I am the Chair of the Southwest Florida Council of ABWA (www.abwaswfl.org).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clock/watch club meeting
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.
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.
Sahaja Meditation is a technique to help achieve thoughtless awareness.
Women's Open AA Meeting
Celebrate Halloween by crafting your own hanging bat centerpiece. All supplies will be provided. This program is not intended for children under 13
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.
Join Coach Purvi and the Estero Table Tennis League as they share the benefits of playing table tennis, demonstrate strokes, and give everyone the opportunity to play. Table tennis is fun for all ages so stop by to learn and&nb
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.
Self help group for behavior change
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Girl Scout adult volunteer training class.
Practice your reading skills during this monthly visit from our therapy dog friends at Sit Means Sit Dog Training Center. Ages K-5th grade. No registration required.
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.
Find out how much fun it is to make a greeting card! Use stamps and other craft materials to create cards for all occasions.
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.
Come join us for another Artsy Adult Craft. We will be doing mason jar pumpkins. Paint mason jars to look like pumpkins topped with leaves and vines. Wear something that is safe to paint in.
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.
Each year, libraries around the world welcome local indie authors, writers, and their communities in for a day of education, networking, and inspiration.
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.
The remaining Avengers must gather their strength to defeat the mad titan Thanos!
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, & Scarlett Johansson.
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.
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.
Organizational Meeting.
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.