The Lee County Library System, which includes the Captiva Memorial Library, is offering the following free virtual programming:<\/p>\n
ADULT PROGRAMS<\/p>\n
\u2013 Feb. 24: Online Author Event with Tom D. Crouch from 2 to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
Join Smithsonian historian and author Tom D. Crouch for a look at the Smithsonian\u2019s early years. Based on his book, \u201cSmithson\u2019s Gamble,\u201d the program will explore how a small, curiosity-driven institution grew into the world\u2019s largest museum and research complex \u2014 shaping fields from conservation to science and helping define America\u2019s national identity. Crouch joined the Smithsonian in 1974 and has held curatorial and leadership roles at the National Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of American History. An award-winning author, his honors include a Christopher Award for \u201cThe Bishop\u2019s Boys\u201d and the AIAA Gardner-Lasser Prize for \u201cWings: A History of Aviation.\u201d In 2000, Crouch was appointed by former President Bill Clinton to chair the First Flight Centennial Federal Advisory Board. 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 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 The Captiva Memorial Library is at 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva.<\/p>\n