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Bonita Springs Public Library

The Bonita Springs Public Library is located at 26876 Pine Avenue in Bonita Springs. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at (239) 533-4860. 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 http://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.

The following activities are free to the public.

Advance registration is required for ALL activities.

July Programs

CHILDREN

C'MON's Curious Kids Summer Program

2 p.m. Fridays, July 23, 30
Join the Children's Museum of Naples (C'mon) as they explore the world around us through stories, experiments and hands-on activities.
July 23 - Produce Market and Farm: Discover where your food really comes from, how to make healthy food choices and make your own healthy trail mix with nuts.
July 30 - Mother Nature’s House - The Four Seasons: Investigate what makes the weather change and how seasons affect us all. Make a pinwheel to study the wind at home.
For children entering grades 1-4. Registration is required.
 

Lakes Park Regional Library

The Lakes Regional Library is located at 15290 Bass Road in Fort Myers. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at (239) 533-4000. A sign language interpreter is available with 5 business days notice to library staff. Assistive listening system available; request at desk.


July Programs

The following activities are free to the public.

Advance registration is required for ALL activities.

ADULTS

Have fun bowling on the big screen with the Wii gaming system. No heavy balls to lift, and just as much fun! Sponsored by the Friends of Lakes Regional Library. Registration is required.

English Café

6 p.m. Mondays, July 19, 26
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. Participants may start at any time. Advanced registration is not necessary.

Book Discussion: E.L. Doctorow’s "Homer & Langley"

2 p.m. Tuesday, July 20
Read and discuss this fictionalization of the lives of Homer and Langley Collyer. Registration is required.
 

FAMILY

Family Storytime

11 a.m. Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28
This program is for the whole family and lasts about 30 minutes. Registration is required.

Baby-Parent Rhyme Time

10 a.m. Mondays, July 12, 19, 26
Be prepared to tickle, jump and fly with your baby! These rhymes and songs are for infants, up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult. This 20-minute program is filled with songs designed to introduce rhyming and movement to infants. Registration is required.

 

CHILDREN

Kids Read Down Fines

2-3 p.m. Thursdays, July 1, 22
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.

C'MON's Curious Kids Summer Program

10 a.m. Fridays, July 23, 30 & August 6, 13
Join the Children's Museum of Naples (C'mon) as they explore the world around us through stories, experiments and hands-on activities.

July 23 - Produce Market and Farm: Discover where your food really comes from, how to make healthy food choices and make your own healthy trail mix with nuts.
July 30 - Mother Nature’s House - The Four Seasons: Investigate what makes the weather change and how seasons affect us all. Make a pinwheel to study the wind at home.
For children entering grades 1-4. Registration is required.

 

 

South County Regional Library

The South County Regional Library is located at 21100 Three Oaks Parkway in Estero. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at (239) 533-4400. A sign language interpreter is available with 5 business days notice to library staff. Assistive listening system available; request at desk.


July Programs

The following activities are free to the public.

ADULTS

English Café

6 p.m. Wednesdays, July 21, 28
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. Participants may start at any time. Advanced registration is not necessary.
 

FAMILY

Family Storytime

10 a.m. Thursdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
This program is for the whole family and lasts about 30 minutes. Registration is required.

Summer Arts and Crafts

2 p.m. Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28
Back by popular demand! Beat the heat and enjoy making an art project each week of our Summer Reading Program. Adult assistance may be needed to complete some projects.

Baby-Parent Rhyme Time

10 a.m. Monday, July 19
Be prepared to tickle, jump and fly with your baby! These rhymes and songs are for infants, up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult. This 20-minute program is filled with songs designed to introduce rhyming and movement to infants. Registration is required.
 

CHILDREN

Summer Arts and Crafts

2 p.m. Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28
Back by popular demand! Beat the heat and enjoy making an art project each week of our Summer Reading Program. Adult assistance may be needed to complete some projects.

Kids Read Down Fines

2-3 p.m. Saturday, July 24
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.