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Online Author Event with Charles Duhigg

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:

Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss!

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.

The Dutch East India Company

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Before Apple, Toyota, or Walmart, there was The United Dutch East India Company, one of the most powerful businesses in history.

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.

LEGO Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
Birth to Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Technology & STEAM
Event Details:

Drop in for this special event and get creative with LEGO building challenges or free build! All materials are provided; just bring your creativity.  This program is intended for children ages 3-11 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.

Community Helper Storytime: Bonita Springs Fire Department

10:30am–11:30am
Birth to Preschool
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle, Literacy & ESL, Performances, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 2 - 5 years with a parent or caregiver. Meet our hometown heroes and tour a fire truck.

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.

The International Osprey Foundation

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Kathryn Brintnall, President of the International Osprey Foundation, as she explains the organization's conservation efforts to protect the Osprey.

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.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Storytime
Event Details:

 

For children ages birth-5 years with caregiver.

Enjoy books, rhymes, songs and activities! This fun and engaging program offers kids a chance to make friends and build skills through stories, music and movement.

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

 

Space is limited. Please arrive early and visit the children's desk to check-in. 


 

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 Using PERSI for Genealogical Research

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming
Room: Virtual Online Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Live Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

PERSI serves as a comprehensive index of most genealogical and family-history oriented periodicals.  PERSI enables researchers to locate key information about people and places.

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.

Board Game Day for Adults

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Enjoy playing fun board games with other adults. Games include Scrabble, Rummikub, Yahtzee, Backgammon, Chinese Checkers, 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.

All Branches Closed - Thanksgiving

11/26/2025 @ 6:00pm–11/28/2025 @ 5:00pm
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 *Temporary Site *, Virtual Online Programming, System Wide Events
Description:

All Lee County Library System branches will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday beginning 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 28.

Kids Read Down Fines

2:00pm–3:00pm
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

 

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.

Online Author Event with Sue Hincenbergs

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:

Join debut author Sue Hincenbergs for an online chat about her darkly funny novel The Retirement Plan.

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.

Upcycled Winter Tree Craft

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Transform old books and greeting cards into a beautiful folded winter tree. This craft involves folding approximately 150 pages and requires cutting and gluing. 

Limited to 16 - Registration 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.

Download Drop-In

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Conference Room 2nd Floor (BN)
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.

Preschool Winter Dance Party

11:00am–12:00pm
Birth to Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to dance, wiggle and groove to favorite preschool tunes with a snowy winter twist this holiday season! 

For ages 2-5 years and their caregivers.

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.

Online Beginner Spanish

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
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.

Knit and Stitch

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

 

A casual, self-guided group for knitting, crochet and other needle arts. Join in to share projects, ideas and techniques.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects and tools.

Basic materials and supplies are available for newcomers.

 

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

4:00pm–5:00pm
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

 

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.

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:

Explore Julia Child’s legacy with Smithsonian curator and historian Paula J. Johnson in a lively online conversation about her book Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space.

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.

Travel Book Discussion: In the Shadow of the Mountain by Silvia Vasquez-Lavado

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to discuss In the Shadow of the Mountain: a Memoir of Courage by Silvia Vasquez-Lavado.

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.

Kindness Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Lifestyle
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Join us at the library to create kindness in our community! Kids participate in fun activities designed to encourage kindness and help make the world a better place!

 

Please dress for a mess. Registration is required.

Your reservation is guaranteed only until the start of the program. 

For children ages 5 - 11.

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.

Holly Jolly Santa Visit

10:30am–12:30pm
Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Performances, Storytime
Event Details:

Children and families are invited to join us for a heartwarming holiday experience at the library! Stop by for a holiday story with Santa and enjoy festive crafts, enchanting games, and snap a photo with Santa himself! 

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.

Holiday Wrappy Wrap!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for a little privacy to wrap your gifts before the holidays? Join us for a festive gift-wrapping session! Enjoy light refreshments, holiday music, and the opportunity to meet new friends while you wrap.

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.

Sounds of the Season

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate the season with a festive holiday music program presented by Cut the Chord Entertainment.

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.