Captiva Memorial Library presents activities for February
The Captiva Memorial Library, at 11560 Chapin Lane, is offering the following free programs for adults and children during the month of February:
ADULT PROGRAMS
– Feb. 6 at 2 p.m.: Pen & Ink Orchid Drawing
Participants are encouraged to bring their own sketchbook and black art pen, but instructor will supply a mini six-page workbook and black sharpie with appropriate handouts. Registration is required.
– Feb. 20 at 3 p.m.: Around the World with Flutes
Emmy and Peabody award-winning composer, flutist and storyteller Kat Epple will transport the audience to exotic locales with a treasure trove of indigenous flutes that she has collected from her travels around the world. The concert/talk includes a discussion of the music of various cultures, how music affects us, her work as a composer for TV and film, and some of her musical adventures, as she performs on a variety of flutes made of wood, silver, tin, bamboo and bone. Sponsored by Captiva Memorial Library Board. Registration is required.
TEEN PROGRAMS
– Feb. 19-23: Builder Z STEM Challenge
(daily during operating hours)
Drop in and enjoy using Builder Z to make endless Zoob-ibilities.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
– Feb. 1-9: Happy Chinese New Year 2019
(daily during operating hours)
Browse our display books on the Chinese New Year and make a Chinese New Year craft to take home.
– Feb. 12-14: Happy Valentine’s Day
(daily during operating hours)
Browse our display books for Valentine’s Day and make valentine cards.
– Feb. 15-16: Presidents Day
(daily during operating hours)
Presidents Day is Feb. 18. Browse our display books on United States presidents. Children will learn some chemistry using pennies and other nontoxic ingredients.
– Feb. 19-28: We are Proud of Our Country
(daily during operating hours)
Browse display books about our great country and explore different states. Make a paper bag Florida panther.
The Captiva Memorial Library is open Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about a program or to register, call the library at 239-533-4890.
Check the Lee County Library System’s Web site at 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.