LEE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

The Captiva Memorial Library will host an Open House on Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will offer year-round and seasonal residents the opportunity to meet the staff, tour the library, and hear about services and programs provided by the library. Refreshments will be provided.

Part of the Lee County Library System, it is also offering the following free programs:

CHILDREN PROGRAMS

– Jan. 8-10: Apple Core Magnet Craft

(daily during operating hours)

Make your own Apple Core Magnet, complete with a bookworm for your little reader.

The library is open on Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information about a program or to register, call 239-533-4890.

In addition, the library system is offering the following free virtual programming:

ADULT PROGRAMS

– Jan. 9: Online New Frontiers in Genealogy at 10 a.m.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and the Metaverse. You may have heard these terms on the news, but what do they have to do with genealogy? The session will demonstrate how these emerging technologies will shape a new frontier in family history, including how we research our ancestors and share their stories. Advance registration required before Jan. 9 at 9 a.m.

Download books, stream video and other online content at www.leelibrary.net.

The Captiva Memorial Library is at 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva.