Next month’s roster of activities at the Cape Coral Lee County Public Library offers topics for all ages.

The following activities are free to the public:

Adult Programs

Savvy Caregiver Course

presented by The Dubin Center

2 p.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Join The Dubin Center for a six-week, evidence-based course designed to help you become a more confident caregiver for someone living with a dementia-related illness. It is recommended you attend all six consecutive courses. Registration is required.

English Café

6 p.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

10 a.m., Fridays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27

Free, informal conversation sessions for adult ESOL/ESL students.

Book Discussion: “Daisy Darker”

by Alice Feeney

11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4

Trapped on an island where someone is killing them one by one, the Darkers must reckon with their present mystery as well as their past secrets, before the tide goes out and all is revealed.

Download Drop-In

11 a.m., Thursdays, Oct. 5, 19

Receive personalized help downloading e-books, movies, music and more from Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla, two of Lee County Library System’s largest online content providers. Bring your fully charged digital device for this hands-on help session. Note: Please bring any passwords you may need for downloading apps. Kindle users will also need an Amazon account and their password for accessing it.

Frida and Diego: The Lives and Times of Kahlo and Rivera

2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 5

These historical characters lived exciting lives in very exciting times: The Mexican Revolution; the mural movement; the birth of communism; a love relationship; a horrible accident and chronic pain; extramarital affairs and on and on. This lecture will show how these events influenced our characters and how they colored our perception of those events. Registration is required.

Riddle Me This? Fandom Trivia

1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7

Test your trivia skills in this battle of wits with questions from your favorite fandoms. Come solo or with a team of up to five players. Teams are welcome to dress up in their favorite fandom. The winning team will receive a prize. Space is limited to 10 teams of five. Registration is required.

Crafts at Cape: Fandom

Disney Paper Quilling

11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 12

Help celebrate Disney’s 100th Anniversary with this fun craft. Use templates to recreate different characters with paper quilling. Great for beginners to intermediate level quillers. Registration is required. Seating is guaranteed until the start of the program.

Social Security and Medicare

Solutions Program

2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19

Learn the ins and outs of Social Security and Medicare from James Jandora, a retired financial adviser from Merrill Lynch. Identify the cost, benefits and features of these two programs to help you make the best-informed decisions. Registration is required.

Florida’s Top 10 Ghostly Legends

5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 23

Join author and folklorist Christopher Balzano, author and host of the podcast “Tripping on Legends,” as he shares spooky stories and ghostly legends of Southwest Florida and beyond. Registration is required.

Crafts at Cape: Halloween

11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 26

Get ready for Halloween with spooky character blocks. Supplies and instructions will be provided. Space is limited to 20. Registration is guaranteed until the start of the program.

Children’s Programs

Lego Club

4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4

For all ages. Drop in for building challenges the whole family will enjoy. All materials are provided.

Riddle Me This? Fandom Trivia

1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7

Test your trivia skills in this battle of wits with questions from your favorite fandoms. Come solo or with a team of up to five players. Teams are welcome to dress up in their favorite fandom. The winning team will receive a prize. Space is limited to 10 teams of five. Registration is required.

Kids Read Down Fines

1-2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7

5:15-6:15 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18

Children and teens can earn a $2 credit on overdue fines for every 15 minutes they read in the designated area for a total of $8 in one session. Please bring your library card. Please check in at the Youth Services Reference Desk.

Preschool Storytime

10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 3, 24, 31

For ages 3-5. Children attend this program independently while parents and caregivers wait nearby. First-come, first-served. Space is limited. Please arrive early and pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk.

Toddler Tales

10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 25

For ages 18-36 months and caregivers. Toddlers and caregivers move and groove during this interactive storytime. First-come, first-served. Space is limited. Please arrive early and pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk.

Baby Rhyme Time

10:30 a.m., Thursdays, Oct. 5, 26

For babies up to 18 months. Babies and caregivers wiggle and giggle in a supportive environment. First-come, first-served. Space is limited. Please arrive early and pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk.

Bilingual Storytime and Author Visit

10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 7

Children and their families are invited to a special storytime in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Local authors Yajaida and Michelson Aristhyl will be reading their book “La Casita Hispaniola.” There will be music, singing and activities that will make this a storytime you do not want to miss. Limited to 40 children plus caregiver. Tickets available 30 minutes before program start time.

Baby Play Date

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11

For babies up to 24 months. Meet new friends and explore sensory activities that promote the development of early literacy skills through free play, games and toys. Dress for mess. Space is limited to 30 babies plus caregiver. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the start of the program.

Not Too Spooky Storytime

10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 14

Join us for stories, rhymes and songs that are slightly spooky and silly, but not scary. For children through age 5 with a caregiver. Costumes are welcome. Space is limited. Please arrive early and pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk.

Fandom Fest Disney Celebration

10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 16

Celebrate Disney turning 100. There will be various crafts and activities themed around some of our favorite Disney characters, along with a special guest appearance. While supplies last.

STEAM Club

4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18

For ages 5-11. Be ready for fun experiments and projects as we explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). Dress for mess. Registration is required and is guaranteed until the start of the program.

Kids Fall Wreath Craft

10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 21

For ages 5-11 and accompanying adults. Help bring the fall season to Florida by making a bright and beautiful themed wreath. Registration is required.

Fandom Fest Family Movie Night

4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25

Run amok and celebrate Disney’s 100 years with a family movie night. Snacks will be provided. Rated PG.

Teen Programs

Fandom Fest Teen Movie

3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 5

For ages 11-18. Roll the dice and make D&D buttons as we watch a new movie. All supplies and snacks provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cape Coral Library. Rated PG-13.

Riddle Me This? Fandom Trivia

1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7

Test your trivia skills in this battle of wits with questions from your favorite fandoms. Come solo or with a team of up to five players. Teams are welcome to dress up in their favorite fandom. The winning team will receive a prize. Space is limited to 10 teams of five. Registration is required.

Kids Read Down Fines

1-2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7

5:15-6:15 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18

Children and teens can earn a $2 credit on overdue fines for every 15 minutes they read in the designated area for a total of $8 in one session. Please bring your library card. Please check in at the Youth Services Reference Desk.

What the Craft?: Glow Art Party

4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12

For ages 11-18. Paint on black canvas with glow-in-the-dark paint and enjoy themed drinks and activities. All supplies are provided while they last. Please wear white or other neon colors so you will stand out. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cape Coral Library.

Random Acts of Tech: Code-A-Maze

4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19

For ages 11-18. Learn about coding and robotics with Sphero SPRK+ robots. Each month will build on the skills from the previous activity. All supplies provided.

Florida’s Top 10 Ghostly Legends

5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 23

Join author and folklorist Christopher Balzano, author and host of the podcast “Tripping on Legends,” as he shares spooky stories and ghostly legends of Southwest Florida and beyond. Registration is required.

Fandom Fest Teen Movie

5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30

For ages 11-18. Bring your friends for this special movie showing. Snacks will be provided. Rated PG-13, 120 mins.

The Cape Coral Lee County Public Library is at 921 S.W. 39th Terrace in Cape Coral. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at 239-533-4500. Check the Lee County Library System’s website to find out about programs at other locations. Call the host library, or Telephone Reference at 239-479-INFO (4636), for more information about a specific program.

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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Lee County will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in its services, programs or activities. To request an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a reasonable modification to participate, contact Joan LaGuardia, 239-533-2314, Florida Relay Service 711, or jlaguardia@leegov.com. Accommodation will be provided at no cost to the requestor. Requests should be made at least five business days in advance.

Source: Lee County Government