National Library Week will be observed April 10-16, 2016 with the theme, "Libraries Transform." First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and…
Top 8 Public Library Services You Can Use Without Visiting The Library by James Coulter National Library Appreciation Week is from April 19 to 25. It’s a time to recognize and celebrate the many ways our public libraries help to enrich, educate, and entertain our local communities. Chances are, most…
Polk County Visitor Information Center Turns 12 by James Coulter For the past 12 years, the Polk County Visitor Information Center (VIC) has been welcoming tourists arriving along Highway 27 and informing them about everything Polk County has to offer, including local attractions, resturaunts, and accommodations. To celebrate turning 12…
The Lake Wales Public Library and Lake Wales History Museum Proactive Closure The Lake Wales Public Library and the Lake Wales History Museum will close their doors to the public beginning Tuesday, March 17. The closures will remain in effect through Saturday, March 28. Reopening is currently scheduled for Monday,…
Polk County Visitor Information Center Turns 12 by James Coulter For the past 12 years, the Polk County Visitor Information Center (VIC) has been welcoming tourists arriving along Highway 27 and informing them about everything Polk County has to offer, including local attractions, resturaunts, and accommodations. To celebrate turning 12…