2015 Annual Art Show Winners - Photography Category

Left to Right:  Shirley Brantley - 2nd Place; Janice Fann - 1st Place; Debra Richards Lewis - 3rd Place.
Honorable Mentions (not pictured) Jordan Brantley and Doug Lewis.

2015 Annual Art Show Winners - Art (Painting & Drawing) Category

 John Knight, 1st Place Art Category

 Ray French, 2nd Place Art Category

 Gary Worley, 3rd Place Art Category

 Ginger Godfrey, Honorable Mention Art Category

 Brittany Stanley, Honorable Mention Art Category

Friends of the Library purchases E-books

A Big Thank You to the Friends of the Latt Maxcy Memorial Library for the purchase of over $600 worth of downloadable e-books and e-audiobooks for our library! Downloadable materials were purchased in formats for adults, young adults and children. 

You can check out all available downloadable materials at this address: http://pclc.lib.overdrive.com/43EE9DEA-2736-4496-87AA-FE4EB0C73E6B/10/50/en/Default.htm

Job Fair @ the Library

Kelly Educational Staffing will be holding a job fair here at the library on Friday, March 6th from 9 am - 1 pm. 

Minimum requirements & Pay for each position:

Para Professional (Teacher’s Assistant) – GED or Diploma - $8.05 hourly

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

Books with Friends Book Discussion March 5th @ 6:00 pm

We will be discussing Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah.  We will have some copies of our next title available at the meeting.  It's not too late to join us!  Call 863 635-7857 for information.

FREE Tax Preparation & E-Filing at the Library

Days and Times:

• Mondays  8:30 am - 11:30 am & 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• Thursdays 8:30 am - 11:30 am

What to Bring:  A)  Last year's tax return. B) Copies of ALL W-2, 1099 Forms and proof of other income received by you and your spouse. C) Social Security Cards or Individual Tax Identification (ITIN) Cards or ITIN letters for you, your spouse, and for any other persons shown on the tax return D) Valid Picture I.D. E) WE MUST SEE A CHECK for direct deposit of your tax refund.

Affordable Care Act

• Bring health insurance coverage for you, your spouse and all dependents.
• If you do not have full year coverage, bring information on monthly coverage.
• If you purchased health insurance through the Marketplace/Exchange you must bring FORM 1095-A with you.  This form was supposed to be mailed by January 31, 2015 but like many other things may not be mailed until later.
• Bring any health care exemptions received from the IRS or the Marketplace.

Library Art Show Reception

On Thursday, Feb. 26, 2014 between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. we will honor the participants of our Annual Art Show with a reception at the Library.  Each participant was allowed to enter two pieces in our show.  Winners will be announced at 6:30 p.m.  Artwork will be on display until March 5th for your viewing pleasure.

Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Information at the Latt Maxcy Memorial Library

The Guardian ad Litem program, which serves abused and neglected children across Polk County, is seeking volunteers. Dawn Shinskey, a recruiter for the program, will have information about becoming a volunteer at the Latt Maxcy Memorial Library in Frostproof on Tuesday, March 11th from 10:00am until 12:00pm. Please stop by with any questions you may have. If you cannot attend this orientation session, please call Dawn Shinskey at 863-534-4597 or email Dawn.Shinskey@gal.fl.gov.

Singing Cracker Cowman Frank Thomas, March 6th @ 6:30 p.m.

Bea Reifeis Book Discussion and Signing, Feb. 27th @ 6:00 pm

Annual Art Show - Feb. 4th - Mar. 8th

Latt Maxcy Memorial Library Annual Art Show – Entry deadline February 1^st. Show will run Feb. 4 – March 8^th. Two categories are offered this year: Photography: digital or film and Painting & Drawing. Awards reception will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28^th from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Complete entry rules available at the library or call 863 635-7857 for details.

Polk Works One- Stop Bus comes to Frostproof

Thursday, January 17, 2013 - The Polk Works Mobile One-Stop bus will be near the library on West Wall Street from 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. to assist with creating/updating resumes, assessing job skills, job applications, food assistance applications, counseling services, training, job searching and unemployment claims.

Toddler Storytime begins January 16, 2013

Toddler Time – Toddler Time was created for children up to age four and their caregivers. Each session is a fun introduction to books, finger plays, action songs and rhymes. Toddler Time will begin on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 and will be offered Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. These sessions run approximately 30 minutes.

Polk County Supervisor of Elections Office Representatives to visit Library

Monday, January 14, 2013 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Representatives from the Polk County Supervisor of Elections Office will be at the Library to provide a variety of services including: voter registration, updating names and addresses, changing party affiliations, or requesting absentee ballots.

@ The Library - Music of the Civil War - The Lighter Side

Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. – The Cracked Walnuts present Music of the Civil War – The Lighter Side. Join us for a one-hour program that focuses on lighthearted, knee-slappin’ songs from the Civil War era. It doesn’t matter which side of the Mason Dixon Line you’re on – Jeff and Jan Ausfahl will delight us all with banjo and washboard music to such tunes as Old Dan Tucker and the Yellow Rose of Texas. See their website at www.crackedwalnuts.com.

Polk Works Mobile One-Stop Career Center Comes to Frostproof

Polk Works "office on wheels" travels to outlying cities in Polk County, providing free access to computers with internet capabilities. Job seekers can search job boards, prepare and post resume and apply for open positions.  The mobile one-stop center will be in Frostproof on the third Thursday of every month beginning on October 18, 2012.  Center hours will be from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and the center will be located on West Wall St. to the east of the Library's parking lot.  For more information, please call Polk Works at 863 508-1100 or visit www.polkworks.org.

Help Us... Help Others October 1 - 31, 2012

The Latt Maxcy Memorial Library will conduct "Food for Fines" during the month of October. "Food for Fines" is a fines amnesty program, which provides patrons the opportunity to "pay" overdue fines with a donation of food to the Library. Non-perishable food collected in this drive will go to the Frostproof Care Center’s Food Pantry Program.

Overdue materials may be returned with at least five non-perishable food items, or outstanding fines owed may be "paid" with the same donation.

The library will accept materials, no matter how long overdue. Overdue materials from any Polk County Library Cooperative site may be returned during "Food for Fines." Lost or damaged materials are exempt from this amnesty program.

Bring your long overdue books and your donated non-perishable food items to the library today and clear your library card. This is a great way to help others in need. For more info. on participating in this program call the library, 863-635-7857.

ARRIVING JUNE 28, 2010 at 10:00 AM - Audiobooks, eBooks, video and music from OverDrive. Download to your computer or hand-held device. Free to all Polk County residents with a valid library card.Be sure to check back on Monday, June 28!

Some great information about B-Mail!

B-Mail is a home delivery service available to all library customers who reside within Polk County. Books and materials are mailed to customers whose library membership is in good standing. Some restrictions may apply.
B-Mail is a low cost, easy way to receive PCLC materials. In fact, B-Mail delivery to your home is free! When the title you've requested is located, it will be delivered to the address listed on your library account.
Special consideration is given to shut-ins. Mail to and from their residence is free through a special postal permit.
The return of books and materials is the responsibility of the customer. B-Mail materials must be returned to one of the 18 Polk County Library Cooperative sites, including PCLC's Bookmobile. Materials may be returned during regular library business hours or in the after-hours drop boxes available at most sites.
For information visit www.pclc.lib.fl.us/bbm or call 863-679-4441. B-Mail is a unique new service, funded by Polk County Libary Community Investment Dollars, with support from Polk County Library Cooperative member libraries.

Programs for children

The library is pleased to offer two programs for children under the age of five. We will have a Toddler Time on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. This is for children two and under. Stories, finger plays and songs will be featured at these events. Parents are required to stay for these programs.

Preschool P.A.L.S. (Play and Learn Storytime) will be on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. This is for children ages three and four. Stories, finger plays, songs and an occasional puppet show will be featured at these events. Parents are asked to stay nearby for these programs.

Our Florida Library Youth Program will be held over the summer for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. More information will be available in the near future.