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AARP Taxaide

9:00am - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Brief Description of Event

AARP Taxaide

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Lawrence Kearny DAR Membership Education Workshop

9:00am - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

The focus of the DAR is Education, Patriotism, and Historic Preservation. The Chapter Education Day will present the committees within the DAR and volunteer opportunities for members and prospective members.

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Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Information Meeting

9:30am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (NF)
Brief Description of Event

Habitat partners with qualified, low-income families to provide opportunities for affordable homeownership. Many families are surprised to learn they can own their own home by partnering with Habitat.

German Genealogy Research Series - Program Three - German History and the Changing Landscape

9:30am - 12:30pm
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

This seminar will discuss how the changing historical boundaries of  Germany have had a profound impact on the emigration of German-speakers to countries and regions both east and west.

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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 Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Youth Programming Room (FM)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Birth to 5 years and caregivers

This fun and engaging storytime promotes and reinforces early literacy skills and language development through stories, music, movement and activities.

Parents and caregivers participate with their children while learning helpful early literacy strategies and tips to continue at home.

 

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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.

Kids Read Down Fines

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines

Children and Teens can earn a credit for every 15 minutes they read in the designated area for a total of $8 in one session.

Credit may be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under only and applies only to charges on overdue materials.

Please bring your library card.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

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Sahaja Meditation Class

10:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Conference Room B (LK)
Brief Description of Event

Sahaja Meditation is a simple yet powerful way to achieve thoughtless awareness.

Special Needs Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
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, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Ages 3-12 and caregivers

This storytime emphasizes books, music, and sensory experiences designed for children with adaptive needs and their families.

Using visual schedule boards, stories are told through multiple modalities and are followed by sensory activities that may include bubbles, movement and song activities.

The library's welcoming environment creates a positive storytime experience in a quieter environment with reduced sensory stimuli.

Class size is limited to 10 children, ages 3 to 12-years-old, plus their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

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

Crafterday Morning: Woven Felt Coasters

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Weave together felt pieces to create a custom coaster. All supplies will be provided. This program is for ages 13 and 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.

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.

Seashell Valentine Craft

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (PI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Sailor's Valentines are shell crafts that were originally made between 1830 and 1890. They were designed to be brought home from a sailor's voyage at sea and given to the sailor's loved one or loved ones.

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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.

Saturday Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Storytime Room (BN)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Your whole family is invited to this enjoyable, all-ages storytime that encourages the development of pre-reading skills through songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories. It's just like our weekday storytime, but it's on a Saturday!

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.

Kids Read Down Fines

11:00am - 12:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area (DB)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines

Children and Teens can earn a credit for every 15 minutes they read in the designated area for a total of $8 in one session.

Credit may be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under only and applies only to charges on overdue materials.

Please bring your library card.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Book to Movies Marathon!

11:00am - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (DB)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for this book to movie marathon and watch these young adult book-to-film adaptations!

February 1:  Insurgent /Maleficent

February 8 : The Host  / City of Bones

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.

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.

Kids Read Down Fines

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area (BN)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines

Children and Teens can earn a credit for every 15 minutes they read in the designated area for a total of $8 in one session.

Credit may be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under only and applies only to charges on overdue materials.

Please bring your library card.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement

12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle, Performances
Event Details:

Join us for a lecture and flute performance by Galen Abdur-Razzaq.

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

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Storytime Room (CC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines

Children and Teens can earn a credit for every 15 minutes they read in the designated area for a total of $8 in one session.

Credit may be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under only and applies only to charges on overdue materials.

Please bring your library card.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Movie Day: You've Got Mail

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (NF)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Multiple Academy Award winner Tom Hanks teams up with his Sleepless in Seattle co-star, Meg Ryan, and director, Nora Ephron, to discover love at first byte in this on-line romantic comedy. 

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.

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Hijab day 2020

1:30pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room AB
Brief Description of Event

Aimed at breaking stereotypes regarding the hijab. Also, an opportunity for members of the larger community to interact and learn about each others beliefs

Classical Guitar From Around The World

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle, Performances
Event Details:

Join classical musician, Edwin Culver, as he takes us on a musical tour around the world with his guitar. Listen to the inspiration behind the music and learn how classical guitar styles have developed around the globe.

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.

Make and Take Valentines

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make and take a Valentine to share.  All ages are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Photography During Programs

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

East County Craft Club: Romantic Wreath

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Design your own ornamental wreath in this craft program for adults! All materials will be provided. This program is intended for adults 18 and over.

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.

ACMA Concert

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: South County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (SC)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle, Performances
Event Details:

ACMA is committed to supporting original independent music and musicians with programs that expand community appreciation and education while fostering the creativity and diversity that influence Americana and Roots music.

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.

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CCCW&I

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

Meeting of children's writers and illustrators for critiquing and discussion of questions and technology about creating children's books

Oculus Go: Virtual Reality

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (PI)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Technology & STEAM
Event Details:

Experience virtual reality with the Oculus Go headset! You can go virtually anywhere!

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.

Sleepy Saturday Movie Day

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Teen Zone (NW)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Spend the afternoon watching a movie and enjoying light snacks with friends in the Teen Zone. For ages 11-18. 

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.