Bartow Public Library

09/05/2026

Join us for our Hispanic Cultural Festival! There will be music, games, dancing, sweet treats, and more. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

¡Acompáñanos en nuestro Festival Cultural Hispano! Habrá música, juegos, baile, dulces y más. ¡Estamos deseando celebrar contigo!

This program is for all ages and registration is not required.
Este programa es para todas las edades y no requiere inscripción.

09/03/2026

Bartow Library will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8th at 9am. Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!

09/03/2026

The Bartow Library: It's a HIT!

Happy Library Card Sign-Up Month! Come by and get your FREE library card and unlock access to books, DVDs, video games, ukuleles, a Florida Children's museum ticket, online resources and apps, and so much more!

09/02/2026

Happy September! This month, two of our favorite programs return: Homeschool Hour and Full STEAM Ahead! Homeschool Hour will feature an ice cream social and "Back to Homeschool" Pictures. STEAM will feature a stuffed animal clinic. Bring your stuffed animal and apply STEAM principles in a fun way!

Homeschool Hour is intended for homeschoolers of all ages. STEAM is intended for elementary-aged patrons and their families.

See you on September 16!

09/01/2026

New month=new books! Come check these (and more!) out at the library!

08/30/2026

We're looking forward to a great week of programs at the library! Please note: if a program has an asterisk (*), we ask that you call us at 863-534-0131 to register. We can't wait to see you at the library!

08/27/2026

In honor of the new Avatar show, join us in celebrating the franchise!

Complete challenges, find out what bender you are, and jump into the arena to discuss your opinions.

Come to the second floor of the library on September 14 from 5:30-7:30pm. This program does not require registration and is intended for ages 13+. Costumes are encouraged!

08/26/2026

Crunching numbers today at the library!

08/25/2026

September's Teen Fandom is Deltarune! Make Deltarune-inspired keychains, play games based on different chapters, and spend time celebrating your favorite fandoms!

Note: Deltarune is rated T for teen.

This program is intended for ages 12-17, and registration is not required.

"The world is as big as you want it to be. Where will you go next?"

08/24/2026

So happy the Books Bridge Bus visits us on Thursdays! Make a morning of it: stop by Songs and Stories at 11, then stay for the Books Bridge Bus!

Exciting news... the buses are back and ready to see you!

This rotation runs August 10 through October 2, and we can't wait to share great books with our community.

A few reminders:
🚌 One free book per child, per week (children must be present)
✅ No registration required

Stop by, say hello, and let your child pick out a new book to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you on the bus!


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