JUST FOR KIDS CALENDAR
AUBURNDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
100 W. Bridgers Ave., Auburndale.
863-965-5548
www.auburndalefl.com/library/
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.
PRESCHOOL CRAFTS AND STORYTIME: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, age 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m. crafts; 10:45 a.m. storytime.
FAMILY NIGHT - BEACH FUN: 4:30 to 6 p.m. May 19, beachy arts and crafts.
BARTOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
2150 S. Broadway Ave., Bartow.
863-534-0131
www.cityofbartow.net/departments-services/library
TEEN MAKER SPACE: 3 to 5 p.m. June 16, ages 13 to 18, Free.
PAWS TO READ: 10 to 11 a.m. June 18. Come read to the visiting dogs and receive a free book.
FORT MEADE PUBLIC LIBRARY
75 East Broadway St., Fort Meade
863-285-8287
https://www.cityoffortmeade.com/departments/library.php
MAKER MONDAYS: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, ages 8 to 18. Free.
CHESS: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, ages 8 to 18. Free.
CHILDREN'S ART: 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Thursdays, ages 5 to 18. Free.
GIRLS WHO CODE: 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, ages 8 to 18. Free.
HAINES CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
111 N. Sixth St., Haines City.
863-421-3633.
https://hainescity.com/171/Library
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, ages 2-5. Free. Stories, singing, a puppet show and a craft. Limited space available; first come, first served.
AMONG US: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, middle school and high school. Free. Group play. Several devices available or bring your own device.
MARIO KART: 4 to 5:30 p.m. June 7, elementary and middle school. Free. Group play. All supplies provided. Eight players at a time.
MINECRAFT: 4 to 5:30 p.m. June 7, elementary and middle school. Free. Group play; seven players at a time.
LAKE ALFRED PUBLIC LIBRARY
245 N. Seminole Ave., Lake Alfred.
863-291-5378
http://mylakealfred.com/departments/parks-and-recreation/library/
AFTERNOON CRAFT: 4 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, ages 5 and up. Free. Must be accompanied by an adult.
STORYTIME: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, ages up to 4. 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.
LAKELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Larry R. Jackson Branch
1700 N. Florida Ave., Lakeland
863-834-4288
http://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/library/
STORYTIME AT HOME: ages 2 to 5, check out a themed Storytime Kit. Each kit includes three to five books, an activity guide, and more - all centered around a specific topic (such as birthdays, police and fire, hedgehogs and dinosaurs).
MEDULLA RESOURCE CENTER
1049 Parker Road, Lakeland
BUSY BEE SPORTS EXPLORERS: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, ages 3 to 6, must be accompanied by adult. Free. Limited to 15. Presented by Polk County Parks & Recreation. Contact cherryalston@polk-county.net. https://www.facebook.com/events/591830545194199/.
NEIGHBORHOOD STORY TIME: 10 a.m. to noon, June 16, 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 CIVIC CENTER
901 Fifth St. NE, Mulberry.
863-425-3246
mulberrylibrary.com/
POKEMON CLUB: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 6, June 20, ages 7 to 14, . Free. Trade cards and battle.
GAME ON FOR KIDS: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 27, elementary students. Civic Center. Free. Puzzles and board games.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, ages up to 5. Civic Center. Free. Stories and songs.
GAME ON TEENS AND TWEENS: 1:30 p.m. Tweens; 2:30 p.m. Teens, June 23, Civic Center. Free. Puzzles, board games and video games.
READING DETECTIVES: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 14, grades three through five. Civic Center. Free. Review “Pirates Past Noon."
BOOK AND A CRAFT: 10 to 11 a.m. homeschool; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. first through fifth grade, June 7. Free. Highlight a picture book and create a craft to go along with the story.
OVERBOOKED: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. June 9, middle school students. Civic Center. Free. Book club. Reviewing "“Storm Runner."
TWISTED TALES: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 16, grades 9-12. Civic Center. Free. High School Book Club. Reviewing “Fable.”
CREATE & CRUNCH: 1:30 p.m. high school, 2:30 p.m. middle school, June 2. Civic Center. Free. Make crafts inspired by books. Theme: Pirates/treasure.
PENCIL EXPRESSION: 10 a.m. June 21, elementary school; 1:30 p.m. June 16, middle school; 2:30 p.m. June 9, high school. Civic Center. Free. Writing Club. Snacks provided.
FAMILY DROP-IN CRAFT: all day, June 4, all ages, Teen Room. Free. Family-friend crafts. Pirate hates.
PIRATE TALES: 2 to 3 p.m. June 15, Civic Center. Free. Kids in colorful pirate garb, storyteller Katie Adams brings these stories to life with a treasure chest full of props and costumes, vivid scenery, parrot puppets, and audience participation.
HORA DE CUENTO FAMILIAR Y MANUALIADES/FAMILY STORY TIME AND CRAFTS: 10:30 a.m. June 16, 23, all ages, families, Civic Center. Free. Family storytime and crafts in Spanish.
MARINE MEGAFAUNA WITH THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM: 2 to 3 p.m. June 22, all ages, families, Civic Center. Free. This game show-like program from the Florida Aquarium will be loaded with biofacts and interactives appropriate for all ages.
PIRATES ADVENTURE: 2 to 3 p.m. June 29, all ages, families, Civic Center. Pirate Pete lost his precious treasure and he needs you to help him find it. Magic, balloons, audience participation and comedy featuring The Amazing Marco.
WINTER HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
325 Ave. A NW, Winter Haven
863-291-5880
www.mywinterhaven.com/library/
LEGO CLUB: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, ages 6 to 12. Free. Lego blocks. Creations displayed the following week.
TEEN BOOK CLUB: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. June 9, second Thursdays, ages 13-17. Free.
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