Baby Rhyme Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Preschool
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Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (LK)
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.

 

For ages Birth-18 months.  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.

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.

Toddler Tales

10:15am - 11:00am
Birth to Preschool
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Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (NW)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and are available the morning of the program. Please be sure to stop by the Information Desk upon arrival to guarantee your child's spot. 

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.

Toddler Tales

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth to Preschool
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
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

For ages 18 to 36 months. 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.

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.

Reservation

FL Dept. of Consumer Services

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Conference Room B (LK)
Brief Description of Event

Conference

Toddler Tales

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 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.

Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and are available the morning of the program. Please be sure to stop by the Information Desk upon arrival to guarantee your spot in 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.

Download Drop-In

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Conference Room 2nd Floor (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 4

Receive personalized help downloading eBooks, eAudioBooks, movies, music, and more from Libby/OverDrive and hoopla, two of Lee County Library System's largest online content providers.  

Support also will be available to registered users of the National Library Service's Braille and Audio Reading Download service (BARD) which is provided through Home Borrower Services and Lee County Talking Books.

Note: Attendees should bring their preferred, charged device (tablet, phone, e-reader, etc) along with any passwords needed to download apps. Kindle users also must have an Amazon account and password.

Patrons interested in BARD should contact Talking Books at 239-533-4780 prior to attending to ensure they have an active account or find out how to set one 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.

Reservation

Cape Critique Group

1:00pm - 2:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

Writer meet, read their work, and offer suggestions and observations.

Coloring for Grown-ups

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Conference Room B (NF)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

Registration not required but 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.

Small Business Series: Understanding Financial Statements

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Get a hands on understanding of just how financial statements work. Walk away with some practical tools to help you understand how to financially manage your company.

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.

Chess Anyone?

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Young Adult Area (EC)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Chess enthusiasts of all ages are welcome! Bring your own chess set or use one of ours. This program is provided by the Friends of the East County Regional 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.

Kindness Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: South County Regional Library *Temporary Site *
Room: Meeting Room (SC)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Lifestyle
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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 2nd - 6th graders.

Some activities may be messy, so dress for mess.

All children attending must be registered.

Sponsored by Friends of South County Regional 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.

Reservation

Girl Scout Troop 295

4:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room BC (NW)
Brief Description of Event

Bi Weekly troop meeting. If there is any way that I can schedule our meetings for the girl scout season all at once instead of one by one please contact me and let me know.

Tween Perler Bead Craft

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
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Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (EC)
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Tweens in grades 5 - 8 are invited to use their imaginations and Perler beads to create art.

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.

Teen Volunteer Service Projects

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

Need volunteer service hours? Want to give back to your community? Join us each month for a different service project at the library. All materials provided. 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.

Reservation

SWFL Community Feminist Reading Group

5:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room CD
Brief Description of Event

The SWFL Community Feminist Reading Group is a new group created to provide a space for people to explore feminist literature together.

Reservation

Clean Water Now Presents CALBOR: Caloosahatchee Bill of Rights

5:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Brief Description of Event

Clean Water Now, Inc. is working to bring awareness and education to the public about the Rights of Nature Movement that is currently gaining global recognition and being implemented in several Florida counties.

Reservation

Student Working Agains Tobacco

5:45pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Brief Description of Event

Educate, mobilize, empower, and advocating youth organization to work toward a Tobacco free future.

Caring for Caregivers

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (EC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

Discuss what works and what doesn’t in relieving stress and caring for individuals with long-term illness with life coach Hilary Lemonius, who will describe her experiences as a caregiver and CNA.

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.

English Café

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Conference Room B (LK)
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.

English Café

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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: 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.