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Summer Movie Series: Mr. Holmes (2015)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come escape the heat with a good movie at EC, every third Saturday through the summer we will be presenting a movie for everyone to come and watch! Come and watch the movie Mr. ...

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

Come escape the heat with a good movie at EC, every third Saturday through the summer we will be presenting a movie for everyone to come and watch!

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.

State House District 77 Open Candidate Town Hall

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Town Hall and Q&A with Libertarian and Democratic candidates about issues affecting the public.

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

Town Hall and Q&A with Libertarian and Democratic candidates about issues affecting the public.

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

Chess Anyone?

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Young Adult Area (EC) at East County Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Chess enthusiasts of all ages are welcome! Bring your own chess set or use one of ours. 

Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Young Adult Area (EC)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Chess enthusiasts of all ages are welcome! Bring your own chess set or use one of ours. 

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

Kids Read Down Fines

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Area (EC) at East County Regional 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: East County Regional Library
Room: Youth Services Area (EC)
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.

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

Family Storytime

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (EC) at East County 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: East County Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (EC)
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Download Drop-In

Tuesday, May 21, 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.

Neighborhood Accountability Board

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
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

Varsity lakes HOA mtg

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Varsity lakes HOA mtg

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

Varsity lakes HOA mtg

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Author Event with Rebecca F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Online Program at Virtual Online Programming
Program Type:
Authors & Writing, Book Discussion, Live Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You’re welcome to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowfac...

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

You’re welcome to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F.

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.

Knit and Stitch

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit and Stitch:

A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters who join together to share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects and too...

Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (EC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters who join together to share projects, ideas and techniques.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects and tools.

Basic materials and supplies are available for newcomers.

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.

English Café

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional 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: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
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.

2024 District 1 Local Bridge Owners Partnership Meeting

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Webber is hosting a meeting for FDOT. FDOT will go over a presentation with District 1 local bridge owners in Lee County FL

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

Webber is hosting a meeting for FDOT. FDOT will go over a presentation with District 1 local bridge owners in Lee County FL

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Library Teen Talk

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult Area (EC) at East County Regional Library
Program Type:
Community & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

High school teens are invited to the library for a weekly discussion about current events, everyday life, library resources, and more. Teens will be encouraged to post an answer to...

Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Young Adult Area (EC)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

High school teens are invited to the library for a weekly discussion about current events, everyday life, library resources, and more. Teens will be encouraged to post an answer to a weekly question while socializing and making new friends.

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.

Healthy Nutrition Guidelines

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how our diet and the foods we choose to eat can have an impact on our overall health and well-being. Presented by Lee Health.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle
Required
Seats Remaining: 74
Event Details:

Learn how our diet and the foods we choose to eat can have an impact on our overall health and well-being.

Presented by Lee Health.

 

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.

Home Systems Do it Yourself

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Home systems DIY projects for home owners learn how to do things yourself and quit paying for contractors

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

Home systems DIY projects for home owners learn how to do things yourself and quit paying for contractors

All Branches Closed - Memorial 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 Memorial 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 Memorial Day.

ABM UNIVERSITY AWARDS CEREMONY

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:15pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Awards ceremony

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

Awards ceremony

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesday: Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Program Type:
Community & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Be a part of the East County Regional Library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and help make your library's teen area the place to be. TAG members assist with program planning, suggest ...

Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (EC)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

Be a part of the East County Regional Library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and help make your library's teen area the place to be. TAG members assist with program planning, suggest book titles, and help create displays in the teen area.

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.

English Café

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room (EC) at East County Regional 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: East County Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (EC)
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.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Outside on East Lawn (EC) at East County Regional Library
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL, Performances, Games & Activities, Community & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Everyone ages 0 to 99 is invited to join us in celebrating the beginning of this year's Adventure Begins at Your Library Summer Reading Program.  Experience these events ...

Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Outside on East Lawn (EC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Performances, Games & Activities, Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

Everyone ages 0 to 99 is invited to join us in celebrating the beginning of this year's Adventure Begins at Your Library Summer Reading Program.  Experience these events and more throughout the kickoff 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.

Lehigh Acres Homeschool Group

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

From 1P to 2P a smaller group will discuss articles of the Week Junior Magazine. From 2P to 3:30 P we will have more families join us to play board games.

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

From 1P to 2P a smaller group will discuss articles of the Week Junior Magazine.
From 2P to 3:30 P we will have more families join us to play board games.

Phoenix Games - Library Games Day

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Open board gaming

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

Open board gaming

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Author Event with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell

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

You’re invited to come learn alongside Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, as he introduces viewers to historical figures across eras and around the world wh...

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

You’re invited to come learn alongside Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, as he introduces viewers to historical figures across eras and around the world who have made sense of this mysterious planet.

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

Chess Anyone?

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Young Adult Area (EC) at East County Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Chess enthusiasts of all ages are welcome! Bring your own chess set or use one of ours. 

Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Young Adult Area (EC)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Chess enthusiasts of all ages are welcome! Bring your own chess set or use one of ours. 

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.