B-MAIL -- B-Mail is a home delivery service available to all library customers who reside within Polk County. Books and materials are mailed to customers whose library membership is in good standing. Some restrictions may apply.

B-Mail is a low cost, easy way to receive PCLC materials. In fact, B-Mail delivery to your home is free! When the title you've requested is located, it will be delivered to the address listed on your library account.

The return of books and materials is the responsibility of the customer. B-Mail materials must be returned to one of the 18 Polk County Library Cooperative sites, including PCLC's Bookmobile. Materials may be returned during regular library business hours or in the after-hours drop boxes available at most sites.

For information visit www.mypclc.org/books-by-mail. B-Mail is a unique new service, funded by Polk County Libary Community Investment Dollars, with support from Polk County Library Cooperative member libraries.

Telephone Reference -- Reference questions may be phoned or faxed to the library. We often answer questions regarding zip codes, correct spelling, geographical inquiries, trivia, business addresses, government locator information and biographical information. The library's reference department may be reached at 678-4004, press 5, or by fax at 678-4051.

Schoenoff Meeting Room -- The Lake Wales Public Library provides meeting room space to qualified groups and agencies. The Schoenoff Meeting Room is located on the library's lower level. Parking is easily accessible on the south end of the library. The Schoenoff Meeting Room is a classroom-size facility, seating 65 people with chairs, tables and audio-visual equipment for groups. Schoenoff Meeting Room reservations and policies are available by contacting Karine Madaus, 678-4004, press 0. Some charges may apply.

Public Access Computers -- The Lake Wales Public Library has eight public access Internet stations. Half-hour time blocks are available. A valid Polk County Library Cooperative Library Card is required to log into the Library's reservation system. Guest passes are available for library patrons who need only a single use of computers.

The Lake Wales Public Library has a 15-minute e-mail station that is available for customers who only wish to quickly check their incoming mail.

A complete list of policies and rules is available at the library. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to utilize the Library's public access computers. All children and teens 17 years old or younger must have a signed Parental Permission Form on file to use the Lake Wales Public Library's Public Access Computers. For information call 678-4004, press option 5.

Wireless Internet -- WIFI Connectivity Available -- The Lake Wales Public Library offers Wireless internet access. This technology enables library patrons to bring their own laptop computers to the library to access the Library's internet connection from anywhere in the library. No passwords are required; all visitors are welcome. There is no charge for usage.

Ye Olde Book Shoppe -- The Lake Wales Library Association has created a special corner in the library. A quiet place for book lovers to search for treasures that are too wonderful to pass up. The Ye Olde Book Shoppe is a used bookstore full of hardback books, paperback books, children's books, large print books and reference materials all reasonably priced. It is open during regular library hours. Visit this unique used bookstore corner, located in the Lake Wales Public Library.

Polk County Library Cooperative Bookmobile Service -- The Polk County Library Cooperative offers bookmobile service to outlying regions of our county. There are three twice-monthly stops that serve the Lake Wales area.

• Village Green Apartments - State Road 60 East
  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

• Lakeshore (formerly Fedhaven) - State Road 60 East
  11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

• Indian Lake Estates - State Road 60 East
  1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Library of Congress branch "Talking Books for Blind or Disabled -- The Lake Wales Public Library is a branch of the Library of Congress Talking Books program. Taped books and listening machines are available at the Lake Wales Public Library. You can return your tapes or broken machine to the LWPL for replacements. Participants must meet qualifications set forth by the Library of Congress. You may contact the Florida Division of Blind Services at 1-800-226-6075 for details on this program.

Interlibrary Loan -- This program allows you access to virtually any library in the world. If you require a book, thesis, document or article that we do not have, our staff will attempt to acquire it through worldwide interlibrary loan. Please call 678-4004, press 5.

Turn newspapers into books -- The Lake Wales Library Association/Friends of the Library recycles newspaper. The receptacle is located in the Lake Wales Public Library's South parking lot. All proceeds from recycling are used to purchase new library books. The receptacle is available 24 hours a day.