Activities for kids

AUBURNDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY

100 W. Bridgers Ave., Auburndale.

863-965-5548

www.auburndalefl.com/library/

STORYTIME: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, ages 2 to 5, Children’s Room. Free. Stories, music and fingerplays.

STORYTIME BOXES: ages 2 to 5, books, fingerplays and crafts. One-week checkout, must have an adult library card.

S.T.E.A.M. BOXES: ages 5 to 13, hands-on learning with gadgets, instruments and more, two-week checkout, youth and adult card.

PAWS FOR READING: 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays. Free. Come read to Sophie, the therapy dog.

BARTOW PUBLIC LIBRARY

2150 S. Broadway Ave., Bartow.

863-534-0131

www.cityofbartow.net/departments-services/library

BOOK BABIES: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, ages 18 months to 2 years. Free. Nursery rhymes, fingerplays, songs, bubbles.

STORY TIME: 10 to 10:45 a.m., Wednesdays,,ages 3-5. Free. Stories, songs, fingerplays and a film.

STORY TIME: 4 to 5 p.m.., Wednesdays,, ages 6-8. Free. Stories, songs, fingerplays and a film.

ONCE UPON A CUENTO WITH YELI: 11 a.m. to noon, third Saturdays, all ages. Stories in Spanish and English.

PAWS TO READ: 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 17, Children's Department. Free. Come read to the visiting dogs and receive a free book.

TEEN ANIME CLUB: 1 to 3 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays, teen and young adults, Free. Discuss anime, make arts and crafts

FORT MEADE PUBLIC LIBRARY

75 East Broadway St., Fort Meade

863-285-8287

https://www.cityoffortmeade.com/departments/library.php

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: 10 a.m. fourth Mondays, ages up to 5 years. Free. Book readings and songs.

COLOR & CHILL: all day drop in, all ages. Free. Color for fun.

HAINES CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

111 N. Sixth St., Haines City.

863-421-3633.

https://hainescity.com/171/Library

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, ages  2-5. Free. Stories, singing, puppet show and a craft. Limited space available - first come, first served.

AMONG US: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, ages 13 to 18, Young Adult Room. Free. Group play. Bring your own device for gameplay; some iPads available.

ANIMAL CROSSING: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, ages 13 to 18. Free. Fish, catch bugs and trade supplies. Requires a Nintendo Switch with Animal Crossing. One Animal Crossing game is available to play during game time. First come, first served.

POKEMON-GO IN THE PARK: noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 24, all ages. Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City. Trainers are invited to join the Haines City Public Library at Lake Eva Park for collecting, raiding and fun.

LAKE ALFRED PUBLIC LIBRARY

245 N. Seminole Ave., Lake Alfred.

863-291-5378

https://www.mylakealfred.com/calendar.aspx?CID=33&showPastEvents=false

HONEYBEE STORY TIME: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, ages up to 4. Free. Must be accompanied by an adult.

AFTERNOON CRAFT: 4 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, ages 5 and up. Free. Must be accompanied by an adult.

LAKE WALES PUBLIC LIBRARY

290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales.

863-678-4004

www.cityoflakewales.com/Library

WIGGLES AND GIGGLES: 11 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays, walkers through age 4 and their caregivers. Free. Books, fingerplays, action songs and rhymes.

ANIME CLUB: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturdays, ages 13-18. Free.

YUM CLUB: 4:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays, ages 9 to 12. Free. Discover a new country every month with snacks and candies.

LAKELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

Larry R. Jackson Branch

eLibrary South Lakeland

1700 N. Florida Ave., Lakeland.

863-834-4288

http://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/library/

STORYTIME AT HOME: Check out a Storytime at Home Kit for ages 2 to 5. Themed kit includes three to five pictures books, an activity guide, a craft, songs and more. Current themes include dogs, cats, hedgehogs, dinosaurs, birthdays, police and firemen. Larry R. Jackson Branch.

STORYTIME AT HOME: Check out a Storytime at Home Kit for ages 2 to 5. Pick up some books from the display table, get a sheet of suggested songs and rhymes and ask for a craft at the desk. eLibrary South Lakeland.

HOCUS POCUS PARTY: 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 1, all ages, registration not required. Larry R. Jackson Branch.

MEDULLA RESOURCE CENTER

1049 Parker Road, Lakeland.

863-647-4035

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Medulla-Community-Center/202835616435593

BUSY BEES SPORTS EXPLORERS: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, ages 3 to 6, must be accompanied by adult. Free. Limited to 15. August's featured sport: Floor Hockey. Presented by Polk County Parks & Recreation. Contact cherryalston@polk-county. net. https://www.facebook.com/PolkCoFLParksAndRec/events.

NEIGHBORHOOD STORY TIME: 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays, preschool children up to age 6. Free. A costumed character reads stories from a children's book. Hands-on activities follows. Snacks provided. Presented by Polk County Parks & Recreation. Limited capacity. 863-647-4035. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Medulla-Community-Center/202835616435593

MULBERRY PUBLIC LIBRARY

905 Fifth St. NE, Mulberry.

MULBERRY CIVIC CENTER

901 Fifth St. NE, Mulberry.

863-425-3246

www.mulberrylibrary.com/

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, ages up to 5. Civic Center. Free. A story reading with dancing and singing with Ms. Sarah and Ms. Jenny.

HORA DE CUENTO FAMILIAR Y MANUALIDADES: 10:30 a.m. Sept. 22, ages 5-11. Civic Center. Storytime in Spanish and a craft with Ms. Jenny.

READING DETECTIVES: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. third Thursdays, ages 5-11. Pavilion. Free. Book Club.

POKEMON CLUB: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. first and third Mondays, ages 7 to 14. Pavilion. Free. Trade cards and battle.

PENCIL EXPRESSION: 3:30 p.m. first Thursdays, elementary school, ages 5-11, Pavilion. Free. Writing games, activities, and stories. 4:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, middle school, Teen Room or Pavilion, Free. Writing activities and games with Ms. Aleisha. 2:30 p.m. first Wednesdays, high school, Teen Room or Pavilion, Free. Writing activities and games with Ms. Sarah.

BOOK AND A CRAFT: 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. second Thursdays, ages 5-11. Pavilion. Free. Highlight a picture book and create a craft to go along with the story with Ms. Jenny and Kathyanne.

GAME ON! KIDS: 3:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, Sept. 22, grades 1-5. Pavilion. Free. Puzzles and board games.

READ WITH PERSIA. 3 p.m. by appointment, second and fourth Mondays. Ages 5-11 . Library.

THE CREATIVE PROJECT: 4:30 p.m. second Tuesdays, middle school, Teen Room or Pavilion. Free. Crafts and snacks after school with Ms. Aleisha. 2:30 p.m. second Wednesdays, high school, Teen Room or Pavilion. Free. Crafts and snacks after school with Ms. Aleisha.

BOOK CLUB DATE: 4:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, middle school, Teen Room or Pavilion. Free. 2:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, high school, Teen Room or Pavilion. Free. Book discussion including games and more.

GAME ON! TWEENS: 4:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays, middle school, Teen Room. Free. Board games, card games, Wii games and more after school with Ms. Aleisha.

GAME ON! TEENS: 2:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays, high school, Teen Room. Free. Board games, card games, Wii games and more after school with Ms. Aleisha.

SATURDAY ESCAPES: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. second, third and fourth Saturdays, all ages. Teen Room. Free. Second Saturdays, jigsaw puzzles; third Saturdays, coloring; fourth Saturdays, word puzzles.

FAMILY DROP-IN CRAFT: all day, first Saturdays, all ages, Teen Room. Free. Family-friendly crafts.

SESAME STREET LIVE

701 W. Lime St., Lakeland.

863-834-8111

https://www.facebook.com/rpfundingcenter

SESAME STREET LIVE "MAKE YOUR MAGIC:" 10:30 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., doors open at 10 a.m.; 2:30 to 4:05 p.m. doors open at 2 p.m., Sept. 17, $23, $28, $33, $38, $43, $48, $58.

WINTER HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY

325 Ave. A NW, Winter Haven.

863-291-5880

www.mywinterhaven.com/library/

LITTLE SPROUTS STORY TIME: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, ages 5 and younger. Free. Stories, songs, fingerplays and puppet shows. Registration required.

LEGO CLUB: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, ages 6 to 12. Free. Lego blocks. Creations displayed the following week.

TEEN PLANNING GROUP: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17, ages 12-17. Free. Earn community service hours by helping the librarians plan S.T.E.A.M. programs for school age kids.

This article originally appeared on The Ledger: KIDS' CALENDAR