Lakeland Public Library
The Lakeland Public Library is a public library located in Lakeland, Florida within Polk County, FL. It is a member of the Polk County Library Cooperative (PCLC). The library has three branch locations. The main library is located at 100 Lake Morton Dr. Lakeland, FL 33801.[1]
History[2]
Lakeland's first public library opened in 1927 in what is now the Park Trammell Building on the north shore Lake Morton. In 1966 a new facility was built on the east shore of Lake Morton and the library moved into its current location.
Branches[3]
- Lakeland Public Library
- Larry R. Jackson Branch Library, 1700 N. Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33805
- eLibrary South Lakeland, 4740 S. Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33813
What is an eLibrary? The "e" stands for express. The small collection features recent fiction, non-fiction, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, bestsellers, and HotSpots. Additionally, they offer fifteen public access computers, free Wi-fi, and pick-up or drop-off of items from any Polk County public library.[4]
Services[5]
At all three library locations you can
- Apply for a library card
- Check out / return / renew / reserve materials
- Pay fines
- Check your library account
- Receive a guest pass for computer use
- Get help with research questions
- Ask about online databases & eBooks
- Access FREE wireless (password required)
- Fax or copy an item (with fee)
- Schedule one-on-one technology tutoring
Digital Content[6]
Lakeland Public Library card holders have access to digital content including:
- eBooks
- eAudiobooks
- eMusic
- eMagazines
- eLearning/Resources
- eMovies/TV
- Indie/Aspiring Authors
References
- ↑ "Lakeland Public Library". Lakeland Public Library. City of Lakeland. Retrieved 2016-03-19.
- ↑ "Library Special Collections > Special Collections Home > Lakeland Timeline". www.lakelandgov.net. Retrieved 2016-03-19.
- ↑ "Library > help > Contact Us". www.lakelandgov.net. Retrieved 2016-03-19.
- ↑ "eLibrary South Lakeland: About the eLibrary". elibrarylakeland.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2016-03-19.
- ↑ "Services". www.lakelandgov.net. Retrieved 2016-03-19.
- ↑ "Library > Digital Content". www.lakelandgov.net. Retrieved 2016-03-19.