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Online Storytime Anytime!

All Day

Birth to Preschool

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming

Room: Virtual Online Program

Age Group: Birth to Preschool

Program Type: On Demand, Literacy & ESL, Storytime

Event Details:

Enjoy storytime at home or on the go with Storytime Anytime!

Reservation

AARP Tax Aide

9:30am–4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library

Room: Conference Room B (LK)

Brief Description of Event

AARP Tax Aide

Family Storytime

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: Literacy & ESL, 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.

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime

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: Literacy & ESL, Storytime

For children ages 3-5 years.

Your preschooler will build relationships, meet new friends and develop school readiness skills. This fun and interactive storytime 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.

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.

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00am–10:45am

Birth to Preschool

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

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Library Branch: South County Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (SC)

Age Group: Birth to Preschool

Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

For children ages birth-18 months with caregiver.

Wiggle and giggle to bond with your baby through books, rhymes and songs in this lap-sit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language, motor and social skills.

Each program offers literacy tips and strategies to stimulate your baby’s brain development and enhance future reading success.

Registration is required and guarantees your spot until the start of the program. Space is limited to 5 children. Standby numbers are provided at the Youth Services 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.

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.

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

Training

10:00am–11:30am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)

Brief Description of Event

Training

Family Storytime

10:15am–10:45am

Birth to Preschool

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Library Branch: Johann Fust Community Library

Room: Children's Library (BG)

Age Group: Birth to Preschool

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.

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.

Baby Rhyme Time

10:30am–11:00am

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: Literacy & ESL, Storytime

Event Details:

For children ages birth-18 months with caregiver.

Wiggle and giggle to bond with your baby through books, rhymes and songs in this lap-sit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language, motor and social skills.

Each program offers literacy tips and strategies to stimulate your baby’s brain development and enhance future reading success.

Space is limited to 20 children. Arrive early and visit the children's desk to check-in. First-come, first-served.

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.

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.

Family Storytime

10:30am–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: Literacy & ESL, 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.

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

10:30am–11:00am

Birth to Preschool

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Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library

Room: Storytime Room (NF)

Age Group: Birth to Preschool

Program Type: Literacy & ESL, 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.

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.

Knit and Stitch

10:30am–12:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room BC (NW)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters that join together to share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects and tools. Basic materials and supplies are 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.

Toddler Tales

10:45am–11:15am

Birth to Preschool

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Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library

Room: Storytime Room (NW)

Age Group: Birth to Preschool

Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Storytime

Event Details:

For children ages 18-36 months and caregivers.

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 skills.

Caregivers participate with their children while discovering early literacy strategies and tips to use at home.

Space is limited. Arrive early and visit the children's desk to check-in. First-come, first-served.

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime

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: Literacy & ESL, Storytime

For children ages 3-5 years.

Your preschooler will build relationships, meet new friends and develop school readiness skills. This fun and interactive storytime 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.

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.

Book Discussion: Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia

11:00am–12:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library

Room: Conference Room (CC)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

Gabriela Garcia's Of Women and Salt is a sweeping, masterful debut about a daughter's fateful choice, a mother motivated by her own past, and a family legacy that begins in Cuba before either of them were born.

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

Larry - Friends PI

12:30pm–1:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (PI)

Brief Description of Event

Larry Vermillion - memorial

Book Discussion-We are the Brennans by Tracey Lange

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: South County Regional Library

Room: Training Room (SC)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

The final book discussion of the 2021-2022 season. Join us as we discuss We Are The Brennans by Tracey Lange!

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.

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room A (LK)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community & Lifestyle

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Alzheimer's Association will present this educational seminar.

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.

Black Tie Talent- "The Crooners" by Dave DeLuca

2:00pm–3:15pm

Adults

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (CC)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Performances

Registration Required

Event Details:

Dave DeLuca presents "The Crooners", a musical tribute to the romantic songs made popular by male crooners such as Engelbert Humperdinck, Tony Bennett, Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin, Julio Iglesias, Perry Como, Dean Martin, Mel Torme, Charles Aznavou

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

Parlons français

2:00pm–3:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library

Room: Conference Room 2nd Floor (BN)

Brief Description of Event

French conversation

Reading Has Gone to the Dogs

3:30pm–4:15pm

Children

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Library Branch: Johann Fust Community Library

Room: Children's Library (BG)

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Games & Activities

Event Details:

Come read to Smokie the therapy dog. She's a great listener.

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.

Caregivers for Kids Programs

This program is intended for children ages 6 to 11 to attend independently while caregivers wait nearby. Seating for caregivers and siblings will be available if space allows. Please speak with staff before registering if caregiver assistance is needed.

Reservation

Bonnie Whitmore - Tutoring

3:30pm–6:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (PI)

Brief Description of Event

Tutoring session

Jimi Aguilar - The Sound of the Andes

4:00pm–5:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: Captiva Memorial Library

Room: Captiva Civic Center

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Performances

Event Details:

I have dedicated much of my life to cultivating and studying South American music. I invite you to enjoy a magical journey to explore together the wonderful music of the Inca Empire. - Jimi Aguilar

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.

Kids Read Down Fines

4:00pm–5:00pm

Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens

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Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library

Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens

Program Type: Read Away Fines

Children and teens with overdue fines on their account, can reduce their fine by $2 for every 15 minutes they read during this program. Earn up to a maximum of $8 in one session.

Credit will be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under and can be used only 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.

Reservation

Sunset Pointe HOA Annual Meeting

4:15pm–7:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (CC)

Brief Description of Event

Sunset Pointe Homeowners Association Annual Meeting

Kids Read Down Fines

4:30pm–5:30pm

Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library

Room: Youth Services Area (NW)

Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens

Program Type: Read Away Fines

Children and teens with overdue fines on their account, can reduce their fine by $2 for every 15 minutes they read during this program. Earn up to a maximum of $8 in one session.

Credit will be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under and can be used only 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.

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.

Naturalization (Bilingual English/Spanish)

5:00pm–6:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: East County Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (EC)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle

Event Details:

A US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer will explain the process of naturalization.

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.

Naturalization (Bilingual English/Spanish)

5:00pm–6:00pm

Adults

Closed

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Closed

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming

Room: Virtual Online Program

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Live Virtual, Community & Lifestyle

Registration Required

Event Details:

A US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer will explain the process of naturalization.

Download Drop-In

5:00pm–7:00pm

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Technology & STEAM

Receive personalized help downloading eBooks, eAudioBooks, movies, music, and more from Libby/OverDrive and hoopla, two of Lee County Library System's popular 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 favorite tablet, ereader or phone. Be sure it’s fully charged and also, have your passwords for downloading apps available. 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.

Knit and Stitch

5:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: East County Regional Library

Room: Storytime Room (EC)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

A casual, self-guided group for knitting, crochet and other needle arts. Join in to share projects, ideas and techniques.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects and tools.

Basic materials and supplies are 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.

Online English Café

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Closed

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Closed

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming

Room: Virtual Online Program

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Live Virtual, Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle

Registration Required

Event Details:

Practice your English speaking skills online! This session provides adult learners an opportunity to practice speaking English with native speakers. Topics include everyday situations, current events and cultural areas.