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Reservation

Florida Department of Environmental Protection - 2025 Annual Wastewater Operators Workshop

9:00am–4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library

Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD

Brief Description of Event

A workshop aimed at providing regulatory compliance and permitting information to wastewater operators and other utility professionals.

Reservation

Cape Coral Social Club Board Meeting

9:15am–11:15am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (CC)

Brief Description of Event

Monthly board meeting

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00am–10:30am

Birth to Preschool

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

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

Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library

Room: Main Library Building, Youth Programming Room (FM)

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Birth to Preschool

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

Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library

Room: Storytime Room (NW)

Age Group: Birth to Preschool

Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Storytime

Event Details:

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.

Space is limited to 14 tickets. 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.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Birth to Preschool

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

Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)

Age Group: Birth to Preschool

Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Storytime

Event Details:

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.

Space is limited. Please arrive early and visit the children's desk to check-in.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

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 - Bats

10:30am–11:30am

Birth to Preschool

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

Library Branch: Johann Fust Community Library

Room: Children's Library (BG)

Age Group: Birth to Preschool

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy & ESL, Storytime

Event Details:

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.

Join us for this fun storytime about bats.

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.

Learn, Play & Grow with Healthy Start of SWFL

10:30am–11:30am

Birth to Preschool

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

Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (PI)

Age Group: Birth to Preschool

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Literacy & ESL

Event Details:

Join us for our Learn, Play and Grow program sponsored by Healthy Start of SWFL. During this program, free developmental screenings are offered for children 2 months to 5 years old.

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-Family Recipe by Carolyn Huynh

10:30am–12:00pm

Adults

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

Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (RL)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

This month, we'll discuss Carolyn Huynh's Family Recipe.

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

11:00am–12:00pm

Birth to Preschool

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

Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (NF)

Age Group: Birth to Preschool

Program Type: Games & Activities, Literacy & ESL, Storytime

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.

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

11:00am–12:00pm

Adults

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

Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library

Room: Conference Room (CC)

Age Group: 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.

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

11:00am–12:00pm

Adults

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

Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library

Room: Conference Room B (LK)

Age Group: 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.

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 Storytime

11:30am–12:00pm

Birth to Preschool

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

Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library

Room: Storytime Room (NW)

Age Group: Birth to Preschool

Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Storytime

Event Details:

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.

Space is limited to 14 tickets. 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.

Online Author Event with Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

Virtual Event

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

Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming

Room: Live Event

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Authors & Writing, Book Discussion, Live Virtual

Event Details:

Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, s

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.

Chess!

2:00pm–4:00pm

Teens, Adults

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

Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A (BN)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Checkmate! Sharpen your mind by playing a competitive game of Chess. We supply the board, and all we ask you to bring is witty skills! This program is for adults and teens.

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 Thursdays: One-on-One Help

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

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

Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology & STEAM

Event Details:

Need help with a phone, tablet or laptop? Are you looking to gain basic computer skills? Staff at the Pine Island Public Library can help!

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.

Teen Thursday: Photo Scavenger Hunt

2:30pm–3:30pm

Teens

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

Library Branch: East County Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (EC)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities

Event Details:

Pick up your scavenger hunt list from the meeting room, then travel the library looking for the items listed and snap a photo of each. Photos must be of the items in order with no intervening photos.

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 18 years to attend independently. Please speak with staff if caregiver assistance is needed.

Reservation

Meeting

3:30pm–4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library

Room: Conference Room B (LK)

Brief Description of Event

Meeting with zoom call

Pokemon Meet-Up

4:15pm–5:15pm

Children, Teens

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

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

Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library

Room: Conference Room (CC)

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities

Registration Required

Event Details:

For ages 10-15. Level up your afternoon with a Pokémon meet-up packed with trading, battling, and connecting with other fans—because even Ash needed a squad.

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.

Cancelled

Online Beginner Spanish

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Closed

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Cancelled

Closed

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

Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming

Room: Live Event

Age Group: Adults

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

¡Bienvenidos! Welcome! Are you ready to learn Spanish? This online course is designed for those new to the Spanish language. Learn fundamental vocabulary, essential phrases, and basic grammar in a fun, informal, and interactive environment.