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Pledge to Slow Down

FRIDAY,
JULY 14, 2017

To avoid crashes, I need time to see and stop for bicyclists, walkers and other vehicles. Speed kills. Driving slower can make the difference between life and death. Getting there safe is better than not getting there. Every driver, passenger, … Continue reading →

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Pedestrian Bridge – NOW OPEN

MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

  The Lake Alfred pedestrian bridge construction began in September 2016 and was completed in April 2017. This 12-foot-wide pedestrian bridge over US 17/92 connects the Lake Alfred Veterans Memorial Trail to the Chain of Lake Trail.   The new bridge … Continue reading →

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Library Programs

THURSDAY,
AUGUST 18, 2016

For more information on programming and other events contact the library at 863-291-5378 or visit the website. LIBRARY HOURS Monday-Friday    9 am – 6 pm Saturday   9 am – 3 pm

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Current Events

  • Planning Board

    The Planning Board generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month. Please visit the Agendas and Minutes page for more information on the current meeting topics.  You can also visit the Planning Board page for more information on … Continue reading →

  • Mobile Career Source – Tues, Oct 10th

    Mobile Career Source will be at the Lake Alfred Library every second Tuesday of the month from 9am till 3pm. Do you need help finding a job?  Or updating your resume?  Would you like practice interviewing? CareerSource Polk offers employment and … Continue reading →

  • Board of Adjustment

    The Board of Adjustment meets on the third Tuesday of every other month or as needed.  Please visit the Agendas and Minutes page for more information on the current meeting topics.  You can also visit the Board of Adjustment page for … Continue reading →

  • Parks and Recreation Board

    The Parks and Recreation Board generally meets on the third Thursday of every other month. Please visit the Agendas and Minutes page for more information on the current meeting topics.  You can also visit the Parks and Recreation Board page … Continue reading →

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Library Events

  • Friends of the Library Book Sales in September

    Come to the Lake Alfred Public Library for the Friends of the Library Book Sales! Come anytime from 9am till 12pm on Saturdays in September – 16th, 23rd & 30th – to browse our Friends of the Library Book Store, … Continue reading →

  • FREE Jewelry Class during SEPTEMBER

    Please join Kate Lehne at your Lake Alfred Public Library for a FREE jewelry class during the month of September – on Saturday the 23rd from 10am till 11:30am. Class is FREE (included are the wire & clasps for necklaces & bracelets, … Continue reading →

  • Adult Coloring Hour

    Come to your Lake Alfred Library for an adult coloring hour held every Monday & Wednesday from 12pm till 1pm.  Coloring for Meditation, Relaxation & Focus … join us & find out for yourself why coloring books for adults could … Continue reading →

  • Afternoon Craft on Mondays

    Come join us for an Afternoon Craft on Monday afternoons with Ms. Keri from 4pm till 5pm ….. everybody is welcome!

  • LEGO MANIA!!!!

    Come to your Lake Alfred Public Library every Tuesday afternoon anytime from 3 till 5pm for LEGO MANIA!  Bring your own Legos or play with ours!  Build a house, a rocketship, or become an inventor & create something never before … Continue reading →

  • Storytime on Wednesdays

    Bring your babies & toddlers to the Lake Alfred Public Library for Storytime on Wednesday mornings from 10am till 11am for music, reading books & making a craft … what’s not to like??

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News

  • National Medication Take Back Day

    Be green and keep kids safe by dropping off unwanted or expired HUMAN and PET MEDICATION. Safe Disposal Drop Off Locations in Polk County: Auburndale Police Department 2 Bobby Green Plaza Bartow Police Department 450 North Broadway Ave. Haines City … Continue reading →

  • FEMA Town Hall Meeting

     FEMA Town Hall Meeting with Central Florida Congressional Delegation Thursday, September 21, 2017; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Polk State College Clear Spring Advanced Technology Center, 310 Technology Drive Bartow, FL 33830     Polk County residents, bipartisan Members of Congress … Continue reading →

  • Cancer Awareness Month

    Mayor Lake proclaimed September as CANCER AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH AND OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH and urged all citizens to rededicate themselves to the urgent work of increasing awareness, prevention and care for those with cancer. Representatives from the Ovarian … Continue reading →

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