Event List

Filters
Age Group

Download Drop-In

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room C (EC) at East County Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Download Drop-In:

Receive personalized help downloading e-books, movies, music, and more from Libby/OverDrive and hoopla, two of Lee County Library System's largest online content providers. Brin...

Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Study Room C (EC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology & STEAM

Receive personalized help downloading e-books, movies, music, and more from Libby/OverDrive and hoopla, two of Lee County Library System's largest online content providers.

Bring your fully charged tablets, phones, e-readers, and other digital devices for a hands-on help session.

Note: Please bring any passwords you may need for downloading apps. Kindle users will also need an Amazon account and password.

 

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.

Learning is Fun "Board Games" Meetup

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (SC) at South County Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Homeschool Families will Meetup to play board games together

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: South County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (SC)
Brief Description of Event

Homeschool Families will Meetup to play board games together

Elvis

Cars & Rock 'n Roll of the '50s

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy & History, Community & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a special program featuring the 1950s’ biggest rock stars and their hits, along with beautiful examples of the best of the decade's automobiles from the Big Three and A...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Community & Lifestyle
Required
Seats Remaining: 51
Event Details:

Join us for a special program featuring the 1950s’ biggest rock stars and their hits, along with beautiful examples of the best of the decade's automobiles from the Big Three and AMC.

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 Tuesdays: One-on-One Help

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room BC (NW) at Northwest Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need help with a laptop, tablet, e-reader, or other device? Are you looking to gain basic technology skills? Staff at the Northwest Regional Library can help! We are offering on...

Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room BC (NW)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology & STEAM
Event Details:

Need help with a laptop, tablet, e-reader, or other device? Are you looking to gain basic technology skills? Staff at the Northwest Regional Library can help!

We are offering 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.

Teen Tuesday: High School Movie

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

High school teens are invited to sit back and enjoy a movie. Bring your friends and some snacks. The library will provide the movie and the space. Please call the East County Regio...

Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

High school teens are invited to sit back and enjoy a movie. Bring your friends and some snacks. The library will provide the movie and the space. Please call the East County Regional Library for movie title before the event.

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.

Friends of the Pine Island Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (PI) at Pine Island Public Library
Brief Description of Event:

Monthly Board Meeting of the Friends of Pine Island Public Library

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (PI)
Brief Description of Event

Monthly Board Meeting of the Friends of Pine Island Public Library

Readiverse Kids

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (DB) at Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Games & Activities, Community & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting and engaging reading program designed especially for kids! The reading time for kids program aims to foster a love of reading, improve literacy skills, and ...

Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (DB)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Games & Activities, Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting and engaging reading program designed especially for kids! The reading time for kids program aims to foster a love of reading, improve literacy skills, and create a sense of community among young readers.

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.

Anime Club

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library Building, Youth Programming Room (FM) at Fort Myers Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

For ages 12-18. Show us your anime style by playing Anime Taboo. Teens will compete against each other to answer questions about some of their favorite anime books and series.

Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Youth Programming Room (FM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

For ages 12-18. Show us your anime style by playing Anime Taboo. Teens will compete against each other to answer questions about some of their favorite anime books and series.

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.

Southeastern Guide Dogs

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:15pm - 7:15pm
South Building, Meeting Room ABCD at Fort Myers Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Approximately 10 puppies, and their raisers will meet and hold a training class. The puppies-in-training will run through various training activities to prepare them for service do...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Brief Description of Event

Approximately 10 puppies, and their raisers will meet and hold a training class. The puppies-in-training will run through various training activities to prepare them for service dog work in the future!

Kids Read Down Fines

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Program Type:
Read Away Fines
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Kids Read Down 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...

Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Storytime Room (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.

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.

Paris, Normandy, and Brittany 2025

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room BC (NW) at Northwest Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

This is a informational travel meeting for students and their parents.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room BC (NW)
Brief Description of Event

This is a informational travel meeting for students and their parents.

Mixed Media Art: Crafternoon

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Area (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

It's time for another teen crafternoon! Create your own piece of mixed media art using a wide variety of materials.  For teens ages 11-17 and registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Teen Area (BN)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

It's time for another teen crafternoon! Create your own piece of mixed media art using a wide variety of materials. 
For teens ages 11-17 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.

"Charlie Hustle", a Zoom presentation by Journalist/Author Keith O'Brien

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room A (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Brief Description of Event:

Journalist/Author Keith O'Brien will present a Zoom session on his new book, "Charlie Hustle", a definitive story of Pete Rose's rise and fall.

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

Journalist/Author Keith O'Brien will present a Zoom session on his new book, "Charlie Hustle", a definitive story of Pete Rose's rise and fall.

Books and Blankets

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (NF) at North Fort Myers Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join us with your blankies and pajamas for this evening edition of storytime. Your whole family is invited to this enjoyable, all-ages storytime that encourages the development of ...

Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Storytime Room (NF)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us with your blankies and pajamas for this evening edition of storytime.

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 Craft Night - Mother's Day Shrinky Dink

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (RL) at Riverdale Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Gather your loved ones for a fun-filled night of crafting together. Celebrate Mother's Day as we craft personalized Shrinky Dinks designed to honor the incredible mothers, grandmot...

Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Gather your loved ones for a fun-filled night of crafting together. Celebrate Mother's Day as we craft personalized Shrinky Dinks designed to honor the incredible mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and maternal figures in our lives.

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.

Infinite Worlds Book Club

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library Building, Conference Room C (FM) at Fort Myers Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Book discussion for people who like speculative fiction (horror, fantasy, science fiction, and other wacky titles). This month's selection is The House in the Cerulean Sea by ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Conference Room C (FM)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Book discussion for people who like speculative fiction (horror, fantasy, science fiction, and other wacky titles). This month's selection is The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. 

 

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.

Photograph of the Bailey family

The Fighting Baileys: Florida's Black Military Experience

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (CC) at Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy & History, Community & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

During World War II and the Korean War, seven brothers from a black Punta Gorda family served overseas. Yet, the family received no acclaim for over fifty years for their exploits....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Community & Lifestyle
Required
Seats Remaining: 82
Event Details:

During World War II and the Korean War, seven brothers from a black Punta Gorda family served overseas. Yet, the family received no acclaim for over fifty years for their exploits.

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

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (CC) at Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL
Age Group:
Adults
English Café:

​The 90 minute sessions provide adult learners an opportunity to practice speaking English with native speakers.  Topics include everyday situations, current events and cultur...

Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
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.

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.

River Royale HOA Annual Meeting

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Brief Description of Event:

Annual HOA meeting for owners, to discuss annual agenda. 1 Hour Meeting, no specials items/ setup required.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B (BN)
Brief Description of Event

Annual HOA meeting for owners, to discuss annual agenda. 1 Hour Meeting, no specials items/ setup required.

Neighborhood Accountability Board

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Restorative Justice conference

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

Restorative Justice conference

NASPA Sanctioned Scrabble Tournament

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A (LK) at Lakes Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

NASPA Sanctioned Scrabble Tournament for the Fort Myers Scrabble Club

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Brief Description of Event

NASPA Sanctioned Scrabble Tournament for the Fort Myers Scrabble Club

Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (LK) at Lakes Regional Library
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Family 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 activ...

Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (LK)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, 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.

 

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.