April’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public:

ADULTS

English Caf

10 a.m. Fridays, April 23, 30

Practice your English with English Cafe, a free, conversation session for adult ESOL and ESL students. Each 90-minute session provides adult learners an opportunity to practice speaking English with native speakers.

Book Discussion: Val McDermid’s “Darker Domain” 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 5

Read “Darker Domain” by Val McDermid and discuss it with fellow community members. The East County Book Discussion Group is open to all.

Chess Anyone?

4 p.m. Mondays, April 5, 12, 19, 26

Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Everyone is welcome. Bring a personal chess set, if preferred. Sponsored by the Friends of the East County Regional Library.

Introduction to Scrapbooking

6 p.m. Tuesday, April 27

Join Zory Yamanishi and find out how to create your own special memories with a personal scrapbook. It’s more than just an album. Registration is required.

FAMILY

Family Storytime

6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 13, 20, 27. This program is for the whole family and lasts about 30 minutes.

Toddler Storytime

10 a.m. Wednesdays, April 14, 21, 28

10 a.m. Thursdays, April 15, 22, 29

Children 2 years old and their caregivers participate in song, fingerplays and short stories. The success of this age group depends on adult participation and encouragement. Toddler storytime lasts approximately 30 minutes.

KIDS

Preschool Storytime

10:30 a.m. Thursdays, April 15, 22, 29

10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, April 14, 21, 28

Preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) attend this storytime independently while parents or caregivers wait nearby in the library building. This storytime includes activities that require more participation and a longer attention span. Each preschool storytime lasts about 30 minutes.

Jazz for Kids

2 p.m. Saturday, April 17

Celebrate Jazz Appreciation month! We’ll be reading from the book “Sweet Music in Harlem” by Debbie Taylor, part of the 2009-2010 We the People “Picturing America” Bookshelf. Kids will have the opportunity to make their own musical instruments and have a jam session.

Kids Read Down Fines

4:30 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28

Do you have library fines? Take care of them by reading! Children and teens can earn a $2 coupon for every 15 minutes of reading during the allotted time in the designated area of the library. For ages 18 and younger. Coupons may be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under only.

TEENS

East County Anime Club

4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6

Join a group of teens with an interest in Anime, Manga and other aspects of Japanese culture. For grades 6 12. Snacks provided by the Friends of the East County Regional Library. Registration is required.

East County Teens: So You Think You Can Dance?

4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20

Dance with a group, solo, or improvise. A panel of student judges will choose the winners and prizes will be awarded. Books on the subjects of choreography, history, modern and contemporary styles of dance will be available for check out after the program. Prizes generously donated by the Friends of the East County Regional Library. For grades 612. Registration is required.

The East County Regional Library is located at 881 Gunnery Road in Lehigh Acres. For more information about a program or to register, call the library at (239) 533-4200. A sign language interpreter is available with five business days notice to library staff. Assistive listening system available; request at desk.

Check the Lee County Library System’s Web site at library.leegov.com, or pick up an events calendar on your next visit, to find out about programs at other locations. Call the host library, or Telephone Reference at (239) 479-INFO (4636), for more information about a specific program.