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

Adult Programs

Let’s Play: Chess & More

3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 18, 25

Calling gaming enthusiasts of all ages. Join friends and friendly competitors alike for games of strategy, chance and fun. Bring your own game or choose from the library’s collection of chess sets, card games, board games, role playing games and more. Chess instruction will be available.

3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4

The time is 1933, the place, Berlin, when professor William Dodd becomes America’s first ambassador to Hitler’s Germany. Dodd brings along his wife, son and flamboyant daughter, Martha. At first, Martha is entranced by the parties and pomp, and the handsome young men of the Third Reich. But Dodd watches with alarm as Jews are attacked, the press is censored, and drafts of frightening new laws begin to circulate. As that first year unfolds and the shadows deepen, the Dodds experience days of excitement and intrigue and, ultimately, horror.

Download Drop-In Featuring BARD Support

11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 19

Receive personalized help downloading e-books, movies, music and more from Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla, two of Lee County Library System’s largest online content providers. Bring your fully charged digital device for this hands-on help session. Note: Please bring any passwords you may need for downloading apps. Kindle users will also need an Amazon account and their password for accessing it.

This week we will also be offering support for registered users of BARD, the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download service which is provided through Lee County Talking Books.

East County Craft Club: Woodcut Ornaments

2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9

This month the East County Craft Club will hand paint woodcut ornaments, perfect for the holiday season. Additional instructions and materials for applying photos with decoupage material will also be available. Please bring printed photos if you would like to decoupage. Registration is required. This program is intended for ages 18 and up. In person attendance closes 15 minutes into program.

Knit and Stitch

5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13

A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters shares projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects and tools. Basic materials and supplies are available for newcomers.

English Café

6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 20

Free, informal conversation sessions for adult ESOL/ESL students.

NAMI Mental Health Presentation

Noon Friday, Nov. 15

Come to a presentation held by nonprofit organization NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Health) about caring for mental health. The presentation will include group activities.

Let’s Play: Card Games

1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16

Celebrate International Games Month at the library. Patrons ages 6 years and up can play a variety of card games including Uno, Hearts and Phase-10, or bring their own game to share. Staff will be on hand to teach a variety of games. Bring your own snacks to enjoy as you play. Children under age 12 years should be accompanied by an adult.

The Oak King and the Holly King: The Celtic Myth of Yuletide

11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23

To the ancient Celts, winter was terrifying. Without adequate food, fuel and shelter they would die. The winter solstice assured them that the darkness would end, days would brighten and life would return. It was a celebration of hope now known as Yuletide. In Celtic mythology, the year was ruled by twin monarchs – the Holly King, who ruled over the dark months and the Oak King, who ruled over the light. Join local author Patti M. Walsh to learn about the kings’ eternal battle for dominance and other myths and traditions of the season.

Children’s Programs

10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 18

For ages 3-5 years. Children attend this program independently while parents and caregivers wait nearby.

Let’s Play: Chess & More

3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 18, 25

Calling gaming enthusiasts of all ages. Join friends and friendly competitors alike for games of strategy, chance and fun. Bring your own game or choose from the library’s collection of chess sets, card games, board games, role playing games and more. Chess instruction will be available.

Family Storytime

6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 18

For children through age 5 years and caregivers. Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Family Storytime (Babies & Toddlers)

10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 12, 19

For babies and toddler up to 36 months and caregivers. Wiggle and giggle with your littles during this interactive storytime that uses stories, music, movement and rhymes to support early literacy skills. Each program offers helpful strategies to continue encouraging language and motor skill development at home.

3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5

Use your imagination to build. Create a dinosaur using engineering toys like Brain Flakes, Lego bricks and more. We’ll put your 3D design on display for viewing. Can’t make it? Stop by Youth Services and build with our materials anytime. We’ll add your creation to our display. For ages 5-11 years.

Family Storytime

10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 13, 20

For children through age 5 years and caregivers. Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Kids Read Down Fines

3 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 13, 20

11 a.m. – Noon Saturday, Nov. 9

Children and teens can earn a $2 credit on overdue fines for every 15 minutes they read in the designated area for a total of $8 in one session. Please bring your library card.

Read to Dogs

11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9

Join us at the library for reading to dogs. The dogs are registered therapy animals who volunteer with their owner/handlers as a team to help improve the literacy skills of children. Children can read down fines or just develop a love of reading through reading to dogs.

Leaf Painting Craft

3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12

Bring fall to Florida. Get creative by painting a watercolor portrait using fall leaves. This program is for elementary-aged children.

Let’s Play: Card Games

1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16

Celebrate International Games Month at the library. Patrons ages 6 years and up can play a variety of card games including Uno, Hearts and Phase-10, or bring their own game to share. Staff will be on hand to teach a variety of games. Bring your own snacks to enjoy as you play. Children under age 12 years should be accompanied by an adult.

Oreo Turkey Craft

4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19

Craft with food by making Oreo turkeys. This program is open both to elementary and middle grade kids while supplies last.

Sensory Playdate: Dinosaur Rescue & Exploration

10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21

Enjoy a special sensory playdate that promotes social skills, motor skills and helps develop early literacy skills. Sensory toys, activities and music will be available to encourage a fun bonding experience for families and for children to make new friends. For ages 2-5 years

Teen Programs

3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 18, 25

Calling gaming enthusiasts of all ages. Join friends and friendly competitors alike for games of strategy, chance and fun. Bring your own game or choose from the library’s collection of chess sets, card games, board games, role playing games and more. Chess instruction will be available.

11 a.m. – Noon Saturday, Nov. 9

Children and teens can earn a $2 credit on overdue fines for every 15 minutes they read in the designated area for a total of $8 in one session. Please bring your library card.

Library Teen Talk

2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 13, 20

High school teens are invited to the library for a weekly discussion about current events, everyday life, library resources and more. Teens will be encouraged to post an answer to a weekly question while socializing and making new friends.

Teen Thursday: Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7

Be a part of the East County Regional Library’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and help make your library’s teen area the place to be. TAG members assist with program planning, suggest book titles and help create displays in the teen area. Service-learning hours and light snacks will be provided. For ages 12-17 years.

Teen Thursday: Cooking Matters for Chefs and Kids

2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14

Open to teens ages 12-17 years, Cooking Matters provides a flexible hands-on lesson to develop a love for cooking and the skills to make healthy food choices. The program includes meal planning tips, activities, handouts, recipes and food sampling. Sorry parents, the sponsoring agency allows this program to be attended only by those 17 and under. Registration is required.

Let’s Play: Card Games

1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16

Celebrate International Games Month at the library. Patrons ages 6 years and up can play a variety of card games including Uno, Hearts and Phase-10, or bring their own game to share. Staff will be on hand to teach a variety of games. Bring your own snacks to enjoy as you play. Children under age 12 years should be accompanied by an adult.

Oreo Turkey Craft

4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19

Craft with food by making Oreo turkeys. This program is open both to elementary and middle grade kids while supplies last.

Teen Thursday: High School Game Day

2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21

Play board games, video games, card games and more at the library. Open to all high school teens. Bring your own snacks and covered drinks to enjoy during the event.

The Oak King and the Holly King: The Celtic Myth of Yuletide

11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23

To the ancient Celts, winter was terrifying. Without adequate food, fuel and shelter they would die. The Winter Solstice assured them that the darkness would end, days would brighten and life would return. It was a celebration of hope now known as Yuletide. In Celtic mythology, the year was ruled by twin monarchs – the Holly King, who ruled over the dark months and the Oak King, who ruled over the light. Join local author Patti M. Walsh to learn about the kings’ eternal battle for dominance and other myths and traditions of the season.

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. 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 information about a specific program.

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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Lee County will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in its services, programs or activities. To request an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a reasonable modification to participate, contact Raphaela Morais-Peroba, 239-533-8782, Florida Relay Service 711, or rperoba@leegov.com. Accommodation will be provided at no cost to the requester. Requests should be made at least five business days in advance.