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Historic Marker Dedication

THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 6, 2016

The Celebration continues in 2016 with the recognition of historic buildings around the City of Lake Alfred.  Each ceremony will be held on-site, at 9 am on Thursday October 6th.  The program will include a history of the site, dignitary … Continue reading →

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SPCA Wellness Wagon – Sat, Oct 8th

SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 8, 2016

The SPCA Wellness Wagon will be at your Lake Alfred Public Library on the second Saturday of every month from 8am till 10:30am, offering vaccines, heartworm testing & deworming for every pet without the cost of a vet visit.  Visit … Continue reading →

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Good Ole Days Event

SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 22, 2016

Flash Back to…1940-50’s era “Happy Days” and “The Fonz” Saturday, October 22nd from 4 – 8 PM East Pomelo Street in front of City Hall   Feed a family of (4) for less than $2.00 Street Dance with Rockin’ DJ … Continue reading →

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Nature Walk at Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve

SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 9, 2016

Celebrating Preservation at the Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 2:00 pm. This free tour is led by Steve Franklin, interpretive guide. It includes such topics as: the cultural and natural history of this area, environmental … Continue reading →

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Library Programs

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

  • Monday Morning with the Mayor

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    Mayor Lake is hosting an informal exchange of ideas and concerns on the Morning of Commission meetings. Get an update on whats going on in the City, hear about improvements and plans.  Mayor Lake will also try to answer your … Continue reading →

  • Historic Marker Dedication

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    The Celebration continues in 2016 with the recognition of historic buildings around the City of Lake Alfred.  Each ceremony will be held on-site, at 9 am on Thursday October 6th.  The program will include a history of the site, dignitary … Continue reading →

  • Master Gardener Workshop

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    The Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve Free Community Gardening Workshop Hosted by:  Pat Farris and Debra Howell Polk County Master Gardeners The first Thursday of every month @ 10:00 a.m. Come and enjoy Florida Friendly gardening workshops, sponsored by  Florida … Continue reading →

  • SPCA Wellness Wagon – Sat, Oct 8th

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    The SPCA Wellness Wagon will be at your Lake Alfred Public Library on the second Saturday of every month from 8am till 10:30am, offering vaccines, heartworm testing & deworming for every pet without the cost of a vet visit.  Visit … Continue reading →

Events Calendar

Library Events

  • Friends of the Library “STUFF A BAG” Book Sales – ALL OF OCTOBER!

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    Come to the Lake Alfred Public Library on ALL SATURDAYS in OCTOBER for the Friends of the Library “STUFF A BAG” Book Sales.  Come anytime from 9am till 12pm & browse our Friends of the Library Book Store, located inside the library … Continue reading →

  • FREE Basic Jewelry Class – Sat, Oct 1st

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    Join us for Kate Lehne’s jewelry class on Saturday, October 1st from 10am till 11:30am at your Lake Alfred Public Library.  Learn to make fabulous new jewelry from scratch or learn to revamp an existing piece!  Class is for anyone – beginners … Continue reading →

  • Saturday family movies at your library!

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    Come to your Lake Alfred Public Library on Saturdays at 12pm for a family movie.  This Saturday’s movie is Disney’s “Hocus Pocus.”  Bring your lunch & hang out with us!

  • Afternoon Craft on Mondays

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    Come join us for an Afternoon Craft on Monday afternoons with Ms. Keri from 4:30pm till 5pm ….. everybody is welcome!

  • LEGO MANIA!!!!

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    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

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

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Messages from the Mayor

Welcome Message

Monday Morning with the Mayor

News

  • Pedestrian Bridge Update

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    Work began Monday, September 19, 2016, on a new pedestrian bridge over US 17/92 at the north end of the Chain of Lakes Trail in Lake Alfred. LANE CLOSURES: There are no restrictions on when the contractor can close a … Continue reading →

  • Free Self-Defense Class for women

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    The Polk County Sheriff;s Office is having a Personal Safety and Women’s Basic Self Defense Class on Tuesday, September 27th.    The class will be held at the Sheriff’s Operation Center in Winter Haven.  The class is open to women 13 … Continue reading →

  • Tennis Courts OPEN

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    The work on the tennis courts is complete!

News Archive

Centennial Celebrations

The City of Lake Alfred celebrated its centennial (100 Years) in 2015. Several special presentations, videos and a song has been produced as part of the celebration.

The Celebration continues in 2016 with the recognition of historic buildings around the City of Lake Alfred.  Each ceremony will be held on-site, at 9 am.  The program will include a history of the site, dignitary comments, unveiling the plaque and photos. Check out the event calendar for dates.

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Click on the Centennial logo for a recap of the events.