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Cape Coral Rowing Club Annual Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

Annual meeting of the membership to review 2025 performance

Online Author Event with Paula J. Johnson

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Cancelled
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming
Room: Live Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Writing, Book Discussion, Live Virtual
Event Details:

*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO AUGUST 2026

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.

Glow with the Elements

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-11.  Calling all young benders! Step into the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and train in Water, Earth, Fire, and Air through interactive glow-in-the-dark activities, crafts, and games. Which element will you master?

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.

English Café

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
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.

Beginner Spanish Class

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle, Literacy & ESL
Registration Required
Event Details:

¡Bienvenidos! Welcome! Are you ready to learn Spanish? This course is designed for those new to the Spanish language.  Learn fundamental vocabulary, essential phrases and basic grammar in a fun, informal and interactive environment.

Crafts at Cape: Journals

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
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:

Get ready to start the New Year with a fresh journal! We will be assembling journals from a variety of supplies.

The class has a maximum seating of 20. Registration is guaranteed until the start of the 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.

Brainyites Mental Health Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

Mental Health Interactive Workshop

Cape Coral social club board mtg

9:45am–11:45am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

Monthly board meeting

Preschool Holiday Sing-Along with Shawn Paris

10:00am–11:00am
Birth to Preschool, Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Delight in a fun-filled holiday show just for kids, featuring jazz singer Shawn Paris performing beloved classics like “Jingle Bells,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and more.

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.

Holiday Jazz: A Crooner Christmas

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with a lively holiday jazz performance featuring classic Christmas tunes made famous by Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Michael Bublé, and others — all performed live by Jazz singer, Shawn Paris.

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.

Lee County Community Band Board of Directors Meeting

9:30am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

Board of Directors Meeting

English Café

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
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.

Fandom Fest

11:00am–3:00pm
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults
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, Community & Lifestyle, Games & Activities, Performances, Technology & STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for Fandom Fest, a FREE celebration of comics and pop culture for all ages! 

The exciting event will feature a day full of fun, including:

COMICS, CRAFTS & COSPLAY

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.

Cape Coral Town Center CDD Board of Supervisors' Meeting

11:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

The Board of Supervisors of Cape Coral Town Center Community Development District will hold its regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, Conference Room, 921 S.W.

Adult Coloring

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

 

Gone are the days when coloring was just for kids. 

Adult coloring is a fun way to relax, spark your creativity and meet new people. Join us for a laid-back session where you can unwind and bring a picture to life with color. No need to be an artist. All skill levels welcome!

Coloring pages designed especially for adults, as well as colored pencils, will be 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.

Booked for the Holidays

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unwrap your creativity! In this cozy winter craft session, teens will learn simple book folding techniques to create designs that celebrate the season.

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: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
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.

Hafenkapelle Board meeting

10:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

Board of Directors meeting

Kids Read Down Fines

5:15pm–6:15pm
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area (CC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Read Away Fines
Event Details:

 

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.

 

Please check in at the Youth Services Reference 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.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Ball

10:00am–11:30am
Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area (CC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Ages 2-5.  Hear ye, hear ye!  You are royally invited to the magical Bibbidi Bobbidi Ball, a fairytale-filled morning of music, dancing, games and sparkling crafts fit for any royalty.

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.

Download Drop-In

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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.

Coral Harbor 2026 Annual Meeting

1:45pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

2026 Annual Meeting of Coral Harbor Condominium Association

English Café

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
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.

All Branches Closed - Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24–12/25
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. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday.