Branches:
East County Regional Library
Description:

The East County Regional Library will closed from Monday, September 16 through Friday, September 20 for building upgrades.

The library will reopen at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.  Due dates have been adjusted on materials.

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

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Preschool
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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 birth – 18 months and caregivers

Bond with your baby and meet new friends during this special storytime that promotes:

  • social skills,
  • motor skills, and
  • early literacy skills.

Parents and caregivers wiggle and giggle with their babies to stories, music, activities and rhymes.

Each program offers literacy tips and strategies that encourage language skills and stimulate brain development, setting the foundation for later reading success.

 

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 "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: 5

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.

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.

Baby Rhyme Time

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:

For children ages birth – 18 months and caregivers

Bond with your baby and meet new friends during this special storytime that promotes:

  • social skills,
  • motor skills, and
  • early literacy skills.

Parents and caregivers wiggle and giggle with their babies to stories, music, activities and rhymes.

Each program offers literacy tips and strategies that encourage language skills and stimulate brain development, setting the foundation for later reading success.

 

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.

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.

Homeschool Exploration: Fins, Feathers, and Fur

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Homeschool & Homework
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Homeschoolers, join us for creative hands-on activities featuring animals from around the globe.  For kindergarten to fifth grade. Sponsored by the Friends of Lakes Regional Library.  Registration begins August 29.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth to Preschool
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Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (EC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

**This event has been cancelled. The East County Regional Library will be closed September 16-20 for the installation of new carpeting.**

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.

Coloring for Grown-ups

10:00am - 11:45am
Adults
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Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Conference Room B (LK)
Brief Description of Event

Consumer Mediation

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Conference Room B (NF)
Brief Description of Event

Meeting with Vocational Rehabilitation customers to complete testing. This testing is necessary in order to assist the individuals with finding employment.

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

Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
Birth to Preschool
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (NW)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

Please pick up a Storytime Ticket at the Youth Services desk the morning of the program. Space is limited.

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 "Birth to Preschool" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth to Preschool
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Storytime Room (BN)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Café

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room BC (NW)
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.

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

Baby Rhyme Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth to Preschool
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (NF)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

For children ages birth – 18 months and caregivers

Bond with your baby and meet new friends during this special storytime that promotes:

  • social skills,
  • motor skills, and
  • early literacy skills.

Parents and caregivers wiggle and giggle with their babies to stories, music, activities and rhymes.

Each program offers literacy tips and strategies that encourage language skills and stimulate brain development, setting the foundation for later reading success.

 

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.

Reservation

Homeowner Information Meeting

11:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (PI)
Brief Description of Event

Informational meeting for prospective Habitat homeowners.

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

Preschool Storytime

11:15am - 12:00pm
Birth to Preschool
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (NW)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

Please pick up a Storytime Ticket at the Youth Services desk the morning of the program. Space is limited. 

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.

Reservation

LifeLink

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room AB
Brief Description of Event

Training

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Nook

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room CD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A casual self-guided group of knitters and crocheters share ideas, techniques, and patterns. Attendees should bring their own projects. Basic supplies available for newcomers.

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.

Reservation

C Shaw - DFS Mediation

1:00pm - 5:00pm
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

Department of Financial Services Mediation

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussion

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (PI)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

We will discuss The Everglades: River of Grass by Douglas, Marjorie Stoneman

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.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (NF)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Expats.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stand Up and Be Heard - Interviewing Skills

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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 "Adults" 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: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Galicia's coastal provinces, this documentary invites viewers to embark on a journey of the senses.

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.

Virtual Reality

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Teen Zone (NW)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Technology & STEAM
Event Details:

Time to leave the 2-dimensional world and immerse yourself into a 3-D, 180° VR experience. Drop in and check out our Oculus Go headsets. For teens grades 6-12.

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.

Teen Thursday Book Exchange!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (DB)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Bring a book to gift another and leave with one that is new to you. Join us for book sharing, book-themed crafts and snacks.

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.

Teen Video Game Party

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Teen Area (NF)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Get over the midweek slump in the Teen Zone's new gaming center, featuring the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and plenty of games to choose from. Snacks 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Kids Read Down Fines

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
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Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Youth Services Area (EC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines
Event Details:

**This event has been cancelled. The East County Regional Library will be closed September 16-20 for the installation of new carpeting.**

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.