Reservation

ESTERO ISLAND RESEARCH DAY

9:00am - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room AB
Brief Description of Event

GENEALOGY RESEARCH DAY

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

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Preschool
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: South County Regional Library *Temporary Site *
Room: Meeting Room (SC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Birth to 5 years and caregivers

This fun and engaging storytime promotes and reinforces early literacy skills and language development through stories, music, movement and activities.

Parents and caregivers participate with their children while learning helpful early literacy strategies and tips to continue at home.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.

Toddler Tales

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Preschool
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Youth Programming Room (FM)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

For children ages 18 -36 months and caregivers

Parents and caregivers move and groove with their toddlers during this interactive and high-energy storytime that uses stories, music, movement and rhymes to support language and motor skill development.

Parents and caregivers participate with their children while learning helpful early literacy strategies and tips to continue at home.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adults" group.

Coloring for Adults

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Conference Room C (FM)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Come and experience the latest trend in relaxation, adult coloring books!

Researchers and art therapists alike have touted the calming effects of coloring, and adults have found this childhood activity a refreshing way to release their creativity, relieve stress and meet other participants.

Coloring pages designed especially for adults, as well as colored pencils, will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (PI)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Your whole family is invited to this enjoyable, all-ages storytime that celebrates community helpers through books, songs and rhymes. The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Department will be joining us in full gear and provide children a chance

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth to Preschool
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
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Birth to 5 years and caregivers

This fun and engaging storytime promotes and reinforces early literacy skills and language development through stories, music, movement and activities.

Parents and caregivers participate with their children while learning helpful early literacy strategies and tips to continue at home.

 

First come, first served. Please pick up a Storytime ticket at the Youth Services desk the morning of the program. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.

Toddler Tales

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth to Preschool
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (EC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

For children ages 18 -36 months and caregivers

Parents and caregivers move and groove with their toddlers during this interactive and high-energy storytime that uses stories, music, movement and rhymes to support language and motor skill development.

Parents and caregivers participate with their children while learning helpful early literacy strategies and tips to continue at home.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adults" group.

Word and Excel Basics

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Study Room C (EC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Our Technology Instructor provides a basic introduction to Word and Excel for new users. Using Microsoft Office 2016, learn how to create and save documents, format pages, change fonts, and create basic spreadsheets.

Disclaimer(s)

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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Naomi Potash FL Dept Financial Services

10:00am - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room CD
Brief Description of Event

mediation

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

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth to Preschool
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
Program Type: Storytime

For children, ages 3-5 years

Your preschooler will continue to build relationships with friends and develop school readiness skills during this fun and interactive storytime that fosters independent thinking and a lifelong love of learning through reading, talking, singing, writing and playing.

Children attend this program independently while parents and caregivers wait nearby.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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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Pine Island Genealogical Society

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (PI)
Brief Description of Event

Regularly Scheduled monthly meeting - family research

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Coloring for Adults

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Conference Room B (LK)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Come and experience the latest trend in relaxation, adult coloring books!

Researchers and art therapists alike have touted the calming effects of coloring, and adults have found this childhood activity a refreshing way to release their creativity, relieve stress and meet other participants.

Coloring pages designed especially for adults, as well as colored pencils, will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Library Teen Talk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Young Adult Area (EC)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

Teens in grades 9 - 12 are welcome for a weekly discussion about current events, everyday life, library resources, and more. Teens will be encouraged to post an answer to a weekly question.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adults" group.

TED Talk Tuesday

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: South County Regional Library *Temporary Site *
Room: Meeting Room (SC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

Join us for coffee and conversation. Watch videotaped TED Talks on current topics, then share your thoughts and opinions.

Today's Topic: How we are slaying the plastic monster and what you can do to help using citizen science.

Disclaimer(s)

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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Lakes Coloring Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Conference Room B (LK)
Brief Description of Event

Continuation of previous coloring group. Must bring own supplies.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Stand Up and Be Heard - Interview Strategies

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Closed
Required
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: Teens
Program Type: Business & Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Whether it's full or part-time work, interviews can be daunting. Learn strategies to help calm nerves, prepare for an interview, handle tough questions, and make a great first impression. Please bring your resume if you have one.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

After-School Fun: Rock Painting

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Youth Programming Room (FM)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get creative and paint rocks while we listen to the book Petra by Marianna Coppo and learn about the ancient city that was carved into sandstone cliffs.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Teens" group.

Anime Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Movies
Event Details:

For teens and tweens interested in anime, manga, and Japanese culture. Watch anime with friends and make themed crafts.  For ages 11-18. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cape Coral Public Library.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Kindness Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (NW)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Lifestyle, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us at the library to create kindness in our community! Kids can participate in fun activities designed to encourage kindness & help make the world a better place!

For children in K to 5th grade. Registration begins August 13. Your reservation is guaranteed only until the start of the program. 

Disclaimer(s)

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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chess club

5:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

chess club

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Lehigh Inc.

5:45pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Brief Description of Event

Discussing ways to incorporate Lehigh Acres

This event is in the "Children" group.

Artify with Ms. Sharon

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A (BN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Ms. Sharon to explore a new art project or technique each month. Dress for mess, and be prepared to explore an art challenge. This month’s project and technique will be glazed watercolor paintings.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Become a Reading Buddy

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Conference Room B (LK)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

You can earn volunteer service hours at the library by becoming a Reading Buddy.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Teens" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Let’s celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Reggaeton, a Latin Hip Hop!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Caregivers for Teen Events

This program is intended for attendees ages 12 to 17 to attend independently. Please speak with staff if caregiver assistance is needed.

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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines
Event Details:

Children and Teens can earn a credit for every 15 minutes they read in the designated area for a total of $8 in one session.

Credit may be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under only and applies only to charges on overdue materials.

Please bring your library card.

​Check in at the Youth Services desk upon arrival.

Disclaimer(s)

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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SGSA Board Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room CD
Brief Description of Event

Board meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Café

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL

​The 90 minute sessions provide adult learners an opportunity to practice speaking English with native speakers.  Topics include everyday situations, current events and cultural areas.

English Café  is offered several times each week at locations throughout Lee County.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adults" group.

English Café

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Conference Room C (FM)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL

​The 90 minute sessions provide adult learners an opportunity to practice speaking English with native speakers.  Topics include everyday situations, current events and cultural areas.

English Café  is offered several times each week at locations throughout Lee County.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adults" group.

English Café

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL

​The 90 minute sessions provide adult learners an opportunity to practice speaking English with native speakers.  Topics include everyday situations, current events and cultural areas.

English Café  is offered several times each week at locations throughout Lee County.

Disclaimer(s)

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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SMART RECOVERY

6:00pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Brief Description of Event

BEHAVIOR CHANGE GROUP

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Gaming Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Teen Area (BN)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in to our new Tweens- and Teens-only space on the second floor of the library to play with our assortment of board games and new video game center. Ages 6th grade and up.

Disclaimer(s)

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.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: South County Regional Library *Temporary Site *
Room: Meeting Room (SC)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

Teens, be the change you want to see in the world!  Earn volunteer service hours and learn about issues and inspire change by participating in projects that benefits members of our community. Join us as we create no-sew fleece blank

Disclaimer(s)

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.