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:

ADULT PROGRAMS

– Jan. 16: Coffee and Characters at 10:30 a.m.

Join us for an hour of coffee, books and conversation. We will host a book club where everyone is welcome to stop by to discuss their favorite books. Get recommendations from friends, neighbors and librarians on everything from recent releases to forgotten classics. Refreshments will be provided.

CHILDREN PROGRAMS

– Jan. 10-12: 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. It will be closed on Jan. 15 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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. 11: Online Spanish Conversation Club at 6 p.m.

Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level? Improve your fluency by chatting with adults. Practice speaking Spanish 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. Advance registration required before Jan. 11 at 6 p.m.

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

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