Reading with Erma

09/15/2026

Well we have a new Reading Dog and her name is Cali! She is reading with children at Highlands Grove Elementary with her owner Kate! We are excited to expand our program to help more students!

09/03/2026

Erma’s name is up in lights for her birthday! Thank you Center Theater ❤️

09/02/2026

Happy 15th Birthday to the one and only Erma! We love you! ❤️

08/03/2026

Welcome back teachers! We can’t wait for another fabulous school year! You guys are the best! ❤️❤️❤️

06/23/2026

First day of Reading at the Thompson Free Library! It was great seeing old friends and new ❤️

06/23/2026

Erma earned an ice cream sandwich for being a good girl today! Thank you to Darling’s Ice Cream Truck for supporting our Summer Reading Kick-Off!

06/23/2026

Erma handed out books to kids who signed up for Summer Reading! We had such a great time!

06/12/2026

Author Jane Yolen passed away. She was a prolific writer with over 400 books to her credit. If you ever read any of the How do Dinosaurs…you can thank her. 💔

06/01/2026

We're roaring into summer at the Lakeland Public Libraries! Our dinosaur-themed Kids’ Summer Reading Challenge invites children to explore the world of dinosaurs, while adults and teens can explore our museum-themed Reading Challenge to travel through history from the very beginning of time! From tiny hatchlings to mighty t-rexes, readers of all ages can discover new adventures, earn rewards, and dig into a summer full of imagination and learning.

Learn more about the summer reading programs for kids, teens, and adults, as well as upcoming summer events on the library's website: https://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/library/programs-classes/summer-reading-program-2026/

05/29/2026