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Once Upon a Playdough Time

10:00am–10:45am
Birth to Preschool
Full
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.

Ray Tibbs 60+ Men's Senior Softball

10:30am–1:00pm
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.

Anime Club: 3D Characters

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Youth Programming Room (FM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 12-18.  Create your own anime character using 3-D pens. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

 

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.

First Tuesday on First Street Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Edison Room (FM)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Come to the First Tuesday on First Street Book Club. Bring friends, meet new people, discuss books, explore First Street afterwards.

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.

Preschool Playdough Wonders

10:00am–10:45am
Birth to Preschool
Full
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 3-5 years.  Let your child's imagination flow as we pull out all the tools to have some playdough fun.

Registration is required and guarantees your spot 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.

Infinite Worlds Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a lively conversation as we explore The River Has Roots, a beautifully written and thought-provoking work by acclaimed author Amal El-Mohtar.

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.

BoA Meeting HS Colony Mayflower Descendants

3:00pm–4:30pm
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

Board of Advisors administrative meeting

Baby Playdate

10:00am–10:30am
Birth to Preschool
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages birth-18 months.  Meet new friends at Baby Playdate. 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.

Drawing Florida Wildlife

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Open
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:

Explore your artistic side while learning to draw Florida’s amazing wildlife! Each monthly class features guided, step-by-step instruction on a different native species. 

Registration preferred. 

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.

Online Beginner Spanish

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming
Room: Live Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle, Literacy & ESL, Live Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

¡Bienvenidos! Welcome! Are you ready to learn Spanish? This online 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.

Bilingual Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Birth to Preschool
Waitlist
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, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

For children ages birth-5 years with caregiver.

This fun and engaging program promotes reading and language skills through stories, music, movement and activities in both English and Spanish.

Caregivers participate with their children while learning early literacy strategies and tips to continue at home.

English or Spanish language skills are not necessary to participate in this program.

 

Registration is required and guarantees your spot 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.

Getting Through That Tricky German Handwriting

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Registration Required
Event Details:

One of the biggest challenges in working with German records is the handwriting—it’s often very different from what most Americans learned in school.

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.

Kids Read Down Fines

12:00pm–4:00pm
Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
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, can reduce their fine by $2 for every 15 minutes they read during this program. Each child can earn up to a maximum of $8 in one session. 

Credit may be applied to overdue fines on cards issued to patrons under the age of 18 as well as overdue fines for juvenile and teen materials checked out on their behalf on adult cards.  Credit earned may only be used 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.

3D Crazy Art

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Youth Programming Room (FM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology & STEAM
Event Details:

For ages 12-18.  Create your own character using 3D pens.  All supplies 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.

Adult Bored Games

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Are you bored? Looking for new friends? Join us for a fun afternoon of gaming. 

Refreshments and various types of games will be provided. You may also bring your favorites! 

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.

DCF: HT Meeting

9:00am–3:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Brief Description of Event

Department of Children and Families human trafficking training.

Sunshine & Snowflakes

10:00am–10:45am
Birth to Preschool
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy & ESL, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 18-36 months and caregivers. 

Let's learn about the five senses through SNOW! Enjoy this winter themed event at the library.

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.

Online Author Event with David Brooks

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

Take part in an online conversation with acclaimed cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks as he discusses How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply.

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.

Mug Designs

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Youth Programming Room (FM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend your afternoon designing your own mug.  We will be using the Cricut Joy and our imagination.  Registration is required. All supplies provided, while they last.

 

 

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: Casablanca

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

Enjoy a screening of the classic film Casablanca, followed by a brief group discussion to reflect on its themes, characters, and lasting impact. Refreshments 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.

Preschool Snowy Adventures

10:00am–10:45am
Birth to Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy & ESL, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 3-5 years. 

Let's explore all the wonders of snow in this fun and engaging winter-themed event. 

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.

Coping Skills for Anxiety

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle
Registration Required
Event Details:

According to the NIMH, 19.1% of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is a natural response to fear—once useful for survival, but often overactive in modern 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.

Baby Picasso

10:00am–10:45am
Birth to Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Youth Programming Room (FM)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy & ESL
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages birth-18 months.

Babies and their caregivers are invited to join us for sensory play, literacy activities and more! Please dress babies for some messy play.  

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.

Lee County Genealogy Society - January Monthly Meeting

10:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room AB
Brief Description of Event

 January General Meeting of the Lee County Genealogy Society.  Program is open to the public.  Society handles all publicity.