{"id":45064,"date":"2019-10-16T11:07:11","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T15:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/?p=45064"},"modified":"2019-10-16T11:07:21","modified_gmt":"2019-10-16T15:07:21","slug":"november-programs-at-east-county-regional-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/2019\/10\/november-programs-at-east-county-regional-library\/","title":{"rendered":"November Programs at East County Regional Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"290\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ELClib.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42470\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adult Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beginning Computer Skills<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 a.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Fridays, Nov. 1, 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our technology instructor will cover a variety of topics including using a mouse, establishing an email account and using library online resources. Space is very limited and registration is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>East County Craft Club: Fall Leaf Lanterns<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Saturday, Nov. 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Light your room with a touch of nature in this fun craft program for adults. Participants will decoupage fall leaves onto mason jars to make tealight holders with an autumn flair. All materials will be provided. This program is intended for adults 18 and over. Registration is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Book Discussion: \u201cEvery Note Played\u201d by Lisa Genova<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3:30 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Monday, Nov. 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A once accomplished concert pianist, Richard now has ALS. As he becomes increasingly paralyzed and is no longer able to live on his own, Karina, his divorced wife, becomes his reluctant caretaker. As Richard&#8217;s muscles, voice and breath fade, both he and Karina try to reconcile their past before it&#8217;s too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chess Anyone?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Mondays, Nov. 4, 18, 25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Chess enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours. This program is provided by the Friends of the East County Regional Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International Games Week: Family Game Night<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Monday, Nov. 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families, children and teens are invited to connect with one another through classic board games and card games. Play one of ours or bring your favorite family friendly game to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intermediate Computer Skills<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 a.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Tuesday, Nov. 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn intermediate computer skills with the guidance of our technology instructor. Using Windows 10, this class covers a variety of topics including identifying keyboard shortcuts, using the control panel, removing programs, backing up files and more. Space is very limited and registration is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Writers&#8217; Workshop<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Tuesday, Nov. 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join local writers as they meet each month to practice, share and discuss various literary art forms including poetry, short stories, novels, memoirs and plays. All are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Word and Excel Basics<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 a.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Tuesday, Nov. 12<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our technology instructor provides a basic introduction to Word and Excel for new users. Using Microsoft Office 2016, learn how to create and save documents, format pages, change fonts and create basic spreadsheets. Space is very limited and registration is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Knitting Nook<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Wednesdays, Nov. 13, 27<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants should bring their own projects; basic materials are available for newcomers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Media Basics<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 a.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Tuesday, Nov. 19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are tweets and status updates? How do I video chat with family and friends? Our technology instructor teaches essential skills to make use of today&#8217;s top social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Skype. Space is very limited and registration is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NaNoWriMo: Come Write In<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Tuesday, Nov. 19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you writing a novel for National Novel Writing Month? Join us to exchange advice, talk about your plot and characters, and race to see who can write the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Download Drop-in<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11 a.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Monday, Nov. 25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receive personalized help downloading e-books, movies, music, and more from Overdrive and Hoopla, two of Lee County Library System&#8217;s largest online content providers. Bring your fully charged tablets, phones, e-readers, and other digital devices for a hands-on help session.&nbsp;<strong>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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children\u2019s Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Family Storytime<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11 a.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Saturdays, Nov. 2, 16<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For children through age 5. Your whole family is invited to this enjoyable, all-ages storytime that encourages the development of prereading skills through songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEAM Saturday<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Saturday, Nov. 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for family-friendly STEAM exploration. Each month will feature a different activity based on the aspects of STEAM &#8211; Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. This is a great opportunity for parents and kids to build, learn and play together. For grades K-5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chess Anyone?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Mondays, Nov. 4, 18, 25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Chess enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours. This program is provided by the Friends of the East County Regional Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International Games Week: Family Game Night<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Monday, Nov. 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families, children and teens are invited to connect with one another through classic board games and card games. Play one of ours or bring your favorite family friendly game to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Toddler Tales<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 a.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Tuesdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For ages 18-36 months. This interactive and active time for toddlers and their caregiver is designed to advance prereading and social skills. They&#8217;ll experience storytelling, wordplay, felt board stories, fingerplays, puppets, singing, music-making, socializing, dancing and, of course, books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Baby Rhyme Time<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 &amp; 11 a.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For babies up to 18 months. During this special storytime, you and your baby will learn new nursery rhymes and fingerplays, interact with puppets, sing, read books and dance. Caregivers are encouraged to model proper storytime etiquette by remaining in the room and participating with baby during this program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kids Read Down Fines<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 \u2013 5 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Thursdays, Nov. 7, 14, 21<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 \u2013 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children and teens can earn a $2 credit for every 15 minutes they read in the designated area for a total of $8 in one session. Credit may be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under only and applies only to charges on overdue materials.&nbsp;<strong>Please bring your library card.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preschool Storytime<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 a.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Thursdays, Nov. 7, 14, 21<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For ages 3-5. Children attend this program independently while the caregiver waits nearby. Your preschooler will continue to build relationships with other kids, books, and the library in a storytime designed specifically for them. The stories and activities are more complex, but just as fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>R.E.A.D. to Dogs<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11 a.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Saturday, Nov. 9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>R.E.A.D. companions are registered therapy animals who volunteer with their owner\/handlers as a team to help improve the literacy skills of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teen Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flashback Movie Friday<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Friday, Nov. 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to sit back and enjoy a teen movie from before they were born. Bring your friends and some snacks. The library will provide the movie and the space. Please call the East County Regional Library for movie titles before the event. Movie ratings range from G to PG-13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chess Anyone?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Mondays, Nov. 4, 18, 25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Chess enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours. This program is provided by the Friends of the East County Regional Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International Games Week: Family Game Night<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Monday, Nov. 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families, children and teens are invited to connect with one another through classic board games and card games. Play one of ours or bring your favorite family friendly game to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Library Teen Talk<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Tuesdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teens in grades 9-12 are welcome for a weekly discussion about current events, everyday life, library resources and more. Teens will be encouraged to post an answer to a weekly question. Socializing during this event will be highly encouraged, so bring a friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kids Read Down Fines<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 \u2013 5 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Thursdays, Nov. 7, 14, 21<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 \u2013 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children and teens can earn a $2 credit for every 15 minutes they read in the designated area for a total of $8 in one session. Credit may be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under only and applies only to charges on overdue materials.&nbsp;<strong>Please bring your library card.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way Back Movie Wednesday for Tweens<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5 p.m.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Wednesday, Nov. 20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tweens in grades 6-8 are invited to sit back and enjoy a teen movie from before they were born. Bring your friends and some snacks. The library will provide the movie and the space. Please call the East County Regional Library for movie titles before the event. Movie ratings range from G to PG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The East County Regional Library is located at 881 Gunnery Road in Lehigh Acres. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at (239) 533-4200. Check the Lee County Library System\u2019s website at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leelibrary.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.leelibrary.net<\/a>&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Lee County will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in its services, programs or activities.\u00a0 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\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:jlaguardia@leegov.com\" target=\"_blank\">jlaguardia@leegov.com<\/a>.\u00a0 Accommodation will be provided at no cost to the requestor.\u00a0 Requests should be made at least five business days in advance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adult Programs Beginning Computer Skills 10 a.m.&nbsp;Fridays, Nov. 1, 8 Our technology instructor will cover a variety of topics including using a mouse, establishing an email account and using library&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":42470,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45064"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45064"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45064\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42470"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45064"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45064"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45064"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}