The Captiva Memorial Library, which is part of the Lee County Library System, is offering the following free programming:<\/p>\n
ADULT PROGRAMS<\/p>\n
\u2013 Feb. 12: Florida Shipwrecks from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
With more than 2,000 documented shipwrecks in its waters, Florida ranks second in the United States, only surpassed by Michigan. Attendees will look at 30 shipwrecks that influenced Florida history through the ages. Registration is required by Feb. 12 at 9 a.m.<\/p>\n
CHILDREN PROGRAMS<\/p>\n
\u2013 Feb. 11: Make a Valentine Heart Friend<\/p>\n
(during operating hours)<\/p>\n
Make your very own heart-felt friend to celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Feb. 12: Make a Valentine Heart Friend<\/p>\n
(during operating hours)<\/p>\n
Make your very own heart-felt friend to celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Feb. 13: Make a Valentine Heart Friend<\/p>\n
(during operating hours)<\/p>\n
Make your very own heart-felt friend to celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n
The library is open on Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
For more information, call 239-533-4890.<\/p>\n
In addition, the library system is offering the following free virtual programming:<\/p>\n
ADULT PROGRAMS<\/p>\n
\u2013 Feb. 12: Online Author Event with Lindsey Stewart from 2 to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
Join a captivating presentation with philosopher and author Lindsey Stewart as she discusses her new work, \u201cThe Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women\u2019s Magic.\u201d She is a Black feminist philosopher and associate professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis whose work explores African American feminism, regional identity and political agency. Stewart is the author of \u201cThe Politics of Black Joy\u201d and the 2021 winner of the Michael Beaney Prize. Her scholarship has been featured in Signs, Hypatia and other prominent journals. The event is part of the Online Author Events Series. Registration is required.<\/p>\n
To register or for more information, visit https:\/\/www.leegov.com\/library\/programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Captiva Memorial Library is at 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva.<\/p>\n