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Highlands County Libraries closure notice for December 22-25, 2024, including outside returns, with reopening info.

Highlands Libraries: Christmas Closure Information

A festive poster for a Holiday Party at Avon Park Public Library with Santa photos, refreshments, and more on December 17, 4-6 PM.

Holiday Party @ Avon Park library

Winter Wonderland @ Lake Placid Library

An advertisement for a "Rudolph & Friends Party" at Sebring Public Library with guests, activities, and freebies listed for December 13.

Sebring Public Library's Annual Library After Dark: Rudolph & Friends Party - 12.13.24

A flyer for a wrap party at Avon Park Public Library on Dec 7, 2024, with gift wrap supplies and festive decorations.

Avon Park - It's a Wrap Party

A festive flyer for "Story Time with Santa" featuring Santa Claus, penguins, snowflakes, and presents.

Celebrate the holidays with Storytime with Santa @ Okeechobee

Poster announcing Highlands County Libraries' holiday schedule for Thanksgiving 2024, with closures and open hours listed.

Highlands Libraries: Thanksgiving Holiday Closure

An advertisement for a "Thanksgiving Break with Therapy Dogs" event at Highlands County Library System on various dates.

Highlands Libraries - Thanksgiving Break - Therapy Dogs

It's a flyer for a DIY Advent Calendar event at the Okeechobee County Library.

November S.T.E.A.M. Space Activity at the Okeechobee Library!

Poster of an event about Native American sites in National Parks hosted by a library, with an author talk and a chance to win a gift basket.

Native American Sites in Our National Parks presentation at the Okeechobee Library!

Okeechobee Library book club flyer for November 21st, featuring "More Than You'll Ever Know" by Katie Gutierrez.

November Book Club at the Okeechobee Library!

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Thanksgiving Storytime at the Okeechobee Library!

A poster for Fall Family Bingo at Okeechobee County Library with event details, date, and autumn-themed decorations.

Fall Family Bingo at the Okeechobee Library!

A flyer promoting "Yoga at the Library" on Tuesdays and Thursday at 10:00 A.M., with an illustration of a person meditating.

Yoga at the Okeechobee Library!

A colorful poster for Craft Kit Boxes by Okeechobee Library, highlighting monthly craft kits for adults and teens, featuring images of crafts.

November Craft Kits at the Okeechobee Library!

Okeechobee November Book Boxes

Highlands County October 2024 Newsletter

DeSoto October 2024 Newsletter

UPDATED: 25th Anniversary Boogie Bash!

Join us on Thursday, October 17th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of our Library building with a 70’s Boogie Bash! Dress up in…

Okeechobee Library’s October Newsletter and Calendar!

DeSoto September Newsletter

Okeechobee Library’s September Book Boxes

Okeechobee Library’s September Children’s Book Boxes!

Okeechobee Library’s September’s Newsletter and Calendar!

A colorful poster for a "Crayon Storytime" event at Okeechobee Library with books, crayons, and a cute aesthetic.

Crayon Storytime at the Okeechobee Library!

Join us next week at the Okeechobee County Library on Wednesday, September 11th, @ 11:00 A.M. for a Crayon themed storytime and enjoy a story…

Invitation to a 25th Anniversary Boogie Bash at a library with '70s theme, food, music, and games on Sept. 26 from 5-7 PM.

25th Anniversary Boogie Bash! – Okeechobee Library

Join us on Thursday, September 26th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of our Library building with a 70’s Boogie Bash! Dress up…

Flyer for a S.T.E.A.M activity at Okeechobee County Library featuring video game perler beads, set for September 14th, 3:15-5:15 pm.

September S.T.E.A.M. Space Activity at the Okeechobee Library!

Join us every month at the Okeechobee County Library for a new S.T.E.A.M Space activity! September’s activity will be Video Game Perler Beads on…

A colorful poster for a "Fall Storytime" event at the Okeechobee Library with books, pumpkins, and autumn leaves.

Fall Storytime at the Okeechobee Library

Join us at the Okeechobee County Library on Wednesday, September 25th, @ 11:00 A.M. for a Fall themed storytime and enjoy a story, activity, and…

A colorful flyer for Highlands County Library with event dates, awareness months, story times, and book images.

Highlands September 2024 Newsletter

DeSoto County Library August Newsletter

A flyer for Okeechobee Library August 2024 events, including storytime, book club, and STEAM space activities.

Okeechobee Library’s August Newsletter and Calendar!

A colorful poster for a "Schoolbus Storytime" event at the Okeechobee Library with books, pencils, and a school bus illustration.

Storytimes at the Okeechobee Library

School Bus Storytime at the Okeechobee Library!

Poster for craft kit boxes from Okeechobee Library featuring monthly craft kits, needle felt fruits for August, and images of craft materials.

August Craft Kits at the Okeechobee Library!

Calling all crafters to check out our monthly Craft Kits perfect for adults & teens! Our crafts for August are Needle Felt Fruits! Each Craft Kit box…

It's a book club flyer for Okeechobee Library featuring the discussion of "The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura Dave on August 29th at 2 PM.

August Book Club at the Okeechobee Library!

Join us each month at the Okeechobee County Library for light refreshments and discussion of our latest read! Book Club will meet on August 29, 2025…

Okeechobee August Book Boxes

Okeechobee Library’s August Children’s Book Boxes!

Highlands County August 2024 Newsletter

Okeechobee Library July Book Boxes

“Okeechobee Library July Children’s Book Box”

DeSoto County Library July Newsletter

Okeechobee Library’s July Newsletter

Check out the Okeechobee County Library’s July newsletter for more information on our upcoming our Summer Reading programs and events, services, staff…

Highlands County Library System Newsletter – July 2024

DeSoto County Library June Newsletter

Okeechobee Library’s June Newsletter and Calendar!

Check out the Okeechobee County Library’s June newsletter for more information on our upcoming our Summer Reading programs and services, staff…

Magical-themed flyer for a Critter Quest scavenger hunt at a library, promising a prize for finding hidden magical creatures.

Magical Critter Quest!

Can you find the hidden magical creatures around the Okeechobee Library? Come on in on Saturdays in June and join our Critter Quest scavenger hunt…

A poster advertising free breakfast and lunches for students during summer at a library parking lot, Monday to Thursday.

School Summer Lunch Spots at the Okeechobee Library!

Hungry for adventure this summer? Stop by the Okeechobee County Library parking lot Monday – Thursday from 12:10 – 12:30 p.m. all summer long for FREE…

Poster for "Mermaid Storytime" at Okeechobee Library with books, bubbles, and sea life illustrations. Event details included.

Mermaid Storytime at the Okeechobee Library!

Join us on Wednesday, June 12th, @ 11:00 A.M. for a Mermaid themed storytime and enjoy a story, activity, and snacks!

Poster for "Monster Storytime" at Okeechobee Library with cute monsters and books, inviting to a story, activity, and snacks event.

Monster Storytime at the Okeechobee Library!

Join us next week at the Okeechobee County Library on Wednesday, June 12th, @ 11:00 a.m. for a Monster themed storytime and enjoy a story, activity…

A poster for a DIY Magic Wand activity at the Okeechobee County Library STEAM Space event.

Magic Wand S.T.E.A.M. Space at the Okeechobee Library!

Join us every month for a new S.T.E.A.M Space activity! June’s activity will be DIY Magic Wands on Saturday, June 15th from 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. We…

Book club poster for "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver on June 27th at 2:00 PM at Okeechobee Library. Light refreshments available.

June Book Club at the Okeechobee Library!

Join us each month at the Okeechobee County Library for light refreshments and discussion of our latest read! Book Club will meet Thursday, June 27th…

Flyer for Okeechobee Library's craft kit boxes with images of crafting supplies and hands making crafts.

June Craft Kits at the Okeechobee Library!

Highlands County Libraries June 2024 Newsletter

Glades – Summer Programming

“A Gateway to New Experiences and Creative Journeys”

A man with a guitar, colorful shapes, and text promoting a Juneteenth musical event.

Okeechobee – Juneteenth Concert: ‘The Roots of Black Music in America’

Join us for a special musical performance in honor of the Juneteenth holiday with “The Roots of Black Music in American” by renowned guitarist Karlus…

A poster for a juggling & illusion show at the Okeechobee Library on June 7th at 3 PM with stage curtains, lights, cards, and stars.

Okeechobee – Out of My Hands Magic Show!

Get ready for a magical event this summer! Join us at the Okeechobee County Library on Friday, June 7th @ 3:00 p.m. for a performance by the ‘Out of…

Pirate-themed storytelling event flyer with date, time, free Kona Ice, and a woman dressed as a pirate with a parrot.

Pirate Tales! Storytelling Show & FREE Kona Ice!

Help us kick off our Summer Reading Adventures and join us for a Pirate Tales! Storytelling show by performer Katie Adams on Friday, May 31st @ 3:30 p…

June 2024 calendar for Okeechobee Library, featuring events like storytime, crochet, and a kids & teen summer reading challenge.

Adventure into Summer Reading at the Okeechobee Library!

Adventure begins at the Okeechobee County Library! Check out our Summer Reading brochure for more details on challenges, shows, prizes, games, and…

A colorful library event calendar for June 2024, with weekly themes and various activities like storytime, crafts, and movies.

Hardee County Library Summer Reading 2024

Join Hardee County Library Staff for a fun-filled summer. Click the images below for the PDF version of the calendar of events or click this link.

A colorful flyer for Highlands County Libraries' Youth Summer Reading Program 2024 with a camping and adventure theme.

Highlands County Libraries Summer Reading 2024

Summer Reading Programs are here!

DeSoto County Library Newsletter

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Okeechobee Library’s May Newsletter and Calendar!

Check out the Okeechobee County Library’s May newsletter for more information on our upcoming programs and services, staff favorites, monthly displays…

Okeechobee Library May Book Boxes

Okeechobee Library May Children’s Book Box

Poster for Safari Storytime at Okeechobee Library with books, sun, tree, a zebra illustration, and event details.

Storytime at the Okeechobee Library!/Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca de Okeechobee!

Safari Storytime at the Okeechobee Library!

A flyer for a S.T.E.A.M. activity called "Spring Paint by Numbers" at Okeechobee County Library on May 18th.

May S.T.E.A.M. Space Activity at the Okeechobee Library!

Join us every month for a new S.T.E.A.M Space activity! May’s activity will be Spring Paint by Numbers on Saturday, May 18th from 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m…

It's a flyer for a book club meeting at Okeechobee Library, discussing "All Good People Here" by Ashley Flowers on May 23rd at 2:00 PM. Light refreshments available.

Okeechobee Library May Book Club!

Join us each month for light refreshments and discussion of our latest read! Book Club will meet Thursday, May 23rd @ 2:00 p.m. to discuss “All Good…

Highlands County – May 2024 Newsletter

A flyer for a "May the 4th Be With You" event at Sebring Public Library with activities scheduled from 9:30 AM to 5 PM.

Highlands County Libraries: May the 4th Be With You Events

Saturday, May 4, 2024, the Highlands County Libraries will be celebrating!

Text "Arab American Heritage Month" with decorative geometric background.

Arab American Heritage Month at the Okeechobee Library!

Join us in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month by reading stories written by and about Arab Americans and check out our monthly display.

An ad for a library S.T.E.A.M activity featuring shrinky dink note keychains, on April 20th, with craft illustrations.

April S.T.E.A.M. Space Activity at the Okeechobee Library

A colorful poster for a Mother's Day Storytime event at the Okeechobee Library with books, flowers, and strawberry illustrations.

Mother’s Day Storytime at the Okeechobee Library!

An Earth Day-themed poster with book covers and a book display in a library.

Check out our April Displays at the Okeechobee Library!

A colorful poster for a library storytime event with books, a reading cat illustration, and details about a special guest.

Okeechobee County: Special Library Storytime with BOCC Chairman David Hazellief! / Hora de Cuentos de la Biblioteca con el Presidente del Comisionado David Hazellief!

Join us at the Okeechobee Library for a special National Library Week storytime on Wednesday, April 10th @ 11:00 A.M. to enjoy a story, activity, and…

Highlands County Newsletter – April 2024

DeSoto County Library April 2024 Newsletter

Okeechobee Library Patron Appreciation Event!

Help us celebrate National Library Week by visiting the Okeechobee Library on Wednesday, April 10th for a Patron Appreciation giveaway event! Grab a…

Ad for a free chair yoga class at Wildwood Yoga & Wellness on April 6th at 10:30 AM, with registration info.

Okeechobee Library Chair Yoga Class

Looking for an easy exercise to help you workout? Sign up for our FREE Chair Yoga Class on Saturday, April 6th @ 10:30 a.m. with expert instructor…

An Earth Day event flyer with details, a QR code, illustrations of books, a rocket, and the Earth.

Earth Day Community Event at the Okeechobee Library! / ¡Evento comunitario del Día del Mundo en la Biblioteca Okeechobee!

Join us for a day filled with fun and learning at the Okeechobee County Library on Saturday, April 13th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.! Celebrate Earth…

A poster for a book club meeting at the Okeechobee Library discussing "The First Ladies" with light refreshments on April 25th at 2 PM.

Okeechobee Library April Book Club!

Join us each month for light refreshments and discussion of our latest read! Book Club will meet Thursday, April 25th @ 2:00 p.m. to discuss “The…

Promotional poster for monthly Craft Kit Boxes at Okeechobee Library with images of art supplies and crafting activities.

Okeechobee Library April Craft Kits / Biblioteca de Okeechobee Cajas de Artesanía

Okeechobee Library April Book Boxes

Okeechobee Library April Children’s Book Box

Okeechobee Library’s April Newsletter and Calendar!

Check out the Okeechobee County Library’s April newsletter for more information on our upcoming programs and services, staff favorites, monthly…

Highlands County Newsletter – March 2024

It's a flyer for March 2024 events at Okeechobee Library, including concerts, storytimes, STEAM activities, chair yoga, and a book challenge.

Okeechobee Library March Newsletter

Check out the Okeechobee County Library’s March newsletter for more information on our upcoming programs and services, staff favorites, monthly…

DeSoto County Library March 2024 Newsletter

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A flyer for a Teen Minecraft Club event, with dates, times, and participation details, themed with Minecraft visuals.

Okeechobee Community Run Teen Minecraft Club

A colorful poster for a library event, "The Wonderful Wizard of Song" featuring music by Harold Arlen, performed by Dave DeLuca on Saturday, March 23rd.

Okeechobee Concert Events

A colorful poster advertising monthly craft kit boxes from Okeechobee Library with images of crafting materials and activities.

Okeechobee Library Craft Kit Boxes

A flyer for a free Chair Yoga class at Okeechobee Library with date, time, and contact information for registration.

Okeechobee Chair Yoga Class

It's a poster for a book club event at Okeechobee Library featuring "The Celebrants" by Steven Rowley, on March 28th at 2 PM with light refreshments.

Okeechobee Library March Book Club

Books are available in our system, and you can reserve them by clicking this link: https://heartland.bywatersolutions.com/cgi-bin/koha/opac-shelves.pl…

A flyer promoting a S.T.E.A.M activity at Okeechobee County Library, featuring stained glass shamrock crafts.

Okeechobee Library March STEAM Space!

Looking for an fun activity to try out where the supplies, instructions and space are provided for FREE?! Join us in our S.T.E.A.M. Space every month…

Colorful poster for a story hour event titled "Hora De Cuento De Pollito" at Okeechobee Library with books, chicks, and leaves.

Okeechobee Hora de Cuentos

Hora de Cuentos de Pollito

Flyer for "Chicken Storytime" at Okeechobee Library with books, cute chicks, and event details for March 6th, 11 A.M.

Okeechobee Library Storytimes

Okeechobee Library Chicken Storytime

Okeechobee Library March Book Boxes

Okeechobee Library March Children’s Book Box

A poster for an Okeechobee Library book club meeting discussing "The Covenant of Water" by Abraham Verghese on February 22nd at 2 PM.

Okeechobee Library February Book Club

Books are available in our system, and you can reserve them by clicking this link: https://heartland.bywatersolutions.com/cgi-bin/koha/opac-shelves.pl…

An ad for monthly craft kit boxes from Okeechobee Library for adults and teens, featuring various craft supplies and activities.

Okeechobee Library Craft Kit Boxes

A colorful poster for a storytelling event with books, stars, and sparkles, promoting an activity at a library on February 7.

Okeechobee: Hora de Cuentos

Pase por la Biblioteca de Okeechobee el Miercoles, 7 de Febrero, a las 11 A.M. para nuestra Hora de Cuentos de Magia. Venga y disfruta de un cuento…

An event poster for "Magic Storytime" at a library with details on date, time, and activities like stories and snacks.

Okeechobee Library Storytimes

A flyer for a S.T.E.A.M. Space event at the Okeechobee County Library featuring Firefly Circuit Cards.

Okeechobee February Events & Activities (S.T.E.A.M, Yoga & Concerts)

Okeechobee Library February STEAM Space!

Okeechobee Library February Book Boxes

Okeechobee Library February Children’s Book Box

DeSoto Library February 2024 Newsletter

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A poster for a library-hosted Valentine's Day murder mystery party with 1920's theme. Registration required.

Okeechobee Library Murder Mystery

The Okeechobee Library invites you to sign up for our Murder Mystery event: Secrets and Scrolls, on February 14th from 4pm – 6pm. A Valentine’s Day…

Highlands County Library System: February 2024 Newsletter

Highlands January 2024 Newsletter

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DeSoto January 2024 Newsletter

This is the image of page 1 of the newsletter. Full version of the newsletter with readable content is available by clicking this image. Full…

A colorful flyer for the Okeechobee Library's Craft Kit Boxes, with photos of crafting supplies and hands doing crafts.

Okeechobee Library Craft Kit Boxes

Our craft for January is a Watercolor Bookmarks. Each Craft Kit Box will contain all necessary materials and instructions to complete your own…

Okeechobee County Library 2024 Winter Concerts flyer, listing dates, performers, and themes for five different concerts.

Okeechobee Library Winter Concert Series

Looking for some fun musical experiences to participate in for FREE? Join us for our 2024 Winter Concert series to enjoy various styles of music this…

Flyer for January 2024 events at Okeechobee Library, including storytimes, author visit, book club, S.T.E.A.M. activity, guitar concert, and yoga class.

Okeechobee January 2024 Newsletter

Check out the Okeechobee County Library’s January newsletter for more information on our upcoming programs and services, staff favorites, monthly…

This is a poster for a local author visit by Det. Jack Boon, featuring a reading and discussion of a new book series on Jan. 20 at 3:00 p.m.

Okeechobee Library Author Event

The Okeechobee Library invites you to join us for a reading and discussion of Detective Jack Boon’s new book series: ‘Long Arm of the Law!

An advertisement for a Book Club at Okeechobee Library discussing "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano on January 25th at 2 PM.

Okeechobee Library January Book Club

Music concert poster with a guitar, date January 19th, place Okeechobee Library, and sponsorship details.

Okeechobee Concert Event

The Okeechobee Library invites you to join us Friday, January 19th @ 3:00 p.m. for a performance by Gladius and his Flamenco fusion guitar music! The…

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