Next month’s roster of activities at Pine Island Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public:

Book Discussion:

Brunonia Barry’s “The Lace Reader”

1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27

In this captivating debut, Towner Whitney, a dazed young woman descended from a long line of mind readers and fortune tellers, has survived numerous traumas and returned to her hometown of Salem, Massachusetts to recover. The author excels at capturing the feel of small town life, and balances action with close looks at the characters’ inner world. While she speaks of magic in the lace and crafts of the spinners and witches in her story, the real magic lies in the power of woman supporting woman in the pivotal moments of their lives. Few of the story’s details turn out to be incidental. There are clues planted everywhere, and eventually the author pieces them together to a melodramatic effect. “The Lace Reader” unravels a magical, yet tragic family’s tale that is a page turner and a great “Book Discussion” book.

Family:

Family Storytime

10:30 a.m. Thursdays, May 13

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

Children:

Kids Read Down Fines

1 – 3 p.m. Saturdays, May 15, 29

4 – 6 p.m. Wednesdays, May 19

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.

Wacky Wednesday at the Pine Island Library

4 p.m. Wednesday, May 26

Join us at the Pine Island Public Library on the last Wednesday of the month for great stories and fun crafts.

Teens:

Kids Read Down Fines

1 – 3 p.m. Saturdays, May 15, 29

4 – 6 p.m. Wednesdays, May 19

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.

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.