Northwest Regional Library to hosts new event for veterans and their families
The Lee County Library System will celebrate veterans in the Southwest Florida community while promoting resources to service members and their families at its first Vet Fest event.
The free, all-ages event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, at the Northwest Regional Library, 519 N. Chiquita Blvd. in Cape Coral.
The event will feature a live musical performance from area band Rocker, food for purchase from Big Daddy’s BBQ and Rita’s Italian Ice, crafts for all ages and giveaways. Additionally, there will be a community expo with local groups eager to connect veterans with free and low-cost local resources.
“We are proud to host Vet Fest in Cape Coral, a Purple Heart City, and provide community-focused activities for all ages,” said Jackie McGuire, reference librarian and event coordinator at the Northwest Regional Library in a prepared statement. “May is Military Appreciation Month and Vet Fest is a celebration intended to honor those who have given so much for our nation.”
The Lee County Library System extends a warm welcome to all veterans, active-duty service members, their families along with those in the community who want to show appreciation and support for the military at a lively evening of fun at the library.
More information is available by visiting leelibrary.net/events.
The Lee County Library System, founded in 1964, has 13 branches to serve Lee County residents. For more information about other library services and programs offered, visit www.leelibrary.net or call 239-479-4636.