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Online Author Event with Elizabeth Acevedo

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Online Program at Virtual Online Programming
Program Type:
Authors & Writing, Book Discussion, Live Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National B...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming
Room: Virtual Online Program
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writing, Book Discussion, Live Virtual
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zora Neale Hurston's Adventure Through Florida

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (DB) at Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

During the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration created the Federal Writers' Project, which commissioned guides to each state. Famed author Zora Neale Hurston was hi...

Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (DB)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

During the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration created the Federal Writers' Project, which commissioned guides to each state.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Online Teen Summer of Service Workshop Series

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Online Program at Virtual Online Programming
Program Type:
Community & Lifestyle, Live Virtual
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

For ages 12-17 years and graduating high school seniors. Earn service hours while helping your community with the online Teen Summer of Service program. This three-week series intr...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming
Room: Virtual Online Program
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle, Live Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

For ages 12-17 years and graduating high school seniors. Earn service hours while helping your community with the online Teen Summer of Service 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Adam's Animal Encounters for Kids

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dunbar Community School at Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn more about animals living in Southwest Florida with Wildlife Biologist Adam Pottruck.  This engaging summer reading program gives attendees a better understanding of wil...

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

Learn more about animals living in Southwest Florida with Wildlife Biologist Adam Pottruck.  This engaging summer reading program gives attendees a better understanding of wildlife management, rescue, and conservation.     

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.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Bubble Dance Party

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (DB) at Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Community & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Step into our bubble wonderland and let the fun begin! Preschoolers will delight in chasing, popping, and blowing bubbles of all shapes and sizes, exploring the science of surface ...

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

Step into our bubble wonderland and let the fun begin! Preschoolers will delight in chasing, popping, and blowing bubbles of all shapes and sizes, exploring the science of surface tension and airflow in a hands-on, interactive setting.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Adam's Animal Encounters for Teens

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (DB) at Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens will have an opportunity to learn more about exotic animals from Wildlife Biologist Adam Pottruck in this summer reading program.  He will also share information on wild...

Required
Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (DB)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Teens will have an opportunity to learn more about exotic animals from Wildlife Biologist Adam Pottruck in this summer reading program.  He will also share information on wildlife management, rescue, and conservation. 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Author Event with Dan Santat

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Online Program at Virtual Online Programming
Program Type:
Authors & Writing, Book Discussion, Live Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join this year’s National Book Award for Young People's Literature winner, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their stories through graphic novels. His winning boo...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming
Room: Virtual Online Program
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writing, Book Discussion, Live Virtual
Event Details:

Join this year’s National Book Award for Young People's Literature winner, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their stories through graphic novels.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Spanish Conversation Club

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Online Program at Virtual Online Programming
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle, Live Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bienvenidos!  Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level?  Improve your fluency by chatting with adults online. Join us as we practice speaking ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming
Room: Virtual Online Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle, Live Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Bienvenidos!  Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level?  Improve your fluency by chatting with adults online.

All Branches Closed - Labor Day

All Day
Bonita Springs Public Library, Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, Captiva Memorial Library, Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library, East County Regional Library, Fort Myers Regional Library, Johann Fust Community Library, Lakes Regional Library, North Fort Myers Public Library, Northwest Regional Library, Pine Island Public Library, Riverdale Public Library, South County Regional Library, Virtual Online Programming, System Wide Events

All branches of the Lee County Library System will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Bonita Springs Public Library, Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, Captiva Memorial Library, Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library, East County Regional Library, Fort Myers Regional Library, Johann Fust Community Library, Lakes Regional Library, North Fort Myers Public Library, Northwest Regional Library, Pine Island Public Library, Riverdale Public Library, South County Regional Library, Virtual Online Programming, System Wide Events
Description:

All branches of the Lee County Library System will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Spanish Conversation Club

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Online Program at Virtual Online Programming
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle, Live Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bienvenidos!  Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level?  Improve your fluency by chatting with adults online. Join us as we practice speaking ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming
Room: Virtual Online Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle, Live Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Bienvenidos!  Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level?  Improve your fluency by chatting with adults online.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Spanish Conversation Club

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Online Program at Virtual Online Programming
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle, Live Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bienvenidos!  Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level?  Improve your fluency by chatting with adults online. Join us as we practice speaking ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming
Room: Virtual Online Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle, Live Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Bienvenidos!  Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level?  Improve your fluency by chatting with adults online.

All Branches Closed - Veterans Day

All Day
Bonita Springs Public Library, Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, Captiva Memorial Library, Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library, East County Regional Library, Fort Myers Regional Library, Johann Fust Community Library, Lakes Regional Library, North Fort Myers Public Library, Northwest Regional Library, Pine Island Public Library, Riverdale Public Library, South County Regional Library, Virtual Online Programming, System Wide Events

All Lee County Library System branches will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Closing
Branches:
Bonita Springs Public Library, Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, Captiva Memorial Library, Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library, East County Regional Library, Fort Myers Regional Library, Johann Fust Community Library, Lakes Regional Library, North Fort Myers Public Library, Northwest Regional Library, Pine Island Public Library, Riverdale Public Library, South County Regional Library, Virtual Online Programming, System Wide Events
Description:

All Lee County Library System branches will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Spanish Conversation Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Online Program at Virtual Online Programming
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle, Live Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bienvenidos!  Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level?  Improve your fluency by chatting with adults online. Join us as we practice speaking ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming
Room: Virtual Online Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle, Live Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Bienvenidos!  Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level?  Improve your fluency by chatting with adults online.

All Branches Closed - Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 @ 6:00pm to 11/29/2024 @ 5:00pm
Bonita Springs Public Library, Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, Captiva Memorial Library, Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library, East County Regional Library, Fort Myers Regional Library, Johann Fust Community Library, Lakes Regional Library, North Fort Myers Public Library, Northwest Regional Library, Pine Island Public Library, Riverdale Public Library, South County Regional Library, Virtual Online Programming, System Wide Events

All Lee County Library System branches will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday beginning 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Nov. 29.

Closing
Branches:
Bonita Springs Public Library, Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, Captiva Memorial Library, Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library, East County Regional Library, Fort Myers Regional Library, Johann Fust Community Library, Lakes Regional Library, North Fort Myers Public Library, Northwest Regional Library, Pine Island Public Library, Riverdale Public Library, South County Regional Library, Virtual Online Programming, System Wide Events
Description:

All Lee County Library System branches will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday beginning 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Nov. 29.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Spanish Conversation Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Online Program at Virtual Online Programming
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle, Live Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bienvenidos!  Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level?  Improve your fluency by chatting with adults online. Join us as we practice speaking ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming
Room: Virtual Online Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle, Live Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Bienvenidos!  Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level?  Improve your fluency by chatting with adults online.

All Branches Closed - Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Bonita Springs Public Library, Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, Captiva Memorial Library, Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library, East County Regional Library, Fort Myers Regional Library, Johann Fust Community Library, Lakes Regional Library, North Fort Myers Public Library, Northwest Regional Library, Pine Island Public Library, Riverdale Public Library, South County Regional Library, Virtual Online Programming, System Wide Events

All branches of the Lee County Library System will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Bonita Springs Public Library, Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, Captiva Memorial Library, Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library, East County Regional Library, Fort Myers Regional Library, Johann Fust Community Library, Lakes Regional Library, North Fort Myers Public Library, Northwest Regional Library, Pine Island Public Library, Riverdale Public Library, South County Regional Library, Virtual Online Programming, System Wide Events
Description:

All branches of the Lee County Library System will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

All Branches Closed - New Year's Holiday

All Day
Bonita Springs Public Library, Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, Captiva Memorial Library, Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library, East County Regional Library, Fort Myers Regional Library, Johann Fust Community Library, Lakes Regional Library, North Fort Myers Public Library, Northwest Regional Library, Pine Island Public Library, Riverdale Public Library, South County Regional Library, Virtual Online Programming, System Wide Events

All branches of the Lee County Library System will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 for the New Year's holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Bonita Springs Public Library, Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, Captiva Memorial Library, Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library, East County Regional Library, Fort Myers Regional Library, Johann Fust Community Library, Lakes Regional Library, North Fort Myers Public Library, Northwest Regional Library, Pine Island Public Library, Riverdale Public Library, South County Regional Library, Virtual Online Programming, System Wide Events
Description:

All branches of the Lee County Library System will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 for the New Year's holiday.