Captiva library, county system offer programs
The Captiva Memorial Library, which is part of the Lee County Library System, is offering the following free programming:
ADULT PROGRAMS
– June 17: Summer Reading Program Crafts
(during operating hours)
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including coloring pages.
– June 19: Summer Reading Program Crafts
(during operating hours)
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including coloring pages.
– June 22: Summer Reading Program Crafts
(during operating hours)
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including coloring pages.
– June 24: Summer Reading Program Crafts
(during operating hours)
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including coloring pages.
TEEN PROGRAMS
– June 17: 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 19: 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 22: 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 24: 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 17: 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 19: 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 22: 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 24: 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 18: Online Author Event with Ted Page from 2 to 3 p.m.
Storyteller, performer and blogger Ted Page will discuss his book, “Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood.” It has been featured on NBC’s TODAY Show, NPR, and Forbes. Page’s work has appeared in Boston Magazine, The Boston Globe Magazine and The New York Times. The event is part of the Online Author Events Series. Registration is required.
– June 23: Online Author Event with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy from 2 to 3 p.m.
Tune in for a conversation with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about “The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook.” Javeri Kadri is the founder and chief executive officer of Diaspora Co., a farm-to-table spice company focused on equity, transparency and quality. Founded in 2017, it now sources spices from 150 farms across India and Sri Lanka. Loupy is a recipe developer and writer with over a decade of experience in the specialty food industry. Her work has appeared in Bon Appétit, Food52 and Epicurious. The event is part of the Online Author Events Series. Registration is required.
To register or for more information, visit https://www.leegov.com/library/programs.
The Captiva Memorial Library is at 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva.