Calling all young builders, makers, architects, and engineers! The Larry R. Jackson Branch Library invites you to our LEGO club.

Beginners and experts ages 5-17 and their grown-ups are welcome to come work on their own LEGO creations or take our themed challenge from 5:30-6:30 pm. No registration required. Children under the age of 10 must remain with their grown-up in the library and throughout the program.

Playing with LEGO bricks promotes hand/eye coordination, enhances fine motor skills, develops problem solving skills, increases attention/concentration span, and unleashes creativity.

The library will provide the LEGO bricks, while the kids and teens provide the imagination! LEGO bricks will be sanitized after each use. All materials must stay in the library, so bring a camera to capture your creation. 

Questions? Contact Cassie Walters-Shantal (863) 834-4294 or email cassandra.walters-shantal@lakelandgov.net

Our knitting/crochet club meets on Wednesday evenings at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library.

Bring your current yarn project in and chat with other yarn fanatics. Other fiber arts such as yarn spinning also welcome!
Some knowledge of either knitting or crocheting is recommended.

No registration is required. This program is for ages 18 and up.

Traiga a su pequeño a la hora de cuentos en la Biblioteca de Larry R. Jackson. Disfrute de canciones, rimas y libros todo en Ingles y Español!

Bring your little one to storytime at the Larry R. Jackson Library. Enjoy songs, rhymes and books in both English and Spanish!

Edades/Ages: 2-5

Join us for a fun, in-person, adult craft program. 
Made @ the Library will feature a new project every month. 

November's Project: Wooden Door Signs

Welcome the holidays, or just your neighbors, with these wooden door signs.

All supplies will be provided, all you need to do is register.

This program is free for adults 18 and over.

Cancelation Policy:

If you are unable to attend this event, please cancel your registration online at least 2 days before the event. This provides the time for the next person on the waiting list to be notified make plans to attend.

Please keep in mind that if you do not show for the event and have not canceled ahead of time (the two-day minimum), you will be placed on the waitlist for future Made @ the Librarys. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. 

Early dismissal from school and don't know what to do? Come create with us! We'll supply the materials; you just bring your imagination. On Friday November 21st from 2:30-3:30 pm, we will be making our own sand art bottles!

Crafternoon is a monthly, drop-in craft program for kids at the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library, falling on Polk County Public Schools' Early Dismissal Days.

Crafternoon is recommended for children ages 5-12 and their grown-ups, no registration required. Things could get messy, so please wear appropriate clothing! Children under the age of 10 must remain with their grown-up in the library and throughout the program.

Crafting boosts fine motor skills, improves coordination, allows for creativity and self-expression, and teaches flexibility. 

Questions? Contact Cassie Walters-Shantal (863) 834-4294 or email cassandra.walters-shantal@lakelandgov.net