The Captiva Memorial Library, which is part of the Lee County Library System, is offering the following free programming:
CHILDREN PROGRAMS
– Jan. 12: Make a Florida Snowflake Craft
(during operating hours)
Celebrate Florida’s unique winter by creating a Florida snowflake. Kids will decorate paper snowflakes with seashells, sand and coastal colors to capture the magic of a Florida winter.
– Jan. 13: Make a Florida Snowflake Craft
(during operating hours)
Celebrate Florida’s unique winter by creating a Florida snowflake. Kids will decorate paper snowflakes with seashells, sand and coastal colors to capture the magic of a Florida winter.
– Jan. 14: Make a Florida Snowflake Craft
(during operating hours)
Celebrate Florida’s unique winter by creating a Florida snowflake. Kids will decorate paper snowflakes with seashells, sand and coastal colors to capture the magic of a Florida winter.
In addition, the library system is offering the following free virtual programming:
ADULT PROGRAMS
– Jan. 7: Master Gardeners — Bringing Nature Home, Native Landscaping from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
A concept by entomologist Douglas Tallamy, the “Backyard Revolution” encourages people to transform their yards into native habitats to combat biodiversity loss. By planting native species, homeowners can support insects — vital to the food web — and help sustain ecosystems and reverse the decline of nature. Registration is required before Jan. 7 at 9 a.m.
– Jan. 13: Online Author Event with David Brooks from 2 to 3 p.m.
Take part in an online conversation with acclaimed cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks as he discusses “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply.” One of the nation’s leading writers and commentators, he is an op-ed columnist for The New York Times, a writer for The Atlantic, and appears regularly on PBS NewsHour. Brooks is the author of “The Second Mountain,” “The Road to Character,” “The Social Animal,” “Bobos in Paradise” and “On Paradise Drive.” The event is part of the Online Author Events Series. Registration is required.
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, call 239-533-4890 or visit https://www.leegov.com/library/programs.
The Captiva Memorial Library is at 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva.