EXHIBIT NOW OPEN
The Ties That Bind, 1880-1925, looks at Lakeland's formative years with a focus on the railroad's impact on the areas population growth and economy.  This interactive display is FREE and FAMILY friendly.  
The Exhibit Gallery and History Room are open the same hours of the library.
For tour information please contact:  863.834.4269

The Generators- Genealogy Club
[ Monday, November 7 @ 6 pm]
Registration opens Monday, October 31
NOW MEETING IN THE HISTORY ROOM AT THE LIBRARY

The Generators: is an ad hoc hands-on workshop that focuses on Family Genealogy. 
This is a monthly discussion meeting centered about a topic of genealogical interest and a
chance to connect with others to learn more about genealogy. 

November Topic: Leeds Method for Sorting DNA

Cyndi's List has been a trusted genealogy research site for more than 20 years. This free for resource is meant to be your starting point when researching online.
 What exactly is Cyndi's List?

•  A categorized & cross-referenced index to internet genealogical resources 
• A list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online.
• A free jumping-off point for you to use in your online research.
• A "card catalog" to the genealogical collection in online resources.
• Your genealogical research portal onto the Internet.

City Cemetery Tours
Stories and Stones

[Saturday, November 19  @9:00am-10:15]
A FREE walk and talk tour of the ROSELAWN Cemetery will focus on
biographies of Lakeland's notable ancestors.  
*recommended ages 13- adult

Registration  required  - opens [November 12]

You have done the research for your family's genealogy - now is the time to
GET ORGANIZED to WRITE YOUR FAMILY STORY
Goals for this workshop include:  steps to organization, evaluating research, extras to include and how to share with family!

The Lakeland History Room Digital Collections contains more than 8000 images.   Each month a different collection will be spotlighted.

William Esron Blossom Photographs

William Esron Blossom, from Oswego, New York, visited Lakeland, Florida during the winter of 1911, perhaps for the purpose of purchasing land.  During the course of his visit he took dozens of photographs of daily activities in what was then, a small railroad town.  His subjects included local landmarks, lakes, agricultural activities, people at work and at play, and potential settlers touring land for sale.  

Lakelanders have a long history of enjoying food and restaurants have not let them down. Please enjoy looking through some of these local restaurants, eateries, diners, pubs, cafeterias, sweet and soda shops.

Flickr Featured Album: Good Eats!

Lakeland Legend / Legacy / Lore Series
Southgate Shopping Center

Find out more about the iconic sign located at the Southgate Shopping Center. 
Take the trivia quiz to earn a button!

Lake Mirror Tour
Green Hat and White Gloves
Resumes in September through May on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.  This free 'walk and talk' tour provides insight into Lakeland's history as presented through the eyes of Serena Bailey, City Librarian from 1929-1959.
Registration is now open on the Library's Calendar or call the
Lake Mirror Office @ 863.834.2280
November 8 - December 13 - January 10

With your library card, you have free digital access to a wide array of current news resources in the library or at home.

Browse our digital newspaper services for free access to America's News, Lakeland Ledger Collection, and the New York Times online! 

NEWSPAPER RESOURCES