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Locating and Using Online Italian Civil and Church Records

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Building, Meeting Room ABCD at Fort Myers Regional Library
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Once an ancestor's birthplace has been identified, there are three major sources for locating records: FamilySearch, Italian Parish Records, and Antenati. Civil records are mostly ...

Required
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Once an ancestor's birthplace has been identified, there are three major sources for locating records: FamilySearch, Italian Parish Records, and Antenati.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Photography During Programs

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

Book Cover

Infinite Worlds Book Club

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library Building, Conference Room C (FM) at Fort Myers Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Since she was born, Kyr has trained for the day she can avenge the murder of planet Earth. Raised in the bowels of Gaea Station alongside the last scraps of humanity, she readies h...

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: 9
Event Details:

Since she was born, Kyr has trained for the day she can avenge the murder of planet Earth.

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.

Dan Santat

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.

Gel Printing

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
South Building, Meeting Room ABCD at Fort Myers Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will use gel plates and acrylic paints to create 5x7 prints.  Supplies provided; feel free to bring your own stencils, brushes, or found objects to create unique patterns a...

Required
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

We will use gel plates and acrylic paints to create 5x7 prints.  Supplies provided; feel free to bring your own stencils, brushes, or found objects to create unique patterns and textures for your prints.

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.

To Have and Have Not

Film Noir Night: To Have and Have Not

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
South Building, Meeting Room ABCD at Fort Myers Regional Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a brief discussion and a special viewing of the film, To Have and Have Not. An American charter boat captain in Martinique (Bogart) gets involved with a young...

Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for a brief discussion and a special viewing of the film, To Have and Have Not. An American charter boat captain in Martinique (Bogart) gets involved with a young female drifter (Bacall) and helps some French freedom fig

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.

Sign that says "Se Habla Espanol"

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.

Download Drop-In Featuring BARD Support

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library Building, Conference Room C (FM) at Fort Myers Regional Library
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL, 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...

Event Details:

This week we will also be offering support for registered users of BARD, the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download service which is provided through Lee County Talking Books.

Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Conference Room C (FM)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Technology & STEAM
Event Details:

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.

 

This week we will also be offering support for registered users of BARD, the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download service which is provided through Lee County Talking Books.

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.

Knit and Stitch

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Building, Meeting Room ABCD at Fort Myers 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: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
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.

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.

Download Drop-In Featuring BARD Support

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library Building, Conference Room C (FM) at Fort Myers Regional Library
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL, 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...

Event Details:

This week we will also be offering support for registered users of BARD, the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download service which is provided through Lee County Talking Books.

Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Conference Room C (FM)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Technology & STEAM
Event Details:

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.

 

This week we will also be offering support for registered users of BARD, the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download service which is provided through Lee County Talking Books.

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.

Sign that says "Se Habla Espanol"

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.

Knit and Stitch

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Building, Meeting Room ABCD at Fort Myers 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: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
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.

Human & Veteran Services - Paula

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
South Building, Meeting Room ABCD at Fort Myers Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Department meeting

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

Department meeting

SBDC

Small Business Series: Understanding Financial Statements

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
South Building, Meeting Room AB at Fort Myers Regional Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get a hands-on understanding of just how financial statements work. Walk away with some practical tools to help you understand how to financially manage your company. During this w...

Required
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Get a hands-on understanding of just how financial statements work. Walk away with some practical tools to help you understand how to financially manage your company.

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.

Master Gardeners Volunteer Meeting

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Building, Meeting Room AB at Fort Myers Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Master Gardener's Meeting

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

Master Gardener's Meeting

Sign that says "Se Habla Espanol"

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.

Knit and Stitch

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Building, Meeting Room ABCD at Fort Myers 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: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
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.

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.

Sign that says "Se Habla Espanol"

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.

SBDC

Small Business Series: How to do Business with Lee County

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
South Building, Meeting Room AB at Fort Myers Regional Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Considering doing business with Lee County? This virtual workshop is for you. You will receive information on opportunities and gain an understanding of the process of how to do bu...

Required
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Considering doing business with Lee County? This virtual workshop is for you.

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.

Knit and Stitch

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Building, Meeting Room ABCD at Fort Myers 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: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
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.

Human & Veteran Services - Paula

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
South Building, Meeting Room ABCD at Fort Myers Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Department meeting

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

Department meeting

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.

Sign that says "Se Habla Espanol"

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.