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NEWS


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UPCOMING EVENTS


JOIN THE BIG LIBRARY READ!!!

 

Join the millions of eBook readers around the world reading one book!

 

The Four Corners of the Sky

by Michael Malone

 

Free download available through June 1
at http://pclc.lib.overdrive.com

 

Compliments of the BIG LIBRARY READ by OverDrive.


SATURDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE

Saturday, May 25 at 2PM

 

Disney's Peter Pan

Rated PG

 

Movies shown in the Multi-Purpose Room on the second & fourth Saturday of every month at 2PM.

 

Click here for schedule of upcoming movies.


FINANCIAL SERIES

Tuesday, May 28 at 5:30 PM

 

Topic: College - Getting There from Here

Call Bob Morel at 863-293-5912 by May 27
to reserve your seat!

Click here for details.

 

Presented by Ryan Conley, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones


CAMEOS MEMOIRS WRITING CLASS

Tuesday, June 4, 2-4PM

 

Write your own stories!

This group meets in the Multi-Purpose Room
on the first Tuesday of every month at 2PM. 

 

 

For more information, contact Beverly Lerner at (863) 294-6042 or bevlerner@aol.com


DIG INTO BEAN SPROUTS!

Tuesday, June 18 at 10:30AM

 

Learn how bean sprouts can be fun, healthy and tasty.  Watch while teens show you (and your family) how to grow sprouts at home.

The first 20 families will receive a free 'Sprouting Jar' to use at home!

 


LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, June 18 at 4PM

 

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

by Betty Smith

 

The Book Club meets on the third Tuesday
of every Month at 4PM.

 

Click here for a list of dates and  books.

 

 


Summer Programs for Kids

Wednesday, June 19 - Saturday, July 27

Click here for the
Babies & Toddlers
schedule.

 


 

Click here for the
Grades K-5th
schedule.


REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMS


NEW! LEGO CLUB

Every Tuesday at 4PM in the Children's Story Room

 

Starting January 29!

We supply the Lego blocks, you supply the imagination!  Creations will be displayed during the following week.

Ages 7-12

 


TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK

Every Friday, 1-4 PM

 

Having a problem figuring out your e-reader or laptop?  Stop by the Library on Fridays between 1-4 PM  for help from our City IT Department.

 

 


POLK WORK'S MOBILE ONE-STOP

The 2nd Thursday of every month in the Library's parking lot.

Dates: Apr 11, May 9, June 14...

 

No Appointment Necessary!

 

Click here for flyer.

 

 

 

Case managers will assist with:

     Creating/Updating Resumes

     Assessing Job Skills

     Job Applications

     Food Stamp Applications

     Counseling Services

     Training

     Job Searching

     Unemployment Claims

     ...and more!


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Personal Library Savings Calculator

Use the online calculator to estimate how much your library card is worth to you! Enter your library usage per week, month or year to see how much your family saved during that time period. Click here to use!


Florida Libraries Support a Strong Economy
Click here to find out how!


How do Libraries Stack Up: 2010
Click here to see how public libraries in the U.S. support the critical needs of our communities.


How does the American public benefit from Internet access at U.S. Libraries?

Click here for survey results.


Did you know you can renew your books using the online catalog? Just click the Catalog link below.

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Our Books

Go Far

Where did you take your library books this summer?

Jume 17 - July 25,

submit a photo of you with your Library books during your summer travels to be entered in a drawing to win 2 passes to LEGOLAND Florida.

 

To be entered in the drawing, photos must be submitted to whpl@ymail.com

or bring your photo to the Winter Haven Public Library.

Click here for details!

 

The winner will be announced July 26. Participants do not need to be

present to win.

 


Summer reading isn't just for kids: Read, give reviews, win a Kindle Fire!

June 17 - July 25,

adults ages 18 and up are invited to participate in the fun of Summer Reading!  Complete a Book Review form for the books you read.  Each completed form enters your name in our drawing to win a KINDLE FIRE!

Submit your review online at http://goo.gl/Icpb9

or download the

review form

or pick one up at the Winter Haven Library.

Click here for details!

  The winner will be announced July 26. Participants do not need to be

present to win.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Library Address:

Winter Haven Public Library
325 Avenue A, NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Click here for directions.

Library Phone:

863-291-5880
    Option 1: Hours/Directions
    Option 2: Reference Desk
    Option 3: Children's Desk
    Option 4: Check-out Desk


Library Hours:

Note: Public access computers shut down 15 minutes before closing.

Monday & Wednesday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.


Tuesday & Thursday
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

 

Friday & Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.