February’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, February 18, 25

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.

Chess Anyone?

4 p.m. Mondays, February 21, 28

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.

Rock Around the Clock to Music of the 40s, 50s and 60s

2 p.m. Saturday, February 19

Enjoy the music of Dave Kilbride. He plays a lively guitar and sings tunes

that you may remember. Sit back, relax and remember the good times!

Registration is required.

Making Beaded Christmas Ornaments

6 p.m. Tuesday, February 22

Monika Heutmann, an East County Library favorite crafter, completes her craft

series with beautiful beaded Christmas ornaments. Don’t miss this one!

FAMILY

Toddler Storytime

10 a.m. Wednesdays, February 16

10 a.m. Thursdays, February 17

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. Wednesdays, February 16

10:30 a.m. Thursdays, February 17

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.

Kids Read Down Fines

4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 16

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

The East County Regional Library is located at 881 Gunnery Road in Lehigh

Acres. For more information about a program or to register, please call the

library at (239) 533-4200. A sign language interpreter is available with 5

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.