY public library in Polk CountyRead More |
 Valerie Ferrell Announced as CRA ManagerThe City of Lakeland is pleased to announce Valerie Ferrell as CRA Manager, effective Monday, September 12. As CRA Manager, Ferrell will oversee operations and manage the Dixieland, Downtown and Midtown community redevelopment areas.Read More What is the CRA?Under the guidance of the City Commission, the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (LCRA) works with businesses, developers, and property owners in the Dixieland, Downtown and Midtown redevelopment districts to improve the quality of life for residents.Read More |
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| ART around TOWN |
| Looking for a little culture?See what Lakeland’s visual and performing arts have to offer. |
| Lakeland Community Theatre |
| I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now ChangeMusical • Sept. 9–18 • 7:30 p.m. | Dog Sees God:Confessions of a Teenage BlockheadStage Read • Oct. 19 – 20 |
| Florida Southern College |
| Hispanic Heritage Celebration ConcertConcert • Sept. 19 • 7:30 p.m. | Jon Lehrer Dance CompanyDance • Sept. 22 • 7:30 p.m. | Unchained MelodiesConcert • Sept. 19 • 7:30 p.m. |
| The Polk Museum of Art |
| From Rococo to Romanticism | 1715 to 1840Art Lecture Series • Tuesdays, Sept. 6 –26 • 6:30 | Rodin: Contemplation and DreamsGallery Exhibition • June 25 – Oct. 30 |
| The RP Funding Center |