Cape Coral Library announces January programs
Next month’s roster of activities at Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public:
Adults
Roc Day Celebration
Presented by the Weavers of Char-Lee
10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10
Roc Day is a traditional worldwide event when weavers and spinners bring looms and wheels out of storage after the holidays to resume their craft. It is held each year in January on St. Distaff Day. A “roc” is the distaff on a spinning wheel which holds the wool or flax for spinning. The Weavers of Char-Lee honor the day with demonstrations of weaving, spinning, dyeing and felting. Everyone is invited to bring yarns and needles, wheels and looms, hoops and hooks to join in this celebration of fiber arts. For more information call Ricki at (239) 995-5952 or Rose at (239) 540-5836.
Craft Corner: Knitting, Crocheting & Cross-Stitching
3:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 12, 26
Bring your ideas to light and needle a handmade treasure. Materials will be provided, or bring your own project to work on. Registration requested.
English Cafe
6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 13, 20, 27
10 a.m. Fridays, Jan. 16, 23, 30
Practice your English with English Cafe, a free, informal conversation session for adult ESOL and ESL students. Each 90-minute session provides adult learners an opportunity to practice speaking English with native speakers.
Meditation
1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17
The public is invited to meet Marcela Lara Romero and Liset Espiau, who will offer an informational session on meditation. Discussion topics will include what meditation is, how to use it in daily life, and types of meditation poses and breathing techniques. Registration required.
Book Discussion: Jeff Shaara’s “The Steel Wave”
2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21
A fictionalized account of the Allied invasion of Europe during World War II. A look at D-Day from the perspective of both generals and ordinary soldiers.
Why Does God Allow Evil?
7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21
Dr. David Jaffin, Judaic/Christian minister, author and lecturer, will lecture and discuss this persistent question. Registration required.
Family
Family Storytime
9:30 a.m. Tuesdays,
Jan. 13, 20, 27
10:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 14, 21, 28
10:15 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29
This program is for the whole family and lasts about 30 minutes. Registration is required.
Baby-Parent Rhyme Time
10 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 17, 24, 31
Be prepared to tickle, jump and fly with your baby! These rhymes and songs are for infants, up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult. This 20-minute program is filled with songs designed to introduce rhyming and movement to infants. Registration is required.
Book Bingo
2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20
Come & play Book Bingo. Back by popular demand!! Learn about books and win prizes. For ages 6 and up. Parents welcome. Registration requested.
Children
Kids Read Down Fines
3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 8, 22
6:30 p.m. Mondays, Janu. 12, 26
Do you have library fines? Take care of them by reading! Children and teens can earn a $2 coupon for every 15 minutes of reading during the allotted time in the designated area of the library. Coupons may be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under only.
Preschool Storytime
11 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 14, 21, 28
11 a.m. Thursdays,
Jan. 15, 22, 29
Preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) attend this storytime independently while parents or caregivers wait nearby in the library building. This storytime includes activities that require more participation and a longer attention span. Each preschool storytime lasts about 30 minutes. Registration is required.
Teens
Anime Club @ Your Library
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7
Join a group of teens with an interest in anime, manga and other interesting aspects of Japanese culture. Registration required.
Kids Read Down Fines
3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 8, 22
6:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 12, 26
Do you have library fines? Take care of them by reading! Children and teens can earn a $2 coupon for every 15 minutes of reading during the allotted time in the designated area of the library. Coupons may be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under only.
Framed @ the Library
4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14
Design and make a picture frame for your favorite photo. Bring your creative genius, a 3×5 photo and be ready to have some fun. Shells, jewels, the frame and other supplies will be provided. Registration required.
The Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library is located at 921 SW 39th Terrace in Cape Coral. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at (239) 542-3953. A sign language interpreter is available with 48-hour notice. Call the Deaf Service Center at (239) 461-0334 (voice) or (239) 461-0438 (TTY). Assistive listening devices are available upon request.
Check the Lee County Library System’s Web site at www.lee-county.com/library, or pick up an events calendar on your next visit, 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.