This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting Through That Awful German Handwriting

9:30am–12:15pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Registration Required
Event Details:

One of the most difficult aspects of researching German ancestors is trying to handle both old printed texts and the unique German handwriting.

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Special Needs Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Storytime Room (CC)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

For children ages 3-12 years with caregiver.

This storytime is for children with unique learning needs and their families. It uses books, music, and sensory activities to help them enjoy the experience. The schedule is shown with pictures, and stories are shared in different ways. 

The program also may include sensory activities like bubbles, songs and movement. The library is calm and quiet, making it a comfortable place for everyone to enjoy the storytime.

Limited to 10 children plus their caregiver.

 

Registration begins April 11, 2019. 

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Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00am–11:00am
Birth to Preschool
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Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (NW)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool

 

For children ages birth-18 months with caregiver.

Wiggle and giggle to bond with your baby through books, rhymes and songs in this lap-sit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language, motor and social skills. 

Each program offers literacy tips and strategies to stimulate your baby’s brain development and enhance future reading success.

 

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Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Kids Read Down Fines

10:00am–11:00am
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (DB)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines

 

Children and teens with overdue fines, can reduce their fine by $2 for every 15 minutes they read during this program. Each child can earn up to a maximum of $8 in one session. 

Credit may be applied to overdue fines on cards issued to patrons under the age of 18 as well as overdue fines for juvenile and teen materials checked out on their behalf on adult cards.  Credit earned may only be used for overdue fines.

Please bring your library card and check in at youth desk.

 

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Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Kids Read Down Fines

10:00am–11:00am
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area (BN)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines
Event Details:

 

Children and teens with overdue fines, can reduce their fine by $2 for every 15 minutes they read during this program. Each child can earn up to a maximum of $8 in one session. 

Credit may be applied to overdue fines on cards issued to patrons under the age of 18 as well as overdue fines for juvenile and teen materials checked out on their behalf on adult cards.  Credit earned may only be used for overdue fines.

Please bring your library card and check in at youth desk.

 

​Check in at the Youth Services desk upon arrival.

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Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Kids Read Down Fines

10:00am–11:00am
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines

 

Children and teens with overdue fines, can reduce their fine by $2 for every 15 minutes they read during this program. Each child can earn up to a maximum of $8 in one session. 

Credit may be applied to overdue fines on cards issued to patrons under the age of 18 as well as overdue fines for juvenile and teen materials checked out on their behalf on adult cards.  Credit earned may only be used for overdue fines.

Please bring your library card and check in at youth desk.

 

Reservation

SAHAJA MEDITATION CLASS

10:00am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

SITTING MEDITATION CLASS LEADING TO THOUGHTLESS AWARENESS

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Saturday

10:00am–11:00am
Birth to Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (EC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Technology & STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for family-friendly STEAM exploration! Each month will feature a different activity based on the aspects of STEAM - science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

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Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

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Caloosa Chapter NAWCC

10:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Conference Room B (LK)
Brief Description of Event

Clock and Watch Club Meeting

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Repurpose book covers to create your own unique journal. Great for your book lists and keeping track of your favorite authors!

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Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Conference Room C (FM)
Brief Description of Event

I am looking for a meeting space to host a staff 'retreat' in which we will be evaluating the past year's programs and events, as well as planning for the year ahead.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Teen Screen: Mother Edition

10:00am–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (PI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Come in for a chance to screen new and classic teen films with a focus on Mothers. Adult coloring sheets will be available during the event. Note movies played during this event can range in ratings from G to PG-13.

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Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Kids read down fines

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: South County Regional Library
Room: Youth Programming Room (SC)
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines

 

Children and teens with overdue fines, can reduce their fine by $2 for every 15 minutes they read during this program. Each child can earn up to a maximum of $8 in one session. 

Credit may be applied to overdue fines on cards issued to patrons under the age of 18 as well as overdue fines for juvenile and teen materials checked out on their behalf on adult cards.  Credit earned may only be used for overdue fines.

Please bring your library card and check in at youth desk.

 

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Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

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Mother's Day Weekend Play Date

10:30am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room CD
Brief Description of Event

This will be a small gathering of moms, dads, and babies to play and socialize in celebration of Mother's Day Weekend.

This event is in the "Children" group

R.E.A.D. to Dogs

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (EC)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Literacy & ESL
Event Details:

R.E.A.D. companions are registered therapy animals who volunteer with their owner/handlers as a team to help improve the literacy skills of children.

 

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Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

This event is in the "Children" group

Performing Arts Workshop for Children

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

SLV Workshop Services will complement the education of elementary school-aged children by providing them with a creative outlet to express themselves through acting, music, and dance activities.

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Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Kids Read Down Fines

1:00pm–2:00pm
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Storytime Room (CC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines

 

Children and teens with overdue fines, can reduce their fine by $2 for every 15 minutes they read during this program. Each child can earn up to a maximum of $8 in one session. 

Credit may be applied to overdue fines on cards issued to patrons under the age of 18 as well as overdue fines for juvenile and teen materials checked out on their behalf on adult cards.  Credit earned may only be used for overdue fines.

Please bring your library card and check in at youth desk.

 

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Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

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Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (NW)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

WATER QUALITY AND HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS:

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Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

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Short Film Casting Call

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room CD
Brief Description of Event

Casting Call for actors where they run through lines from a sample script and are recorded.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Kids Read Down Fines

1:00pm–4:00pm
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines

 

Children and teens with overdue fines, can reduce their fine by $2 for every 15 minutes they read during this program. Each child can earn up to a maximum of $8 in one session. 

Credit may be applied to overdue fines on cards issued to patrons under the age of 18 as well as overdue fines for juvenile and teen materials checked out on their behalf on adult cards.  Credit earned may only be used for overdue fines.

Please bring your library card and check in at youth desk.

 

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Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Threat of Citrus Greening

1:30pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dr. Mongi Zekri of the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences discusses citrus greening, the most devastating disease affecting citrus trees.

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Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Kids Read Down Fines

2:00pm–3:00pm
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (LK)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines

 

Children and teens with overdue fines, can reduce their fine by $2 for every 15 minutes they read during this program. Each child can earn up to a maximum of $8 in one session. 

Credit may be applied to overdue fines on cards issued to patrons under the age of 18 as well as overdue fines for juvenile and teen materials checked out on their behalf on adult cards.  Credit earned may only be used for overdue fines.

Please bring your library card and check in at youth desk.

 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

meeting of children's writers and illustrators to share information,critique manuscripts and off encouragement for people's projects

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room AB
Brief Description of Event

This is a quarterly meeting of the conservation leadership of the five Audubon chapters in southwest Florida: Audubon of Southwest Florida, Sanibel-Captiva Audubon, Audubon Western Everglades, Glades-Hendry Audubon and Peace River Audubon.