The Suzette Penton Polk City Community Library is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a mask. During these unprecedented times our staff remains dedicated to fulfilling all requests. We sanitize every item and offer curbside pickup to all patrons, if requested.
As always, items can be returned to the drop box at any time.
Location
Suzette Penton Polk City Community Library
215 Bougainvillea Avenue
Polk City, FL 33868
863-984-4340
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Closed on Saturday and Sunday |
Access your account & search the Library Catalog:
https://pclc.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/pclc
E-Books! E-Audios! E-Magazines!
Do you enjoy reading books on your digital device? Choose form your favorite books or your favorite audio books by browsing e-books, e-audiobooks, and e-magazines on the Libby App!
Available on App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/libby-by-overdrive/id1076402606
and Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby
Documents
If you would like to volunteer to help at the library complete and send in the Volunteer Application . Please submit all volunteer applications to the Polk City Government Center.
Also, be sure to review our Internet Usage Policies .
Stay Up-to-Date with the Library Events Calendar:
Visit our Facebook page for up-to-date information about our programming.
https://www.facebook.com/PolkCityLibrary
Services:
- Computers for Public Use
- Access to Libby & Overdrive with Library Card
- Ancestry.com (in library use only)
Memberships:
Adults:
- Membership is free
- Must reside in Polk County
- Requires valid photo ID with current address
- If the photo ID is current, but with an old address, documentation is required to provide proof of current Polk County, Florida address such as: current utility bill, local personal checkbook, car registration, voter registration card, or property tax receipt
Youth:
- Children under the age of 12 must have a parent or legal guardian accompany them at the time of application to assume responsibility for materials borrowed with the child’s card.
- Students may qualify for a library card with proof of enrollment and photo ID
Students:
Polk County Public Schools, the Lake Wales Charter Schools, Cypress Junction Montessori Charter School, Berkley Accelerated Middle Charter School and the Polk County Library Cooperative have partnered to provide free access to library materials and online resources for Polk County students!
With a PLUS Card, students can:
- Borrow up to 5 books from all 15 public libraries in Polk County, and the PCLC Bookmobile, Vending Library at the Outpost 27 Visitor’s Center in Davenport or use home delivery through Books by Mail.
- Create presentations, conduct research and type papers using public library computers.
- Enjoy digital titles in books, audiobooks, music, magazines, movies and television series.
PCLC Directory of Online Resources:
https://mypclc.org/custom/web/content/PCLCDirectoryofOnlineResources_9_10_2020edited.pdf
Follow Us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/PolkCityLibrary/
Contact Information
Hannah Ulloha
Librarian
hannah.ulloha@mypolkcity.org
Pam Peterson
Library Clerk
pamela.peterson@mypolkcity.org
Ph: 863-984-4340
Fax: 863-984-6385