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Help Me Grow - Books, Balls, and Blocks

10:30am - 12:30pm
Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Games & Activities
Event Details:

We are partnering with Healthy Start of SWFL/Help Me Grow to bring this special program to the library. This program includes a free screening for families with children who are birth to five years of age.

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.

Baby Rhyme Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (NF)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Storytime, Games & Activities
Event Details:

For children ages birth – 18 months and caregivers

Bond with your baby and meet new friends during this special storytime that promotes:

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: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Conference Room B (LK)
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 largest 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 preferred, charged device (tablet, phone, e-reader, etc) along with any passwords needed to download apps. 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.

Preschool Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (NW)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Storytime
Event Details:

For children, ages 3-5 years

Your preschooler will continue to build relationships with friends and develop school readiness skills during this fun and interactive storytime that fosters independent thinking and a lifelong love of learning through reading, talking, singing, writing and playing.

Children attend this program independently while parents and caregivers wait nearby.

Space is limited to 14 tickets. Arrive early and visit the children's desk to check-in. First-come, first-served.

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.

Tortuga Master

1:45pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Brief Description of Event

Tortuga Master Annual Meeting

A 'Deep Dive' into Weeki Wachee Springs

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Community & Lifestyle
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

From local swimming spot to roadside attraction to state park, the only constant at Weeki Wachee Springs over its 75 year history is the mermaid performances.

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 Amanda Montell

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 us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. 

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 Hooked On Books

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Online Programming
Room: Live Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literacy & ESL, Live Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of books and conversation.  At this book club everyone is welcome to discuss their favorite books.

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.

Teen Thursday: Shell Craft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology & STEAM
Event Details:

Create an ex-shell-ent masterpiece! Use our shell supply to design a unique, one-of-a-kind hanging shell craft to spruce up your space at home or bring along something you own that you want to accessorize.

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 Teen Events

This program is intended for attendees ages 12 to 17 to attend independently. Please speak with staff if caregiver assistance is needed.

Chess!

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

Checkmate! Sharpen your mind by playing a competitive game of Chess. We supply the board, and all we ask you to bring is witty skills! This program is for adults and teens.

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.

Tech Thursdays: One-on-One Help

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Need help with a laptop, tablets or e-readers? Are you looking to gain basic computer skills? Staff at Pine Island Public Library can help! 

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

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Birth to 5 years and caregivers

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

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

 

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 Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (DB)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

For children, ages 3-5 years

Your preschooler will continue to build relationships with friends and develop school readiness skills during this fun and interactive storytime that fosters independent thinking and a lifelong love of learning through reading, talking, singing, writing and playing.

Children attend this program independently while parents and caregivers wait nearby.

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

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

Watercolor Painting Adventure

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (DB)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

Dive into a world of creativity and color with our Watercolor Painting Adventure!

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.

AARP Tax-Aide Training

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Brief Description of Event

Training for AARP Tax Aide

Teen Fridays!

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (DB)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Come to the library to talk about your favorite books, play games, and take part in other special activities. Unleash your creativity with our DIY Crafternoons, where teens can get crafty and make their own personalized creations.

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 Teen Events

This program is intended for attendees ages 12 to 17 to attend independently. Please speak with staff if caregiver assistance is needed.

VITA Tax Assistance

9:00am - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North Fort Myers Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A (NF)
Brief Description of Event

VITA to offer tax assistance for Lee County patrons by appointments only. Please call 211 or 239-433-3900.

Book online at https://unitedwaylee.org/freetaxprep/

Medicare 101: Everything You Need To Know About Medicare (featured presenter: Todd VanDyk)

10:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (NW)
Brief Description of Event

US Retirement Education Association's core mission is to advocate, educate and empower the retirement community to make informed decisions regarding the vast retirement options available to them.

The Koreshans of Estero and the Link to the Waco Tragedy

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

In the 1890s, a group of religious utopians settled Estero, Florida. Called the Koreshans, they were led by Cyrus Teed, a doctor of eclectic medicine.

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.

Crafts at Cape: Quilling

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Valentine's Day is coming up! This month we will be quilling greeting cards with a heart motif. 

Each class has a maximum seating of 20. Participants may only register for one class in the series.

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.

Junior League of Fort Myers

10:30am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room AB
Brief Description of Event

Our new member orientation session.

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: 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.

Reading is "Doggone Fun"

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (PI)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL
Event Details:

Enjoy a Saturday afternoon reading to registered therapy dogs at the library. Choose to read your own story, or we can provide one for you. You and your family will spend quality time reading to these furry friends in small groups.

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.