Cape Coral Library has hundreds of movies, documentaries, TV favorites
The holidays are almost over and a New Year ahead, and even though we appear to face a depressing future, many of us are thankful for family and friends.However, many of us are worried about our shrinking retirement finances, and how to hang on to our homes and jobs.We try to consolidate our errands to save gas, think twice about going out to eat unless we have a two for one coupon, theater tickets are out of sight, and even a trip to the movies and popcorn aren’t a weekly event any more. I broke down and bought a DVD player, on sale and very reasonable, hardly more than a family trip for a movie and popcorn.
A trip to the Cape Coral Library will astonish you with the hundreds o f DVD movies, public television specials, documentaries, music, old favorite television series, as well as access to millions of books and print materials. These provide so many happy family evenings or weekend afternoons, for just the cost of microwave popcorn, and the DVDs are all free. If you can’t find that certain movie n Cape Coral, as the reference desk to try to locate it at one of the other branches. There is daily courier service between the libraries and the staff is always happy to help out. Check the adult, teen and children’s programs, something for everyone.
– Art Gallery. The Weavers of Char-Lee are returning to the art gallery for the month of January. These fabric artists who spin , weave, and design and create their own work, are one of the most popular exhibitions. On Saturday, Jan. 10, at 10 a.m., they will celebrate Roc Day in the library meeting room. This is a traditional world wide event when weavers and spinners worldwide bring looms and wheels out of storage after the holidays to resume their craft. The Weavers will honor the day with demonstrations of weaving, spinning, dyeing and felting, Everyone is invited to bring yarns and needles, wheels and loom, hoops and hooks to join them in this celebration. Call Ricki at 993-5952 or Rosie at 540-5836 for more information.
– Friends of the Cape Coral Library. Start the New Year by making new friends and finding out how this group helps, and how to help the library, or just enjoy the many programs and events they sponsor. Their next meeting is Saturday morning, Jan. 17, at 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a continental breakfast and social hour and meet old and new friends. This month detective novelist, Art Adkins, will talk about and sign copies of his new book “The Oasis Project.”
n- Pugfest IV, from noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at Bell Tower Shops, Fort Myers. The pet-friendly event will feature pet=related exhibitors, fun contests open to any breed dog, and a Chinese auction for prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Southwest Florida Reading Festival,. A great family day.
January programs at the library
– Learn English or a foreign language. The Lee County Library System has two new electronic resources to help its patrons learn languages. Both are available on computers in the library or from other computers with internet access. An LCLS library card is required to access the programs off-site and free account must be created for each. For additional directions or to access either program, go to the library’s web site at www.lee-county.com/library. or contact telephone reference at 239-476-4636.
– English Cafe is back this month, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13, 20, 27, and 10 a.m. on Fridays, Jan. 16, 23, 30. Practice English in 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, Jan. 17, Saturday at 2 p.m. The public is invited to meet Marcela Lara Romero and Liset Espiau, who will offer an information session to meditation. Registration required.
– Chess, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays Everyone is welcome. Bring a personal chess set, if preferred. Preregister.
– Craft corner, knitting, crocheting, and cross-stitching, 3:30 p.m. Monday,Jan. 12 and 26. Materials will be provided, or bring a project to work on. Registration requested.
– Craft corner, scrapbooking-punch it up; 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 24. The library will provide paper cutters, tape, scissors, corner rounders and ideas. Registration required.
– Bagels, books and banter, 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27 Join other book lovers and talk about a favorite book. Registration requested.
– 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.
– Why does God allow evil-the coexistence of good and evil, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21. Dr. David Jaffin, Judaic/Christian minister, author and lecturer will discuss this question. Registration required.
– Anime Club, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday,Jan. 7, for grades 6-12, Share interests in anime, manga and other aspects of Japanese culture. Registration required.
– Storytime: A library program of picture book sharing, finger plays, songs, and other activities. Storytime helps children increase listening and group cooperative skills while they hear stories for their age group. Group size is limited for most storytimes, that include:
– Baby/parent rhyme time (birth to 24 months with an adult) Saturdays, Jan. 17, 24, 31 at 10 a.m.
– Toddler storytime (age 2 with an adult) 9:30 a.m. Thursdays. Preschool storytime (ages 3, 4 and 5), Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m., Jan. 14. 14, 21, 22, 28, 29. Family storytime Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.,Jan. 13, 20, 27; Wednesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 14, 15 21, 22, 28, 29 at 10:15 a.m Registration required.
– Book bingo, 2 p.m.Tuesday, Jan.10. Parents welcome. Registration requested.
– Kids read down fines: Take care of library fines 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. For ages 18 and under.
Mondays, Jan. 12, 26 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays, Jan. 8, 22, 3:30 p.m.
– Framed at the library, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 14. Design and make a picture frame for a favorite photo. 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, 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.