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KIDS' CALENDAR

The Ledger

TAILS & TALES SUMMER READING CHALLENGE: Explore the world of animals and get in touch with nature through books, activities, and crafts. Children ages 12 and younger can participate in the Kids' Challenge and adults and teens ages 13 and older can register for the Adult and Teen Challenge. Check with your local public library for details.

SPOOLS OUT! KIDS' SEWING CAMP: 10 to 11:30 a.m. June 14-17, eLibrary South Lakeland, 4740 S. Florida Ave. Registration opens at 10 a.m. June 7 at https://lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/7821576; June 28 through July 1, Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive. Registration opens at 10 a.m. June 21 at https://lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/7822784. Free. Ages 8-12. Four-class, hands-on summer sewing camp.

DIAL-A-STORY HOTLINE: Children's short stories read by a librarian. Call 863-965-5550. Auburndale Public Library, free. Changes every two weeks.

PROGRAM IN A BOX: Story Time Boxes, ages 2 to 5, one-week checkout, adult card only, books, fingerplays and craft. S.T.E.A.M. Boxes, ages 5 and older, two-week checkout, youth and adult card, hands-on learning with gadgets, instruments and more, Auburndale Public Library, 100 W. Bridgers Ave., Auburndale, free. 863-965-5548. http://www.auburndalefl.com/library/, https://www.facebook.com/auburndalegov

MOMENTS WITH MR. CHARLES: All ages, rewatch your favorites anytime. Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, free. 863-834-4275. http://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/library/, https://www.facebook.com/lakelandpubliclibrary

A PICTURE BOOK WITH MRS. BRIELLE: Ages 3 to 5, go back and rewatch your favorites anytime. Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, free. 863-834-4275. http://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/library/, https://www.facebook.com/lakelandpubliclibrary

BASIC SEWING FOR CHILDREN: 2 to 3:30 p.m. daily June 21-24, ages 9-11, Lake Wales Public Library, Schoenoff Meeting Room, 290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales. Free. All materials provided. Must be able to attend all classes. Limited to six pre-registered students. Register at 863-678-4004, ext. 0. Taught by Lake Wales Library Association President Jodie Schmidt.  https://www.cityoflakewales.com/309/Library.

MONDAYS

POKEMON CLUB: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 7, first and third Mondays, ages 7 to 14, Mulberry Public Library, 905 Fifth St. NE, Mulberry, free. Trade cards and battle. Meet in the outdoor pavilion. 863-425-3246, https://mulberrylibrary.com/

TUESDAYS

ELEMENTARY TIME: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, June 8: Mulberry Heroes. Mulberry Public Library, 905 Fifth St. NE, Mulberry. Meet in the Civic Center, 901 NE Fifth St. Free. Limited space available. Registration is required, call 863-425-3246. https://mulberrylibrary.com/

STORYTIME: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, June 8 through July 27, Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, free. Registration required at https://lakelandpl.libcal.com/event/7907225. 863-834-4280. https://www.facebook.com/lakelandpubliclibrary

STORY TIME: 2 to 3 p.m., ages 6-8, Tuesdays, Bartow Public Library, 2150 S. Broadway Ave., Bartow, free. 863-534-0131.Stories, games, crafts and a film.  www.cityofbartow.net/library, https://www.facebook.com/BartowPublicLibrary/.

WEDNESDAYS

HONEY BEE STORY TIME: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, ages from 1 to 4. Lake Alfred Public Library, 245 N. Seminole Ave., Lake Alfred, free. Masks and social distancing will be in place. 863-291-5378. https://www.lakealfredlibrary.org/, https://www.facebook.com/lakealfredlibrary/

STORY TIME: 10 to 10:45 a.m., ages 3-5, Wednesdays, Bartow Public Library, 2150 S. Broadway Ave., Bartow, free. Stories, songs, fingerplays and a film. 863-534-0131. www.cityofbartow.net/library, https://www.facebook.com/BartowPublicLibrary/.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, ages 5 and younger, stories and songs with Miss Sarah, Mulberry Public Library, 905 Fifth St. NE, Mulberry, free. Meet in the Civic Center, 901 NE Fifth St. Limited space available. Registration is required at http://mulberrylibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar. 863-425-3246, https://mulberrylibrary.com/

PRESCHOOL MUSIC & ME: 10:30 a.m.June 9, second and fourth Wednesdays, ages 5 and younger, songs with Miss Sarah, Mulberry Public Library, 905 Fifth St. NE, Mulberry, free. Meet in the outdoor pavilion. Limited space available. Registration is required at http://mulberrylibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar. 863-425-3246, https://mulberrylibrary.com/

THURSDAYS

BOOK BABIES: 10 to 10:30 a.m. ages 18 months to 2 years, Thursdays, Bartow Public Library, 2150 S. Broadway Ave., Bartow, free. Nursery rhymes, fingerplays, songs and bubbles. 863-534-0131. www.cityofbartow.net/library, https://www.facebook.com/BartowPublicLibrary/.

STORYTIME: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, June 10 through July 29, outdoors, Lakeland Public Library, Larry R. Jackson Branch, 1700 N. Florida Ave., Lakeland, free. Bring something to sit on. 863-834-4288. http://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/library/

VIRTUAL STORYTIME: 10:30 a.m. posted Thursdays on Facebook and YouTube, Auburndale Public Library, 100 W. Bridgers Ave., Auburndale, free. 863-965-5548. http://www.auburndalefl.com/library/, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1hGizu74_ZR3wpjxbzrfCA, https://www.facebook.com/auburndalegov

TWEEN PROGRAMS: 2 to 3/3:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, ages 9-12, Bartow Public Library, 2150 S. Broadway Ave., Bartow, free. June 10: Fathers’ Day Candygram; June 24: Pet Rock Painting; July 8: Mad Science: Polar Ice vs. Blubber; July 22: Mad Science: Ice-cream in a Bag. Limited space. Preregister at 863-534-0131. www.cityofbartow.net/library, https://www.facebook.com/BartowPublicLibrary/.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: 2:30 p.m. grades nine through 12; 4:30 p.m. grades six through eight, June 10, Mulberry Public Library, 905 Fifth St. NE, Mulberry, free. Tabletop role-playing game. Meet in the outdoor pavilion or teen room. Limited space available. 863-425-3246, https://mulberrylibrary.com/

STUCK IN THE MIDDLE: 4:30 p.m. June 10, grades six through eight, Mulberry Public Library, 905 Fifth St. NE, Mulberry. Free. Reviewing “One & Only Ivan” and “One & Only Bob” by Katherine Applegate. Meet in the outdoor pavilion. 863-425-3246, https://mulberrylibrary.com/

FRIDAYS

WAWA SUMMER FUN DAY: Free admission to Bok Tower Gardens, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. last Fridays through September, compliments of Wawa. Go to the Entrance Gate. Visitors do not need to make a purchase. No voucher or reservation necessary. Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales, 863-676-1408. https://www.boktowergardens.org

NATURE DISCOVERY: Gopher Tortoise The Keystone Species, 9 to 11 a.m. June 11, Bok Tower Gardens, Hammock Hollow, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. Included with general admission. Drop by Hammock Hollow Children’s Garden to learn about how the Gopher Tortoise provides shelter for more than 350 other species. Make a Gopher Tortoise craft as you learn how you can help this burrowing reptile. 863-734-1222. https://www.boktowergardens.org

VIRTUAL STORY TIME: 10 a.m. Fridays, on Facebook, Lake Alfred Public Library, 245 N. Seminole Ave., Lake Alfred, free. With Miss Keri. 863-291-5378. https://www.lakealfredlibrary.org/, https://www.facebook.com/lakealfredlibrary/

SATURDAYS

NATURE ADVENTURERS: Building a Habitat Box, 10 to 11 a.m. June 5, Bok Tower Gardens, Hammock Hollow, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. Free for members; $15 per family for nonmembers (limit of six per family). Ticket price includes general admission to the Gardens. Tickets are available for purchase at www.boktower.org, in person at the Visitor Center or by phone at 863-734-1222. https://www.boktowergardens.org

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