Next month's roster of activities at Pine Island Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public:
Adults:
Boat Goat: Memories of Pine Island Sound Florida: 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 1 - Boat Goat's descriptions of the islands, schools, a floating hotel, the telling of A Hurricane Tale, and a pirate story, help paint a picture of what life was like for folks in this isolated paradise.
Come drift along with author, Capt. Kirk Walter, as he recounts his process of writing this fascinating book.
Art with Mel: 11 a.m. Friday, May 11. Local artist Mel Meo will be at the Pine Island Public Library teaching and demonstrating her unique artistic style.
Book Discussion: Patricia Wood's "The Lottery:"1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24 - In a world where judgment calls are made without thought, one should meet Perry L. Crandall, a mentally challenged man who wins 12 million dollars in the Washington State lottery. This delightful, sweet, man-child, who assures you he is not retarded, is far smarter than those with acquired degrees.
Patricia Wood created the dearest character and wrote consistently in his "voice". In Perry's world, we should all get what we want, and while life is not always that way, he makes us see how simple it is to get that which is truly worthwhile. Like The quote by Oscar Wilde "Ordinary riches can be stolen: real riches cannot." This is a heartwarming story with many life lessons that can be learned by all.
Family:
Paper Books and Paper Beads: 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 9
Celebrate Mother's Day with wonderful stories and a fun craft. Use recycled paper to make paper beads for a necklace for your mother.
Bored Room Bonanza: 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 & Thursday, May 24 - School's OUT and Summer is HERE! It's the perfect time to help clean out the craft closet at the Pine Island Library. All left over craft supplies will be available. Let your imagination rule!
Children:
Kids Read Down Fines: 4 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 1 3 p.m. Saturdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26 - 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 younger. Coupons may be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under only.
Mixed Up Stories: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5 - Celebrate the end of the school year at the Pine Island Library. We will be sharing our favorite stories and doing fun crafts.
Teens:
Mother May I Make Something for You?: 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 - Get creative and use colorful yarn or string and beads to decorate ordinary items to make a special gift for Mother's Day. For grades 6-12.
Kids Read Down Fines: 4 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 1 3 p.m. Saturdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26 - 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 younger. Coupons may be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under only.
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The Pine Island Public Library is located at 10700 Russell Road NW in Bokeelia. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at (239) 533-4350. A sign language interpreter is available with 5 business days notice to library staff. Assistive listening system available; request at desk.
Check the Lee County Library System's Web site at library.leegov.com, 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.
