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All Branches Closed - New Year's Holiday

All Day 12/31–1/1
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. 31 and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 for the New Year's holiday.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Holocaust Pop-Up Museum

9:00am–5:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Reading Area (PI)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

Step into a moving journey through one of history’s most pivotal moments with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center’s impactful traveling exhibit.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking presentation by the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holocaust Pop-Up Museum

10:00am–6:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Reading Area (PI)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

Step into a moving journey through one of history’s most pivotal moments with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center’s impactful traveling exhibit.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, join us in honoring the revolutionary voices that helped shape America!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holocaust Pop-Up Museum

10:00am–6:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Reading Area (PI)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

Step into a moving journey through one of history’s most pivotal moments with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center’s impactful traveling exhibit.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, join us in honoring the revolutionary voices that helped shape America!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holocaust Pop-Up Museum

10:00am–6:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Reading Area (PI)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

Step into a moving journey through one of history’s most pivotal moments with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center’s impactful traveling exhibit.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: South County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (SC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, join us in honoring the revolutionary voices that helped shape America!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holocaust Pop-Up Museum

9:00am–5:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Reading Area (PI)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

Step into a moving journey through one of history’s most pivotal moments with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center’s impactful traveling exhibit.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ruth Bader Ginsburg – “I Dissent”

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience the extraordinary life and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a captivating performance by Sheryl Faye, bringing to life the story of a woman who dared to dissent and forever changed our nation.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holocaust Pop-Up Museum

9:00am–5:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Reading Area (PI)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

Step into a moving journey through one of history’s most pivotal moments with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center’s impactful traveling exhibit.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holocaust Pop-Up Museum

10:00am–6:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Reading Area (PI)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

Step into a moving journey through one of history’s most pivotal moments with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center’s impactful traveling exhibit.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Susan B. Anthony: Failure is Impossible

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sheryl Faye gives a powerful performance as Susan B. Anthony, the fearless leader of the women’s suffrage movement.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holocaust Pop-Up Museum

10:00am–6:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Reading Area (PI)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

Step into a moving journey through one of history’s most pivotal moments with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center’s impactful traveling exhibit.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holocaust Pop-Up Museum

10:00am–6:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Reading Area (PI)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

Step into a moving journey through one of history’s most pivotal moments with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center’s impactful traveling exhibit.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Last of the Romanovs

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Registration Required
Event Details:

This lecture discusses the 300 year old Romanov dynasty, which came to a shocking end in 1917 as the Russian Revolution swept across the country. 

Presented by historian and educator Nancy Maxwell. 

 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holocaust Pop-Up Museum

9:00am–5:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Reading Area (PI)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Event Details:

Step into a moving journey through one of history’s most pivotal moments with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center’s impactful traveling exhibit.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Holocaust Survivor Stories

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Island Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (PI)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center, this powerful program features a firsthand account from Shelley Lieb, daughter of Holocaust survivors Marta and Mayer Zelcer.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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 Lee County Library System branches will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (BN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about Sir Ernest Shackleton's ambitious attempt to traverse Antarctica and what led to one of the greatest survival stories ever told. Presented by Steve Valdespino.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Bonita Springs 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holocaust Pop-Up Museum

9:00am–5:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Gallery (CC)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Lifestyle, Genealogy & History
Event Details:

Step into a moving journey through one of history’s most pivotal moments with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center’s impactful traveling exhibit.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Captiva Memorial Library
Room: Captiva Civic Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

King Edward VIII relinquished the English throne and left his country to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee.

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.