February offerings at Cape Library include classical guitarist Jane Rosenbohn
Now that winter weather finally calls for some actual, serious snuggling, the Cape Coral Library has some thoughtful ways to go about it.
The month begins with a first-rate health presentation:
Monday, Feb. 1, at 1 p.m.: Sign up for the Prevention Health and Wellness Series. Learn ways of (economically) eating organic, how to engage in a vegetarian diet (without offending every meat lover in your environment) and other nutritional information for everyone.
Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m.: Come (with a blanket) for the movie, “The Man from UNCLE.”
Saturday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m.: Oh, the Stories We’ll Tell! Presented by Dr. Sidney B. Simon, from the University of Massa-chusetts, internationally known for his pioneering work in Values Clarification.
Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m.: Book Talk: “Lost City of Z,” by David Grann is a blockbuster adventure narrative about what lies beneath the impenetrable jungle canopy of the Amazon.
Saturday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m.: The Florida Land Boom: During the Roaring ’20s, millions of Americans came to Florida in search of land riches. Author Gregg Turner explains this Florida dream and how that distant time remains one of the greatest migration and building episodes of American history.
Saturday, Feb. 20, at 1:30 p.m.: Classical guitarist Jane Rosenbohn is no stranger to the Friends of the Cape Coral Library, who have been sponsoring this talented artist for many years. She returns each season with even more exceptional classical, Spanish and contemporary compositions interspersed with commentaries of the history of guitar and her own anecdotes about life as a classical guitarist. Don’t miss this one!
In the Art Gallery Feb. 1-28
Artwork by members of the Portrait and Figure Painters Society of SW Florida will be displayed on the walls of the library’s art gallery. This is a double-themed exhibit. The first theme is “Faces of all Ages.” The second part will feature portraits of “Babies, Children and Youth.”
As is revealed in its mission statement, the society strives to promote, stimulate and foster creative fine art painting in various media and styles and “to encourage and promote fine portrait and figure artists, teachers, students, our communities – national and international – in their professional growth and success.”
The PFPS most recently received accolades for its art expo exhibit at the prestigious Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in Fort Myers this September. The exhibit showcased paintings by 10 of the society’s professional, award-winning fine artists.
On display in the library gallery case is Patty Arenburg’s fine glass creations. With a life-long interest in art, upon her retirement, Patty discovered fused glass, which became her passion. Her work has been accepted into juried shows at the von Liebig Art Center in Naples, the Art Center of Marco Island and the Cape Coral Art Studio Gallery.
Artisan jewelry by Sandy Jones will also be on display. She infuses each piece with color energy by “soaking” them in both moonlight and sunlight. “Color is, quite simply, vibration that the eye recognizes and, of course, can have a profound impact on our attitude,” she said. Semi-precious stones in her collection are mostly hand cut. The pearls are fresh water, the silver is sterling and the gold is gold filled. She infuses as much positive energy as possible into each piece.
Also on display in the small case – handcrafted cards by Dona Malone. A Cape resident since 2003, Dona loves rubber stamping and employs the technique in creating charming cards.
Join us for an Artists’ Reception Saturday, Feb. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meet some of the artists on display and enjoy light refreshments. The reception is free and open to everyone. No reservations required.
Check the Lee County Library System’s website at www.leelibrary.net for other programs, including Book Talk, the ongoing Storytimes, Craft Corner, Chess Anyone?, English Cafe and Read Down Fines.
Cape Coral Library Hours:
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.. Monday Wednesday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Getting a library card is free and easy. Just visit library.lee-county.com to apply online or stop by your library.
All Lee County Library System programs are free and open to the public. A sign language interpreter is available with 48 hours’ notice. Call the Deaf Service Center at 461-0334 (voice) or 461-4348 (TTY). The Lee County Library System also offers free access to books, DVDs, videos, books on CD, electronic resources and other items from a vast collection.
The Lee County Library System makes it possible for people who ordinarily couldn’t visit the library to enjoy reading through the Bookmobile, Books-by-MAIL, Talking Books and Literacy programs.
All of the money the Friends of the Cape Coral Library raise is through book sales, dues and other events which are used to purchase materials, furniture and other items that can not be included in the County library budget. Books, CDs, DVDs, etc. are accepted throughout the year for the two book sales, April and November, the major fundraisers. Small quantities can be delivered to the library circulation desk. Books can also be picked up at your home if you have a large donation which is tax deductible. (A receipt can be provided.)
Leave a message on the hotline: 349-2572 or e-mail capefriends.org.
Patty Duncan for the Friends of the Cape Coral Lee County Library; 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, Cape Coral; 239-533-4500; TTY 485-1141.