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Professional Crisis Management Training

9:15am–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room BC (NW)
Brief Description of Event

Professional Crisis Management Recertification training for staff working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

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Cape Coral Doll Guild monthly meeting

9:30am–11:45am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

We are a group who meet monthly to discuss, share, and further an appreciation of dolls and their clothing.

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

Friends of Cape Coral Library general membership meeting.

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

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Birth to Preschool, 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: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime

 

For children ages birth-5 years with caregiver.

Enjoy books, rhymes, songs and activities! This fun and engaging program offers kids a chance to make friends and build skills through stories, music and movement.

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

 

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

Special Needs Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Birth to Preschool, Children
Closed
Registration Required
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
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 August 21.

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.

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: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (NW)
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 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: Youth Services Area (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.

 

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

10:00am–11:00am
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Youth Services Area (EC)
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.

 

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

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.

 

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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Sahaja Meditation Class

10:00am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Conference Room B (LK)
Brief Description of Event

Sitting meditation class leading to thoughtless awareness. Improve balance, increase wellness, and release stress.

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

Special Needs Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Birth to Preschool, Children
Closed
Registration Required
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
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 August 31.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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Dragonfly Group (Open Women's AA Meeting)

10:00am–11:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Brief Description of Event

Women's Open AA Meeting

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SWFLSB Photo Editing

10:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room CD
Brief Description of Event

SWFLSB Photo Editing training.

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Optimize Your Social Security Benefits

11:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Brief Description of Event

A free adult education class presented by the Society for Financial Awareness, a nationwide Non-Profit Organization with a mission to end financial illiteracy across America. During this class you will learn:

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

Family Movies: Instructions not Included

11:00am–1:00pm
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: Children, Teens
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

This is once in a lifetime movie experience about how a father will do anything for his dying daughter. Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage month through film.

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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Weavers of Char-Lee weave along

12:30pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

Meeting, training, learning. Discussing future projects.working on projects and helping members with their projects.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet & More

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This is a self-directed group. Share your ideas with each other. Crochet supplies provided or bring your own. Sponsored by the Friends of the Riverdale Branch 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.

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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Taste of Girl Scouting

1:00pm–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

Are you interested in learning more about the Girl Scouts?
Come sample the fun with our Taste of Girl Scouts event.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers' Corner

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Conference Room B (NF)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writing
Event Details:

Do you love writing fiction?

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

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.

 

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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Florida Flora Pastels

1:30pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (PI)
Brief Description of Event

A 3 class series for PI students ages 10-18 taught by PI artist & teacher Zan Lombardo. Must attend all 3 sessions. Drawings will be done from a photo of a native Florida flower or plant.

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: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Storytime Room (NF)
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.

 

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

Lego Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (NW)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities

 

Join us for fun, hands-on, brick-building activities. All materials are provided, just bring your creativity. 

 

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Movies: Under The Same Moon

2:00pm–4:00pm
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: Children, Teens
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Even across thousands of miles the special bond between a mother and son can never be broken. Join us on this heartwarming tale as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. 

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: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Conference Room B (LK)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

Have fun, get creative, and earn volunteer service hours in the process. Upcycle old CDs into vibrant sun-catchers for patients of Lee Health facilities. 

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.

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Pathways Mad Scientist Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room CD
Brief Description of Event

Mad scientist event backup space in case of rain

Demonstration, talking about sensory play, and 3 stations for kids to explore science with senses of touch, smell, hearing.
Free and open to the public!

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Brief Description of Event

The Steminist Movement, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides free STEM workshops to local middle school girls in the hope that we will inspire the next generation of innovators.