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Students Working Against Tobacco

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

First Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) meeting. SWAT is a statewide youth organization focused on educating, empowering, and mobilizing Florida youth to revolt against and d...

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

First Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) meeting. SWAT is a statewide youth organization focused on educating, empowering, and mobilizing Florida youth to revolt against and de-glamorize Big Tobacco.

AARP Tax-Aide

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Meeting Room AB (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Brief Description of Event:

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers prepare taxes by appointment.  Patrons must visit the Bonita Springs Public Library in person to make an appointment.

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

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers prepare taxes by appointment.  Patrons must visit the Bonita Springs Public Library in person to make an appointment.

AARP Tax Assistance

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 9:15am - 3:45pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

AARP Tax Assistance

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

AARP Tax Assistance

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

Baby Rhyme Time

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (RL) at Riverdale Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Baby Rhyme Time:

For children ages birth – 18 months and caregivers Bond with your baby and meet new friends during this special storytime that promotes: social skills, motor skills, and...

Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

For children ages birth – 18 months and caregivers

Bond with your baby and meet new friends during this special storytime that promotes:

  • social skills,
  • motor skills, and
  • early literacy skills.

Parents and caregivers wiggle and giggle with their babies to stories, music, activities and rhymes.

Each program offers literacy tips and strategies that encourage language skills and stimulate brain development, setting the foundation for later reading success.

 

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.

Preschool Storytime

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (DB) at Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

For children, ages 3-5 years Your preschooler will continue to build relationships with friends and develop school readiness skills during this fun and interactive storytime tha...

Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (DB)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

For children, ages 3-5 years

Your preschooler will continue to build relationships with friends and develop school readiness skills during this fun and interactive storytime that fosters independent thinking and a lifelong love of learning through reading, talking, singing, writing and playing.

Children attend this program independently while parents and caregivers wait nearby.

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.

Playtime Kids

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (DB) at Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Playtime is designed to provide a nurturing environment where toddlers and caregivers can bond, explore, and discover together through engaging activities specifically crafted for ...

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

Playtime is designed to provide a nurturing environment where toddlers and caregivers can bond, explore, and discover together through engaging activities specifically crafted for their developmental stage.

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.

Meet the Author: Jean Kwok

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Estero Recreation Center at South County Regional Library *Temporary Site *
Program Type:
Authors & Writing, Book Sales
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging author presentation and book signing by Jean Kwok. Copies of her books will be sold at this event by the Friends of South County Regional Library. This auth...

Open
Required
Library Branch: South County Regional Library *Temporary Site *
Room: Estero Recreation Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writing, Book Sales
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging author presentation and book signing by Jean Kwok. Copies of her books will be sold at this event by the Friends of South County Regional Library. This author event will take place at Estero Recreation Center Room 103A.

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

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Fort Myers 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: Fort Myers Regional Library
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines

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

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

Please bring your library card.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

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.

North Fort Myers Arts Association

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (NF) at North Fort Myers Public Library
Brief Description of Event:

Monthly membership meeting

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

Monthly membership meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

An Evening with the Authors (Ticketed Event, Purchase Required)

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Special location at System Wide Events
Program Type:
Authors & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the gorgeous Burroughs Home and Gardens for An Evening with the Authors and enjoy an unforgettable dining experience with hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a waterfront sun...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: System Wide Events
Room: Special location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writing
Event Details:

Join us at the gorgeous Burroughs Home and Gardens for An Evening with the Authors and enjoy an unforgettable dining experience with hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a waterfront sunset on th

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.

VITA Tax Assistance

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (NF) at North Fort Myers Public Library
Brief Description of Event:

VITA to offer tax assistance for Lee County patrons by appointments only. Please call 211 or 239-433-3900. Book online at https://unitedwaylee.org/freetaxprep/

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A (NF)
Brief Description of Event

VITA to offer tax assistance for Lee County patrons by appointments only. Please call 211 or 239-433-3900.

Book online at https://unitedwaylee.org/freetaxprep/

AARP Tax-Aide

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Brief Description of Event:

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers prepare taxes by appointment.  Patrons must visit the Bonita Springs Public Library in person to make an appointment.

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

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers prepare taxes by appointment.  Patrons must visit the Bonita Springs Public Library in person to make an appointment.

The History and Practices of Lent

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (LK) at Lakes Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

This will be a lecture, using power point, of the season of Lent, its history and practices.

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

This will be a lecture, using power point, of the season of Lent, its history and practices.

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.

Southwest Florida Reading Festival

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cornog Plaza at Fort Myers Regional Library at System Wide Events
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Authors & Writing, Book Discussion, Storytime, Performances, Games & Activities, Community & Lifestyle, Book Sales, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the 26th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival, held on the beautiful, downtown Fort Myers Regional Library campus! The Southwest Florida Reading Festival has ...

Library Branch: System Wide Events
Room: Cornog Plaza at Fort Myers Regional Library
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Authors & Writing, Book Discussion, Storytime, Performances, Games & Activities, Community & Lifestyle, Book Sales, Technology & STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for the 26th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival, held on the beautiful, downtown Fort Myers Regional Library campus! 

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.

Self-defense Workshop

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (NW) at Northwest Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Self-defense workshop: a group of friends (women) wanting to learn some self-defense strategies; our instructor is also a friend who has martial arts training.

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

Self-defense workshop: a group of friends (women) wanting to learn some self-defense strategies; our instructor is also a friend who has martial arts training.

Lee County Republican Assembly Meeting

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (LK) at Lakes Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Organizational meeting

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

Organizational meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paint by Numbers

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (DB) at Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Unlock your creativity and unwind with a paint by numbers canvas print craft that is sure to be a relaxing and fulfilling artistic experience. 

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

Unlock your creativity and unwind with a paint by numbers canvas print craft that is sure to be a relaxing and fulfilling artistic experience. 

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.

Protecting Your Brain and Protecting Your Loved Ones

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Program Type:
Community & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how you may be able to reduce your risk of developing dementia. You will also learn about ReUnite, a free, potentially life-saving program designed to reduce search time when...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle
Required
Seats Remaining: 74
Event Details:

Learn how you may be able to reduce your risk of developing dementia. You will also learn about ReUnite, a free, potentially life-saving program designed to reduce search time when an individual is reported missing.

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.

The History of Baseball in Fort Myers

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (LK) at Lakes Regional Library
Program Type:
Genealogy & History, Community & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all baseball enthusiasts! Learn about the history of Spring Training and the baseball legends that played right here in Fort Myers.Presented by Holly Shaffer, program ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Community & Lifestyle
Required
Seats Remaining: 88
Event Details:

Calling all baseball enthusiasts! Learn about the history of Spring Training and the baseball legends that played right here in Fort Myers.

Presented by Holly Shaffer, program manager for the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.

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.

Great Decisions Discussion Group

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room (CC) at Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL, Genealogy & History, Community & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We are pleased to offer Great Decisions - America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.  This 8-part series is created by the Foreign Policy Association whose mission...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Genealogy & History, Community & Lifestyle
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

We are pleased to offer Great Decisions - America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.  This 8-part series is created by the Foreign Policy Association whose mission is to serve as a catalyst for developing awareness, understanding,

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, March 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Fort Myers 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: Fort Myers Regional Library
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines

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

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

Please bring your library card.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

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.

Let's Play: Chess & More!

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult Area (EC) at East County Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Calling gaming enthusiasts of all ages! Join friends and friendly competitors alike for games of strategy, chance, and fun. Bring your own game or choose from the library’s collect...

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

Calling gaming enthusiasts of all ages! Join friends and friendly competitors alike for games of strategy, chance, and fun.

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

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (LK) at Lakes 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: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
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.

AARP Tax Aide

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A (LK) at Lakes Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

AARP Tax Aide

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

AARP Tax Aide