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April programs scheduled at Cape Coral Lee County Public Library

By Staff | Mar 22, 2024

Next month’s roster of activities at Cape Coral Lee County Public Library offers topics for all ages.

The following activities are free to the public:

Adult Programs

English Café

6 p.m., Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

10 a.m., Fridays, April 5, 12, 19

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

Book Discussion: “Lightning Strike”

by William Kent Kreuger

11 a.m., Wednesday, April 3

The beautifully told story of a small town in the 1960s rocked by a mysterious death and culture clashes and a boy’s coming of age.

Total Eclipse Viewing Party

Noon, Monday, April 8

Observe the solar eclipse travel across the country at our NASA livestreaming watch party. A solar eclipse craft will be available for children on the provided tables for this exciting celestial event.

Dementia Sensitivity

10 a.m., Wednesday, April 10

Join us for a special program on dementia, presented by Lee Health. Participants will gain a better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including common symptoms, causes and progressive stages. The presenter will help attendees increase awareness of behavioral symptoms associated with dementia, equip others to communicate effectively with persons with dementia, and discuss local resources available to assist those with dementia, their families and caregivers.

Spanish Conversation Club

2 p.m., Wednesday, April 10

Improve your Spanish fluency by chatting with other adults. Join us as we practice speaking with others on a variety of topics, including current events and everyday situations. Intermediate to advanced Spanish-speaking skills are recommended in order to get the most out of the session. Registration is required.

Crafts at Cape: Alcohol Inks

10 a.m., Thursday, April 11

10 a.m., Saturday, April 27

Explore abstract art using alcohol inks. Alcohol inks will stain so please dress accordingly. Registration is required. Each class has a maximum seating of 20. Participants may only register for one class in the series. Registration is guaranteed until the start of the program.

Download Drop-In

11 a.m., Thursdays, April 11, 25

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.

Children’s Programs

Preschool Storytime

10:30 a.m., Tuesdays,

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

For ages 3-5. Children attend this program independently while parents and caregivers wait nearby. Space is limited. Please arrive early and pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk.

Baby Rhyme Time

10:30 a.m., Wednesdays,

April 3, 10, 17, 24

For babies up to 18 months. Babies and caregivers wiggle and giggle in a supportive environment. Space is limited. Please arrive early and pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk.

Family Storytime

10:30 a.m., Thursdays,

April 4, 11, 18, 25

For children through age 5 and caregivers. Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Space is limited. Please arrive early and pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk.

Family Build It

4 p.m., Thursday, April 4

For all ages. Drop in for building challenges the whole family will enjoy. No registration required. All materials are provided.

Kids Read Down Fines

1-2 p.m., Saturday, April 6

5:15-6:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 17

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. Please check in at the Youth Services Reference Desk.

Total Eclipse Viewing Party

Noon, Monday, April 8

Observe the solar eclipse travel across the country at our NASA livestreaming watch party. A solar eclipse craft will be available for children on the provided tables for this exciting celestial event. No registration required.

STEAM Club

4 p.m., Thursday, April 11

Come ready to participate in fun experiments and projects as we explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). Dress for a mess. Registration is required and is guaranteed until the start of the program. All materials provided. For ages 5-11.

Celebrate Earth Storytime

10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13

Join us for nature-friendly stories, music and movement. Please dress for a low mess Earth Day activity. For children through age 5 with a caregiver. Space is limited; please arrive early and pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk.

Tales & Tails: Read to a Dog

3 p.m., Monday, April 15

This is a drop-in program for kids to practice reading to a paws-itively furry friend in an encouraging environment. No registration is required, but space is limited.

Teen Programs

Family Build It

4 p.m., Thursday, April 4

For all ages. Drop in for building challenges the whole family will enjoy. No registration required. All materials are provided.

Kids Read Down Fines

1-2 p.m., Saturday, April 6

5:15-6:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 17

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. Please check in at the Youth Services Reference Desk.

Total Eclipse Viewing Party

Noon, Monday, April 8

Observe the solar eclipse travel across the country at our NASA livestreaming watch party. A solar eclipse craft will be available for children on the provided tables for this exciting celestial event.

Tales & Tails: Read to a Dog

3 p.m., Monday, April 15

This is a drop-in program for kids to practice reading to a paws-itively furry friend in an encouraging environment. No registration is required, but space is limited.

Teen Thursdays

4 p.m., Thursday, April 18

Hangout, tinker around, and geek out with something new each month. This month, we will be playing blacklight bingo. All supplies and snacks provided while they last. This program is intended for ages 11-18 to attend independently. Please speak with staff if caregiver assistance is needed.

Teens Create

4 p.m., Thursday, April 25

Get those creative juices flowing with a new project each month. This month, we will get our glow on by tie-dying glow-in-the-dark t-shirts. No registration required. All supplies and snacks are provided while they last. This program is intended for attendees ages 11-18 to attend independently. Please speak with staff if caregiver assistance is needed.

The Cape Coral Lee County Public Library is at 921 S.W. 39th Terrace in Cape Coral. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at 239-533-4500. Check the Lee County Library System’s website 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 Joan LaGuardia, 239-533-2314, Florida Relay Service 711, or jlaguardia@leegov.com. Accommodation will be provided at no cost to the requestor. Requests should be made at least five business days in advance.

Source: Lee County Government
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