East County Regional Library announces monthly programs
The roster of activities at the East County Regional Library, at 881 Gunnery Road, offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public:
Adults
– Chess Anyone?
4 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25
Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Chess enthusiasts of all ages welcome. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours.
– English Cafe
6 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25
Free, informal conversation sessions for adult ESOL/ESL students.
– There’s A (Library) App for That!
11 a.m. Jan. 12: Music, Movies & More
Learn about some of the free apps you can use to take library content on the go. Class participants should bring their app-enabled mobile device and know their library card information to get the most out of this class. Registration is required.
– I Can Do That! – Snowman Candy and Cookie Jars
4 p.m. Jan. 7
Local craft extraordinaire, Bonnie, will show you how to make a snowman candy or cookie jar, along with his teddy bear pal. All materials provided. Registration is required.
– Beginning Computer Skills Series
Part 1: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 8
Part 2: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 15
Part 3: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22
A technology instructor will cover a variety of topics including using a mouse, establishing an email account and using library online resources. Attendees must give 24-hour cancellation notice. Registration is required.
– Chair Yoga
2 p.m. Jan. 9
Local registered Yoga instructor Janelle teaches the basics of yoga from the comfort of a chair. This gentle introduction to the practice is suitable for all ages and experience levels. Registration is required.
– Word and Excel Basics
10 a.m. Jan. 12
A technology instructor will provide a basic introduction to Word and Excel for new users. Learn how to create and save documents, format pages, change fonts and create basic spreadsheets. Registration is required.
– Knitting Nook
5 p.m. Jan. 13 and 27
A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters share ideas, techniques and projects. Attendees should bring their own projects. Basic supplies available for newcomers.
– Rock Around the Clock
3 p.m. Jan. 16
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie down as Dave Kilbride takes music lovers of all ages on a tuneful journey through the hits of the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. Registration is required.
– Social Media Basics
10 a.m. Jan. 19
A technology instructor will teach essential skills to make use of today’s top social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Skype. Registration is required.
– Download Drop-in
11 a.m. Jan. 19
Receive personalized help downloading e-books, movies, music and more from the library’s online library. Bring your tablets, phones, e-readers, and other digital devices for a hands-on help session. Registration is required.
– Holocaust Remembrance Speaker
6 p.m. Jan. 20
Mark Weitzman discusses his work at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a global human rights organization researching the Holocaust and hate in a historic and contemporary context. Registration is required.
– Financial Empowerment Series: Protecting Your Identity
10 a.m. Jan. 21
This 30-minute seminar presented by Fifth Third Bank will teach you how easily your identity can be stolen and how to protect what you have. A 30 minute Q&A session will follow. Registration is required.
– Film Noir: A History
1 p.m. Jan. 30
Join local professor Norman Tanguay and watch movie clips, flip through hard-boiled crime novels and find out whodunit and why in the genre that immortalized the Femme Fatale and the Anti-Hero on the silver screen during the 1940s. Registration is required.
Storytime
– Toddler Tales
10 a.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27
This interactive and active time for toddlers and their favorite caregiver is designed to advance pre-reading and social skills. They’ll experience storytelling, wordplay, felt board stories, fingerplays, puppets, singing, music-making, socializing, dancing and, of course, books.
– Preschool Storytime
10:30 a.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27
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. Jan. 14, 21 and 28
During this special storytime, you and your baby will learn new nursery rhymes and fingerplays, interact with puppets, sing, read books and dance.
– Family Storytime
10:30 a.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28
11 a.m. Jan. 16
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.
Children
– Kids Read Down Fines
4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 6
3-4 p.m. Jan. 30
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.
– Frozen Party
2 p.m. Jan. 25
Build a snowman, go ice skating and have other frozen fun.
Teens
– Kids Read Down Fines
4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 6
3-4 p.m. Jan. 30
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.
– DIY Teen Crafts
2 p.m. Jan. 11
Turn an old cigar box into a work of art with mod podge, magazine pictures, graphic novels, rhinestones and more. Space is limited to 10.
– East County Anime Club
4:30 p.m. Jan. 12 and 26
For teens and tweens interested in anime, manga and Japanese culture.
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 library 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 more about a program.
East County Regional Library announces monthly programs
The roster of activities at the East County Regional Library, at 881 Gunnery Road, offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public:
Adults
– Chess Anyone?
4 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25
Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Chess enthusiasts of all ages welcome. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours.
– English Cafe
6 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25
Free, informal conversation sessions for adult ESOL/ESL students.
– There’s A (Library) App for That!
11 a.m. Jan. 12: Music, Movies & More
Learn about some of the free apps you can use to take library content on the go. Class participants should bring their app-enabled mobile device and know their library card information to get the most out of this class. Registration is required.
– I Can Do That! – Snowman Candy and Cookie Jars
4 p.m. Jan. 7
Local craft extraordinaire, Bonnie, will show you how to make a snowman candy or cookie jar, along with his teddy bear pal. All materials provided. Registration is required.
– Beginning Computer Skills Series
Part 1: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 8
Part 2: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 15
Part 3: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22
A technology instructor will cover a variety of topics including using a mouse, establishing an email account and using library online resources. Attendees must give 24-hour cancellation notice. Registration is required.
– Chair Yoga
2 p.m. Jan. 9
Local registered Yoga instructor Janelle teaches the basics of yoga from the comfort of a chair. This gentle introduction to the practice is suitable for all ages and experience levels. Registration is required.
– Word and Excel Basics
10 a.m. Jan. 12
A technology instructor will provide a basic introduction to Word and Excel for new users. Learn how to create and save documents, format pages, change fonts and create basic spreadsheets. Registration is required.
– Knitting Nook
5 p.m. Jan. 13 and 27
A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters share ideas, techniques and projects. Attendees should bring their own projects. Basic supplies available for newcomers.
– Rock Around the Clock
3 p.m. Jan. 16
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie down as Dave Kilbride takes music lovers of all ages on a tuneful journey through the hits of the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. Registration is required.
– Social Media Basics
10 a.m. Jan. 19
A technology instructor will teach essential skills to make use of today’s top social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Skype. Registration is required.
– Download Drop-in
11 a.m. Jan. 19
Receive personalized help downloading e-books, movies, music and more from the library’s online library. Bring your tablets, phones, e-readers, and other digital devices for a hands-on help session. Registration is required.
– Holocaust Remembrance Speaker
6 p.m. Jan. 20
Mark Weitzman discusses his work at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a global human rights organization researching the Holocaust and hate in a historic and contemporary context. Registration is required.
– Financial Empowerment Series: Protecting Your Identity
10 a.m. Jan. 21
This 30-minute seminar presented by Fifth Third Bank will teach you how easily your identity can be stolen and how to protect what you have. A 30 minute Q&A session will follow. Registration is required.
– Film Noir: A History
1 p.m. Jan. 30
Join local professor Norman Tanguay and watch movie clips, flip through hard-boiled crime novels and find out whodunit and why in the genre that immortalized the Femme Fatale and the Anti-Hero on the silver screen during the 1940s. Registration is required.
Storytime
– Toddler Tales
10 a.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27
This interactive and active time for toddlers and their favorite caregiver is designed to advance pre-reading and social skills. They’ll experience storytelling, wordplay, felt board stories, fingerplays, puppets, singing, music-making, socializing, dancing and, of course, books.
– Preschool Storytime
10:30 a.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27
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. Jan. 14, 21 and 28
During this special storytime, you and your baby will learn new nursery rhymes and fingerplays, interact with puppets, sing, read books and dance.
– Family Storytime
10:30 a.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28
11 a.m. Jan. 16
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.
Children
– Kids Read Down Fines
4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 6
3-4 p.m. Jan. 30
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.
– Frozen Party
2 p.m. Jan. 25
Build a snowman, go ice skating and have other frozen fun.
Teens
– Kids Read Down Fines
4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 6
3-4 p.m. Jan. 30
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.
– DIY Teen Crafts
2 p.m. Jan. 11
Turn an old cigar box into a work of art with mod podge, magazine pictures, graphic novels, rhinestones and more. Space is limited to 10.
– East County Anime Club
4:30 p.m. Jan. 12 and 26
For teens and tweens interested in anime, manga and Japanese culture.
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 library 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 more about a program.
East County Regional Library announces monthly programs
The roster of activities at the East County Regional Library, at 881 Gunnery Road, offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public:
Adults
– Chess Anyone?
4 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25
Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Chess enthusiasts of all ages welcome. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours.
– English Cafe
6 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25
Free, informal conversation sessions for adult ESOL/ESL students.
– There’s A (Library) App for That!
11 a.m. Jan. 12: Music, Movies & More
Learn about some of the free apps you can use to take library content on the go. Class participants should bring their app-enabled mobile device and know their library card information to get the most out of this class. Registration is required.
– I Can Do That! – Snowman Candy and Cookie Jars
4 p.m. Jan. 7
Local craft extraordinaire, Bonnie, will show you how to make a snowman candy or cookie jar, along with his teddy bear pal. All materials provided. Registration is required.
– Beginning Computer Skills Series
Part 1: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 8
Part 2: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 15
Part 3: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22
A technology instructor will cover a variety of topics including using a mouse, establishing an email account and using library online resources. Attendees must give 24-hour cancellation notice. Registration is required.
– Chair Yoga
2 p.m. Jan. 9
Local registered Yoga instructor Janelle teaches the basics of yoga from the comfort of a chair. This gentle introduction to the practice is suitable for all ages and experience levels. Registration is required.
– Word and Excel Basics
10 a.m. Jan. 12
A technology instructor will provide a basic introduction to Word and Excel for new users. Learn how to create and save documents, format pages, change fonts and create basic spreadsheets. Registration is required.
– Knitting Nook
5 p.m. Jan. 13 and 27
A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters share ideas, techniques and projects. Attendees should bring their own projects. Basic supplies available for newcomers.
– Rock Around the Clock
3 p.m. Jan. 16
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie down as Dave Kilbride takes music lovers of all ages on a tuneful journey through the hits of the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. Registration is required.
– Social Media Basics
10 a.m. Jan. 19
A technology instructor will teach essential skills to make use of today’s top social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Skype. Registration is required.
– Download Drop-in
11 a.m. Jan. 19
Receive personalized help downloading e-books, movies, music and more from the library’s online library. Bring your tablets, phones, e-readers, and other digital devices for a hands-on help session. Registration is required.
– Holocaust Remembrance Speaker
6 p.m. Jan. 20
Mark Weitzman discusses his work at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a global human rights organization researching the Holocaust and hate in a historic and contemporary context. Registration is required.
– Financial Empowerment Series: Protecting Your Identity
10 a.m. Jan. 21
This 30-minute seminar presented by Fifth Third Bank will teach you how easily your identity can be stolen and how to protect what you have. A 30 minute Q&A session will follow. Registration is required.
– Film Noir: A History
1 p.m. Jan. 30
Join local professor Norman Tanguay and watch movie clips, flip through hard-boiled crime novels and find out whodunit and why in the genre that immortalized the Femme Fatale and the Anti-Hero on the silver screen during the 1940s. Registration is required.
Storytime
– Toddler Tales
10 a.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27
This interactive and active time for toddlers and their favorite caregiver is designed to advance pre-reading and social skills. They’ll experience storytelling, wordplay, felt board stories, fingerplays, puppets, singing, music-making, socializing, dancing and, of course, books.
– Preschool Storytime
10:30 a.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27
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. Jan. 14, 21 and 28
During this special storytime, you and your baby will learn new nursery rhymes and fingerplays, interact with puppets, sing, read books and dance.
– Family Storytime
10:30 a.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28
11 a.m. Jan. 16
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.
Children
– Kids Read Down Fines
4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 6
3-4 p.m. Jan. 30
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.
– Frozen Party
2 p.m. Jan. 25
Build a snowman, go ice skating and have other frozen fun.
Teens
– Kids Read Down Fines
4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 6
3-4 p.m. Jan. 30
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.
– DIY Teen Crafts
2 p.m. Jan. 11
Turn an old cigar box into a work of art with mod podge, magazine pictures, graphic novels, rhinestones and more. Space is limited to 10.
– East County Anime Club
4:30 p.m. Jan. 12 and 26
For teens and tweens interested in anime, manga and Japanese culture.
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 library 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 more about a program.
East County Regional Library announces monthly programs
The roster of activities at the East County Regional Library, at 881 Gunnery Road, offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public:
Adults
– Chess Anyone?
4 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25
Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Chess enthusiasts of all ages welcome. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours.
– English Cafe
6 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25
Free, informal conversation sessions for adult ESOL/ESL students.
– There’s A (Library) App for That!
11 a.m. Jan. 12: Music, Movies & More
Learn about some of the free apps you can use to take library content on the go. Class participants should bring their app-enabled mobile device and know their library card information to get the most out of this class. Registration is required.
– I Can Do That! – Snowman Candy and Cookie Jars
4 p.m. Jan. 7
Local craft extraordinaire, Bonnie, will show you how to make a snowman candy or cookie jar, along with his teddy bear pal. All materials provided. Registration is required.
– Beginning Computer Skills Series
Part 1: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 8
Part 2: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 15
Part 3: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22
A technology instructor will cover a variety of topics including using a mouse, establishing an email account and using library online resources. Attendees must give 24-hour cancellation notice. Registration is required.
– Chair Yoga
2 p.m. Jan. 9
Local registered Yoga instructor Janelle teaches the basics of yoga from the comfort of a chair. This gentle introduction to the practice is suitable for all ages and experience levels. Registration is required.
– Word and Excel Basics
10 a.m. Jan. 12
A technology instructor will provide a basic introduction to Word and Excel for new users. Learn how to create and save documents, format pages, change fonts and create basic spreadsheets. Registration is required.
– Knitting Nook
5 p.m. Jan. 13 and 27
A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters share ideas, techniques and projects. Attendees should bring their own projects. Basic supplies available for newcomers.
– Rock Around the Clock
3 p.m. Jan. 16
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie down as Dave Kilbride takes music lovers of all ages on a tuneful journey through the hits of the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. Registration is required.
– Social Media Basics
10 a.m. Jan. 19
A technology instructor will teach essential skills to make use of today’s top social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Skype. Registration is required.
– Download Drop-in
11 a.m. Jan. 19
Receive personalized help downloading e-books, movies, music and more from the library’s online library. Bring your tablets, phones, e-readers, and other digital devices for a hands-on help session. Registration is required.
– Holocaust Remembrance Speaker
6 p.m. Jan. 20
Mark Weitzman discusses his work at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a global human rights organization researching the Holocaust and hate in a historic and contemporary context. Registration is required.
– Financial Empowerment Series: Protecting Your Identity
10 a.m. Jan. 21
This 30-minute seminar presented by Fifth Third Bank will teach you how easily your identity can be stolen and how to protect what you have. A 30 minute Q&A session will follow. Registration is required.
– Film Noir: A History
1 p.m. Jan. 30
Join local professor Norman Tanguay and watch movie clips, flip through hard-boiled crime novels and find out whodunit and why in the genre that immortalized the Femme Fatale and the Anti-Hero on the silver screen during the 1940s. Registration is required.
Storytime
– Toddler Tales
10 a.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27
This interactive and active time for toddlers and their favorite caregiver is designed to advance pre-reading and social skills. They’ll experience storytelling, wordplay, felt board stories, fingerplays, puppets, singing, music-making, socializing, dancing and, of course, books.
– Preschool Storytime
10:30 a.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27
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. Jan. 14, 21 and 28
During this special storytime, you and your baby will learn new nursery rhymes and fingerplays, interact with puppets, sing, read books and dance.
– Family Storytime
10:30 a.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28
11 a.m. Jan. 16
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.
Children
– Kids Read Down Fines
4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 6
3-4 p.m. Jan. 30
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.
– Frozen Party
2 p.m. Jan. 25
Build a snowman, go ice skating and have other frozen fun.
Teens
– Kids Read Down Fines
4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 6
3-4 p.m. Jan. 30
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.
– DIY Teen Crafts
2 p.m. Jan. 11
Turn an old cigar box into a work of art with mod podge, magazine pictures, graphic novels, rhinestones and more. Space is limited to 10.
– East County Anime Club
4:30 p.m. Jan. 12 and 26
For teens and tweens interested in anime, manga and Japanese culture.
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 library 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 more about a program.
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