PUBLIC LIBRARY AUBURNDALE
100 W Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale.
863-965-5548
www.auburndalefl.com/library/
STORYTIME BOXES: 2 to 5 years, books, finger plays and crafts. One-week loan, adult library card required.
STEAM BOXES: Ages 5 to 13, hands-on learning with gadgets, instruments and more, two-week checkout, youth and adult card.
PAWS FOR READING: Mondays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Read to Sophie the therapy dog.
CRAFTS AND STORY PRESCHOOL: 10:30-11:00 am Wednesdays, ages 2-5, 10:30 crafts; 10:45 a.m. Story time.
EARTH DAY GARDENING: 4:30-6:00 p.m. April 21, family night, gardening and crafting.
BARTOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
2150 S. Broadway Avenue, Bartow.
863-534-0131
www.cityofbartow.net/departments-services/library
BOOK BABIES: 10am to 10:30am on Thursdays, aged 18 months to 2 years. Free. Nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs, soap bubbles.
STORY TIME: 10am to 10:45am, Wednesdays, ages 3-5. Free. Stories, songs, finger plays and a film.
TEEN MAKER SPACE: 3-5pm April 21, ages 13-18, free. April crafts: painting with household items.
PAWS READING: April 23rd 10am to 11am. Come and read to the visiting dogs and receive a free book.
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF FORT MEADE
75 E. Broadway St., Fort Meade
863-285-8287
https://www.cityoffortmeade.com/departments/library.php
MAKER MONDAYS: Mondays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, ages 8 to 18. For free.
CHESS: Tuesdays 4-5pm, ages 8-18. Free.
ART FOR CHILDREN: 3:30pm-4:45pm Thursdays, ages 5-18. Free.
GIRLS WHO CODE: 4pm to 5pm on 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 STORY TIME: 10:30am Wednesdays, ages 2-5. Free. Stories, singing, puppetry and crafts. Limited space available; First come first serve.
BILINGUAL STORY TIME: April 16, 11am, 2-5 years. Free. Storytime in English and Spanish. stories and a craft. Limited space available; First come first serve.
AMONG US: Mondays 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., middle school and high school. Free. group game. Multiple devices available or bring your own device.
ANIMAL CROSSING: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., April 20, Wednesdays, middle school and high school. Free. Fish, catch bugs and trade supplies. Bring your Nintendo Switch with the Animal Crossing game. An Animal Crossing game available for a Switch owner to play and a system with game available. First come first serve.
LAKE ALFRED PUBLIC LIBRARY
245 N Seminole Avenue, Lake Alfred.
863-291-5378
www.lakealfredlibrary.org/
AFTERNOON CRAFT: Mondays from 4pm to 4.30pm, ages 5+. Free. Must be accompanied by an adult.
HONEYBEE STORY TIME: 10am to 11am Wednesdays, ages 4 and under. Must be accompanied by an adult.
LAKE WALES PUBLIC LIBRARY
290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales
863-678-4004
www.cityoflakewales.com/Library
Wiggling and Giggling: 11:00am to 12:00pm Tuesdays, Walkers 4 and under and their carers. Free. Books, finger plays, action songs and rhymes.
ANIME CLUB: 1pm-2pm Saturdays, ages 13-18.
LAKELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Larry R. Jackson branch
1700 N Florida Avenue, Lakeland
863-834-4288
http://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/library/
STORYTIME AT HOME: 2 to 5 years old, check out a themed Storytime Kit. Each set contains three to five books, an activity guide and more – all themed around a specific theme (e.g. birthdays, police and fire departments, hedgehogs and dinosaurs).
MEDULLA RESOURCE CENTER
1049 Parker Road, Lakeland
BUSY BEE SPORT SEARCHERS: 10am-11am Tuesdays, ages 3-6 must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Limited to 15. Presented by Polk County Parks & Recreation. Contact cherryalston@polk-county.net. https://www.facebook.com/events/591830545194199/.
TIME OF NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORY: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., April 21, preschool children up to 6 years old. For free. A costumed character reads stories from a children’s book. Practical activities follow. 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.
863-425-3246
mulberrylibrary.com/
PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME: 9:30am and 10:30am on Wednesdays, ages 5 and under. For free. stories and songs.
TWISTED TALES: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 21, ages 9-12. Free. High School Book Club. Review of We Chase the Flame.
PENCIL PRINT: 3:30 p.m. April 19 Elementary School; 4:30 April 21 middle school; 2:30 p.m. April 14 High School. Free. writing club. Snacks provided.
WINTER HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
325 ave. A NW, Winter Haven
863-291-5880
www.mywinterhaven.com/library/
LITTLE SPROSS STORY TIME: 10:30am to 11:30am Tuesdays and Wednesdays, ages 5 and up. Free. Stories, songs, finger plays and puppet shows.
LEGO CLUB: 4pm to 5pm Tuesdays, ages 6 to 12. Free. lego blocks. Creations to be exhibited the following week.
EASTER EGG HUNT
EASTER EGG HUNT: April 16, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Visit the Central Florida Welcome Center, 101 Adventure Court, Davenport. Free. Kid-friendly activities, giveaways and egg hunts starting on the hour (age groups for each session). Special prices and providers. 863-420-2586. https://visitcentralflorida.org/events/.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt: 9:00am to 12:00pm April 16, 9:30am for 3-5 year olds; 09:45 am 5-8 years; 10:15 a.m. from 9 years, special egg hunt area for kindergarten children. Grace City Church – Lakeside Campus, 1736 New Jersey Road, Lakeland. Free. Carnival rides, games, activities, food, the Easter Bunny arrives in a helicopter. 863-888-0933. https://www.gracecity.com/events/
Annual Easter Egg Hunt: 9-11 a.m., April 16, Seniors, Lewis Mathews Sports Complex, 400 East Palm Street, Davenport. Free. Giveaways. Host is the City of Davenport. 863-419-3300 ext. 138. www.mydavenport.org.
FPC EASTER EGG FINDING: April 16, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., infant through fifth grade, First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. Free. Photos with the Easter bunny, an Easter sketch, a competition and more. The hunt begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. 863-686-7187. https://fpclakeland.org/events/egg-hunt/.
EASTER LEGO FESTIVAL: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., April 16, Winter Haven Christian Church, 301 Sixth St. NE, Winter Haven. Free. Register today at: https://forms.gle/UaXcnUpwsv5Mw4n16 or contact Shari Sarnecki at 863-294-4971. Biblical skit, craft and egg hunt. https://www.winterhavencc.com/.
HAINES CITY EASTER EGG HUNT: April 16, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., ages 2 to 10, Larry Parrish Baseball Fields, 2401 E. Johnson Ave., Haines City. Free. Children’s activities, pictures with the Easter Bunny. Hosted by Haines City Parks & Recreation. 863-421-3700. https://www.facebook.com/HainesCityParksRec/events/.
COMMUNITY EGG HUNT: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., April 16, Lake Wailes Park, 33 N. Lakeshore Blvd., Lake Wales. Free. Food trucks, Easter Bunny photos, interactive games, train rides, face painting, police K9 demonstrations and giveaways. The host is Namesake Apostolic Church, 34 SR 60 W., Lake Wales. 863-678-3961. https://www.facebook.com/NamesakeApostolicChurch.
ANNUAL HOPPIN’ HUNT: 10am-12pm, April 16, ages 10 and under, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, on the south shore of Lake Silver. Free. Face painting, kayaking, train ride, cake walk, bouncy castles, fire engine, ski show and food truck. Hosted by the city of Winter Haven. 863-291-5600. https://www.facebook.com/winterhavenparks/events.
EGG-A-PALOOZA: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. April 16, Egg Hunt begins at 10:30 a.m., Poinciana Community Park, 5109 Allegheny Road, Poinciana. Free. Egg hunts for different ages, photos with the Easter Bunny, music, games, prizes and more. Bring your own basket or bag. Hosted by Polk County Parks & Recreation. 863-534-6911. https://www.facebook.com/PolkCoFLParksAndRec/.
LIVING SPRING: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., April 16, Carver Recreation Center, 520 Idlewood Ave. S., Bartov. Free. Egg hunt by age groups. music, food, games, prizes, horseback riding,
EASTER EGG HUNT: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 16, Christ Community Church, 1895 Overlook Drive, Winter Haven. Free. Music, DJ, food, free hot dog, fries and one drink, games, water balloon fight, egg hunt. The egg hunt starts at 11:30 am. Human Easter Egg Color Run begins at 1:00 p.m. Parents: Have your children wear clothes that can be doused with colored powder. 863-875-1090. https://www.facebook.com/APlaceToBelongCCC.
ANNUAL EASTER EXTRAVAGANCE: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 16, Revive Church, 5410 Yarborough Lane, Lakeland. Free. Games, refreshments, hot dogs, popcorn, snow cones, bouncy castles, a giant Easter egg hunt and more. 863-646-5570. https://www.revivechurchlakeland.com/.
MULBERRY’S EASTER EGG STRAVAGANZA: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., April 16, Centennial Park and Butterfly Garden, 901 NE Fifth St., Mulberry. Free. Age groups: 0-3 years, 4-6 years, 7-10 years. Prizes for the rare golden eggs. 863-425-1125. https://www.facebook.com/cityofmulberryfl.
SPRING FESTIVAL 2022: April 16, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Shepherd’s Community United Methodist Church, 6885 Chelsea Oaks Drive, Lakeland. Free. Easter egg hunts, games, candy vendors, food trucks. Tickets are sold for snacks and games, with proceeds supporting Medulla Elementary. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-fest-2022-easter-egg-hunt-tickets-274344300187
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