Captiva library, county system providing programs
Part of the Lee County Library System, the Captiva Memorial Library is offering the following free programming:
CHILDREN PROGRAMS
– Sept. 9: Under the Sea Paper Plate Craft
(daily during operating hours)
Make a cute under the sea paper plate craft using natural materials collected at the beach. It is a fun craft idea that participants can also make at home and is great after a family holiday or trip to the beach.
– Sept. 11: Under the Sea Paper Plate Craft
(daily during operating hours)
Make a cute under the sea paper plate craft using natural materials collected at the beach. It is a fun craft idea that participants can also make at home and is great after a family holiday or trip to the beach.
The library is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and 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
– Sept. 7: Online Genealogical Research Using U.S. Census Records from 10 a.m. to noon
U.S. Census records are an invaluable tool in tracking one’s family history. The first Federal Population Census was taken in 1790 and has been taken every 10 years since. In each collection year, different information was requested. Participants will learn what types of information was collected and when and how to best use the information to extend or expand one’s family history. Registration is required before Sept. 7 at 10 a.m.
– Sept. 10: Online Author Event with Garrett Graff from 2 to 3 p.m.
Take part in a virtual chat with New York Times bestselling author Garrett Graff. An expert at capturing the human drama, he will speak about his body of work with particular focus on his oral histories, “The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11” and “When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day.” The event is part of the Online Author Events Series. Registration is required.
Download books, stream video and other online content at www.leelibrary.net.
The Captiva Memorial Library is at 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva.