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Summer Reading Program Crafts!

10:00am–4:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
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.

Baby Rhyme Time

10:30am–11:00am
Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (NW)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Storytime
Event Details:

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.

 

This is a 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.

Preschool Color Fun

10:30am–11:15am
Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Preschoolers, spend some time exploring colors through games, activities, and stories.  Come dressed in your favorite color and get ready to have fun! This summer reading program is for birth to 5 years.

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.

Saluscare outreach

10:30am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Brief Description of Event

Outreach Service to educated the community about programs SalusCare have to offer.

DAVA Sue Ann Hawkins

12:00pm–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

June's monthly meeting for DAVA Unit 108

NAB Conference

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Conference Room B (NF)
Brief Description of Event

NAB Conference

Kids Read Down Fines

2:00pm–6:00pm
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
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.

Read to the Dogs

2:30pm–4:00pm
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area (BN)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us at the library for reading to dogs!  These registered therapy animals volunteer with their owner/handlers as a team to help improve the literacy skills of children.

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.

COFE / Social Security Education

5:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

Social Security Education only, no solicitation or sales of any sort

Color Our World Paint Night

6:00pm–6:30pm
Birth to Preschool, Children
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Families with children ages birth to 11 years are invited to unleash your inner artist and create a masterpiece. Paint with brushes, sponges, bubble wrap, or your fingers! Dress for mess.

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.

D7 Current Practice Committee Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Conference Room B (LK)
Brief Description of Event

This is a local portion of the overall general service structure of AA. At this meeting we will be reviewing and updating supporting documents for the operation of the district.

JiggleMan

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South County Regional Library *Temporary Site *
Room: Estero Recreation Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a zany and humorous show featuring leaf blowers, physical feats that defy gravity, juggling, giant suits, music and so much more. This show will have you laughing for days in this entertaining 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.

English Café

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
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.

JiggleMan

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Dunbar Community School
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us for a zany and humorous show featuring leaf blowers, physical feats that defy gravity, juggling, giant suits, music and so much more. This show will have you laughing for days in this entertaining 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.

On the Table Jellyfish Craft

06/17/2025 @ 10:30am–06/21/2025 @ 4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Johann Fust Community Library
Room: Stacks Room (BG)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a colorful craft making a jellyfish with beads and yarn!

This activity 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.

Magically Ever After - Color Our World

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend a magical moment with ChaChing the Amazing Bunny and her best friend, James the Unbelievable!

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 Kids Programs

This program is intended for children ages 6 to 11 to attend independently while caregivers wait nearby. Seating for caregivers and siblings will be available if space allows. Please speak with staff before registering if caregiver assistance is needed.

Board Gaming

12:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room BC (NW)
Brief Description of Event

Board Gaming get together

JiggleMan

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

For ages 6-11. Join us for a zany and humorous show featuring leaf blowers, physical feats that defy gravity, juggling, giant suits, music and so much more. This show will have you laughing for days in this entertaining 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.

Parrots Uncovered: What Everyone Should Know

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join the Parrot Outreach Society from Punta Gorda and learn about their dedication to enhancing the lives of parrots. These amazing creatures are highly intelligent, very social, and complex beings.

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.

T.E.A.M. - Together Everyone Achieves Magic

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Performances, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this workshop, you will learn the intricacies of creating a magical moment and how preparation determines the outcome of a successful performance.

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.

Water Quality: a Scientific Perspective

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Eric Milbrandt, the Marine Laboratory Director from the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, will present the latest research on the water quality of our waterways.

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.

Art With Ocasiocasa

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (NF)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Film Noir Night: Citizen Kane

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for a viewing of the film Citizen Kane and a short discussion afterward. Alone at his fantastic estate known as Xanadu, 70-year-old Charles Foster Kane dies, uttering only the single word Rosebud.

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.

Buckingham Estates Community Assoc. - Board Meeting

5:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Brief Description of Event

General Board of Directors Meeting