Captiva library and county system offering programs
The Captiva Memorial Library, which is part of the Lee County Library System, is offering the following free programming:
ADULT PROGRAMS
– June 3: Summer Reading Program Crafts
(during operating hours)
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including coloring pages.
– June 5: Summer Reading Program Crafts
(during operating hours)
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including coloring pages.
– June 8: Summer Reading Program Crafts
(during operating hours)
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including coloring pages.
– June 10: Summer Reading Program Crafts
(during operating hours)
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including coloring pages.
TEEN PROGRAMS
– June 3: Summer Reading Program Crafts
(during operating hours)
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including Dig Up a Dinosaur. Youths become junior paleontologists, searching through sand to uncover a hidden dinosaur skeleton and seashells. They can then use the dinosaur skeleton to press into clay and create their own homemade fossil to take home.
– June 5: Summer Reading Program Crafts
(during operating hours)
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including Dig Up a Dinosaur. Youths become junior paleontologists, searching through sand to uncover a hidden dinosaur skeleton and seashells. They can then use the dinosaur skeleton to press into clay and create their own homemade fossil to take home.
– June 8: Summer Reading Program Crafts
(during operating hours)
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including Dig Up a Dinosaur. Youths become junior paleontologists, searching through sand to uncover a hidden dinosaur skeleton and seashells. They can then use the dinosaur skeleton to press into clay and create their own homemade fossil to take home.
– June 10: Summer Reading Program Crafts
(during operating hours)
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including Dig Up a Dinosaur. Youths become junior paleontologists, searching through sand to uncover a hidden dinosaur skeleton and seashells. They can then use the dinosaur skeleton to press into clay and create their own homemade fossil to take home.
CHILDREN PROGRAMS
– June 3: Summer Reading Program Crafts
(during operating hours)
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including Dig Up a Dinosaur. Youths become junior paleontologists, searching through sand to uncover a hidden dinosaur skeleton and seashells. They can then use the dinosaur skeleton to press into clay and create their own homemade fossil to take home.
– June 5: Summer Reading Program Crafts
(during operating hours)
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including Dig Up a Dinosaur. Youths become junior paleontologists, searching through sand to uncover a hidden dinosaur skeleton and seashells. They can then use the dinosaur skeleton to press into clay and create their own homemade fossil to take home.
– June 8: Summer Reading Program Crafts
(during operating hours)
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including Dig Up a Dinosaur. Youths become junior paleontologists, searching through sand to uncover a hidden dinosaur skeleton and seashells. They can then use the dinosaur skeleton to press into clay and create their own homemade fossil to take home.
– June 10: Summer Reading Program Crafts
(during operating hours)
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including Dig Up a Dinosaur. Youths become junior paleontologists, searching through sand to uncover a hidden dinosaur skeleton and seashells. They can then use the dinosaur skeleton to press into clay and create their own homemade fossil to take home.
The library is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
For more information, call 239-533-4890.
In addition, the library system is offering the following free virtual programming:
ADULT PROGRAMS
– June 3: Online Author Event with Mary Savig from 2 to 3 p.m.
Join a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs — from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows. She is The Fleur and Charles Bresler Curator-in-Charge of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery. Savig holds a Ph.D. in American studies from the University of Maryland, College Park. The event is part of the Online Author Events Series. Registration is required.
– June 4: Online Overcoming Brickwalls, Research Challenges, and Dead Ends from 10 a.m. to noon
Dead-ends, also known as brick walls, are occupational hazards for genealogists. These challenges are an inevitable part of the genealogical research process. The good news is that many dead-ends can be overcome with patience and good detective work. Most genealogists usually find methods or strategies to overcome the roadblocks. The seminar will discuss the most successful techniques to overcome the challenges. Registration is required by June 4 at 9 a.m.
To register or for more information, visit https://www.leegov.com/library/programs.
The Captiva Memorial Library is at 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva.