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 July 29: Summer Reading Program Crafts<\/p>\n
(during operating hours)<\/p>\n
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including coloring pages.<\/p>\n
\u2013 July 31: Summer Reading Program Crafts<\/p>\n
(during operating hours)<\/p>\n
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including coloring pages.<\/p>\n
TEEN PROGRAMS<\/p>\n
\u2013 July 29: Summer Reading Program Crafts<\/p>\n
(during operating hours)<\/p>\n
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including Paint, Plant & Grow. Youths can paint their own pot, plant their seeds and watch it grow.<\/p>\n
\u2013 July 31: Summer Reading Program Crafts<\/p>\n
(during operating hours)<\/p>\n
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including Paint, Plant & Grow. Youths can paint their own pot, plant their seeds and watch it grow.<\/p>\n
CHILDREN PROGRAMS<\/p>\n
\u2013 July 29: Summer Reading Program Crafts<\/p>\n
(during operating hours)<\/p>\n
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including Paint, Plant & Grow. Youths can paint their own pot, plant their seeds and watch it grow.<\/p>\n
\u2013 July 31: Summer Reading Program Crafts<\/p>\n
(during operating hours)<\/p>\n
Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including Paint, Plant & Grow. Youths can paint their own pot, plant their seeds and watch it grow.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Aug. 3: Make A Banana Split<\/p>\n
(during operating hours)<\/p>\n
Children can make their own banana split craft.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Aug. 5: Make A Banana Split<\/p>\n
(during operating hours)<\/p>\n
Children can make their own banana split craft.<\/p>\n
The library is open on Monday, Wednesday and 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 July 30: Online Beginner Chinese from 6 to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Learn the basics of Chinese in a relaxed, informal and beginner-friendly class. Presented by library system volunteer Ying Li, participants will focus on simple words, everyday phrases and basic grammar to help them start building sentences. No experience is needed. Registration is required by July 30 at 9 a.m.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Aug. 4: Online 30 Plus Types of Maps Used in Genealogy Research from 10 to 11 a.m.<\/p>\n
Participants will discover how maps can unlock clues about family history and local communities. Explore different types of historical and genealogical maps, learn where to find maps from Europe and the United States, and discover how they can enhance research. Participants will be encouraged to share their favorite map resources and research discoveries.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Aug. 4: Online Author Event with Paula J. Johnson from 2 to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
Explore Julia Child\u2019s legacy with Smithsonian curator and historian Paula J. Johnson in a conversation about her book \u201cJulia Child\u2019s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space.\u201d Discover the stories behind Child\u2019s kitchen \u2014 on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. \u2014 including her favorite gadgets, personal quirks and the tools that shaped her legacy. With chef interviews, rich commentary and stunning photos, the program will be a treat for food lovers and Child fans alike. Johnson conducts research and collects objects related to the history and culture of American food, serving as the director of the Smithsonian\u2019s Food History Project. 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