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Free video games for teens this week in Bartow

Free video games for teens this week in Bartow

Bartow, Florida -- As the school year winds down in Bartow, local teens will have a place to blow off a little steam and have some fun.

The Bartow Public Library is hosting a video game get-together complete with refreshments this Thursday.

Organizers say the teens are inveited to come enjoy popular Wii games such as Just Dance, Wii Basketball and Wii Play.

It's designed for young people grades 6-12, and will run from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., Thursday May 9th at the Bartow Public Library
2150 S. Broadway Ave.

Public meeting about Poinciana Park

Public meeting about Poinciana Park

Polk County, Florida -- Polk County Parks and Natural Resources is hosting a public meeting about Poinciana Park, a new park opening in Fall 2013 in Poinciana.

Phase I construction includes a three multi-purpose fields, restrooms, two baseball fields, a basketball court, a dog park, picnic facilities and parking. 

The discussion of the meeting will include new athletic league possibilities and rental opportunities. 

Florida State Parks announces new, free mobile app

Florida State Parks announces new, free mobile app

Florida-- Trees, lakes, trails, wildlife- they're all things that come to mind when thinking about Florida's parks. Techonology, smartphones and applications, howeverm are probably the last things to come to mind- until now!

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Park Services department has announced the launch of their new, free mobile application, which will serve as an interactive guide for users on the go at any of Florida's 171 parks, trails and historic sites. 

County Nature Discovery Center to close for the holidays

County Nature Discovery Center to close for the holidays

Polk Co., FL-- Polk’s Nature Discovery Center will be closed December 22 - 25.The trails, however, will remain open the regular hours during this time.

Polk’s Nature Discovery Center is located in the Circle B Bar Reserve at 4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL.  

For more information, call 863-668-4673. 

Paws to Read Party for your pup!

Paws to Read Party for your pup!

Bartow, FL-- The Bartow Public Library is hosting a "Paws to Read" on Saturday, December 15. 

They invite you to, "come help celebrate their faiteful service," and enjoy "cake, Frosty Paws and dog bisquits," to be served at the event. 

The hour long party begins at 10:30 a.m. at the library, located at 2150 S. Broadway Ave. Bartow, FL 33830.

Teen Poinsettia Decoration

Teen Poinsettia Decoration

Bartow, FL-- Kids and teens in grades six through 12 can create their very own flowering poinsettia decorations out of paper on Thursday, December 13 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Just head to the Bartow Public Library, located at 2150 S. Broadway Ave. Bartow, FL 33830.

 

Save money and watch a free movie

Bartow, Florida -- In a tight economy what could be better than some free entertainment?

Well, this Saturday, saving money is even more thrilling at the Bartow Public Library.

Thrilling, because they're showing a free screening of "The Bourne Legacy" between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.