Baby Playtime

10:00am - 10:45am
Closed
Required
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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, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

For ages birth to 18 months. Meet new friends at Baby Playtime! Children and families are welcome to explore and develop early literacy skills through free play, games, and toys.

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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.

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

Homeschool FTWF Lego club

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Brief Description of Event

Homeschool Lego club

Reservation

4H Country Kids

10:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B (NF)
Brief Description of Event

4H meeting for the Cloverbuds (children ages 5-10).

Friends Book Sale Donor Preview

10:00am - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Sale conducted by the Friends Group of Bonita.

This day is a preview day for recent donors.

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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.

Family Story Time - Bats

10:30am - 11:15am
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Library Branch: Johann Fust Community Library
Room: Children's Library (BG)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, 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.

 

Come sing, sign, and read with us as we share stories and a craft about bats.

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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.

Preschool Literacy Playdate

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (PI)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Meet your playmates for a morning of learning games and activities. We will have fun with stamp pad art, literacy crafts, and a dance party.

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.

English Cafe

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Conference Room B (NF)
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.

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.

Fall Fun

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area (BN)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Trees, leaves, and pumpkins oh my! Have a ball this Fall with autumn themed activities and crafts around the children's room. 

For ages birth-5.

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.

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.

Crafts at Cape: Fandom Disney Paper Quilling

11:00am - 1:00pm
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Help us celebrate Disney's 100th Anniversary with this fun craft. We will be using templates to recreate different characters using paper quilling. Great for beginners to intermediate level quillers. 

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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.

Random Acts of Art for Adults

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (NW)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This art class for adults will be popping up on the calendar at random. You may arrive to discover an old favorite project or learn that you will be trying out something new!

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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.

Welcome to the Symphony! Season 63 and its Origins

2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

Join us for a special Power Point presentation by the Southwest Florida Symphony, featuring an overview of what to expect from the 63rd season's performances and the historical origins of the symphony over time. 

 

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.

DIY Craft Club: Halloween

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (NF)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a spooky Halloween-themed project in this fun craft program just for adults. All materials will be provided, and registration is 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.

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.

Tech Free Thursday

2:00pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Teen Zone (NW)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Let's play like it is 1985 and pretend there is no technology, at least for a day.

For teens ages 12-18.

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

WCA Read and Relax

2:30pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A (BN)
Brief Description of Event

A discussion of the book "Lucy by the Sea" by Elizabeth Strout

Art Lab: Monster Mash

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: South County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (SC)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for creative hands-on monthly art experiences in a supportive environment. For kids ages 6 to 11. Registration only. Dress for mess. 

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.

Spanish Time for Kids

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (DB)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Storytime, Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

For ages 6-11.  Learn how to speak basic Spanish through games, projects, songs and more! Every week introduces new vocabulary through crafts and games with an additional activity to take 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.

Cancelled

Tech Thursdays: One-on-One Help

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology & STEAM
Event Details:

Need help with a laptop, tablet, e-reader? Are you looking to gain basic computer skills? Staff at Pine Island Public can help! 

We are offering 15 minute, one-on-one technology help sessions. 

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.

Fandom Fest Swiftie Dance Party

4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Calling all Taylor Swift fans to "shake it off" with dancing and crafts. For ages 6-11. 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.

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.

What the Craft?: Glow Art Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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
Event Details:

For ages 11-18.  Let's Glow Crazy!  We will be painting on black canvases with glow-in-the-dark paint.  There will also be some themed drinks and activities as well.  No registration required.  All supplies are provided wh

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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.

Teen Chess Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Teen Area (BN)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Teens of all skill levels are invited to join us for a game of chess in the teen room. All supplies provided. 

For ages 11-17

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.

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.