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:
Children programs
• Wednesday, Sept. 30: Make an Apple Craft to Welcome Fall
(during operating hours)
Make your own apple to welcome fall, with a with a fun little surprise inside.
• Friday, Oct. 2: Make a Spooky Ghost
(during normal library operating hours)
Celebrate the spooky season and make your own ghost.
• Monday, Oct. 5: Make a Spooky Ghost
(during normal library operating hours)
Celebrate the spooky season and make your own ghost.
• Wednesday, Oct. 7: Make a Spooky Ghost
(during normal library operating hours)
Celebrate the spooky season and make your own ghost.
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
• Thursday, Oct. 8: Online Author Event with Carolyn Russo
Join others for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as she dives into her book,”The Ascent of Rauschenberg.” Explore the towering legacy, unexpected inspirations, and creative heights of one of America’s most influential artistic icons.
• Tuesday, Oct. 13: Online Author Event with David Epstein from 2 to 3 p.m.
Join the conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as attendees explore his latest book “Inside the Box,” and redefine how to approach the greatest challenges. In”Inside the Box,” Epstein draws on science, research, and fascinating real-world case studies to demonstrate how constraints, boundaries, and structure can become powerful catalysts for ingenuity and mastery. Epstein challenges traditional ideas about skill acquisition, focus, and problem-solving, revealing how top performers and innovators across industries turn rigid limits into unmatched strengths.
To register or for more information, visit https://www.leegov.com/library/programs.
The Captiva Memorial Library is at 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva.