Fort Meade Public Library - FL

Fort Meade Public Library - FL A public library located in Polk County, FL serving the citizens of Fort Meade and surrounding areas.

The Fort Meade Public Library will try to meet the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of our diverse and changing population. Check out our digital catalog at:
https://pclc.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/pclc

YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKhg1gnqbRpVXea3Tvqrdxw

Ask A Librarian Tool: https://tblc.libanswers.com/

05/29/2026

Polk County Library Cooperative's Jurassic Polk Challenge starts THIS MONDAY, June 1!

🎉 Happy Last Day of School! 🎉Celebrate your hard work with our 4th Quarter Report Card Incentive Raffle at the library! ...
05/28/2026

🎉 Happy Last Day of School! 🎉

Celebrate your hard work with our 4th Quarter Report Card Incentive Raffle at the library! 📚✨

Stop by the library between May 28 – June 5 to show your report card and enter for a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

⏰ Students have exactly ONE WEEK after report cards are distributed on May 28 to participate.

🎟️ Here’s how raffle entries work:
⭐ Each A earned = 2 tickets
⭐ Each B earned = 1 ticket
⭐ Present your physical PCLC Library Card = 3 bonus tickets

🏅 Students who made the Honor Roll may also choose ONE FREE item from the Friends of the Library Sale Shelf to keep!

We are so proud of all our students for their hard work this school year. We can’t wait to celebrate your achievements with you! 🎓📖

📚 We’re Hiring! 📚The Fort Meade Public Library is seeking a passionate and community-focused individual to serve as our ...
05/22/2026

📚 We’re Hiring! 📚

The Fort Meade Public Library is seeking a passionate and community-focused individual to serve as our next Library Director! This is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing public library and help shape programs, services, and literacy initiatives for our community.

Interested applicants can view the full job description and apply online here:
Apply for the Library Director Position at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4185971

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! 📖✨

☀️📚 Summer Reading Program is Almost Here! 📚☀️Get ready for a summer filled with reading, fun, prizes, and exciting prog...
05/22/2026

☀️📚 Summer Reading Program is Almost Here! 📚☀️

Get ready for a summer filled with reading, fun, prizes, and exciting programs for ALL ages! 🎉

Our Summer Reading Program begins next month, and everyone is invited to participate — from children and teens to adults! Whether you love adventures, mysteries, comics, or learning something new, there’s something for everyone at the library this summer. 🌟

✨ Track your reading
✨ Attend fun programs and events
✨ Earn prizes and incentives
✨ Make this your best summer yet!

We are also excited to announce some of our amazing incentive raffle prize sponsors this year, including:
🎨 Crayola
🛒 Publix
🏰 Solomon’s Castle
🐠 Florida Aquarium
🌺 Bok Tower Gardens
🧪 WonderWorks
🚀 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
🐅 Big Cat Habitat Conservation & Education Center
⛸️ Skateworld

A huge thank you to these wonderful organizations for helping make our Summer Reading Program extra special for our community! 💛

Stay tuned for registration details, event schedules, and more information coming soon. We can’t wait to spend the summer reading with you! ☀️📖

☀️ Summer is almost here, and so is a season full of fun at the library! 📚🎉Our June & July Event Calendars are packed wi...
05/18/2026

☀️ Summer is almost here, and so is a season full of fun at the library! 📚🎉

Our June & July Event Calendars are packed with exciting programs, activities, crafts, and events for all ages — and we’re especially excited to kick off our Summer Reading Program beginning June 5th! 🌴📖

Join us this summer for:
🎨 Creative programs
📚 Reading challenges
🎮 Family-friendly events
👧 Activities for kids, teens, and adults
🌟 And so much more!

Be sure to stop by the library or check out our calendars online to see everything happening in June and July. We can’t wait to spend the summer with you!

To view more information about our summer reading program and events, visit: https://www.cityoffortmeade.org/departments/summer_reading_program_and_events.php

🚚 BIG TRUCK DAY is rolling into the library! 🚓🚜🚒Join us on Thursday, June 4th from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fun-filled ...
05/15/2026

🚚 BIG TRUCK DAY is rolling into the library! 🚓🚜🚒

Join us on Thursday, June 4th from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fun-filled morning exploring a variety of big trucks and vehicles up close! Families and children of all ages are invited to climb aboard, meet community helpers, and learn more about the awesome vehicles that keep our community moving.

Don’t miss this hands-on experience full of horns, wheels, and big-time fun!

📍 Location: Fort Meade Public Library
📅 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

We hope to see you there! 🚛✨

05/02/2026

📶✨ Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots Are Back! ✨📶
Great news! The Fort Meade Public Library’s mobile Wi-Fi hotspots will be available for checkout again starting Monday, May 4th! Stay connected wherever you go—perfect for work, school, or streaming on the move.
Conditions & Procedures:
📌 Must be checked out on an adult library card – no exceptions
📌 Checkout period is 2 weeks (14 days) – no renewals
📌 $10 usage fee required at checkout (cash or check only – no card payments)
📌 New library card holders must wait 30 days before requesting a hotspot
📌 Adult patrons checking out a hotspot must complete a policy agreement form
Stop by the library starting May 4th to get connected! 🌐💻

🎬 New Item Alert in Our Library of Things! 🎬We’re excited to share that our Library of Things collection has expanded — ...
05/01/2026

🎬 New Item Alert in Our Library of Things! 🎬
We’re excited to share that our Library of Things collection has expanded — you can now borrow a DVD Player from the library!
Perfect for enjoying your favorite movies at home, especially if you no longer have a player of your own.
Borrowing Rules:
✔ Must be checked out on an adult library card (no exceptions)
✔ Loan period is 2 weeks (14 days)
✔ No renewals allowed
Stop by the library to check it out and start your next movie night! 🍿

🌸📚 May is blooming with fun at the Library! 📚🌸Our May 2026 Program & Event Calendar is here, and we have something for e...
04/24/2026

🌸📚 May is blooming with fun at the Library! 📚🌸
Our May 2026 Program & Event Calendar is here, and we have something for everyone to enjoy! From engaging activities for kids and teens to creative workshops and community events for adults, there’s plenty to explore all month long.
Whether you're looking to learn something new, get creative, or just enjoy a good book, the library is the place to be this May!
📅 Stop by to pick up a calendar or check it out online to plan your visit. We can’t wait to see you!

🎉 We're thrilled to announce our 3rd Report Card Quarterly Incentive Raffle! 📝✨ Celebrate student success and dedication...
03/31/2026

🎉 We're thrilled to announce our 3rd Report Card Quarterly Incentive Raffle! 📝✨ Celebrate student success and dedication by participating in our exciting raffle, where outstanding report cards could win you fantastic prizes! Keep up the great work, stay motivated, and let's make this quarter unforgettable.
Once report cards were distributed on March 30th, students have exactly 1 WEEK to stop by the library to present their report card and enter our raffle for a $25 Amazon gift card.
How Entries Work:
For each 'A' earned - 2 tickets
For each 'B' earned - 1 ticket
Present your physical PCLC Library Card - 3 tickets
Additionally, if the student made the honor roll, they may pick out 1 item from the Friends of the Library Sale Shelf to keep.

Address

75 E Broadway Street
Fort Meade, FL
33841

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18632858287

Website

https://pclc.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/fortmeade

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