Coloring for Grown-ups

All Day
Adults
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Library Branch: Captiva Memorial Library
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.

The Game of Games: Checkers

All Day
Children, Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Captiva Memorial Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Play classic checkers or try other versions such as Fox and Geese, Give Away, Shifting Pyramids, Corner Checkers, or Goban. Instructions included. Alternatively, reverse the field to play Tic-Tac-Toe or Super Tic-Tac-Toe.

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

Children's Network of SWFL - Kinship Training

9:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Brief Description of Event

This event will be a training and all-staff meeting for case managers and staff of the Children's Network.

Reservation

Matias HOA

9:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Brief Description of Event

Board meeting

Reservation

Mediation assigned by state agency. (If allowed, please do not post.)

9:15am - 12:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Study Room C (EC)
Brief Description of Event

Mediation assigned by state agency.
I will reconfirm count.
If fewer people, I don’t mind being in larger 6-person conference room.
However, presently, that room is held for a library event.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Preschool
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: South County Regional Library *Temporary Site *
Room: Meeting Room (SC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 9

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.

Toddler Tales

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 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.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth to Preschool
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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.

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.

Intermediate Computer Skills

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn intermediate computer skills with the guidance of our Technology Instructor.

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.

Family Storytime

10:15am - 11:15am
Birth to Preschool
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Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (PI)
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.

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth to Preschool
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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 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.

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.

Reservation

Friends of the Bonita Springs Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Conference Room 2nd Floor (BN)
Brief Description of Event

Friends of Bonita Springs Library board meeting. 

Book Discussion - Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Bernadette Fox is notorious.

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.

Adult Coloring

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
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.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Bonita Springs 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.

Library Teen Talk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
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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.

TED Talk Tuesday

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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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.

Reservation

Lakes Coloring Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Conference Room B (LK)
Brief Description of Event

Please bring your own pictures to color and colored pencils.

Reservation

Sandalwood Estates HOA Budget Meeting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Brief Description of Event

Sandalwood Estates HOA budget meeting

Reservation

Clean Water Now

4:00pm - 7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

Speaker's Workshop

Anime Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
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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.

It's Supposed to be Ugly

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Teen Zone (NW)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want to win the ugliest holiday t-shirt contest this year? Now’s your chance to let your creativity loose and design your own. Snacks and supplies are provided while they last.  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.

Kids Read Down Fines

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (DB)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines

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.

Game On!

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (NF)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join in the fun and challenge your friends to a variety of board, card, and video games. Games change monthly. Ages 6th grade and up. Adults welcome!

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

Annual Meeting of Venetian Village

5:00pm - 8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Brief Description of Event

This is the official Annual Meeting of the Venetian Village Home Owners Association.

Reservation

RARE JEWELS MEETUP for girls

5:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room AB
Brief Description of Event

Youth Group Empowerment Ministry for girls

Button Bling

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (LK)
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Use the buttonmaker machine to create awesome customized buttons featuring your favorite fandoms and characters.  All materials provided.  No registration necessary.  For grades K-12th.

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.

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
Room: Youth Services Area (BN)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines

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.

Tech-Tacular Tuesdays

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Teen Area (BN)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Tweens and Teens can get introductory experience with new technology and coding languages at this monthly event. All materials provided. Registration Required. Open to Grades 6th through 12th.

 

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.

Writers' Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writing
Event Details:

Join local writers as they meet each month to practice, share, and discuss various literary art forms including poetry, short stories, novels, memoirs and plays. All are welcome.

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: 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.

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.

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.