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VP Homeowners Meeting

5:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Brief Description of Event

Monthly meeting

Renegade Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room BC (NW)
Brief Description of Event

Book group sharing latest reads and recommendations

Books and Blankets

6:15pm - 6:45pm
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (NW)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us with your blankies and pajamas for this nighttime edition of storytime.

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff Games

10:00am - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Adult Services Area (NW)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

Join us for some summer activities to welcome in the Summer Reading Season! Enjoy some cornhole, suction cup archery, and other games. Start your summer off right by signing up for our all-ages Summer Reading Program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Homeschooling with friends

10:15am - 12:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building - Meeting Room A
Brief Description of Event

Information Meeting on Homeschooling in Community.

Cruisin' Into Summer Reading

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (NW)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join our adventure at sea on the S.S. Northwest, as we kickoff our summer reading program with a dance party and a free book while supplies last. 

For ages 2-5.  

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.

Free Amplified Phone Distribution

10:30am - 12:30pm
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

Free phone day: Florida residents with hearing loss or speech disabilities can come receive free specialized equipment, as well as training on how to use it. This is through the state program run by Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.

Who Made the Everglades?

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Community & Lifestyle
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

This talk will explore the geological and cultural history of the Everglades. In particular, we will look at the role of early Native Americans and initial tree island formations.

Presented by the Florida Public Archaeology Network.

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Foam Party

2:45pm - 4:45pm
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (NW)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Kickoff the end of the year and start our Summer Reading Program with an awesome Foam Party. Dance to tunes and rock out to the ultimate summer experience!  

Free book for for teens ages, 12-17 while supplies 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.

English Café

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (EC)
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.

Nintendo Switch Teen Tournament

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Calling all teen gamers and adventure seekers! Get ready to embark on an epic gaming journey at our Teen Nintendo Switch Program hosted by the Riverdale Public 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.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

12:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Outside on East Lawn (EC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Performances, Games & Activities, Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

Everyone ages 0 to 99 is invited to join us in celebrating the beginning of this year's Adventure Begins at Your Library Summer Reading Program.  Experience these events and more throughout the kickoff party:

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.

Chess!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Family Movie Afternoon: Trolls Band Together

2:30pm - 4:15pm
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for a movie at the library. The film is rated PG. There will be a themed craft available during the film to create perfect family harmony.

Snacks will be provided. No 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.

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.

Neighborhood Accountability Board

9:30am - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: South County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (SC)
Brief Description of Event

Training for volunteers that would like to participate in the restorative justice practice hearing cases that have been approved and diverted out to the courted system.

Blended Blossoms

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (NW)
Brief Description of Event

Preschool and homeschool playgroup to celebrate moms and end of school year.

Lehigh Acres Homeschool Group

1:00pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Brief Description of Event

From 1P to 2P a smaller group will discuss articles of the Week Junior Magazine.
From 2P to 3:30 P we will have more families join us to play board games.

SCORE- AI Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Brief Description of Event

Workshop - Artificial Intelligence

Financial Literacy Series: Budgeting

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room ABCD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle
Event Details:

Participants will understand the value of creating a budget, and learn strategies to build a simple budget and pay off debt.

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.

Super Fun Saturday

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (NW)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Come play with us at the library! Activities change monthly and vary from dancing, storytelling, art projects, and more. Fun for the whole family! 

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.

Kids Read Down Fines

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 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.

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.

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.