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

Chess Anyone?

3 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 11, 18

Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Everyone is welcome. Chess sets provided or bring a personal chess set, if preferred.

Family

Family Storytime

10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Dec. 10, 17

This program is for the whole family and lasts about 30 minutes. Registration is required.

n The Frog Prince

6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30

Come and enjoy the puppet show “The Frog Prince,” presented by Puppets to Go. This enchanting fairy tale has a few surprises. For story-lovers of all ages. Sponsored by Friends of the Pine Island Public Library.

Children

Kids Read Down Fines

— 4 – 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 16, 30

— 1 – 3 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 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. For ages 18 and younger.

n Chess Anyone?

3 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 11, 18

Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Everyone is welcome. Chess sets provided or bring a personal chess set, if preferred.

Let it Snow!

11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12

Come to the Pine Island Public Library and “chill out” with seasonal stories and crafts. Sponsored by Friends of the Pine Island Public Library.

Teens

Kids Read Down Fines

4 – 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 16, 30

1 – 3 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 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. For ages 18 and younger.

n Chess Anyone?

3 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 11, 18

Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Everyone is welcome. Chess sets provided or bring a personal chess set, if preferred.

n What Can You Do with a T-Shirt?

5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16

Bring some old t-shirts or use those provided to make “new” clothes or bags which you can use for gifts. The only limit is your imagination!

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 www.leegov.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.