Captiva Memorial Library presents activities for January
The Captiva Memorial Library, at 11560 Chapin Lane, is offering the following free programs for adults and children during the month of January:
ADULT
– Jan. 9: Great American Composers at 3 p.m.
Presented by Dave DeLuca, this sampler program presents a handful of songs from each of the great American composers: Harold Arlen, the Gershwins, Irving Berlin, Rodgers Hart, Cole Porter, Harry Warren and Johnny Mercer. Sponsored by the Captiva Memorial Library Board. Registration required.
– Jan. 23: Pen & Ink Drawing: Tropical Birds at 2 p.m.
Creative on Captiva, presented by Linda Benson. Participants are encouraged to bring their own sketchbook and black art pen, but a mini six-page workbook and black sharpie with appropriate handouts will be provided. Sponsored by Captiva Memorial Library Board. Registration required.
– Jan. 30: Alligators, Sharks & Panthers or How to Avoid Being Eaten at 3 p.m.
Based on his book “Alligators, Sharks, Panthers: Deadly Encounters with Florida’s Top Predato – Man,” Charles Sobczak combines his unique sense of eco-humor with deadly serious science to explore how humans can avoid putting themselves in harm’s way, as well as explaining just how statistically unlikely it is to be attacked by any of these creatures. Registration required.
– Coloring for Grown-ups
(daily during operating hours)
The repetitive motion involved in coloring has a calming effect and adults have found the childhood activity a refreshing way to reduce anxiety, create focus or bring about more mindfulness. Participants may bring their own materials or use those provided.
– Checkers
(daily during operating hours)
Play classic checkers, “the game of games,” or try other versions such as Fox and Geese, Give Away, Shifting Pyramids, Corner Checkers or Goban. Instructions included. Alternatively, reverse the field and play Tic Tac Toe or Super Tic Tac Toe.
YOUTH
– Jan. 4-12: Wonderful Wintertime
(daily during operating hours)
Browse wintertime activities book display and make snow people out of paper doilies.
– Jan. 15-19: It is Snowing
(daily during operating hours)
Browse book display about snow and experience our snow playdough sensory bin.
– Jan. 22-26: Animals in Winter
(daily during operating hours)
Browse book display about animal winter survival methods and make a snowy owl.
– Checkers
(daily during operating hours)
Play classic checkers, “the game of games,” or try other versions such as Fox and Geese, Give Away, Shifting Pyramids, Corner Checkers or Goban. Instructions included. Alternatively, reverse the field and play Tic Tac Toe or Super Tic Tac Toe.
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.