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Sewcial Butterflies

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 9:15am - 4:30pm
Meeting Room AB (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Brief Description of Event:

Getting together to sew on charity projects

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

Getting together to sew on charity projects

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, December 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Fort Myers Regional Library
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL, Read Away Fines
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Kids Read Down Fines:

 Children and teens with overdue fines on their account, can reduce their fine by $2 for every 15 minutes they read during this program.  Earn up to a maximum of $8 in on...

Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Read Away Fines

 

Children and teens with overdue fines on their account, can reduce their fine by $2 for every 15 minutes they read during this program.  Earn up to a maximum of $8 in one session. 

Credit will be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under and can be used only for overdue fines. 

Please bring your library card and check in at youth desk.

 

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

LEGO Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (NW) at Northwest Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children

Explore your creativity through building with LEGOS. What will you make? This is a fun activity the whole family will enjoy. All materials are provided.

 

Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (NW)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Explore your creativity through building with LEGOS. What will you make? This is a fun activity the whole family will enjoy. All materials are provided.

 

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

Kids Read Down Fines

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bonita Springs Public Library
Program Type:
Read Away Fines
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Kids Read Down Fines:

 Children and teens with overdue fines on their account, can reduce their fine by $2 for every 15 minutes they read during this program.  Earn up to a maximum of $8 in on...

Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines

 

Children and teens with overdue fines on their account, can reduce their fine by $2 for every 15 minutes they read during this program.  Earn up to a maximum of $8 in one session. 

Credit will be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under and can be used only for overdue fines. 

Please bring your library card and check in at youth desk.

 

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

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A (NW) at Northwest Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children

We're celebrating the end of 2025 and ringing in 2026! Everything will gleam a little green with the turn of 2026. Join us in shimmering emerald sequins, neon green sneakers, or a forest-green cape - go wild! Enjoy fun, music and dancing.

Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (NW)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

We're celebrating the end of 2025 and ringing in 2026! Everything will gleam a little green with the turn of 2026. Join us in shimmering emerald sequins, neon green sneakers, or a forest-green cape - go wild! Enjoy fun, music and dancing.

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.

Reading Rebels

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room BC (NW) at Northwest Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Adult book group

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

Adult book group

All Branches Closed - New Year's Holiday

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
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 Wednesday, Dec. 31 and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 for the New Year's holiday.

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

All branches of the Lee County Library System will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 31 and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 for the New Year's holiday.

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

Holocaust Pop-Up Museum

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Area (PI) at Pine Island Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Step into a moving journey through one of history’s most pivotal moments with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center’s impactful traveling exhibit.

Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Reading Area (PI)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

Step into a moving journey through one of history’s most pivotal moments with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center’s impactful traveling exhibit.

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

Cursive Writing Class

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Program Type:
Homeschool & Homework, Literacy & ESL
Age Group:
Children

In this comprehensive class, students will master the fundamentals of cursive handwriting—from proper grip and posture to developing their own elegant, personal signature.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B (BN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Homeschool & Homework, Literacy & ESL
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this comprehensive class, students will master the fundamentals of cursive handwriting—from proper grip and posture to developing their own elegant, personal signature.

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.

Cookie Kickoff

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Cookie Kick-off Event

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

Cookie Kick-off Event

Trauma unit book signing

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
South Building, Meeting Room AB at Fort Myers Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

A book signing and fellowship for a newly released book . “The trauma unit” a book of deliverance! This would be a Christian gathering to honor the author “Cateria Love-Daughtery” ...

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

A book signing and fellowship for a newly released book . “The trauma unit” a book of deliverance! This would be a Christian gathering to honor the author “Cateria Love-Daughtery” on her accomplishments and advancement of the kingdom.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Holocaust Museum and the Importance of Holocaust Education

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking presentation by the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center.

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

Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking presentation by the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center.

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

Book Discussion: Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (EC) at East County Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a discussion of Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen.

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

Join us for a discussion of Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen.

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, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (LK) at Lakes Regional Library
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL
Age Group:
Adults
English Café:

These interactive, 90-minute sessions provide adult learners an opportunity to practice speaking English with native speakers.  Topics include everyday situations, current eve...

Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL

These interactive, 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 "Birth to Preschool" group

Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Programming Room (SC) at South County Regional Library
Program Type:
Literacy & ESL, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool

This fun and engaging storytime promotes and reinforces early literacy skills and language development through stories, music, movement and activities.

Library Branch: South County Regional Library
Room: Youth Programming Room (SC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Storytime
Event Details:

This fun and engaging storytime promotes and reinforces early literacy skills and language development through stories, music, movement and activities.

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

Once Upon a Playdough Time

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
South Building, Meeting Room ABCD at Fort Myers Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool

For children ages 18-36 months.  Let your child's imagination flow as we pull out all the tools to have some playdough fun.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 18-36 months.  Let your child's imagination flow as we pull out all the tools to have some playdough 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.

Villas at Tortuga

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (LK) at Lakes Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Villas at Tortuga Annual Meeting

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

Villas at Tortuga Annual Meeting

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

Holocaust Pop-Up Museum

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Reading Area (PI) at Pine Island Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Step into a moving journey through one of history’s most pivotal moments with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center’s impactful traveling exhibit.

Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Reading Area (PI)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

Step into a moving journey through one of history’s most pivotal moments with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center’s impactful traveling exhibit.

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

On the Table Activity - Decorate Your Own Wooden Ocean Animal

01/06/2026 @ 10:00am to 01/10/2026 @ 4:30pm
Stacks Room (BG) at Johann Fust Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun on the table craft and use your creativity to decorate a wooden ocean animal.

Library Branch: Johann Fust Community Library
Room: Stacks Room (BG)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun on the table craft and use your creativity to decorate a wooden ocean animal.

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.

Ray Tibbs 60+ Men's Senior Softball

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Main Library Building, Conference Room C (FM) at Fort Myers Regional Library
Brief Description of Event:

Getting managers together to organize for our upcoming softball season.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Conference Room C (FM)
Brief Description of Event

Getting managers together to organize for our upcoming softball season.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Download Drop-In

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (CC) at Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Download Drop-In:

 Receive personalized help downloading eBooks, eAudioBooks, movies, music, and more from Libby/OverDrive and hoopla, two of Lee County Library System's popular online content ...

Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology & STEAM

 

Receive personalized help downloading eBooks, eAudioBooks, movies, music, and more from Libby/OverDrive and hoopla, two of Lee County Library System's popular online content providers.  

Support also will be available to registered users of the National Library Service's Braille and Audio Reading Download service (BARD) which is provided through Home Borrower Services and Lee County Talking Books.

Note: Attendees should bring their favorite tablet, ereader or phone. Be sure it’s fully charged and also, have your passwords for downloading apps available. Kindle users also must have an Amazon account and password.

Patrons interested in BARD should contact Talking Books at 239-533-4780 prior to attending to ensure they have an active account or find out how to set one up.

 

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

Abigail Adams – America’s First, Second Lady

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy & History, Performances
Age Group:
Adults

As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, join us in honoring the revolutionary voices that helped shape America!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, join us in honoring the revolutionary voices that helped shape America!

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

Anime Hour

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (RL) at Riverdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Movies
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy an hour of anime entertainment, creative expression, and lively discussions! This program is specially curated for anime enthusiasts to indulge in their passion for Japanese animation while hanging out among like-minded peers.

Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Movies
Event Details:

Enjoy an hour of anime entertainment, creative expression, and lively discussions! This program is specially curated for anime enthusiasts to indulge in their passion for Japanese animation while hanging out among like-minded peers.

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.

Friends of the Bonita Springs Library Meeting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room 2nd Floor (BN) at Bonita Springs Public Library
Brief Description of Event:

Monthly board meeting...

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

Monthly board meeting...