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Storytelling with Windell Campbell

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (RL) at Riverdale Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children

Experience the art of puppetry with the art of storytelling. This summer reading program uses songs, props and audience participation to bring stories to life.

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

Experience the art of puppetry with the art of storytelling. This summer reading program uses songs, props and audience participation to bring stories to life.

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

Origami and Kirigami

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (NF) at North Fort Myers Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a peaceful afternoon exploring the Japanese art of origami and kirigami. Origami involves folding paper to create figures, whereas kirigami requires both paper folding and cutting.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (NF)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a peaceful afternoon exploring the Japanese art of origami and kirigami. Origami involves folding paper to create figures, whereas kirigami requires both paper folding and cutting.

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

Pastels

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
South Building, Meeting Room ABCD at Fort Myers Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

A chance to unwind and socialize while drawing with pastels. Space is limited.

This program is part of the Summer Reading Program.

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

A chance to unwind and socialize while drawing with pastels. Space is limited.

This program is part of the Summer Reading 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 "Teens" group

Art With Ocasiocasa

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (LK) at Lakes Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

For ages 12-18. Join us for a mini art workshop with local SW Florida artists Jeff and Dale Ocasio of Ocasiocasa.

Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For ages 12-18. Join us for a mini art workshop with local SW Florida artists Jeff and Dale Ocasio of Ocasiocasa.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Photography During Programs

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

Caregivers for Teen Events

This program is intended for attendees ages 12 to 18 years to attend independently. Please speak with staff if caregiver assistance is needed.

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

Chess!

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Checkmate! Sharpen your mind by playing a competitive game of Chess. We supply the board, and all we ask you to bring is witty skills! This program is for adults and teens.

Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A (BN)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Checkmate! Sharpen your mind by playing a competitive game of Chess. We supply the board, and all we ask you to bring is witty skills! This program is for adults and teens.

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.

Annual/ Turnover membership meeting for Partnership Place, HOA

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Brief Description of Event:

Annual/ Turnover membership meeting for Partnership Place, HOA

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

Annual/ Turnover membership meeting for Partnership Place, HOA

Spring Creek Elementary Summer Learning

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Brief Description of Event:

Summer learning for students.

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

Summer learning for students.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Baby Playtime

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library Building, Youth Programming Room (FM) at Fort Myers Regional Library
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool

For ages birth - 18 months. Meet new friends at Baby Playtime! Children and families are welcome to explore and develop early literacy skills through free play, games, and toys.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Youth Programming Room (FM)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages birth - 18 months. Meet new friends at Baby Playtime! Children and families are welcome to explore and develop early literacy skills through free play, games, and toys.

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

Building Buddies

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (RL) at Riverdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool

This summer reading program places a strong emphasis on social skill development, recognizing the importance of interpersonal relationships in early childhood education.

Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

This summer reading program places a strong emphasis on social skill development, recognizing the importance of interpersonal relationships in early childhood education.

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

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (CC) at Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL
Age Group:
Adults
English Café:

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

Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL

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

English Café  is offered several times each week at locations throughout Lee County.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Photography During Programs

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

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

Summer Reading Program Crafts!

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Captiva Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Enjoy a variety of summer reading program table-top crafts and activities this summer for all-ages, while supplies last.  Including but not limited to: Kids/Teens- William Snakespeare Painted Rocks and Adults-Coloring Pages!

Library Branch: Captiva Memorial Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of summer reading program table-top crafts and activities this summer for all-ages, while supplies last.  Including but not limited to: Kids/Teens- William Snakespeare Painted Rocks and Adults-Coloring Pages!

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

Storytelling with Windell Campbell

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (PI) at Pine Island Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children

Experience the art of puppetry with the art of storytelling. This summer reading program uses songs, props and audience participation to bring stories to life.

Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (PI)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Experience the art of puppetry with the art of storytelling. This summer reading program uses songs, props and audience participation to bring stories to life.

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, June 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (NF) at North Fort Myers Public Library
Brief Description of Event:

Monthly 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 meeting

This event is in the "Teens" group

Abstract Expressions: Painting Beyond the Lines

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (DB) at Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Teens

Join Nalin Isme, a 17 year-old artist, author, and award winning creative visionary, for an abstract painting workshop that embraces boldness, differences, and beautiful imperfections.

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

Join Nalin Isme, a 17 year-old artist, author, and award winning creative visionary, for an abstract painting workshop that embraces boldness, differences, and beautiful imperfections.

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.

Taxes in Retirement

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Brief Description of Event:

Educational Seminar for Retirees

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

Educational Seminar for Retirees

Back to School Bag Packing

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:45pm
South Building, Meeting Room ABCD at Fort Myers Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Back to school event preparations. Packing bags.

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

Back to school event preparations. Packing bags.

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

All-Abilities Kids Storytime

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A (LK) at Lakes Regional Library
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children
All-Abilities Kids Storytime:

Ages 3-12 and caregivers This storytime emphasizes books, music, and sensory experiences designed for children with adaptive needs and their families. Using visual schedule b...

This storytime is part of our summer reading programming.

Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 3-12 and caregivers

This storytime emphasizes books, music, and sensory experiences designed for children with adaptive needs and their families.

Using visual schedule boards, stories are told through multiple modalities and are followed by sensory activities that may include bubbles, movement and song activities.

The library's welcoming environment creates a positive storytime experience in a quieter environment with reduced sensory stimuli.

Class size is limited to 10 children, ages 3 to 12-years-old, plus their parents or caregivers.

This storytime is part of our summer reading programming.

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

Crafts at Cape: Beach Ornaments

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (CC) at Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

A plastic ornament, a bit of twine, some sand, and some odds & ends from the beach will be used to create these classic beach ornaments. Feel free to bring your own beach treasures!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A plastic ornament, a bit of twine, some sand, and some odds & ends from the beach will be used to create these classic beach ornaments. Feel free to bring your own beach treasures!

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.

Ebony Class of 1976

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (DB) at Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Brief Description of Event:

Non profit meeting.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (DB)
Brief Description of Event

Non profit meeting.

Pokemon with Friends

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room BC (NW) at Northwest Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

This is an event to teach/learn how to play Pokémon board game and/or other games/activities as a meet up group for elementary age kids (KG - 3rd graders).

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

This is an event to teach/learn how to play Pokémon board game and/or other games/activities as a meet up group for elementary age kids (KG - 3rd graders).

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Team: Colorful Chaos

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Calling all tinkerers, creators, makers, and inventors!

Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology & STEAM
Event Details:

Calling all tinkerers, creators, makers, and inventors!

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.

SWFL Amigas Book Club

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room 2nd Floor (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Brief Description of Event:

We are having our monthly book club meeting for women from the Southwest South Florida community.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Conference Room 2nd Floor (BN)
Brief Description of Event

We are having our monthly book club meeting for women from the Southwest South Florida community.

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

Saturday, June 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.

ABM UNIVERSITY AWARDS CEREMONY

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
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.