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Okeechobee Library closes at 2:00pm on Dec 31, 2024, and remains closed on Jan 1, 2025, for New Year's.

Okeechobee Library: New Years Closure

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.

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