Mad Science of Tampa Bay

9:45am - 10:45am
Children
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Library Branch: Johann Fust Community Library
Room: Boca Grande Community Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

This special event is a dynamic, interactive show full of spectacular experiments designed to spark an interest in science.  Watch as the scientists create amazing chemical reactions, special effects, and fantastic forces.

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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

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Storytelling Together with Windell Campbell

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
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Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Dunbar Community School
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Experience the art of puppetry with the art of storytelling. This program uses songs, props and audience participation to bring stories to life.

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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.

Cancelled

Summer Social Hour

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
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Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (NF)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

Learn about the library and socialize with friends and neighbors during this open-house style social hour for adults. Refreshments and information about library resources will be provided. No registration required.

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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.

Pine Island Summer Art Program

10:00am - 1:00pm
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (PI)
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your imagination and creativity to this special 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.

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Quilts R Us

10:00am - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (NW)
Brief Description of Event

Day of sewing/quilting with local quilters sewing quilts for area charities as well as personal projects.

Community Helper Storytime: Lee County Sheriff

10:30am - 12:00pm
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: Community & Lifestyle
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Meet our hometown heroes and tour a patrol vehicle. The Lee County Sheriff's Department will join us for this special event featuring stories, an equipment show and tell and safety tips.

For ages birth-5 years with a caregiver.

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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.

Become a Teen Social Media Star

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Performances, Technology & STEAM
Event Details:

Learn the basics to Become a Teen Social Media Star!  This is a camp that spans over three weeks.  Registering for this program registers you for all three programs.

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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 Teen Events

This program is intended for attendees ages 12 to 17 to attend independently. Please speak with staff if caregiver assistance is needed.

Summertime Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth to Preschool
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Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy & ESL, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly family event where we will share stories, music, movement, rhymes, and activities. 

For ages birth to 5 years. 

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.

Friends and Bubbles!

11:30am - 12:30pm
Birth to Preschool
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Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (DB)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Soapy bubbles everywhere!

Children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for an exciting morning of bubble-blowing as we listen to our favorite tunes.

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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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Conference Room C (FM)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Historical Fiction and Narrative Non-Fiction: Sometimes fiction seems real and non-fiction reads like a novel...This year both will be discussed.

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

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters who 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.

Storytelling and Puppets with Windell Campbell

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
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Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (NF)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Experience the art of puppetry with the art of storytelling. This program uses songs, props and audience participation to bring stories to life. For ages 6 to 11. No registration, but space and supplies are 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.

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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 5

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.

 

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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 Pet Toys

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens show kindness towards animals by making them a toy. Teens may choose to make a pet toy for either a cat or dog. For ages 12 to 18. No registration, but space and supplies are 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.

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 Teen Events

This program is intended for attendees ages 12 to 17 to attend independently. Please speak with staff if caregiver assistance is needed.

Take the Stage

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Try your hand at some theatre games, improvisations and acting exercises. Everyone participates without feeling “put on the spot.” Begin with fun and inviting warm-up exercises that gradually build to more challenging improvs.

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.

Let it Flow: Acrylic Pour Painting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (NW)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Let your creativity flow and create a unique abstract masterpiece using the medium of acrylic pour. 

For teens ages 12 to 17.

Registration begins July 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.

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 Teen Events

This program is intended for attendees ages 12 to 17 to attend independently. Please speak with staff if caregiver assistance is needed.

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VLC Members Meeting

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

Community members from Varsity Lakes gathering for a discussion.

Nevermore Academy School Dance & Mystery

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Youth Programming Room (FM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Teens you are invited to a “Nevermore Academy School Dance”.  This twisted “Wednesday” mystery has clues that you need to solve. Come dressed up in your favorite outfit, ready to dance and solve the mystery together. 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.

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: East County Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (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.

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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.