Lake Worth Beach City Library

The Lake Worth Beach City Library (LWBCL) offers library card holders resources such as children’s and adult books, a family Spanish collection, DVDs, and audio books. Library services include Wi-Fi, laptops, printing, scanning, faxing, and hotspots. Additional resources are available online using a LWBCL card.

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Wi-Fi, Printing, Scanning and Photocopy: Library visitors can connect to the library’s Wi-Fi, and print wirelessly from phones, tablets or laptop computers. Scanning, faxing, and photocopying are available. Visitors often bring their own devices to connect to the Internet, but laptops are available for Internet access or printing. Please note that wireless printing from laptops is only available via Apple laptops or Chromebooks (library Chromebooks are available with a library card.)

Adult Best-Sellers, Fiction, Non-Fiction, and e-resources:

LWBCL’s focus on adult library services is to offer a large selection of current popular fiction. Local and national news publications as well as popular magazines are also available as e-Resources. E-Resources also include e-books and audiobooks. You can find the e-resources on the (CL) Cloud Library App.

Art and Wood Carvings:

The library has an impressive collection of Paintings by Sherman Winton as well as a collection of Wood Carvings by Samuel Schlappich in the newly renovated Florida Room that can be toured by appointment.

Newly Renovated Meeting Room:

The new programming and meeting room has been renovated and is available for rent for your meeting or event. Please contact [email protected] for inquiries.

Follow us on social media to stay up to date on the latest library happenings.

• Our General Page: LWBcitylibrary

• Our Children’s Page: LWBCLChildren

• Our Instagram: lwbcitylibrary

What Are the Library Hours

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: CLOSED

MONDAY: CLOSED

What Are the Health Protocols for Using the Library?

Using the following measures, the library continues to promote the health and safety of library staff and patrons:

• Hand sanitation and social distancing are encouraged.

• Individuals who are not healthy enough to be in the library will be asked to leave.

• Loitering is not permitted. People are encouraged to select materials for use at home.

What Are Some of the Online or Virtual Services and Programs?

There are multiple ways to access the following e-Resources: with an app, or a WEBSITE LINK: some require your library card number for access, and others don’t.

• Library card applications

• cloudLibrary (e-books: Use cloudLibrary). Your library card number is required to access cloudLibrary e-books and e-audiobooks.

• NewStand (from cloudLibrary) where you can find over 7,500 different magazines in over 50 different labguages

• GoGo Library (No library card Login required).

• Lake Worth Public Library Flipster: e-Magazines. Download the App or click on the LINK. To login, use your Lake Worth Beach City Library card number and click "Sign In."

• Newsbank: (on our e-Services web page).  Resources include The Palm Beach Post, and many more local, regional and national newspapers in the United States. “Login” with your LWB City Library Card.

• The Florida Electronic Library No library card required: FEL will authenticate user within the State of Florida. (LINK is also on our WEBSITE).

Are There Hot Spots Available for Checkout From the Library?

Yes, Hot Spots can be checked out from the Library with your Library card: ask at the front desk.

If I Don’t Have an Internet Service Provider, Will the Hot Spot Provide a Connection to the Internet?

Yes, Hot Spots, provide Internet for your smart devices. Wi-Fi hotspots are internet access points that allow you to connect to a Wi-Fi network (provided at no cost to you, by the library) using your computer, smartphone or another device.  Check a Hot Spot out, keep it charged up, and connect using your device’s Wi-Fi settings.

Does the Library Have Free Wifi?

Yes, when you visit the library, ask the library staff for the password. You need to be on the Library’s Wi-Fi if you wish to print from your own device.

What Printing Services Are Offered?

Printing is offered using the library computers or your own devices. It’s self-service, and the machine takes coins or up to $10 bills. Black & White printing is $.15 per sheet, and Color is $.50 per sheet.

There’s also a Black & White photocopier available: copies are $.15 per sheet.

Is There a Scanner I Can Use?

The library offers a scanner with these options:

Scan = $0.05 to USB, to email, to phone, or to Google Drive.

Scan to Fax = $0.50

     Additional Scan to Fax services offered

          International = $1.00 per page

          Text Translation = $0.45 per page

          Text-to-Audio = $0.45 per page

Scanning is self-service: the machine takes coins or up to $10 bills.

Are Computers Available?

Yes, with a library card the computers are available for 2 hours per day. There are also 15-minute guest computers for patrons who wish to print or briefly check email etc.

Are There Late Fees for Items I’ve Checked Out?

Yes, regular late fees apply for books checked out via the Online Ordering and with Self Check. Ask about the current late fee amounts, by contacting the library.

Can I Renew Books Online?

Not at this time. You may call the library at 561-533-7354 to renew your books.  

Where Do I Return Books and Materials That I Have Checked Out?

All books and media can be returned via the convenient book drop located near our front doors, or inside at our circulation desk.

Does the Library Take Book and Other Media Donations?

*Donations are not currently being taken due to construction at the Annex

Yes-The Library receives donations at its “Friendly Little Book Shop” used bookstore. Saturdays from 1-4pm in the Annex Building at 414 Lake Ave in Downtown Lake Worth. All proceeds benefit the library.

You can also put donations in Lake Worth Little Free Libraries around town. Click the link below to learn more about our Little Free Libraries.

Lake Worth Little Free Libraries

Library Support

Does the Library have a Friends group?  Yes, Friends of the Lake Worth Beach Library. The library has been generously supported through the years by the Friends. If you wish to support the library, or for more information, please contact Friends of the Lake Worth Beach Library

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e-Books, audiobooks and movies can be accessed with your library card:

cloudLibrary  https://www.yourcloudlibrary.com/

NewsStand from cloudLibrary https://cloudlibrary.magzter.com

Florida Electronic Library / FEL https://www.flelibrary.com/ebooks.php

Most FEL content is available even without entering your library card, with location authentication. They’re available and free, here in Florida.

Tutorials on how to use our E-Services can be found on our Youtube Channel.

Events Schedule

Winter Adult Programming

Story Time

Tree Decorating Contest

Click here for Tree Decorating Contest application.

Jazz Jam

Meeting Room General Information

Lake Worth Beach City Library Meeting Room

Thank you for your interest in using the library meeting room at the Lake Worth Beach City Library.

A meeting room application form is required for any group wishing to use the room. Bookings are confirmed when the signed application is returned to the applicant.

All requests are subject to room and staff availability. Sufficient lead time is required due to the volume of outside requests and in-house Library programs.

• The meeting room is available (as of October 1, 2024) Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, for 2-hour blocks (all requests are subject to room and staff availability)
• Groups are limited to one meeting per month
• The meeting room is 20 x 40 feet with a 50-person capacity
• Handicap accessible
•  Adjacent to refrigerator, warmer and sink
• Chairs and tables are available for use- the participating group must handle all set up and breakdown
• Projector, screen and podium available for use

Meeting Room Application

Click here for application.

When completed, please e-mail the application to Jennifer Movic at [email protected].

If you are a Non-Profit, please be prepared to send a copy of your exemption certificate.