Polk County's Literacy Resource Directory 2nd Edition | Page 17
Did You Know!
LAKE WALES
LITTLE THEATRE
In 2017, 59% of students of 4th grade
students in Florida were not reading on
grade level.
www.rif.org/literacy-network/facts#Florida
Contact: Leslie Grondin
Address: 411 N. Third St., Lake Wales, FL 33853
LAKE WALES PUBLIC
LIBRARY
863-676-1266
lakewaleslittletheatre@ lwlt.org
www.lwlt.org
Contact: Tina Peak
Address: 290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake
Wales, FL 33853
Hours of Operation: Varies
About: Lake Wales Little Theatre is known for offering a variety of
plays. They select recent hits, old favorites, playwright
submissions, and frequently offer plays that have never before
863-678-4004
[email protected]
been produced. www.cityoflakewales.com/library
The season begins in September and runs through June, and Hours of Operation:
9:00 am - 6:30 | Mondays, Tuesdays, and
Thursdays
9:00 am - 5:30 pm | Wednesdays and Fridays
9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Saturday
consists of five productions.
Children's Theatre - features many talented youngsters from the
Polk County area. Productions are held in September.
Teen Theatre - features talented teens from the Polk County area.
The show is almost totally produced by the teens.
Adult Theatre - each season we feature three plays featuring our
About: The Lake Wales Public Library provides
thousands of books and activities for children,
teens and adults. Reading incentives and
lifelong learning programs are also offered to
community.
talented adult actors. Productions are held in November, January,
and March/April.
LEARNING RESOURCE
CENTER
Contact: Pamela Craven | Address: 1628 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL
33803
863-688-9477 | [email protected]
www.lrcpolk.com
Hours of Operation:
7:00 am - 5:30 pm | Monday - Friday
Offsite hours vary
About: LRC helps students, pre-K through adult, maximize their learning potential by providing personalized, educational programs,
consultative services for parents, and programs to accommodate community needs. Services include:
- 1-to-1 Tutoring (math, reading, and writing)
- Test Prep (ACT and PSAT/SAT)
- Study Habits of Successful Students
- Summer programs
- Professional Development for Teachers