Great turnout for our first day of Super Hero Training Camp. Our story  was Daisy the firecow by Viki Woodworth. Each child that attended received their super hero name and created a medal that signified their super hero. We also played a game of laser tag through the stacks. Fun was had by all!

Super Hero Training Camp Day 1 – Story time

Super Hero Training Camp Day 1 – Showing off their medals

Super Hero Training Camp Day 1 – Laser Tag

 Join us for fun, magic, juggling and more during this visit from Ronald McDonald.  Audience participation is encouraged.  Friday, July 10th at 10:00 am – Latt Maxcy Memorial Library, 15 N. Magnolia Avenue, Frostproof.  863 635-7857 for more information.

Every Wednesday at 10:00 am beginning on July 8th we will have our Super Hero Training Camp – where we will listen to stories, make awesome crafts, play games and have fun!  Join us to find out what your super hero name is and make a super hero medal for yourself.  Each week we will add to your ensemble by making capes, masks, etc.  For more information, call the Library at 863 635-7857.

Our Johns Storms’ World of Reptiles event was held on Monday, June 29th.  The Library had an awesome turn out for this event, which was the Kick-off program for its Summer Library Program.  In attendance were 164 parents and kids who learned all about reptiles from the Everglades to parts of West Africa.  Mike Ferguson, reporter for the News Chief summed up the program in his article published on July 3rd.

  Thursday, April 16th – Career-Source Polk Mobile Unit will be at the library 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist clients with online job searches and applications, career counseling, and assistance with unemployment and other benefits. All services are free.

 Kelly Services will be at the Library on Wed., March 25th from 10 am – Noon.  Clients can speak directly with recruiters for Light Industrial/Warehouse positions in the Frostproof/Davenport area.  Please bring your resume and dress appropriately for an interview!  For more information call 863.688.4141.

Join our Quilt Group on Thursday, March 12th at 5:30 pm for an evening of demonstrations and “show and tells.”  We will have someone demonstrating a binding technique and using an applique pressing sheet.  We will also have show and tell by our members – Everyone is encouraged to bring in something to share.  Newcomers are always welcome!

Thursday, March 12th from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Want to learn which flowers are best for your Florida garden?  Join the Polk County Master Gardeners for a landscaping program at the library.   We will discuss flowers for your spring garden.  To register for the free workshop,  contact Missy Hadden at the library. Call (863) 635-7857 to register.

Representatives from the Polk County Elections Office are at the Latt Maxcy Memorial Library TODAY, March 2nd from 9 am – 11 am to register voters. Deadline to register for the April 7th City Council Election is Monday, March 9th. Come out and register today! Library is located at 15 N. Magnolia Avenue, Frostproof.

Kelly Educational Staffing will be holding a job fair at the library on Friday, March 6th from 9 am – 1 pm.  Minimum requirements and pay for each position:

Para-Professional (Teacher’s Assistant) – GED or Diploma $8.05/hr.

Substitute Teacher – 30 college credit hours – $80 per day