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Cursive Writing Class

10:00am–12:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B (BN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Homeschool & Homework, Literacy & ESL
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this comprehensive class, students will master the fundamentals of cursive handwriting—from proper grip and posture to developing their own elegant, personal signature.

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.

Cookie Kickoff

10:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Brief Description of Event

Cookie Kick-off Event

Trauma unit book signing

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: South Building, Meeting Room AB
Brief Description of Event

A book signing and fellowship for a newly released book . “The trauma unit” a book of deliverance! This would be a Christian gathering to honor the author “Cateria Love-Daughtery” on her accomplishments and advancement of the kingdom.

Montage Women's Club Board Meeting

9:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Brief Description of Event

Quarterly Board Meeting

Holocaust Museum and the Importance of Holocaust Education

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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.

Book Discussion: Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen

3:30pm–5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: East County Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (EC)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen.

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
Adults
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy & ESL

These interactive, 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.

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: South County Regional Library
Room: Youth Programming Room (SC)
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Literacy & ESL, Storytime
Event Details:

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

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.

Once Upon a Playdough Time

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

For children ages 18-36 months.  Let your child's imagination flow as we pull out all the tools to have some playdough fun.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Photography During Programs

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

Villas at Tortuga

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

Villas at Tortuga Annual Meeting

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.

On the Table Activity - Decorate Your Own Wooden Ocean Animal

01/06/2026 @ 10:00am–01/10/2026 @ 4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Johann Fust Community Library
Room: Stacks Room (BG)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun on the table craft and use your creativity to decorate a wooden ocean animal.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Photography During Programs

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

Ray Tibbs 60+ Men's Senior Softball

10:30am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fort Myers Regional Library
Room: Main Library Building, Conference Room C (FM)
Brief Description of Event

Getting managers together to organize for our upcoming softball season.

Download Drop-In

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Conference Room (CC)
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.

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.

Abigail Adams – America’s First, Second Lady

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
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.

Anime Hour

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Riverdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (RL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Movies
Event Details:

Enjoy an hour of anime entertainment, creative expression, and lively discussions! This program is specially curated for anime enthusiasts to indulge in their passion for Japanese animation while hanging out among like-minded peers.

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.

NAB Conference

2:30pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room BC (NW)
Brief Description of Event

NAB conference

Friends of the Bonita Springs Library Meeting

2:30pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bonita Springs Public Library
Room: Conference Room 2nd Floor (BN)
Brief Description of Event

Monthly board meeting...

Anime Club: 3D Characters

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

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

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Photography During Programs

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

Adult Crafternoon: Vision Calendars

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (NW)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design a 2026 calendar featuring a personalized vision board for each month! Set your intentions and get inspired for the year ahead.

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.

First Tuesday on First Street Book Club

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Photography During Programs

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

Candidate Volunteer Fair

5:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (CC)
Brief Description of Event

Open to the public and a chance for local citizens to learn what is involved in assisting with local political campaigns, and to volunteer for one of several roles.

Magic: The Gathering

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (DB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for casual Magic: The Gathering free play, perfect for both seasoned players and those new to the game. Bring your own commander deck or borrow one of ours and battle with fellow planeswalkers.

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.

Coconut Creek HOA

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room A (LK)
Brief Description of Event

Coconut Creek Annual Meeting