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Library Programs

Pre-school Story Hour is held on Tuesday & Wednesday mornings at 10 am from September through April. Story hour consists of reading stories, puppet shows, and sing-a-longs.
 
Excellence in Reading is a very successful program at the library. Children read specific books and are tested on a computer. There are a set number of books to read and prizes awarded along the way.
 
Florida Library Youth Program is a State Library of Florida sponsored program. This program is conducted throughout the summertime for children of all ages. Activities include: puppet shows, performer, storytellers, & arts and crafts.

Mailing List. The PolkLib mailing lists allows patrons to receive emails from the library about upcoming events and provides a forum to discuss current issues with library staff. Click here to subscribe.

Computer ClassesBasic computer classes are offered the first and third Friday of the month at 10 a.m. from October - May. Topics vary from learning how to use the Internet, to becoming familiar with the parts of a computer. Brenda Hodge, City of Winter Haven Technology Services Department teaches the class, extending a new topic each month.
 
Poetry Live! is a family event celebrating the artistic expression of poetry. Every third Tuesday of the month, poets and poetry lovers gather for Poetry Live night. All are welcome to attend, readers and listeners. Readings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room. Light refreshments are served. Click here for the Poetry Live application.
 
Saturday Afternoon Movies.  Enjoy free movies every second and fourth Saturday of the month, in the Library’s movie theater. Movie titles vary each Saturday, ranging from documentaries to popular films and even local, independent films. Refreshments are available for a small fee. All movies begin at 2 p.m. and are held in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room.
 
Winter Haven Heritage Writers Group. Meeting the first Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m., participants discuss their personal experiences living in Winter Haven. A guest speaker guides the discussion exploring the history of Winter Haven. Personal memoirs and pictures are collected in a scrapbook housed in the Reference department of the Library.




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Winter Haven Public Library
325 Avenue A, NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881

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Friday & Saturday
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.