September programs at Pine Island Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Pine Island Public Library offers topics for all ages.
The following activities/ events are free to the public:
ADULTS
Calusa Legacy
6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 19
Cindy Bear, Coordinator of Programs and Services at the Randell Research Center, will provide an overview of the Calusa people and their ancestors, who lived along the shores of Pine Island Sound for thousands of years.
The story of the Calusa people is one of a remarkable civilization thriving along the shores of a rich and bountiful estuary and building power and an economy based on their fishing technology.
These Native Americans engineered a remarkable canal through Pine Island, developed a rich artistic tradition, and perplexed Spanish missionaries with their unique spirituality. This presentation will provide an overview of the Calusa civilization and include information on the methods archaeologists and historians have used to piece together the story we know today.
Recently, archaeologists have conducted new excavations at the Randell Research Center and Cindy will highlight these new areas of archaeological investigation and how they are furthering our understanding of this remarkable culture and their ancestors.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Pine Island Library.
FAMILY
Family Storytime
11 a.m., Thursdays, Sept.6, 13, 20, 27
This program is for the whole family and lasts about 30 minutes. Registration is required.
CHILDREN
Kids Read Down Fines
1 4 p.m., Saturdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
4 7 p.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26
Children and teens can earn a $2 coupon for every 15 minutes of reading, during the allotted time. A total of $8 per day may be earned. For ages 18 and younger. Coupons may be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under only. Please bring your library card.
Around the World
@ the Pine Island Library
2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8
Celebrate International Literacy Day with stories and crafts from around the world.
Wacky Wednesday
at the Pine Island Library
3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26
Join us at the Pine Island Public Library for great stories and fun crafts.
TEENS
Kids Read Down Fines
1 4 p.m., Saturdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
4 7 p.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26
Children and teens can earn a $2 coupon for every 15 minutes of reading, during the allotted time. A total of $8 per day may be earned. For ages 18 and younger. Coupons may be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under only. Please bring your library card.
TEEN ONE BOOK ONE COMMUNITY
Lauren Oliver’s “Before I Fall” Trivia
Sept. 11 Oct. 20
Available during normal library operating hours – Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. 6 p.m.; Wednesday: 12 8 p.m.; Friday, Saturday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m.*
High school and middle school teens who read Lauren Oliver’s “Before I Fall” can pick up a trivia contest questionnaire at the Pine Island Library.
*Answers must be returned by 2 p.m. Saturday, October 20. Prizes will be awarded.
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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.