East County Regional Library announces programs
The roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages.
The following activities are free and open to the public:
All ages
– Chess Anyone?
4 p.m. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours.
– Doctor Who Comics Day
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15
Celebrate “Doctor Who” Comics Day all day with quizzes, coloring sheets and other activities.
Adult programs
– Classic Car Photography and Image Editing
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1
Join local group Photographic Expeditions for a day of practice and instruction using your digital camera. Spend the morning taking photos of two classic cars outside, then learn how to use Photoshop to edit your images in the afternoon. Bring your digital camera and laptop with Photoshop software to class. Registration is required.
– Book Discussion: I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot Down by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai
3:30 p.m. Aug. 3
This novel narrates the life of the young Pakistani student who advocated for women’s rights and education in the Taliban-controlled Swat Valley, survived an assassination attempt and became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Registration is requested.
– English Cafe
6 p.m. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
Free, informal conversation sessions for adult ESOL/ESL students.
– Poetry Club
6 p.m. Aug. 4
Join local poetry writers and enthusiasts as they meet every month to write, share, and discuss this literary art form. Meetings may vary to include workshops, speakers and readings. Registration is requested.
– Download Depot Express
Noon Aug. 12
An interactive session for patrons to receive help with downloadable eBooks, movies and more in the library’s Download Depot collection. Plan on bringing tablets, phones or other digital devices to this hands-on help session.
– Knitting Nook
5 p.m. Aug. 12 and 26
A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters share ideas, techniques and projects. Bring your own projects. Basic supplies available for newcomers. Registration is requested.
– I Can Do That! Crafts – Fabric Baskets
3 p.m. Aug. 20
Join local crafter Bonnie in a new craft series – I Can Do That! In this class, easy fabric covered baskets will be taught. Registration is required.
– Container Veggie Gardening
1 p.m. Aug. 29
Join local gardening expert Karen to learn about growing vegetables in containers. Perfect for people who do not have much space or are not ready to commit to a full garden. Registration is required.
Teen programs
– Poetry Club
6 p.m. Aug. 4
Join local poetry writers and enthusiasts as they meet every month to write, share, and discuss this literary art form. Meetings may vary to include workshops, speakers and readings. Registration is requested.
– Kids Read Down Fines
4:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 12
3-4 p.m. Aug. 22
Children and teens earn a $2 coupon or 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 and applies only to charges on overdue materials.
– Wii and Board Games
2 p.m. Aug. 25
A variety of Nintendo Wii games and board games are available for this drop in program. First come, first served.
Children’s programs
– Kids Read Down Fines
4:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 12
3-4 p.m. Aug. 22
Children and teens earn a $2 coupon or 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.
– Library Scavenger Hunt
Aug. 24-29 during normal library operating hours
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet for your particular grade level at the Youth Services information desk. It is a great way to become familiar with different parts of the library and different collections. All those that complete the hunt can enter their name for a prize drawing.
Storytime
– Toddler Tales
10 a.m. Aug. 19 and 26
Toddlers love activity and the chance to practice their growing language skills. This interactive and active time for toddlers and their favorite caregiver is designed to advance pre-reading and social skills. They will experience storytelling, wordplay, felt board stories, fingerplays, puppets, singing, music-making, socializing, dancing and, of course, books.
– Pre-school Storytime
10:30 a.m. Aug. 19 and 26
Children who start kindergarten with pre-reading skills have an advantage. They are ready to learn to read. Your preschooler will continue to build relationships with other kids, books and the library in a storytime designed specifically for them. The stories and activities are more complex, but just as fun.
– Baby Rhyme Time
10 a.m. Aug. 20 and 27
Reading to babies right from birth stimulates their minds, develops language skills and lays a foundation for later reading success. During this special storytime, you and your baby will learn new nursery rhymes and fingerplays, interact with puppets, sing, read books and dance. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents and babies in the neighborhood.
– Family Storytime
10:30 a.m. Aug. 20 and 27
Five simple practices get kids ready to read “Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing and Playing.” Your whole family is invited to this enjoyable, all-ages storytime that encourages the development of pre-reading skills through songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories.
The East County Regional Library is at 881 Gunnery Road.
For 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 staff.
Check the Lee County Library System’s website at: www.leelibrary.net to find out about programs at other locations.
Call the host library or Telephone Reference at (239) 479-INFO (4636) for information about a specific program.
East County Regional Library announces programs
The roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages.
The following activities are free and open to the public:
All ages
– Chess Anyone?
4 p.m. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours.
– Doctor Who Comics Day
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15
Celebrate “Doctor Who” Comics Day all day with quizzes, coloring sheets and other activities.
Adult programs
– Classic Car Photography and Image Editing
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1
Join local group Photographic Expeditions for a day of practice and instruction using your digital camera. Spend the morning taking photos of two classic cars outside, then learn how to use Photoshop to edit your images in the afternoon. Bring your digital camera and laptop with Photoshop software to class. Registration is required.
– Book Discussion: I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot Down by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai
3:30 p.m. Aug. 3
This novel narrates the life of the young Pakistani student who advocated for women’s rights and education in the Taliban-controlled Swat Valley, survived an assassination attempt and became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Registration is requested.
– English Cafe
6 p.m. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
Free, informal conversation sessions for adult ESOL/ESL students.
– Poetry Club
6 p.m. Aug. 4
Join local poetry writers and enthusiasts as they meet every month to write, share, and discuss this literary art form. Meetings may vary to include workshops, speakers and readings. Registration is requested.
– Download Depot Express
Noon Aug. 12
An interactive session for patrons to receive help with downloadable eBooks, movies and more in the library’s Download Depot collection. Plan on bringing tablets, phones or other digital devices to this hands-on help session.
– Knitting Nook
5 p.m. Aug. 12 and 26
A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters share ideas, techniques and projects. Bring your own projects. Basic supplies available for newcomers. Registration is requested.
– I Can Do That! Crafts – Fabric Baskets
3 p.m. Aug. 20
Join local crafter Bonnie in a new craft series – I Can Do That! In this class, easy fabric covered baskets will be taught. Registration is required.
– Container Veggie Gardening
1 p.m. Aug. 29
Join local gardening expert Karen to learn about growing vegetables in containers. Perfect for people who do not have much space or are not ready to commit to a full garden. Registration is required.
Teen programs
– Poetry Club
6 p.m. Aug. 4
Join local poetry writers and enthusiasts as they meet every month to write, share, and discuss this literary art form. Meetings may vary to include workshops, speakers and readings. Registration is requested.
– Kids Read Down Fines
4:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 12
3-4 p.m. Aug. 22
Children and teens earn a $2 coupon or 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 and applies only to charges on overdue materials.
– Wii and Board Games
2 p.m. Aug. 25
A variety of Nintendo Wii games and board games are available for this drop in program. First come, first served.
Children’s programs
– Kids Read Down Fines
4:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 12
3-4 p.m. Aug. 22
Children and teens earn a $2 coupon or 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.
– Library Scavenger Hunt
Aug. 24-29 during normal library operating hours
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet for your particular grade level at the Youth Services information desk. It is a great way to become familiar with different parts of the library and different collections. All those that complete the hunt can enter their name for a prize drawing.
Storytime
– Toddler Tales
10 a.m. Aug. 19 and 26
Toddlers love activity and the chance to practice their growing language skills. This interactive and active time for toddlers and their favorite caregiver is designed to advance pre-reading and social skills. They will experience storytelling, wordplay, felt board stories, fingerplays, puppets, singing, music-making, socializing, dancing and, of course, books.
– Pre-school Storytime
10:30 a.m. Aug. 19 and 26
Children who start kindergarten with pre-reading skills have an advantage. They are ready to learn to read. Your preschooler will continue to build relationships with other kids, books and the library in a storytime designed specifically for them. The stories and activities are more complex, but just as fun.
– Baby Rhyme Time
10 a.m. Aug. 20 and 27
Reading to babies right from birth stimulates their minds, develops language skills and lays a foundation for later reading success. During this special storytime, you and your baby will learn new nursery rhymes and fingerplays, interact with puppets, sing, read books and dance. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents and babies in the neighborhood.
– Family Storytime
10:30 a.m. Aug. 20 and 27
Five simple practices get kids ready to read “Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing and Playing.” Your whole family is invited to this enjoyable, all-ages storytime that encourages the development of pre-reading skills through songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories.
The East County Regional Library is at 881 Gunnery Road.
For 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 staff.
Check the Lee County Library System’s website at: www.leelibrary.net to find out about programs at other locations.
Call the host library or Telephone Reference at (239) 479-INFO (4636) for information about a specific program.
East County Regional Library announces programs
The roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages.
The following activities are free and open to the public:
All ages
– Chess Anyone?
4 p.m. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours.
– Doctor Who Comics Day
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15
Celebrate “Doctor Who” Comics Day all day with quizzes, coloring sheets and other activities.
Adult programs
– Classic Car Photography and Image Editing
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1
Join local group Photographic Expeditions for a day of practice and instruction using your digital camera. Spend the morning taking photos of two classic cars outside, then learn how to use Photoshop to edit your images in the afternoon. Bring your digital camera and laptop with Photoshop software to class. Registration is required.
– Book Discussion: I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot Down by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai
3:30 p.m. Aug. 3
This novel narrates the life of the young Pakistani student who advocated for women’s rights and education in the Taliban-controlled Swat Valley, survived an assassination attempt and became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Registration is requested.
– English Cafe
6 p.m. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
Free, informal conversation sessions for adult ESOL/ESL students.
– Poetry Club
6 p.m. Aug. 4
Join local poetry writers and enthusiasts as they meet every month to write, share, and discuss this literary art form. Meetings may vary to include workshops, speakers and readings. Registration is requested.
– Download Depot Express
Noon Aug. 12
An interactive session for patrons to receive help with downloadable eBooks, movies and more in the library’s Download Depot collection. Plan on bringing tablets, phones or other digital devices to this hands-on help session.
– Knitting Nook
5 p.m. Aug. 12 and 26
A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters share ideas, techniques and projects. Bring your own projects. Basic supplies available for newcomers. Registration is requested.
– I Can Do That! Crafts – Fabric Baskets
3 p.m. Aug. 20
Join local crafter Bonnie in a new craft series – I Can Do That! In this class, easy fabric covered baskets will be taught. Registration is required.
– Container Veggie Gardening
1 p.m. Aug. 29
Join local gardening expert Karen to learn about growing vegetables in containers. Perfect for people who do not have much space or are not ready to commit to a full garden. Registration is required.
Teen programs
– Poetry Club
6 p.m. Aug. 4
Join local poetry writers and enthusiasts as they meet every month to write, share, and discuss this literary art form. Meetings may vary to include workshops, speakers and readings. Registration is requested.
– Kids Read Down Fines
4:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 12
3-4 p.m. Aug. 22
Children and teens earn a $2 coupon or 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 and applies only to charges on overdue materials.
– Wii and Board Games
2 p.m. Aug. 25
A variety of Nintendo Wii games and board games are available for this drop in program. First come, first served.
Children’s programs
– Kids Read Down Fines
4:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 12
3-4 p.m. Aug. 22
Children and teens earn a $2 coupon or 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.
– Library Scavenger Hunt
Aug. 24-29 during normal library operating hours
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet for your particular grade level at the Youth Services information desk. It is a great way to become familiar with different parts of the library and different collections. All those that complete the hunt can enter their name for a prize drawing.
Storytime
– Toddler Tales
10 a.m. Aug. 19 and 26
Toddlers love activity and the chance to practice their growing language skills. This interactive and active time for toddlers and their favorite caregiver is designed to advance pre-reading and social skills. They will experience storytelling, wordplay, felt board stories, fingerplays, puppets, singing, music-making, socializing, dancing and, of course, books.
– Pre-school Storytime
10:30 a.m. Aug. 19 and 26
Children who start kindergarten with pre-reading skills have an advantage. They are ready to learn to read. Your preschooler will continue to build relationships with other kids, books and the library in a storytime designed specifically for them. The stories and activities are more complex, but just as fun.
– Baby Rhyme Time
10 a.m. Aug. 20 and 27
Reading to babies right from birth stimulates their minds, develops language skills and lays a foundation for later reading success. During this special storytime, you and your baby will learn new nursery rhymes and fingerplays, interact with puppets, sing, read books and dance. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents and babies in the neighborhood.
– Family Storytime
10:30 a.m. Aug. 20 and 27
Five simple practices get kids ready to read “Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing and Playing.” Your whole family is invited to this enjoyable, all-ages storytime that encourages the development of pre-reading skills through songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories.
The East County Regional Library is at 881 Gunnery Road.
For 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 staff.
Check the Lee County Library System’s website at: www.leelibrary.net to find out about programs at other locations.
Call the host library or Telephone Reference at (239) 479-INFO (4636) for information about a specific program.
East County Regional Library announces programs
The roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages.
The following activities are free and open to the public:
All ages
– Chess Anyone?
4 p.m. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours.
– Doctor Who Comics Day
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15
Celebrate “Doctor Who” Comics Day all day with quizzes, coloring sheets and other activities.
Adult programs
– Classic Car Photography and Image Editing
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1
Join local group Photographic Expeditions for a day of practice and instruction using your digital camera. Spend the morning taking photos of two classic cars outside, then learn how to use Photoshop to edit your images in the afternoon. Bring your digital camera and laptop with Photoshop software to class. Registration is required.
– Book Discussion: I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot Down by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai
3:30 p.m. Aug. 3
This novel narrates the life of the young Pakistani student who advocated for women’s rights and education in the Taliban-controlled Swat Valley, survived an assassination attempt and became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Registration is requested.
– English Cafe
6 p.m. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
Free, informal conversation sessions for adult ESOL/ESL students.
– Poetry Club
6 p.m. Aug. 4
Join local poetry writers and enthusiasts as they meet every month to write, share, and discuss this literary art form. Meetings may vary to include workshops, speakers and readings. Registration is requested.
– Download Depot Express
Noon Aug. 12
An interactive session for patrons to receive help with downloadable eBooks, movies and more in the library’s Download Depot collection. Plan on bringing tablets, phones or other digital devices to this hands-on help session.
– Knitting Nook
5 p.m. Aug. 12 and 26
A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters share ideas, techniques and projects. Bring your own projects. Basic supplies available for newcomers. Registration is requested.
– I Can Do That! Crafts – Fabric Baskets
3 p.m. Aug. 20
Join local crafter Bonnie in a new craft series – I Can Do That! In this class, easy fabric covered baskets will be taught. Registration is required.
– Container Veggie Gardening
1 p.m. Aug. 29
Join local gardening expert Karen to learn about growing vegetables in containers. Perfect for people who do not have much space or are not ready to commit to a full garden. Registration is required.
Teen programs
– Poetry Club
6 p.m. Aug. 4
Join local poetry writers and enthusiasts as they meet every month to write, share, and discuss this literary art form. Meetings may vary to include workshops, speakers and readings. Registration is requested.
– Kids Read Down Fines
4:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 12
3-4 p.m. Aug. 22
Children and teens earn a $2 coupon or 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 and applies only to charges on overdue materials.
– Wii and Board Games
2 p.m. Aug. 25
A variety of Nintendo Wii games and board games are available for this drop in program. First come, first served.
Children’s programs
– Kids Read Down Fines
4:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 12
3-4 p.m. Aug. 22
Children and teens earn a $2 coupon or 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.
– Library Scavenger Hunt
Aug. 24-29 during normal library operating hours
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet for your particular grade level at the Youth Services information desk. It is a great way to become familiar with different parts of the library and different collections. All those that complete the hunt can enter their name for a prize drawing.
Storytime
– Toddler Tales
10 a.m. Aug. 19 and 26
Toddlers love activity and the chance to practice their growing language skills. This interactive and active time for toddlers and their favorite caregiver is designed to advance pre-reading and social skills. They will experience storytelling, wordplay, felt board stories, fingerplays, puppets, singing, music-making, socializing, dancing and, of course, books.
– Pre-school Storytime
10:30 a.m. Aug. 19 and 26
Children who start kindergarten with pre-reading skills have an advantage. They are ready to learn to read. Your preschooler will continue to build relationships with other kids, books and the library in a storytime designed specifically for them. The stories and activities are more complex, but just as fun.
– Baby Rhyme Time
10 a.m. Aug. 20 and 27
Reading to babies right from birth stimulates their minds, develops language skills and lays a foundation for later reading success. During this special storytime, you and your baby will learn new nursery rhymes and fingerplays, interact with puppets, sing, read books and dance. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents and babies in the neighborhood.
– Family Storytime
10:30 a.m. Aug. 20 and 27
Five simple practices get kids ready to read “Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing and Playing.” Your whole family is invited to this enjoyable, all-ages storytime that encourages the development of pre-reading skills through songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories.
The East County Regional Library is at 881 Gunnery Road.
For 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 staff.
Check the Lee County Library System’s website at: www.leelibrary.net to find out about programs at other locations.
Call the host library or Telephone Reference at (239) 479-INFO (4636) for information about a specific program.
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