Recognizing the diverse populations that the library and museum serve, the closures are undertaken to protect all ages, most critically, those in high risk categories.
The Lake Wales Public Library and Lake Wales History Museum staff will continue to work. Phone calls will be answered, materials will be sent out via the Polk County Library Cooperative’s BMail service and staff at both the library and museum will continue with limited operations.
The wireless internet access at the Lake Wales Public Library will be available to users outside the library’s walls.
The City of Lake Wales’ Fire Chief and Emergency Operations Director, Joe Jenkins stated, “The decision to close the library and museum was based on being proactive and sensitive to the health and well-being of the people who use these facilities and the staff who operate them. The Lake Wales Public Library is a busy department serving a diverse population from across our county and further.”
All programs and meeting room usage for the library and museum will be suspended until further notice.
Call the Lake Wales Public Library, 863.678.4004 or email library@lakewalesfl.gov for updates. Contact the Lake Wales History Museum with any questions regarding their closure, 863.676.1759.