LIBRARY BABIES -- This program is a lap-sit story time for pre-walkers. The program will provide adult-child interaction for babies and their caregivers. This infant lap-sit story time is for pre-walking infants and their parent or caregiver. Each session provides adult-child interaction, simple stories, songs, action rhymes, and more. Come and share lullabies and stories Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m.

WIGGLES AND GIGGLES -- Wiggles and Giggles was created for walkers through age four and their caregivers. Each session is a fun introduction to books, fingerplays, action songs, and rhymes. Wiggles and Giggles is offered Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.

CHESS -- Sharpen your chess skill or just learn the basics. Get your brain in gear with Coach Leland Fenner. Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 11:30 a.m.

TEEN PROGRAMS (Ages 13 - 18) -- Programs are held each Thursday at 4:15 p.m. in the Teen Room. Come join us for Wii gaming, Book Club, Anime and more!

TREASURE CHEST -- Our treasure chest is filled to the brim with toys for our younger readers. This special reading incentive is for children kindergarten age and younger. When children are caught reading a book to an adult in the library OR when an adult helps a child read a beginning book while in the library, the child is invited to pick a surprise from the treasure box.

EXCELLENCE IN READING -- Excellence in Reading is for students in grades 1-4. Students choose from a list of designated titles, read the selected book and take a test on the content. Prizes are awarded as tests are successfully completed. Students reading 35 titles receive a personalized trophy and a hardcover book of their choice.

READING PATCH CLUB -- In the Reading Patch Club students in grades 5-8 are encouraged to read five titles from different genres, from adventure, to mystery, to sports and more. After completing five books in a genre, the students receive a specially designed patch. Students reading 35 titles receive a personalized trophy and a hardcover book of their choice.

TEACHER ASSISTANCE INCLUDING ASSIGNMENT ALERTS -- Educators are encouraged to contact the Youth Services staff for classroom support. We can assist in enhancing study units and developing bibliographies for students. We can also assist with core curriculum needs and reserve topics for your students. Assisgments Alerts allow the Lake Wales Public Library to know in advance when students need materials for class assignments. The Youth Service Staff can select materials that will be useful for the assignments. DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE ASSIGNMENT ALERT FORM