Having fun isn't hard when you have a library card — especially here in Lakeland, where it comes with so many perks. How many of these features did you know the Lakeland Public Library offered?

Vending machines
Grab some brain food by visiting a book vending machine at Lakeland City Hall — it's as easy as picking a snack.

Book clubs + storytimes
Readers of all ages can meet up to discuss or read books together. Bring little ones to preschool storytimes at each branch; options for grown-ups include lunchtime talks, Spanish-language discussions, and the spicy romance club.

Find this stand near the History Room entrance for orange-filled recipes. | Photo by LALtoday

Lakeland History & Culture Center
If you've been reading LALtoday for a while, hopefully you knew about this one. Head to the Main Branch to browse this center packed with interactive exhibits about local history. The current theme is worth the squeeze.

eResources
Check out the ebooks, audiobooks, newspapers, movies, and magazines the library offers — no, really, you can check them out to browse on your devices. We're always stocking our Kindles with ebooks, and you don't even have to leave home to return them.

Find this 100-ft Blinky playground at Florida Children's Museum. | Photo by @lkldlense

Culture Pass
Each library location has two Culture Passes available each day. Be the first to check one out and get free, same-day admission for up to five people to the Florida Children's Museum at Bonnet Springs Park.

There's plenty more to love about Lakeland's libraries, so plan a visit to one of its three branches to see what's available. Did we miss a feature you love? Let us know so we can bookmark it for later.