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LIBRARY EVENTS
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Adult Program Reservations
• Registration Required for all programs unless
otherwise noted.
• Registration for adult programs begins
Monday, August 22 or if a Friend of the
Library, Monday, August 15.
• Reservations can be made online at www.
collierlibrary.org, click on Register Online
• Space is limited to the number of seats
available at the hosting location.
• Library addresses and phone numbers are
listed on the back page.
• Reserved seats are released 5 minutes prior to
the scheduled start of the program.
• Please be sure to cancel any reservations you
are unable to keep so that others can attend.
COMPUTER & INTERNET CLASSES
NEED TECH HELP?
LEAP is the answer for you!
Free one-on-one tech help with a knowledgeable high
school student. Contact staff at one of the following
library locations for scheduling information and
program details.
East Naples Branch Library
Golden Gate Branch Library
Headquarters Regional Library
Immokalee Branch Library
Marco Island Branch Library
Naples Regional Library
South Regional Library
Vanderbilt Beach Branch Library
LEARN E-RESOURCES @ YOUR LIBRARY
Instructor: Library Staff
Need help downloading e-Books or audiobooks? Are
you curious to learn how to use library e-Resouces such
as e-Magazines and language learning? Do you want to
learn how to request items using the catalog? If you
have questions or need help using any of the library’s
electronic resources we offer, stop in anytime between
the listed hours – reservations are not required. Be sure
to bring your device and/or laptop if you have one.
1st Wednesday of every month: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7
1st Thursday of every month: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
2nd Tuesday of every month: 10 a.m. - Noon
4th Thursday of every month: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
September 22, October 27, December 22
(No class scheduled for November)
Adult - Children - Teens
iPAD CLASSES
Bring your own iPad. A limited number of iPads
will be available for use during the class. Class size
is limited.
iPAD BASICS
Curious about iPads? This class teaches basic iPad
vocabulary, navigation and features. This is for
beginners only.
Thursday, September 8, 10 a.m. - Noon
Instructor: David Chalick, Branch Manager
Thursday, September 22, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.,
Tuesday, November 8, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Instructor: April Ristau, Branch Manager
Tuesday, September 27, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.,
Instructor: Susan Maunz, Public Services Librarian
Instructors: Jamie Reilly and Opal Vann
SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2016
COMPUTER BASICS
Thursday, October 13, 10 a.m. - Noon
Presenter: David Chalick, Branch Manager
No prerequisite necessary. This is an introductory
computer course for beginners. Students will learn
terminology, how to operate a PC using the Windows
10 operating system, and how to create and manage
files. Class size is limited.
USING THE INTERNET
Thursday, October 27, 10 a.m. - Noon
Students will learn how to navigate through search
engines and a variety of websites. Participants must be
able to use a mouse and keyboard. Class size is limited.
HOW SAFE IS YOUR COMPUTER?
Thursday, November 17, 10 a.m. - Noon
Presenter: Mike Berrios, Collier County Information
Technology Director
Computer and Internet security is constantly in the
news today, but do you really know how secure your
iPAD APPS
Want to know more about Apps and the App Store? own computer, phone or iPad is? Collier County IT
This class will take a detailed look into all the fun and Director, Mike Berrios, will tell you what everyone
should know about computer threats and how to safely
informational Apps available to us today.
use your own electronic devices.
Thursday, September 15, 10 a.m. - Noon
PINNING ON PINTEREST
Instructor: David Chalick, Branch Manager
Friday, December 2, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Conference Room)
Tuesday, October 4, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday, November 17, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Come learn the basics of Pinterest! Learn how to open
an account, do searches and pin pictures into individual
“boards”. This class is suitable for those with no prior
knowledge of Pinterest. Attendees will need to have
Tuesday, October 25, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
basic computer skills. Class size is limited.
USING MICROSOFT PUBLISHER TO CREATE
Wednesday, December 21, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
INVITATIONS AND FLYERS
Monday,
December 5, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Instructor: Danielle Sanchez, Library Technician
iPAD AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Acquire the skills to select from templates or create
original designs. Master the art of editing, inserting
word art and adding pictures. Attendees must be
Want to learn how to use Facebook, Goodreads, proficient with basic computer skills.
Twitter, and other social media apps on your iPad?
This class will take a detailed look into how you can WORD PROCESSING BASICS
stay connected with your friends and family.
Tuesday, December 6, 10 a.m. - Noon
iPAD ADVANCED TIPS
Designed to teach the basics of MS Word, including
Tuesday, December 6, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
editing text, changing fonts, alignment and justification,
saving, printing and more. Class size is limited.
Want to know more about Apps and the App Store? EXCEL SPREADSHEET BASICS
This class will take a detailed look into all the fun and
Tuesday, December 13, 10 a.m. - Noon
informational Apps available to us today.
iPAD PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS
Designed to cover important features of an Excel
spreadsheet for new users. Students will create and save
a simple spreadsheet and learn to use basic formulas,
Instructor: Dana Abernethy
Learn how to capture artistic photos with your iPad. functions and formatting techniques. Class size is limited.
We’ll show you how to compose a shot, edit with
the Photos App and discuss various photography
techniques. Must have basic iPad knowledge.
FILMS @ HQ
Programs Sponsored by
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc.
sponsors numerous programs for Collier County
Public Libraries. Please remember to look for
these program titles which are designated with
the Friends of the Library logo.
In addition to paying for library programs, the
Friends of the Library also provides funding for
books and other services such as LEAP (Library
Electronic Assistance Program) that benefit
Collier County Public Libraries. The group
also covers the cost for genealogy databases,
other reference materials, and many technology
needs such as iPads, copiers and computers for
public use.
For information about becoming a Friend of
the Library, please call the Friends’ Office at
(239) 262-8135
or visit online at www.collier-friends.org.
HEADQUARTERS
REGIONAL LIBRARY
2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, 34109
Phone: 239-593-0334
BOOK CLUBS @ HQ
MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
Thursdays, September 1, October 6 & December 1
2 p.m.
Moderator: Public Services Librarian
Do you love a good whodunit? Join other amateur
detectives to share your favorite mysteries and true
crime books. (60 minutes)
READ & SHARE BOOK CLUB
Thursdays, October 13, November 10 & December 8,
2 p.m.
Read any good books lately? Want to share them
with others? Join us for Read & Share! Bring a
book, tell us about it, and make new friends. (60
minutes)
STEVE JOBS (USA, 2015)
Wednesday, September 21, 2 p.m.
Starring Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet
Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital
revolution, to paint a portrait of the man at its
epicenter. Drama, rated R, 122 minutes, color.
CONCUSSION (USA, 2015)
Wednesday, October 19, 2 p.m.
Starring Will Smith
Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain
damage in football players who suffer repeated
concussions in the course of normal play. Drama,
rated PG-13, 123 minutes, color.
THE INTERN (USA, 2015)
Wednesday, November 16, 2 p.m.
Starring Robert DeNiro and Anne Hathaway.
Seventy-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has
discovered that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to
be. He becomes a senior intern at an online fashion
site, founded and run by Jules Ostin. Drama, rated
PG-13, 121 minutes, color.
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (USA, 1946)
Wednesday, December 21, 2 p.m.
Starring James Stewart and Donna Reed
Join us for holiday trivia and a cup of hot chocolate
before viewing this holiday classic. In It’s a
Wonderful Life, an angel helps a compassionate but
despairingly frustrated businessman by showing
what life would have been like if he never existed.
Drama, rated PG, 130 minutes, black & white.
A NON-SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTION:
ORBERA INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON – NCH
Health Literacy Seminar
Tuesday, October 4, 10 a.m.
Presenter: Mazen Albeldawi, MD, Gastroenterologist
Dr. Albeldawi will present the new Orbera Intragastric
Balloon for weight loss. This non-invasive procedure
has a proven safety and effectiveness record for
patients who want to kick start their weight loss goals.
(90 minutes)
CUBA, ITS HISTORY AND CULTURE
Tuesday, October 4, 2 p.m.
Presenter: David Southall
One of the last of Spain’s New World colonies to
gain independence, Cuba has a unique cultural
bend of both the Old World and the New World.
The Island’s history and proximity to the U.S. has
greatly influenced its current political and economic
situation. (60 minutes)
BREAKING NEWS AND ISSUES OF THE DAY
Presenter: Member of the Center of Critical Thinking
in Naples
So much is happening internationally, nationally and
statewide. The rapid current of these events stimulate
and invite our views. Be your own anchorman, or
woman, and join this moderated discussion group for
CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT – Free Community constructive dialogue on breaking news. (90 minutes)
Chamber Music Concert sponsored by Artis-Naples WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS OF RECENT
Thursday, September 8, 2 p.m.
ELECTIONS?
Performers: Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
Bizet Carmen Fantasy for Four Violins and Contrabass, Thursday, November 10, 11 a.m.
Berger Woodwind Quartet in C Major,and Beethoven Presenter: Member of the Center of Critical Thinking
String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 95, “Serioso”. Doors in Naples
open 30 minutes prior to the concert. Seating is on Election 2016: Americans have voted, now what? What
are the nation’s most important issues going forward
a first come basis. (60 minutes)
into the 21st century? Your views? (90 minutes)
www.collierlibrary.org
DRONE WARFARE IN THE WAR ON
TERROR
Tuesday, November 15, 11 a.m.
Presenter: Thomas Eastwood, Retired Special Agent
In less than 15 years, drones have evolved from a
surveillance tool into a widely used and lethal weapon
in the war on terror. We will discuss drone technology,
along with the tactics, politics, and controversy
surrounding the use of drones. (120 minutes)
CAREER COUNSELING (Session 1)
Monday, November 14, 6 p.m.
Presenter: Stacey Patterson MSHR, CPC, Leadership and Career Strategist
Learn how to create a powerful resume that attracts
attention for the careers you want and deserve. We
will discover exactly what recruiters are looking
for in a resume, how they find you. Uncover the
biggest resume mistakes and receive tips on how to
avoid them so that you stand out in the hundreds
of resumes recruiters receive each day. (90 minutes)
Monday, November 21, 6 p.m.
Discover exactly how recruiters are evaluating you
in the interview process and how to effectively
prepare for an interview. Create a great interview
impression so that you have an advantage over
other candidates. You will identify best practices
that you can easily implement them in your next
interview. (90 minutes)
Tuesday, November 29, 6 p.m.
Learn how to create a job search strategy that
includes a multi-prong approach to help you land
the career you want. You will uncover best practices
for job searching in the digital age and receive tips
on how to differentiate yourself in your job search
so that you stand out above your competitors. (90
minutes)
CANTERBURY TALES: CITY AND
CATHEDRAL
Monday, December 5, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Presenter: Carol Jonson
Canterbury has been one of England’s important
sites for more than 1400 years. Its beautiful
cathedral, built as a labor of love by skilled-but nownameless-craftsmen over centuries, was the site of the
martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket, propelling
it into a center of pilgrimage. Explore the building of
the cathedral and the many stores associated with it.
(120 minutes)
GET PREPARED TO GET THE JOB
Tuesday, December 6, 6 p.m.
Presenter: Public Services Librarian
Let the library help you transition to a new career
and develop the skills to reinvent yourself. The
Career Resources is an informative, easy-to-use, and
free library resource for job seekers that includes
personality and career assessments. (60 minutes)
HOLIDAY CONCERT
Thursday, December 15, 2 p.m. or 4 p.m.
Performers: Just Us 2
Bring in the holiday cheer; join Jerry and Diane for
memorable songs of the season including: Jingle Bells,
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, White Christmas,
Felice Nevidad, Let it Snow, Holly Jolly Christmas
as well as some of your old time favorites and singalongs. (60 minutes)
SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2016
NAPLES
REGIONAL LIBRARY
650 Central Avenue, Naples, 34102
Phone: 239-262-4130
COLOR THERAPY FRIDAYS
Fridays, September 2, October 7 & December 2,
(no class in November), 2 p.m.
Join us for a relaxing hour of coloring intricate
designs and patterns and listening to soothing
music. Coloring generates wellness and stimulates
brain areas related to motor skills, the senses and
creativity. Supplies are provided, but feel free to
bring your own. Program attendance is limited. (60
minutes)
FAKAHATCHEE: COLLIER COUNTY’S BEST
KEPT SECRET
Presenter: Patrick Higgins, Vice President, Friends of
Fakahatchee
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve, Florida’s largest State
Park and one of the most biologically diverse regions
of the Everglades, is only 45 minutes from Naples, and
yet is the least known. Patrick Higgins has a combined
degree in Biology/Environmental Science, and is a
Florida Master Naturalist, and National Association for
Interpretation certified guide. He will give insight into
this unique ecosystem, some exciting developments
there and how best to visit it. (90 minutes)
FEATURE FILM SERIES @ NR
THE BIG SHORT (USA, 2015)
Directed by Adam McKay
Starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling
Four denizens in the world of high-finance predict
the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid2000s, and decide to take on the big banks for their
greed and lack of foresight. Drama, 130 minutes,
color.
SPOTLIGHT (USA, 2015)
Thursday, October 13, 2 p.m.
Directed by Tom McCarthy
Starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel
McAdams
The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered
the massive scandal of child molestation and coverup within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking
the entire Catholic Church to its core. Drama, 128
minutes, color.
TRUMBO (USA, 2015)
Thursday, November 10, 2 p.m.
Directed by Jay Roach
Starring Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren
In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood’s top
screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed
and blacklisted for their political beliefs. Drama,
134 minutes, color.
THE DANISH GIRL (USA, 2014)
Thursday, December 8, 2 p.m.
Directed by Tom Hooper
Starring Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Amber
Heard
A fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives
of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener.
Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as
they navigate Lili’s groundbreaking journey as a
transgender pioneer. Drama, 119 minutes, color.
CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT – Free Community
Chamber Music Concert sponsored by Artis-Naples
Friday, September 9, 3 p.m.
Performers: Artis-Naples Philharmonic
Selections: Piazzolla Histoire du Tango, Klein String
Trio, and Beethoven String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 95,
“Serioso”. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the concert.
Seating is on a first come basis. (90 minutes)
BOOK CLUB @ NR
PICK YOUR OWN BOOK CLUB
Tuesdays, September 13, October 11, November 8
& December 27, 2 p.m.
Come join a group that meets monthly and picks their
own books to discuss! Bring two titles to contribute
to the hat and we will draw what titles we read for
October, November and December. For September,
come prepared to discuss The Summer before the War
by Helen Simonson. For a complete list of books
to be discussed, please contact the Naples Regional
Library Reference Department. (60 minutes)
TENANT EVICTIONS
Presented by Dwight E. Brock, Clerk of the Circuit
Court, Collier County
Gain a basic understanding of the requirements
needed when filing a residential tenant eviction case in
accordance with Florida Statutes. In addition, learn the
basic rights of tenant and landlord. (120 minutes)
FIBER ARTS CLUB
Thursdays, September 15, October 20, November 17
& December 15, 2 p.m.
Moderator: Anna Karras, Public Services Librarian
Whether you knit, crochet, embroider or weave,
this is the place for you! Drop in and bring your
projects-in-progress and share ideas and techniques
while listening to soothing Classical music. All
ages and levels of experience are welcome. No
instruction is provided. (60 minutes)
HOSPICE BASICS & BENEFITS
Presenter: VITAS Healthcare Liaison
This program provides educational support to patients
and their families to help bridge the gap between the
community and health care; describes the history and
philosophy of the hospice movement; identifies the
difference between curative and palliative care; defines
the criteria for hospice appropriateness; and identifies
common diseases typically seen in end-of-life care,
explaining Medicare reimbursement and the role of
advance directives and DNR in hospice. (90 minutes)
TAKING CARE OF YOU FIRST – NCH Health
Literacy Seminar
Presenter: Stephanie Piver, RN, NCH Women’s Health
Educator
Caring for yourself isn’t being selfish, it’s being
sensible! How to care for yourself as you provide care
for others in your multiple roles as: caregivers, spouses
and grandparents. (90 minutes)
TED TALK FRIDAYS
Fridays, September 23, October 28 & December 9,
(No class scheduled for November) 2 p.m.
Prepare to be excited and engaged as we view a
TED talk, followed by discussion. Materials will be
made available for those who would like to checkout items related to the subject. Event attendance is
limited. (60 minutes)
THE CALUSA: PRE-COLUMBIAN MOUNDBUILDERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Learn what Archaeology has uncovered about these
enigmatic people who once flourished in coastal S.W.
Florida. David is a retired Curator of Education, and
has a passion for history. (90 minutes)
MONEY CHATS
Presenter: Mary Alice O’Connor, PhD, Retired
Librarian
Hosted by Mary Alice, a local accredited investor
with more than 35 years’ experience. This is a
non-commercial offering including a presentation
followed by questions and discussion. Program
attendance is limited. (60 minutes)
YOU CAN’T BE TOO RICH OR TOO THIN –
HOW TO THINK ABOUT MONEY
Monday, October 3, 2 p.m.
SHOULD I BUY GOLD?
BEYOND DEBIT OR CREDIT?
CAN WE SURVIVE LOW INTEREST RATES?
SCRIPT CLUB – CONSTELLATION by Nick Payne
Presenter: Audrey Zielenbach, Gulfshore Playhouse
In this electrifying Broadway smash hit, Marianne and
Roland’s relationship unfolds across time and space
in a series of breathtaking vignettes, with each choice
sending them hurtling into one possibility or another.
Constellations is a love story unlike any other, exploring
life and love with all of its chaos, its inevitabilities, and
its endless possibilities. Program attendance is limited.
(90 minutes)
PIRATE HISTORY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Presenter: Collier County Museum Staff
Pirates promptly followed as the Spanish Conquistadors
discovered and found riches throughout the Americas.
Legendary characters navigated the coastline of Florida
for centuries. Even today, pirates cruise along the
peninsula. Learn about Gasparilla and the Jolley Roger
among the tales of Florida’s pirate past. (90 minutes)
THE 1920’s: WHAT A DECADE!
Presenter: Steve Valdespino, MA Brown University
Literature, Sports, Film, Radio and more. Bring your
friends, you won’t want to miss this one! (90 minutes)
TAX DEED AND FORECLOSURE SALES
Friday, October 14, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Dwight E. Brock, Clerk of the Circuit
Court, Collier County
Find out how the sales of properties with delinquent
taxes are processed as well as the sale process of foreclosed
properties according to Florida Statutes. (120 minutes)
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Presenter: VITAS Healthcare Liaison
This program Discusses awareness of the impact of
trauma, its prevalence and the effects on a person’s
health physically, psychosocially and spiritually.
Identifies medication use in PTSD and the
implications at end-of-life. (90 minutes)
MANAGING YOUR WELL BEING DURING A
SERIOUS ILLNESS – NCH Health Literacy Seminar
Presenter: Shirley Codada, MD, NCH
Do you or your loved one have an illness that is not
going away or getting worse as days go by? Are the side
effects of a serious or chronic illness preventing you
from living your best life… causing physical, emotional
or financial stress? This lecture will talk about palliative
care, a new medical specialty different from hospice care,
and what this team of specialists can do for you. The
purpose of palliative care is to improve your symptoms,
communicate your understanding, hopes and treatment
options while you and your family are supported by the
palliative care specialists regardless of where you are in
the progression of a disease. (90 minutes)
ANIMAL WARRIORS: ANIMALS AND THE
MILITARY
Presenter: Thomas Eastwood, Retired ATF Special Agent
Interesting presentation on how animals have been
used in warfare (emphasizing the 20th century).
Topics: US canine training centers and animals used
for transport, messaging, bomb detection, scouting,
morale, weapons, and espionage. We will discuss
animal mascots and combat operations. (90 minutes)
SCRIPT CLUB – MY FAIR LADY by Alan Jay
Lerner and Frederick Loewe
Moderators: Gulfshore Playhouse Staff
If you’re a literary lover, join our Script Club and learn
how theatre artists translate what’s on the page to the
stage! Gulfshore Playhouse staff will be leading book
club style discussions surrounding the scripts for their
2016 productions, diving into the themes and topics of
each text as well as teaching the art of script reading and
interpretation. Scripts will be emailed approximately
two weeks prior to the discussion. (90 minutes)
A SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS
Presenter: Debi Lux, co-founder of Collier County
Honor Flight
Collier County Honor Flight’s mission is to transport
local Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those
memorials dedicated to honor their service and
sacrifices. Support for these trips is provided by
volunteers and is at no cost to the veterans. Top
priority is given to our most senior heroes – survivors
of WWII and any veteran with a terminal illness who
wishes to visit their memorial. (90 minutes)
SAUDI ARABIA, HOUSE OF SAUD:
FRIEND OR FOE MIDDLE EAST
TINDERBOX
Monday, December 12, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Steve Mutart, Retired Lawyer
Saudi Arabia: Friend, Foe, or All the Above? Despite
15 of the 19 hijackers of 911 were Saudis (as was their
mastermind, the banned Osama bin Laden), the goal
of millions of Wahhabi Saudis is the destruction of
the west, and outrageous human rights violations, the
U.S. and the Saudis have maintained relatively good
relations. A mutual distrust of Iran and lots of oil still
DUTCH DELIGHTS II: INVENTING THE buried in the desert sands of the Arabian Peninsula
play a significant role. How fragile is the relationship?
GENRE OF LANDSCAPES
And the future of the House of Saud? What and who
is next? Let’s get up to speed on these critical issues
For thousands of years, artists included landscapes as and see if there are any sound answers. Program
part of paintings, but 17th century Dutch painters attendance is limited. (90 minutes)
were the ones who made landscapes and cityscapes an
HOLIDAY CONCERT
important art form on their own. From Avercamp’s
Tuesday,
December 13, 3 p.m.
icy winter scenes to Ruisdael’s views of his town these
artists give us a wonderful picture of the land the hard Performers: Just Us 2
working, middle class Dutch merchants reclaimed Bring in the holiday cheer; join Jerry and Diane for
memorable songs of the season including: Jingle Bells,
from the sea and loved. (90 minutes)
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, White Christmas, Felice
Navidad, Let it Snow, Holly Jolly Christmas as well as some
GENEAOLOGY DATABASES
of your old time favorites and sing-alongs. (60 minutes)
Instructor: Heather Davis, Public Services Librarian
CUBAN INDEPENDENCE: SPANISHDid you know public records are searchable online?
AMERICAN WAR
Start the discovery of your story today! (90 minutes)
Presenter: Thomas Eastwood, Retired ATF Special Agent
LOVE IN THE SWAMP
Most Americans know little about early Cuban history.
Presenter: Amy Washuta, Ranger, National Park Service With diplomatic normalization more Americans
From curious courtship displays to elaborate feats of will be visiting Cuba. This presentation will provide
deception and trickery, join Ranger Amy Washuta a glimpse into the origins of US-Cuban relations.
to discover how the animals and plants of Big Topics: Cuban War of Independence; Cuban land and
Cypress National Preserve come together to ensure sea battles during the Spanish-American War; why the
the continuation of their species. Learn about the US fought Spain; impact of public opinion; Havana
challenges they face in a changing world and our and the USS Maine; Santiago de Cuba; San Juan Hill;
Rough Riders; Buffalo Soldiers; Cuban Independence;
intimate role in protecting them. (90 minutes)
Cuban-American treaties. (90 minutes)
STEM CELL THERAPY FOR JOINTS – NCH
TRAVELING TO CUBA?
Presenter: Leon Mead, MD, NCH
Dr. Mead will discuss treatment options for arthritis Presenter: David Southall
to include stem cell. (90 minutes)
A visit to our island neighbor can present some
interesting challenges and surprises. Cuban tourism
BREAKING NEWS & ISSUES OF THE DAY
is rapidly evolving. Find out what you need to know
Thursday, November 10, 11 a.m.
before you go. (90 minutes)
Presenter: Member of the Center for Critical Thinking
in Naples
POWER OF FOOD & MOVEMENT TO
So much is happening internationally, nationally & PROMOTE MUSCLE SKELETAL HEALTH –
statewide. The rapid current of these events stimulate NCH Health Literacy Seminar
and invite our views. Be your own anchorman, or Tuesday, December 6, 3 p.m.
woman and join this moderated discussion group for Presenter: Sue Graziano, RN, NCH Director of
constructive dialogue on Breaking News & Issues of Orthopedics
the Day. (90 minutes)
Muscle and joint problems affect more Americans
than any other health care problem. Learn more on
BEGINNING GENEALOGY
how to keep your musculoskeletal system healthy
Mondays, November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 9:30 a.m. incorporating the power of food and movement.
Presenter: Marie Overman, Genealogy Society of The discussion will include a wellness plan designed
Collier County
to keep the joints healthy for all ages which includes
Marie Overman is a retired history teacher and nutrition and exercise. (90 minutes)
librarian. She has been a member of the Genealogical
Society of Collier County since 1997 and is currently AMERICA’S CHANGING DEMOGRAPHIC
the president. For the past 7 years she has been Wednesday, December 7, 3 p.m.
teaching genealogy.
Join Marie, to learn more about how to get started in Naples
on your own Genealogy. These classes will help you What do they tell us? Too many of us or too few?
organize your material, gather documents, and find What are the impacts on government, the economy
the documents to prove your heritage. The difference and our environment? Your views? (90 minutes)
between primary and secondary sources will be
stressed. (120 minutes)
ZINIO MAGAZINE DATABASE
Wednesday December 20, 3 p.m.
Access digital magazines free with your library card
number. Magazines for your desktop or any mobile
device! Get the Zinio app for iPad and iPhone.
Program attendance is limited. (60 minutes)
BIRDS OF THE BEACH
Wednesday December 21, 3 p.m.
Presenter: Dick Ginevan, Rookery Bay Reserve
Grasp the basics of bird identification as Dick Ginevan
exuberantly details the different plumages and
migrations of our local coastal water birds. Some of
the many birds discussed will be: shorebirds, wading
birds, diving birds, and migrating birds like red knots,
least turns, black skimmers and plovers. (90 minutes)
YOU TOO CAN GROW ORCHIDS
Presented by: UF/IFAS, Kris Morton, member of the
Naples Orchid Society for over 15 years.
Have you ever aspired to cultivate prize-winning
orchids? Start with the basics in this program where
you will be introduced to the Orchidaceae family
and provided with the practical tips you will need to
get started growing orchids at home; including light
and water requirements, fertilizer use, repotting and
cutting. (90 minutes)
SOUTH
REGIONAL LIBRARY
8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy., Naples 34113
Phone: 239-252-7542
FOREIGN FILM SERIES @ SR
COCO BEFORE CHANEL (France, 2009)
Friday, September 2, 2 p.m.
Directed by Anne Fontaine
Starring Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde,
Alessandro Nivola
The story of Coco Chanel’s rise from obscure
beginnings to the heights of the fashion world. Drama,
105 minutes, color, French with English subtitles
VOLVER (Spain, 2006)
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
Starring Penélope Cruz, Carmen Maura, Lola Dueñas
After her death, a mother returns to her home town in
order to fix the situations she couldn’t resolve during
her life. Drama, 121 minutes, color, Spanish with
English subtitles
THE VALET (France, 2006)
Friday, November 4, 2 p.m.
Directed by Francis Veber
Starring Gad Elmaleh, Alice Taglioni, Daniel Auteuil
A porter and a top-model have to pretend to be a
couple in order to salvage a CEO’s marriage. Comedy,
85 minutes, color, French with English subtitles
WHERE DO WE GO NOW? (Lebanon, 2011)
Friday, December 2, 2 p.m.
Directed by Nadine Labaki
Starring Claude Baz Moussawbaa, Nadine Labaki,
Yvonne Maalouf
A group of Lebanese women try to ease religious
tensions between Christians and Muslims in their
village in creative ways. Drama/comedy, 110 minutes,
color, Arabic with English subtitles
TED TALK TUESDAYS
Tuesdays, September 6, October 4, November 1 &
December 6, 11 a.m. (Conference Room)
Moderator: Amy Willis, Library Technician
Prepare to be excited and engaged as we view a
TED talk, followed by discussion. Materials will be
made available for those who would like to checkout items related to the subject. Event attendance is
COLOR ME AMAZING FRIDAYS
Fridays, September 9, October 14, November 4 &
December 9, 11 a.m. (Conference Room)
Join us for a fun and relaxing hour of coloring intricate
designs and patterns and listening to soothing music.
You will be surprised by how relaxing coloring is. The
library will provide all coloring books and supplies.
This time is for YOU! (60 minutes)
CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT – Free Community
Chamber Music Concert sponsored by Artis-Naples
Saturday, September 10, 2 p.m.
Musicians: Members of the Naples Philharmonic
Selections: Boccherini Duet for Two Violins in B-flat
Major, Op. 3, No. 4; Barber String Quintet in B
Major, Op. 11 and Reicha Woodwind Quintet in
E-flat Major, Op. 88, No. 2. Doors open 30 minutes
prior to the concert. Seating is on a first come basis.
(90 minutes)
TAI CHI SESSION 1 (Six Class Session)
Mondays, September 12, 19, 26 & October 3, 10, 17,
1 p.m.
Instructor: Karen McNeil, Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Tai Chi promotes healing, stress management,
increased memory and concentration. This is a simple
and safe moving meditation. Please wear soft soled
shoes and loose fitting clothes. (60 minutes)
YOGA SESSION 1 (Six Class Session)
Mondays, September 12, 19, 26 & October 3, 10, 17,
2:15 p.m.
Instructor: Karen McNeil, Certified Kripalu Yoga
Instructor
Understanding basic postures to increase strength,
improve flexibility and balance. All levels welcome.
Please bring a yoga mat or large towel. Wear
comfortable clothes, no shoes required. (60 minutes)
MEDITATION SESSION 1 (Six Class Session)
Tuesdays, September 13, 20, 27 & October 4, 11,
18, 9:15 a.m.
Instructor: Yolanda Beckers, Certified Meditation Instructor
Learn how to experience deep relaxation and stressfree living. During these sessions you will learn how
meditation can calm your mind and bring peace into
your life. (60 minutes)
FEATURE FILM SERIES @ SR
THE BIG SHORT (USA, 2015)
Tuesday, September 13, 2 p.m.
Directed by Adam McKay
Starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling
Four denizens in the world of high-finance predict
the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid2000s, and decide to take on the big banks for their
greed and lack of foresight. Drama, 130 minutes,
color.
SPOTLIGHT (USA, 2015)
Directed by Tom McCarthy
Starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel
McAdams
The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered
the massive scandal of child molestation and coverup within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking
the entire Catholic Church to its core. Drama, 128
minutes, color.
TRUMBO (USA, 2015)
Directed by Jay Roach
Starring Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren
In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood’s top
screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed
and blacklisted for their political beliefs. Drama,
134 minutes, color.
THE DANISH GIRL (USA, 2014)
Directed by Tom Hooper
Starring Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Amber
Heard
A fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of
Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and
Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as they navigate
Lili’s groundbreaking journey as a transgender
pioneer. Drama, 119 minutes, color.
iPAD COLORING THERAPY FRIDAYS
Fridays, September 16, October 21, November 18
& December 16, 11 a.m.
You might have known it wouldn’t be long
before that low-tech trend of coloring got a
modern makeover. Coloring apps offer the same
soothing effects of a physical coloring book in
the convenience of an app. Join us for a fun and
relaxing hour of coloring using iPad apps. (iPads
will be available for use during the class. Personal
iPads are welcome) (60 minutes)
BOOK DISCUSSIONS @ SR
THE NEST by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney
Moderator: Susan Maunz, Librarian
A warm, funny and acutely perceptive debut novel,
Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney brings a notable cast of
characters to life illuminating what money does to
relationships, what happens to our desires over time
and the sometimes tenuous yet unbreakable ties we
share with those we love. (60 minutes)
THE RAMBLERS: A NOVEL by Aidan Donnelly
Rowley
Moderator: Bryan Watt, Librarian
Set in the most magical parts of Manhattan – the
Upper West Side, Central Park, Greenwich Village
– The Ramblers explores the lives of three lost souls,
bound together by friendship and family. Rowley’s
sharply defined characters explore the moments
when decisions are made, choices accepted and
pasts reconciled. (60 minutes)
LAST PAINTING OF SARA DE VOS by Dominic
Smith
Moderator: Denise McMahon, Librarian
Smith’s latest novel is a rich and detailed story that
connects a 17th-century Dutch painting to its 20thcentury American owner and the lonely but fervent
art student who makes the life-changing decision
to forge it. This is a beautiful, patient and timeless
book, one that builds upon centuries and shows
how the smallest choices—like the chosen mix for
yellow paint—can be the definitive markings of an
entire life. (60 minutes)
THE MUSE by Jessie Burton
Moderator: Denise McMahon, Librarian
A captivating and brilliantly realized story of two
young women, a Caribbean immigrant in 1960s
London, and a bohemian woman in 1930s Spain,
and the powerful mystery that ties them together.
(60 minutes)
PILATES SESSION 1 (Five Class Session)
Mondays, September 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 17,
4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lisa Manley, Certified Pilates Instructor
Learn basic Pilates principles: core strength, increased
flexibility, breath control and correct alignment.
Every class is a bit different to insure that the body
is challenged in new ways, but simple choreography
and clear instructions make this class accessible to
beginners and those who exercise regularly. Please
bring a yoga mat. Wear comfortable clothes. (60
minutes)
FALL CONCERT: QUEENS OF COUNTRY
MUSIC – A SPOOF!
Tuesday, October 4, 6:30 p.m.
Performer: Debi Guthery
Debi performing as Dusty Storm with hair as big as
a tumbleweed and dazzling rodeo queen costumes
will have you rolling in the aisles with her tongue-in
-cheek spoof on life, ex-husbands and songs from all
the big haired Country Queens of the 50’s and 60’s.
(60 minutes)
BREXIT AND THE EUROPEAN UNION
Wednesday, October 5, 10 a.m. or 6 p.m.
Presenter: Thomas Tyrrell, Retired International
Lawyer and former Advisor to the UK government
The latest from London and the Capitals of Europe.
The rise of Right Wing Nationalism in Central
Europe. Will Scotland declare independence? Will
other countries like Spain and Belgium follow? (120
minutes)
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS
Thursdays, October 6 – December 15, 9 a.m.
(Please note, there will be no class on November 24 &
December 1)
Instructor: Sandy Thompson, Library Assistant
Intended for intermediate to advanced English
learners. Come practice English conversation skills.
To register call (239) 775-5592. (60 minutes)
OPERATION DRUMBEAT – SECOND
PEARL HARBOR
Thursday, October 6, 10 a.m.
During 1942 German U-Boats sank 600 merchant
ships - 400 off the US Eastern and Gulf coasts. The
US was not prepared to meet the U-Boat threat; over
5,000 Allied seamen were killed. This is the truly
fascinating story most Americans do not know, but
should. We will discuss the Battle of the Atlantic and
the Battle of the Caribbean. (90 minutes)
SIMPLE TIPS TO PREVENT FALLS – NCH
Thursday October 27, 10 a.m.
Presenter: Hetty Toms, Physical Therapist
Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic, but it’s
important. Falls are a leading cause of injury among
older adults. Still, fear of falling doesn’t need to rule
your life. This lecture will discuss how to prevent falls
with simple fall-prevention measures and will provide
balance exercises. (90 minutes)
MEET THE AUTHOR SERIES: Vincent
Sachar and Solange Ritchie
Books: Nowhere On Earth and The Burning Man
Attorney Vincent Sachar offers an action-packed
thriller that has former U.S. Navy SEAL Kent Taylor
battling against a rogue group intent on drawing the
U.S. into a foreign war. At a time when real-life events
around the globe prove that international borders
provide no refuge from acts of terrorism, Sachar’s tale of
international intrigue strikes at the heart of the concerns
many have in this day and age. In her debut thriller, The
Burning Man, author and practicing lawyer Solange
Ritchie traces the painfully real struggles of a driven
woman who is torn between her career demands and
motherhood. As the murders mount, with escalating
violence, the gifted FBI profiler must decide whether
she is willing to risk making a deal with a murderer
to protect her six-year-old son. Book signing and light
refreshments follow the presentation. (90 minutes)
FALL CONCERT: BIG BAND TO BROADWAY
Tuesday, November 1, 6:30 p.m.
Performers: Just Us 2
Jerry and Diane will be performing all your favorites
including hits from Benny Goodman’s big band to
Broadway shows such as Cabaret, My Fair Lady, Les
Miserables, Wizard of Oz, Grease, The King and I, Porgy
and Bess and more. (60 minutes)
DEFEATING ISIS
THE FIVE MALPRACTICES OF THE
TEACHING OF HISTORY
This lecture includes a review and analysis of the
Thursday, October 20, 10 a.m.
strategies and tactics necessary to combat international
terrorism, specifically ISIS. Amongst Tom’s discussion
History was once a collection of dates and facts about points are the role of politicians, realistic goals, cyber
the past. Today it has become a weapon in the war of warfare, aims and methods of ISIS and other Islamic
ideas and cultural identity. (90 minutes)
terror groups, and ISIS ideology and recruitment. (90
minutes)
THE ATOM IN OUR FUTURE: NUCLEAR
FOREIGN POLICIES, FUKUSHIMA, BATTLEPOST IMPRESSIONISM: A SURVEY OF
FIELD TACTICAL NUKES OR 21ST CENTURY THE MAJOR ARTISTS
CLEAN ENERGY?
Presenter: Member of the Center for Critical Thinking The generation of artists following the radical
in Naples
Impressionists looked for different ways to expand
Join the Center for Critical Thinking for a moderated the artistic observations and expressions of their
discussion on this controversial topic. (90 minutes)
predecessors. In so doing, they paved the way for
all of the art “-isms” of the 20th century. This class
SCRIPT CLUB – CONSTELLATION by Nick Payne will survey the works of some of the major PostTuesday, October 25, 4 p.m. (Conference Room)
Impressionist artists including Paul Cezanne, Paul
Gauguin and Vincent Van Gogh. (90 minutes)
If you’re a literary lover, join our Script Club and
learn how theatre artists translate what’s on the page
TAI CHI SESSION II (Six Class Session)
to the stage! Gulfshore Playhouse staff will be leading Mondays, November 14, 21, 28 & December 5, 12, 19,
book club style discussions surrounding the scripts for 1 p.m.
their 2016 productions, diving into the themes and Instructor: Karen McNeil, Certified Tai Chi Instructor
topics of each text as well as teaching the art of script Tai Chi promotes healing, stress management,
reading and interpretation. Scripts will be emailed increased memory and concentration. This is a simple
approximately two weeks prior to the discussion. (90 and safe moving meditation. Please wear soft soled
minutes)
shoes and loose fitting clothes. (60 minutes)
YOGA SESSION II (Six Class Session)
Mondays, November 14, 21, 28 & December 5, 12, 19,
2:15 p.m.
Instructor: Karen McNeil, Certified Kripalu Yoga
Instructor
Understanding basic postures to increase strength,
improve flexibility and balance. All levels welcome.
Please bring a mat or large towel. Wear comfortable
clothes, no shoes required. (60 minutes)
PILATES SESSION II (Six Class Session)
Mondays, November 14, 21, 28 & December 5, 12, 19,
4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lisa Manley, Certified Pilates Instructor
This class focuses on basic Pilates principles: core
strength, increased flexibility, breath control and correct
alignment. Every class is a bit different to insure that the
body is challenged in new ways, but simple choreography
and clear instructions make this class accessible to
beginners and those who exercise regularly. Please bring
a mat. Wear comfortable clothes. (60 minutes)
MEDITATION SESSION II (Six Class Session)
Tuesdays November 15, 22, 29 & December 6, 13, 20,
9:15 a.m.
Instructor: Yolanda Beckers, Certified Meditation
Instructor
Learn how to experience deep relaxation and stressfree living. During these sessions you will learn how
meditation can calm your mind and bring peace into
your life. (60 minutes)
THE NEWS FROM OVER THERE
Wednesday, November 16, 10 a.m. or 6 p.m.
Presenter: Thomas Tyrrell, Retired International
Lawyer and former Advisor to UK Government
A review of “Hot Button” issues in China, Russia,
Europe and the Middle East, which recently made
the headlines in newspapers around the world. (120
minutes)
FLORIDA SHIPWRECKS
Over the last 400 years ships have used Florida’s coastal
waters and many were wrecked because of hurricanes,
coastal reefs, shallow shores, and even pirates. The
wrecks tell stories about Florida’s history and their
importance to shipping. Join David for a look at 20 of
the most famous shipwrecks. (90 minutes)
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT Thursday, November 17, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Joyce Thompson-Hovey
Louisa May Alcott was a famous author, Civil War
nurse and resident of Concord, Massachusetts. This
presentation tells her story, complete with pictures
taken at her family house in Concord. (60 minutes)
MEET THE AUTHOR SERIES: Robert V.
Sobczak and Rudi Heinrich
Friday, November 18, 1 p.m.
Book: The Legend of Campfire Charlie: Celebrating the
100th Birthday of America’s National Parks
Do you have a grave fear of being squeezed to death
by a giant Burmese python? Does being watched by a
panther all day rattle your nerves? Join authors Robert
V. Sobczak and Rudi Heinrich as they lead you on a
journey deep into the night and deep into the swamp
(using the magic of Power Point technology and MSDOS) ... to the sanctuary of an “indoor” campfire
talk ... where the two authors will give you an inside
look into their new fictional book. Fine Print: There
might be some guitar playin’, too. Book signing and light
refreshments follow the presentation. (90 minutes)
SCRIPT CLUB – MY FAIR LADY by Alan Jay
Lerner and Frederick Loewe
Tuesday, November 29, 4 p.m. (Conference Room)
If you’re a literary lover, join our Script Club and learn
how theatre artists translate what’s on the page to the
stage! Gulfshore Playhouse staff will be leading book
club style discussions surrounding the scripts for their
2016 productions, diving into the themes and topics of
each text as well as teaching the art of script reading and
interpretation. Scripts will be emailed approximately
two weeks prior to the discussion. (90 minutes)
MEET THE AUTHOR SERIES: Alyssa Maxwell
Friday, December 16, 1 p.m.
Alyssa Maxwell is the author of The Gilded Newport
Mysteries and A Lady and Lady’s Maid Mysteries.
She will discuss why she chose the settings for her
two series, her personal connection with the city of
Newport, and how she blends historical fact with
fiction to create compelling characters and suspenseful
stories. Book signing and light refreshments follow the
presentation. (90 minutes)
A MAN CALLED OVE by Fredrik Backman
Moderator: David Chalick, Branch Manager
Meet Ove. He’s a curmudgeon with staunch
principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. So when a
chatty young couple with two young daughters move
in next door and accidentally flatten Ove’s mailbox,
it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale
that explores the profound impact one life can have
on countless others. (60 minutes)
JEWISH AVENGERS - NAZI EXECUTIONERS
Thursday, December 1, 10 a.m.
Nazi military might was formidable, but many Jews
did not simply “go like lambs to the slaughter”. They
resisted via sabotage, ghetto uprisings, escape, camp
revolts and armed guerrilla fighting. After the war
some sought restitution. (90 minutes)
EAST NAPLES
BRANCH LIBRARY
8787 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, 34113
Phone: 239-775-5592
LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP by Nina George
Moderator: Joan Guthier, Library Technician
From a barge on the Seine, Monsieur Perdu, self
proclaimed literary apothecary, prescribes the
perfect books for people suffering broken hearts and
tortured souls. Though he heals countless others,
will he be able to deal with his own lost love? A
story of romance and adventure that touches those
of us who love books. (60 minutes)
HOLIDAY CONCERT
Performers: Cahlua and Cream
The crowd pleasing duo of Don and Lesly Hale
perform many of your holiday favorites. (60 minutes)
TIFFANY TREASURES Thursday, December 8, 2 p.m.
Louis Comfort Tiffany, best known for his innovative
and beautiful colored glass lamps and stained glass
windows, has been called “the man who could do
everything.” A painter, a potter, a glass artist, an architect
and an interior designer, Tiffany was on a lifelong quest
to bring beauty into American life and homes. His own
spectacular summer home, Laurelton Hall on Long
Island, brought this dream to life. Destroyed by fire in
1957, Laurelton has risen from the ashes…recreated
inside another little-known treasure – the Morse
Museum in Winter Park, Florida. (90 minutes)
BREAKING NEWS & ISSUES OF THE DAY
Tuesday, December 13, 11 a.m.
in Naples
So much is happening internationally, nationally and
state wide. The rapid currents of these events stimulate
and invite our views. Be your own anchorman or
woman and join this moderated discussion group for
constructive dialogue on Breaking News and Issues of
the Day. (90 minutes)
SPAIN: THE WORLD’S FIRST SUPERPOWER
Beginning with the discoveries of Columbus in 1492,
Spain quickly assembled an empire spanning the
globe. Fueled by riches plundered from Mexico and
Peru, Spain established trade routes and transported
people, plants, and domesticated animals to her new
colonies. By 1620, Spain was the most technologically
advanced nation in Europe. Join us for a look at the
circumstances that led to both the rise and fall of the
world’s first superpower. (90 minutes)
FOOT AND ANKLE ARTHRITIS – NCH Health
Literacy Seminar
Presenter: Richard de Asla, MD, NCH Orthopedics
Arthritis of the foot & ankle is relatively common and
can often be quite debilitating. In this lecture, Dr. de
Asla will discuss the causes of various forms of arthritis
and the evidence-based treatment options available.
(90 minutes)
BOOK DISCUSSION @ EN
THE SUMMER BEFORE THE WAR by Helen
Simonson
Moderator: Barbara Englund, Library Assistant
East Sussex, England summer of 1914. Helen
Simonson, author of Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand
returns with a breathtaking novel of love, gender,
class and social mores in the village of Rye at the
dawn of World War I. (60 minutes
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS
Wednesdays, September 7 – December 14, 2 p.m.
(Please note, there will be no class on November 23 & 30)
Instructor: Sandy Thompson, Library Assistant
Intended for intermediate to advanced English
learners. Come practice English conversation skills.
To register call (239) 775-5592. (60 minutes)
BEADING MADE FUN
Instructor: Billie Jo Zissler, Library Assistant
Design your own set of pierced earrings or make that
special bracelet. Materials are provided but you can
bring your own beads. (60 minutes)
GOLDEN GATE
BRANCH LIBRARY
2432 Lucerne Road, Naples, 34116
Phone: 239-252-4542
LIFE IN A HIGHRISE
Presenter: Patrick Higgins
This lecture will take a look at the plant life that grows
in the canopies of the trees all around us and provides
an extra dimension to Florida’s environment. The talk
will cover native epiphytes including lichens, ferns,
bromeliads and orchids, and the evolutionary pressures
and special adaptations needed to live in the ‘high rise’.
(90 minutes)
BOOK DISCUSSIONS @ GG
THE LAST RUNAWAY by Tracy Chevalier
Moderator: Anna Karras, Librarian
In 1850, a modest English Quaker named Honor
Bright is stranded far from home. Honor is forced
by family tragedy to rely on strangers in Ohio, a
new and untamed landscape for her. Drawn into
the secretive activities of the Underground Railroad,
Honor must decide if she can act on what she
believes in, whatever the personal cost. (60 minutes)
WINTER READERS’ ROUNDTABLE
DISCUSSION
Moderator: David Chalick, Branch Manager
Participants are invited to share their favorite book
of the season with other readers in an informal
setting with refreshments. Please be prepared to talk
for 3 minutes about a fiction or non-fiction book
that you think others may enjoy. (60 minutes)
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION MEMORY MOBILE
Friday, September 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Presenter: Catherine Cruikshank
Obtain a confidential
memory screening;
receive literature and
resources related to
Alzheimer’s disease
or related dementia and caregiver concerns. Talk
with an Alzheimer’s Association Program Specialist
about specific needs /concerns. The Memory Mobile
is a mobile office of the Alzheimer’s Association
Florida Gulf Coast Chapter. Appointments are not
required but suggested to minimize wait times.
Please RSVP Catherine (239) 405-7008. The
Memory Mobile is made possible in part by the State
of Florida Department of Elder Affairs and Area
Agency on Aging of Southwest Florida, and this
program is partially underwritten by the Southwest
Florida Community Foundation.
INTRODUCTION TO DECORATIVE PAINTING
Facilitator: Diane Garafalo
Experience the joy of creating wonderful gifts to keep
or give away. Diane and instructors lead the group
in a hands-on class on the basics of Decorative Tole
Painting. Registration required for limited class size.
Materials are provided. (120 minutes)
SOME GEMS OF WESTERN MUSIC & ART:
MEDIEVAL & RENAISSANCE
Presenter: Steven Valdespino
A wonderful sampling of extraordinary music and art
from the Middle Ages through 16th Century (with
a bit of history thrown in!) From Gregorian Chants
to Hildegard von Bingen; Palestrina to de Prez; from
Botticelli to Bosch, Michelangelo to Da Vinci; a
panoply of genius of Western civilization. (90 minutes)
CRAFTY CORNER: SHELL CRAFT
Presenter: Marjory Tunnell
Learn how to make wonderful holiday gifts using
Florida sea shells. Materials provided, but participants
may bring a glue gun and small shells if available. (120
minutes)
MARCO ISLAND
BRANCH LIBRARY
210 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island, 34145
Phone: 239-394-3272
BOOK CLUB @ MI
READ & SHARE BOOK CLUB
Wednesdays, October 19, November 30 &
December 28, 3 p.m.
Moderator: Jamie Reilly, Librarian
Read any good books lately? Want to share them
with others? Join us for Read & Share! Bring a
book, tell us about it and make new friends. You
can also bring books to swap with others. Always
open to new members. (60 minutes)
BOOKS AND BREWS: MARCO GIVES A
HOOT – A CELEBRATION OF THE ISLAND’S
BURROWING OWLS
Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m.
Presenters: Nancy Richie, Dr. Dolores Burton, and
Roseanne Pawelec
Join the Friends of the Library for a morning with
burrowing owls. Nancy Richie, a marine biologist
and environmental specialist will share her 16 years
of experience with Marco’s burrowing owls. Two local
authors will do a reading of their children’s books
inspired by our owls. Dr. Dolores Burton, educator,
Fulbright Scholar, and author of her new book Bully
Billy is Back! The Burrowing Owls Are Worried, and
Roseanne Pawelec author of Ollie Finds a New Home:
The Story of a Burrowing Owl on Marco Island will
share how their books were inspired by burrowing
owls. Refreshments will be served to owl lovers of all
ages. It is sure to be a hoot. (120 minutes)
FLOWER DESIGN CLASS
Presenter: Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island
Learn basic knowledge and skills in floral design and
horticulture. Every person will make a piece to take
home and enjoy. Materials provided. Class size is
MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES EASIER –
LIVING LONGER & HEALTHIER THANKS
TO THE BLUE ZONES PROJECT – NCH Health
Literacy Seminar
Tuesday November 29, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Deb Logan, M.Ed., RD, LD; Executive
Director, Blue Zones Project – Southwest FL
What if you knew that you could add 12 healthy and
happy years to your life? Would you be interested?
This lecture will help you find out more about the
Blue Zones Project and how you can get involved to
make the healthy choice the easy choice for yourself,
family, friends and generations to come, including
recipes and tips on lifestyle changes. (90 minutes)
THE ART & ARCHITECTURE OF SICILY
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, has a
rich and unique culture that extends back beyond its
colonization by the Greeks in the 8th century BC.
This class will explore some of the island’s history,
its important archaeological sites, its architecture, art
and one of its crowning glories: centuries of glowing
mosaics. (90 minutes)
GRIEF, LOSS, & BEREAVEMENT
Wednesday, December 7, 11 a.m.
Presenter: VITAS Health Educator
Defines loss, the specific types of loss and its
relationship to grief. Discusses risk factors, symptoms
and interventions for complicated grief, identifying
emotional, spiritual and physical effects and ways to
assist the bereaved. (60 minutes)
USCGA BOATING BASICS
Friday, December 9, 11 a.m.
Instructor: United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Staff
Join the U.S. Coast Guard to learn about equipment
for your boat, nautical rules of the road, and boating
safety. Registration is required. (60 minutes)
MARCO’S RESIDENT RAPTORS
Presenter: Charlette Roman
Join Charlette, award-winning naturalist and full-time
Marco resident, for the newest program in her Marco’s
Natural Magic series. With 14 years of volunteer field
work and exploration conducted on and around
Marco Island, Charlette has extensively observed,
studied, and photographed the living creatures that
make their home here. In her latest presentation, she
will introduce us to some of the most fascinating birds
of prey in our area, including the peregrine falcon,
osprey and the burrowing owl. (60 minutes)
HOLIDAY CONCERT
Performers: Cahlua and Cream
The crowd pleasing duo of Don and Lesly Hale
perform many of your holiday favorites. (60 minutes)
SPAIN: THE WORLD’S FIRST SUPER-POWER
Beginning with the union of Ferdinand and Isabella,
Spain led the Western World into the modern era. A
pioneer in globalized trade, Spain’s empire circled the
planet for nearly three centuries. (90 minutes)
VANDERBILT BEACH
BRANCH LIBRARY
788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples, 34108
Phone: 239-597-8444
POE PARTY
Moderator: Barbie Schulze, Library Assistant
Come tapping on our chamber door! Celebrate
and learn about Edgar Allan Poe. Black clothing is
optional. (60 minutes)
GET YOUR GRINCH ON
Moderator: Barbie Schulze, Library Assistant
Come and have a cup of cocoa and explore the world
of Dr. Seuss as adults. Your heart may grow 3 sizes!
(60 minutes)
Pokémon Go @ the Library
PokéStops: Headquarters Library, Naples
Regional Library, South Regional Library, Golden Gate
Branch Library, East Naples Branch Library, Estates
Branch Library, Immokalee Branch Library
PokéGyms: Headquarters Library (in front of
Library by Airport Pulling Road); Vanderbilt Beach
Branch Library, Marco Island Branch Library.
Check out our website for
upcoming PokémonGo events!
Be safe. Be aware of your surroundings
and watch for Native Florida wildlife.
Collier County
Public Library
USED BOOKSALE
DONATION POLICY
Your generosity in donating books to our
libraries helps fund Collier County Public
Library programs. Most items donated are
offered to the public at book sales. Leftover
book sale items are offered to area nonprofit agencies or recycled.
Material donations must be brought in
through the main entry at any branch
location during operating hours. Books left
outside are susceptible to weather damage
and will be discarded.
Items Accepted for Donation:
• Fiction/Non-Fiction hardcover or
paperback books (2 years old or newer)
• Like new music CDs
• Audio books on CD
• DVDs (with original case and jacket)
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Items NOT Accepted for Donation:
Condensed Books
Reader’s Digest
Magazines/Newspapers
National Geographic
Textbooks
Cassettes, VHS tapes
Encyclopedia sets
Receipts are available if requested,
but the Library cannot assess a
dollar value to any donations.
Library Book Sale - Fall 2016
@ Naples Regional Library
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEMBERS PREVIEW NIGHT
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
GENERAL PUBLIC
Thursday, November 3, Friday, November 4
& Saturday, November 5, 2016
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
650 CENTRAL AVENUE • NAPLES, FL 34102 • (239) 262-4130
CHILDREN & TEEN EVENTS
Children’s Events
STORY TIMES
HEADQUARTERS REGIONAL LIBRARY
September-October story times begin Tuesday, September 13 for six weeks.
Registration begins Monday, August 22. November-December story times begin
Tuesday, November 15 for five weeks. Registration begins Monday, October 31.
Register for story times online (www.collierlibrary.org), call 593-0870 or stop
by the library. Registration is required for Story Times except for Walk-in
Programs. Due to high demand, you may only register for one story time.
Tuesdays
Mother Goose Time, 10 a.m., ages 3-15 months
Music and Movement, 10:30 a.m., ages 3-5 years
Toddler Story Time, 11 a.m., ages 16-35 months
ESTATES BRANCH LIBRARY
Story Times begin Wednesday, September 14. Registration is not required.
Wednesdays & Thursdays
Toddler Story Time, 10 a.m., ages 16 months-3 years
Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m., ages 3-5 years
GOLDEN GATE BRANCH LIBRARY
Story Times begin Tuesday, September 13. Registration is not required.
Tuesdays
Combined Story Time, 10:30 a.m., all ages
Wednesdays
Mother Goose Time, 10 a.m., ages 3-15 months
Walk-In Activity Time, 10:30 a.m., ages 18 months-5 years
Preschool Story Time, 11 a.m., ages 3-5 years
Wednesdays
Mother Goose Time, 10:10 a.m., ages 3-15 months
Toddler Story Time, 10:30 a.m., ages 16 months-3 years
NAPLES REGIONAL LIBRARY
Story Times begin Tuesday, September 12. Registration is not required.
IMMOKALEE BRANCH LIBRARY
Story times begin Tuesday, September 13. Registration is not required.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Combined Story Time, 10:30 a.m., all ages. The same theme is presented both days.
SOUTH REGIONAL LIBRARY
Story Times begin Tuesday, September 13. Registration recommended.
Tuesdays
Toddler Story Time, 10-10:25 a.m., ages 16 months-3 years
Preschool Story Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., ages 3-5 years
Tuesdays
Combined Story Time, 10 a.m., ages 10 months-5 years
MARCO ISLAND BRANCH LIBRARY
Story Times begin Thursday, September 15. Registration is not required.
Thursdays
Family Story Time & Craft, 10:30-11:15 a.m., ages 16 months-5 years and an adult.
VANDERBILT BEACH BRANCH LIBRARY
Story Times begin Monday, September 12. Registration is not required.
EAST NAPLES BRANCH LIBRARY
Story Times begin Thursday, September 15 Registration is recommended and
begins on Monday, August 22.
Thursdays
Walk-In Activity Time, 10:30 a.m., ages 18 months-5 years
Registration starts Monday, August 22 for September and October programs,
and Monday, October 31 for November and December programs. Register
for programs online (www.collierlibrary.org), call 593-0870 or stop by the
library. Programs scheduled for the Sugden Theater will require you to call or
stop by the library.
Monthly Mystery Prize
Thursday, September 1 – Saturday, December 31, All Day
Each month we will feature a Mystery Prize Give-Away. Select and check out
books from the Children’s Department. Show your receipt to a Children’s staff
member and they will give you an entry form for every five books you check
out for a chance to win a mystery prize! Drawing to be held the first day of the
following month.
Mondays
Walk-in Activity Time, 10:30 a.m., Ages 18 months-5 years
ANNUAL BATMAN DAY
Saturday, September 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Starting with Batman’s 75th birthday in 2014, Batman has been celebrated
annually across the country by bookstores, libraries, schools and comic outlets.
Join in the fun by dressing up as your favorite super hero and engaging in batcentric activities! Join us at the “Bat Cave” for a batty good time! Ages 5-12 years.
Registration required.
FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN
Thursday, September 22 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Come celebrate the Autumnal Equinox with an autumn craft that garners
the power of the sun. Watch as science merges with art! Grades 2 through 5.
MOVIE: WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Saturday, September 24, 2 p.m.
Take an unforgettable, uniquely magical, musical journey through the deliciously
delightful, whimsically wonderful world of Willy Wonka And The Chocolate
Factory. All ages. Registration is not required. (100 minutes)
ROALD DAHL DAY!
Tuesday, September 13, 6 -7:30 p.m.
Come celebrate the 100th birthday of Roald Dahl, author of such titles Matilda,
James and the Giant Peach, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The
celebration will include a craft, activities, and a treat! Ages 5-11 years. Registration
required.
CELEBRATE NOCTURNAL ANIMALS!
Thursday, October 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Why do some animals sleep through the day and come out at night?
Session 1: Experience the behavioral, physical and sensory adaptations that
allow nocturnal animals to live and survive in the dark. Grades K through 5.
PUPS ‘N’ BOOKS
Saturdays, September 17, October 15 & November 19, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Stop by to read to a dog or just to pet one. Dogs are provided by PAWS
Assistance and Therapy Dogs. All ages. Registration is not required.
Thursday, October 13, 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Session 2: Discover unusual nocturnal animals from around the world. Grades
K through 5. Registration required.
Thursday, October 20, 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Session 3: Create your own, original nocturnal animal. Grades K through 5.
SCHOOL’S OUT!
Wednesday, October 12, 2-4 p.m.
Drop-in activities and crafts. Enjoy a day off from school by dropping into the
library and creating a craft, playing a game, or doing an activity. Ages 5-11 years.
Registration is not required.
ONE BAG PRODUCTIONS IMPROV TROUPE PRESENTS IT’S THE
GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN!
Saturday, October 22, 2:30-3:15pm (Sugden Theater)
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Pig Pen and the whole Peanuts Gang are out for
a fun Halloween night, except for Linus and Sally! They’re waiting for The Great
Pumpkin in the pumpkin patch! Will he arrive this Halloween? Or will they miss
out on trick or treat? Come join us to see what happens! Ages 2 years and older.
Register by phone or in person.
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS!
Saturday, October 22, 3:30-4:30p.m.
Come make a craft and enjoy a treat! Wear your costume and get into the spirit
of things! Ages 3-11 years. Registration required.
NEW YEAR’S CRAFT
Thursday, December 29, 2:30-4 p.m.
It’s almost 2017! Decorate a mask or a hat to wear New Year’s Eve, and enjoy a
sweet treat in the bargain! Ages 5-11 years. Registration required.
THE SEARCH FOR SANTA PAWS
Friday, December 30, 2 p.m. (Sugden Theater)
Santa’s loyal, four-legged companion Paws enlists the aid of a fun-loving orphan
and his faithful friends to help save Christmas after the jolly old soul from the
North Pole is stricken with a bad case of amnesia. Rating: G. First come, first
seated. All ages. Registration is not required.
Registration for all programs begins Monday, August 22.
Library Contests
Learn your way around the Youth Department
READ FOR THE RECORD
Thursday, October 27, 11-11:45 a.m.
Join children around the world in reading The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia
Sarcone-Roach. Be a part of this exciting event. We will also make a theme
inspired craft and edible treat. All ages welcome. Registration is not required.
JACK-O-LANTERN SCAVENGER HUNT
October - all month long
Come look around the Children’s Room for pictures of pumpkins. Small
pocket prize awarded when you find them all. All ages welcome. Registration
is not required.
HALLOWEEN FUN!
Monday, October 31, All Day
Come into the library wearing your costume and pick up a treat! Ages 2 years and
older. Registration is not required.
AMERICAN SYMBOLS SCAVENGER HUNT
November- all month long
Come look around the Children’s Room for pictures depicting the symbols
of the U.S.A. Small pocket prizes awarded when you find them all. All ages
welcome. Registration is not required.
GET OUT THE VOTE!
Monday, October 31 – Sunday, November 6 , All Day
Come vote for your favorite fictional character and find out who wins the week
of November 7! Guess the estimation jar at the Children’s Reference Desk for a
chance to win a prize! Ages 5 years and older. Registration is not required.
SANTA SCAVENGER HUNT
December - all month long
Find all ten Santas in the Youth Department and get a candy cane! All ages
welcome. Registration is not required.
TURKEY FEATHER HUNT
Monday, November 14, 6-7 p.m.
Go on a turkey feather hunt and create a unique craft. Play some games and
activities while you learn about the Thanksgiving holiday. Ages 4-10 years.
NATIVE AMERICAN GAMES AND CRAFTS
Thursday, November 17, 3:30-5 p.m.
Native American kids often played games that taught them skills necessary for
survival - while having fun at the same time. Kids and adults crafted tools and
other items for specific purposes and enjoyment. Join us for an evening of fun
with games and a take-home craft! Grades K through 5. Registration required.
MAKERSPACE
Wednesday, November 23, 2-4 p.m.
The Makerspace is here! What is a Makerspace? A Makerspace is a place where kids of
all ages can have fun while they create, construct, code, learn and share. Experience
robots, electricity, Lego® and more. Ages 4-14 years. Registration required.
PATCHWORK PUZZLE BALLS
Saturday, December 10, 2-4 p.m.
Balls have been a favorite play toy since the beginning of civilization. Transform
flat, 2-dimensional shapes into a perfect polyhedral sphere. These balls make great
decorative interior design elements, fun gifts for babies or children - or keep one
for yourself! Ages 10-14 years. Registration required.
HOLIDAY CRAFT
Thursday, December 15 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Come make a holiday craft of your choice. Grades 2 through 5. Registration required.
WINTER WONDERLAND
Wednesday, December 21, 3-4 p.m.
Kick off the first day of your school vacation with a winter craft! Ages 5-11 years.
Special Events
CRAZY PAINTING – EARLY RELEASE DAY MAKE AND TAKE
Friday, September 23, 2-4 p.m.
Bring a purse, shoes, wallet, or something else you would like to paint. We will
supply the brushes and paint. Grades 3 and higher. Registration is not required.
FALL FESTIVAL AND COSTUME PARTY
Monday, October 24, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Join us for a h-o-w-l-i-n-g good time. Play games, make spooky treats, and march
across our stage in a costume parade. All ages welcome. Registration required.
READ FOR THE RECORD
Thursday, October 27, 10-10:30 a.m.
Join children around the world in reading The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by JuliaSarcone Roach. Be part of this exciting event. We will also make a theme inspired
craft and share an edible treat. Ages 2-6 years. Registration is not required.
MINI MOO PETTING ZOO
Saturday, November 12, 1:30-3 p.m.
Join us on the lawn to interact with the live animals from our locally owned
Naples petting zoo. All ages welcome. Registration is not required.
ST. LUCIA DAY MAKE AND TAKE
Tuesday, December 13, 3-5 p.m.
Join us for this special Swedish holiday celebration. Make a traditional craft and
share a tasty treat. All ages welcome. Registration is not required.
HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING – EARLY RELEASE DAY MAKE
AND TAKE
Visit our cookie table and decorate two cookies for the holiday, while supplies
last. All ages welcome. Registration is not required.
DECEMBER DROP-IN
Tuesday, December 27 & Wednesday, December 28, 2-4 p.m.
Enjoy your winter break by dropping into the library and creating a craft, playing
a game, or doing an activity. Ages 6-11 years. Registration is not required.
LEGO® CLUB
Third Tuesday of each month, September 20, October 18, November 15 and
December 20, 4-5:30 p.m.
Join the club and share ideas, be creative, make new friends and have fun! Lego®
bricks will be provided. Ages 5-11 years. Registration is not required.
THE BFG
Saturday, September 24, 10-11:30 a.m.
Come have some huge fun with gigantic games and dreamy crafts. Ages 5 years
and older. Registration required.
GET OUT THE VOTE!
Monday, October 31 – Sunday, November 6, All Day
Who will win the election? Come vote for your favorite fictional character and
find out who wins the week of November 7! Ages 5 years and older. Registration
is not required.
Animals Alive!
TROUPER THE RACCOON
Wednesday, September 21, 4-5 p.m.
Come meet Trouper, the blind raccoon, and Miss Dot, Trouper’s caregiver. We
will learn about Trouper’s survival from animal cruelty, discover ways to respect
and protect all animals and have a picture taken with Trouper and Miss Dot.
Ages 5 years and older. Registration required.
ALL ABOUT DOGS
Tish Roland will bring her dog, Herbie, and talk about respecting dogs and
how to care for them. Ages 5 years and older. Registration required.
DISCOVERY REPTILES
Check out this traveling zoo that specializes in rare and highly endangered
species of reptiles. You will see and learn about giant lizards, large snakes, and
tortoises that will grow to over 200 pounds. Ages 5 years and older. Registration
required.
READ TO RABBITS
It’s great to cuddle up with a good book, but it’s even better with a soft silky
rabbit. We will feed them, learn about their habits and read them a book. Ages
3 years and older. Registration required.
STEAM Fun!
BITS AND BOTS
Wednesday, September 14, 3:30-5 p.m.
What happens when you combine your favorite little robot, the Ozobot, with
Little Bits electronic circuits? Find out when technology and creativity meet
in this challenging program. Grades 3 through 5. Registration limited and
required.
SNAPOLOGY’S SPACE WARS ROBOTICS
Wednesday, October 12, 1-2:30 p.m. (No school day)
Robotics inspired by Star Wars® and space travel! Come on an adventure with
Snapology, building and programing a functional droid arm using LEGO®
bricks! Computers are provided. Ages 7-12 years. Registration required.
SQUISHY CIRCUITS AND SNAP CIRCUITS
Learn how to make electrical connections using various types of circuits.
Grades 3 through 5. Registration required.
ARTISTIC FUN WITH iPADS
Wednesday, December 7, 4-5:30 p.m.
We will be using the library’s iPads to learn about some artistic apps and create
a masterpiece or two. Grades 3 through 5. Registration required.
CRAFTY MONDAYS
Mondays, September 26, October 24, November 21 and December 19, 3-5 p.m.
Drop-in the Children’s Department to make a fun craft. There will be recycled
crafts, useful crafts and holiday crafts. All ages. Registration is not required.
READ FOR THE RECORD
Thursday, October 27, 5:30-6:15 p.m.
inspired craft and edible treat. Ages 2-6 years. Registration required.
PUPS ‘N’ BOOKS
Thursdays, September 15, October 13 & November 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Stop by to read to a dog or just to pet one. Dogs are provided by PAWS
Assistance and Therapy Dogs. All ages. Registration is not required.
MAKERSPACE
Thursdays, October 20, November 17 & December 15, 4-6 p.m.
The Makerspace is back! What is a Makerspace? A Makerspace is a place where
kids of all ages can have fun while they create, construct, code, learn and share.
Experience robots, electricity, Lego® and more. Ages 4-14 years. Registration
required.
BITS AND BOTS
Monday, September 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Little Bits electronic circuits? Find out when technology and creativity meet in
this challenging program. Ages 9-14 years. Registration required.
READ FOR THE RECORD
Thursday, October 27, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
inspired craft and edible treat. Ages 2-6 years. Registration required.
TRICK OR TREAT AT YOUR LIBRARY
Monday, October 31, Noon-7 p.m.
Put on your Halloween costume (optional) and stop by the East Naples Library
for a scavenger hunt, a spooky craft and a treat. All ages. Registration is not
required.
TURKEY FEATHER HUNT
Monday, November 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Go on a turkey feather hunt and create a unique craft. Play some games and
activities while you learn about the Thanksgiving holiday. Ages 4-10 years.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Thursday, December 22, 5-7 p.m.
Enjoy a great movie and a holiday treat with your family and friends at your
East Naples Library. Movie will be announced later. All ages. Registration is not
required.
Estates Branch Library
PREHISTORIC POTTERY
Tuesday, September 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
How did ancient Floridians make pottery? Find out by creating your own Native
Floridian-style clay pot! Presented by the Florida Public Archaeology Network.
Grades K through 5. Registration required.
ALL ABOUT SPIDERS
Tuesday, October 18, 4-5 p.m.
A Collier County Park Ranger will be here with some fascinating information
about spiders! Grades K through 5. Registration required.
READ FOR THE RECORD
inspired craft and edible treat. Ages 2-6 years. No registration required.
Monthly Scavenger Hunts
Learn your way around the Youth Department
SQUISHY CIRCUITS
Tuesday, November 15, 4-5 p.m.
Discover electricity while using very safe supplies in this hands-on workshop.
Create a sculpture and see it light up. Grades 3 through 5. Registration required.
COLOR DOTS AND BOOKS SCAVENGER HUNT
September - all month long
GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP
Decorate a cookie house with delicious treats. Ages 3-10 years. Registration
required.
THANKSGIVING SCAVENGER HUNT
November - all month long
LEGO® CLUB
2nd Wednesday of every month,
September14, October 12, November 9, December 14, 4-5:30 p.m.
Share ideas, be creative, make new friends and have fun! LEGO® bricks will be
provided and your LEGO® creation will be put on display at the library. Ages
5-11 years. Registration is not required.
TROUPER THE RACCOON
Thursday, September 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Come and meet Trouper, the blind raccoon, and Miss Dot, Trouper’s caregiver. We
will learn about Trouper’s survival from animal cruelty and discover ways to respect
and protect all animals. Ages 5 years and older. Registration required.
FUN WITH WORDS
Tuesday, September 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Do you know WORD GIRL from PBS Kids? She uses her vocabulary like a
super power - and you can, too! We’ll take a look at the program and exercise our
vocabulary muscles with word games. Grades 1 through 5. Registration required.
INTRODUCTION TO THE iPAD
Tuesday, October 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Basic introductory class for the iPad. We will learn about the iPad and practice
using one playing some fun games. No need to bring your own iPad, you will each
have a Library iPad to use during the program. Grades 1 through 5. Registration
required.
LAYERED IMAGERY WITH MARJORIE PESEK
Tuesday, October 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Artist Marjorie Pesek will share her unique collage art technique of Layered Imagery.
Participants will be supplied with a sketch of a turtle. Using magazine clippings,
you will create your own masterpiece. Grades 2 through 5. Registration required.
READ FOR THE RECORD
Thursday, October 27, 10:30-11 a.m.
Sarcone-Roach. Be a part of this exciting event. We will also make a theme inspired
craft and edible treat. Ages 2-6 years. Registration required.
GLOBAL CAN BE LOCAL
Tuesday, November 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
We often hear how people are different. But we’re similar, too. Join us to talk about
some of the things that we share - no matter where we live or what language we
speak. Grades 1 through 5. Registration required.
MINI-MOO PETTING ZOO
Tuesday, November 29, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Join us outside the children’s department on the patio to interact with live animals
from our locally owned Naples Petting Zoo. All ages welcome. Registration
required.
HOLIDAY CRAFTS
Tuesday, December 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Come to the library for holiday stories, crafts and cookie decorating. Grades K
through 5. Registration required.
DINOSAUR SCAVENGER HUNT
October- all month long
GINGERBREAD SCAVENGER HUNT
December - all month long
LEGO CHALLENGE REDUX
Thursday, September 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
New challenges await in this fun relay race using LEGO® blocks. Or just come
and create! All ages. Registration is not required.
READ FOR THE RECORD
Sarcone-Roach. Be a part of this exciting event. We will also make a theme inspired
craft and edible treat. Ages 2-6 years. Registration is not required.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Monday, October 31, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Wear your costume and march in the parade. Make crafts. Have fun! All ages.
FALL CRAFTER’S CHOICE
Thursday, November 17, All Day
Drop by at any time and make the fall crafts of your choice. All ages. Registration
is not required.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE - WORKSHOP 1
Thursday, December 1, 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Decorate a cookie house with delicious treats! Ages 2 years and older. Registration
required.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE - WORKSHOP 2
Decorate a cookie house with delicious treats! Ages 2 years and older. Registration
required.
HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS
Santa Claus is coming to your library! Be sure to come by and whisper what you
want for Christmas. Don’t forget your camera! All ages. Registration is not required.
CHESS CLUB
Most Saturdays from 9 a.m.-Noon
Facilitator: Wade Keller
Join the new chess club for students entering kindergarten through twelfth grade.
For all playing levels, beginner to advanced. Ask a staff member for specific dates.
Registration is recommended.
LEGO® CLUB
Third Thursday of each month, September 15, October 20, November 17 &
December 15, 4-5:30 p.m.
Join the club and share ideas, be creative, make new friends and have fun! Lego®
bricks will be provided. Ages 5-11 years. Registration is not required.
THE BFG
Saturday, September 17, 10-11:30 a.m.
Come have some huge fun with gigantic games and dreamy crafts. Ages 5 years
and older. Registration required.
Animals Alive!
TROUPER THE RACCOON
Thursday, September 22, 4-5 p.m.
Come meet Trouper, the blind raccoon, and Miss Dot, Trouper’s caregiver. We
will learn about Trouper’s survival from animal cruelty, discover ways to respect
and protect all animals and have a picture taken with Trouper and Miss Dot.
Ages 5 years and older. Registration required.
ALL ABOUT DOGS
Thursday, October 6, 4-5 p.m.
Tish Roland will bring her dog, Herbie, and talk about respecting dogs and how
to care for them. Ages 5 years and older. Registration required.
DISCOVERY REPTILES
Saturday, November 19, 10-11 a.m.
Check out this traveling zoo that specializes in rare and highly endangered species
of reptiles. You will see and learn about giant lizards, large snakes, and tortoises
that will grow to over 200 pounds. Ages 5 years and older. Registration required.
UP CLOSE WITH ANIMALS
Come enjoy live animals and learn how the Kowiachobee Preserve takes care of
exotic, endangered and domestic animals. Ages 5 years and older. Registration
required.
MARCO GIVES A HOOT: A CELEBRATION OF THE ISLAND’S
BURROWING OWLS
Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m.-Noon
Join the Friends of the Library for a morning with Marco Island’s burrowing
owls. Nancy Richie, a marine biologist and environmental specialist will share
her 16 years of experience with Marco’s burrowing owls using photos by wildlife
photographer and Owl Prowl Volunteer Jean Hall. Two of Marco Island’s authors
will do a reading of their children’s books inspired by our owls. Dr. Dolores
Burton, educator, Fulbright Scholar, and author of her new book Bully Billy is
Back! The Burrowing Owls Are Worried, and Roseanne Pawelec author of Ollie
Finds a New Home: The Story of a Burrowing Owl on Marco Island will share how
the books were inspired by burrowing owls. Refreshments will be served to owl
lovers of all ages. It is sure to be a hoot. All ages. Registration required.
HALLOWEEN CRAFTS
Thursday, October 27, 3-4:30 p.m.
Wear your costume and drop-in to make some fun or scary Halloween crafts.
Ages 3-10 years. Registration is not required.
HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING
Drop-in to decorate some cookies (while supplies last). Ages 3 years and older.
STEAM Fun!
BITS AND BOTS
Thursday, September 8, 3:30-5 p.m.
this challenging program. Grades 3 through 5. Registration limited and required.
SNAPOLOGY’S SPACE WARS ROBOTICS
Thursday, October 13, 1-2:30 p.m. (no school day)
Robotics inspired by Star Wars® and space travel! Come on an adventure with
Snapology, building and programing a functional droid arm using LEGO®
bricks! Computers are provided. Ages 7-12 years. Registration required.
SQUISHY CIRCUITS AND SNAP CIRCUITS
Thursday, November 10, 4-5 p.m.
Learn how to make electrical connections using various types of circuits.
Grades 3 through 5. Registration required.
ARTISTIC FUN WITH iPADS
Thursday, December 8, 4-5:30 p.m.
We will be using the library’s iPads to learn about some artistic apps and create
a masterpiece or two. Grades 3 through 5. Registration required.
READ FOR THE RECORD
inspired craft and edible treat. Ages 2-6 years. Registration is not required.
GET OUT THE VOTE!
Monday, October 31 – Sunday, November 6, All Day
Who will win the election? Come vote for your favorite fictional character and find out
who wins the week of November 7! Ages 5 years and older. Registration is not required.
LEGO CHALLENGE REDUX
Tuesday, September 27, 4-5 p.m.
New challenges await in this fun relay race using Legos. Entering grades K
through 5. Registration required.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Wear your costume and march in the parade. Make crafts. Have fun! Ages 18
months-5 years. Registration required.
READ FOR THE RECORD
Thursday, October 27, 4-4:30 p.m.
inspired craft and edible treat. All ages welcome. Registration is not required.
FALL CRAFTER’S CHOICE
Tuesday, November 15, 4-5 p.m.
Drop by and make the crafts of your choice. Ages 2-6 years. Registration is not
required.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP
Treat yourself this holiday season. Decorate a milk carton with candy and treats
to make your own gingerbread house. Ages 3-12 years. Registration required.
BEGINNING COOKING FOR FUN!
Have fun and learn at the same time with some easy recipes for the whole family
to do together. Presented by 4H group. Ages 5-10 years. Registration required.
Teen/Tween Events
MAKERSPACE
The Makerspace is here! What is a Makerspace? A Makerspace is a place where kids of
all ages can have fun while they create, construct, code, learn and share. Experience
robots, electricity, Lego® and more. Ages 4-14 years. Registration required.
PATCHWORK PUZZLE BALLS
Saturday, December 10, 2-4 p.m.
Balls have been a favorite play toy since the beginning of civilization. Transform
flat, 2-dimensional shapes into a perfect polyhedral sphere. These balls make great
decorative interior design elements, fun gifts for babies or children - or keep one
for yourself! Ages 10-14 years. Registration required.
TECHNOLOGY THURSDAYS
The first Thursday of every month
September 1, October 6, November 3 & December 1, 4-5 p.m.
Join us after school for a fun hour dedicated to STEM technology. Participate in
hands-on activities. View the Young Adult bulletin board for details. Grades 6
through 12. Registration is not required.
BOOK IN A JAR
Monday, October 10 – Friday, October 14
You might think we’re crazy, but we’ve just shredded a popular book and want
you to guess what it is. One entry per teen. A winner will be randomly chosen
from all correct entries. Ages 11-17 years.
CRAZY PAINTING – EARLY RELEASE DAY MAKE AND TAKE
Friday, September 23, 2-4 p.m.
Bring a purse, shoes, wallet, or something else you would like to paint. Grades 3
and higher. Registration is not required.
HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING – EARLY RELEASE DAY MAKE & TAKE
Visit our cookie table and decorate two cookies for the holiday, while supplies
last. All ages welcome. Registration is not required.
TEEN BOOK TO MOVIE CLUB
Saturdays, September 17, October 8 and 29, November 19 &December 10
2-4:30 p.m.
Teens are invited to join the Movie Club featuring primarily book-to-movie
adaptations! Bring your friends, chow down, and let us know if the movie lived
up to the book. You don’t have to read the book to come, but the books are
all available in the library. Refreshments will be available. Ages 13-17 years.
OZOBOTS
Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m.-Noon
Come have fun programing and competing with these mini robots. Ages 11-17
years. Registration limited and required.
PEACEFUL COLORING
September through December, all library hours
Coloring is the latest stress buster. Pick up colored pencils and pictures to color
at the circulation desk or sit and color on the large picture in the Teen Area. Ages
BEADS, BEADS, BEADS
Tuesday, September 6 through Friday, October 28, all library hours
Beading kits will be available at the circulation desk with instructions and all
the supplies you need to make an inspirational bracelet. Ages 11-17 years.
BITS AND BOTS
Monday, September 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
What hapens when you combine your favorite little robot, the Ozobot, with
this challenging program. Ages 9-14 years. Registration required.
MAKERSPACE
Thursdays, October 20, November 17 & December 15, 4-6 p.m.
The Makerspace is back! What is a Makerspace? A Makerspace is a place where
kids of all ages can have fun while they create, construct, code, learn and share.
Experience robots, electricity, Lego® and more. Ages 4-14 years. Registration
required.
STAIN A FR AME
Thursday, November 17, 4-5 p.m.
Capture the beauty and wonder of nature in our “Stain A Frame” pictures that
we will paint and then hang them in our windows. We will use glass stain to
create a special effect. Ages 11-17 years. Registration required.
CHESS CLUB
Most Saturdays from 9 a.m.-Noon
Facilitator: Wade Keller
Join the new chess club for students entering kindergarten through twelfth grade.
For all playing levels, beginner to advanced. Ask a staff member for specific dates.
Registration is recommended.
OZOBOTS
Saturday, October 8, 10 a.m.-Noon
Come have fun programing and competing with these mini robots. Ages 11-17
years. Registration limited and required.
PEACEFUL COLORING
September through December, all library hours
Coloring is the latest stress buster. Pick up colored pencils and pictures to color
at the circulation desk or sit and color on the large picture in the Teen Area. Ages
BEADS, BEADS, BEADS
Tuesday, September 6 through Friday, October 28, all library hours
Beading kits will be available at the circulation desk with instructions and all
the supplies you need to make an inspirational bracelet. Ages 11-17 years.
TEEN BOOK CREW – STUNG by Bethany Wiggins
Wednesday, September 21, 5-6 p.m.
Where have all the bees gone? If bees die out, then nature will die. Right? Could
life as we know it exist? Do you believe romance really belongs in a dystopia
society? The set-up is oh so cool, and there are great action sequences. Fiona
is a character you will either like or hate. Join us if you are 12-16 years old.
TEEN GAME NIGHT
Board games, card games, and trivia games. Come play! Snacks will be provided.
Ages 12-17 years. Registration required.
PROSE IN VERSE – GUYS, READ!
Dynamic reading! These books will draw you in instantly. Read one, read them
all; The Fall and/or Bystander by James Preller, The Crossover and/or Booked by
Kwame Alexander, The Wolf by Steven Herrick, One by Sarah Crossan, or various
titles by Ellen Hopkins. Ages 12-16 years. Registration required.
PROSE IN VERSE – TEEN BOOK CREW
Dynamic reading! These books will draw you in instantly. Read one, read them
all; The Fall and/or Bystander by James Preller, The Crossover and/or Booked by
Kwame Alexander, The Wolf by Steven Herrick, One by Sarah Crossan, or various
titles by Ellen Hopkins. Ages 12-16 years. Registration required.
CHOMP and/or SKINK, NO SURRENDER by Carl Hiaasen – GUYS, READ!
Two AMAZING, humorous, adventurous Sunshine State winners by a man who
lives and loves Florida. Hiaasen’s novels and Miami Herald newspaper articles
are a blast. Everyone enjoys a Hoot! Don’t Flush away an opportunity for a good
time and a great discussion. Scat to the library for this event. Ages12-16 years.
Registration requested.
M - Th: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Saturday
ESTATES (EB)
1266 Golden Gate Blvd., W., Naples, FL 34120
Phone: 455-8088, Fax: 455-8113
M & W: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tu & Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
F & Sa: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
M - Th: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
F & Sa: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
M & Th: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tu, W, F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Saturday
M - Th: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
F & Sa: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
M - Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
F & Sa: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
M - Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
F & Sa: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
M - Th: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Closed Saturday
GOLDEN GATE (GG)
2432 Lucerne Road, Naples, FL 34116
Phone: 252-4542, Fax: 455-8921
HEADQUARTERS (HQ) 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples, FL 34109
Circulation: 593-0334, Reference: 593-0177
Children’s: 593-0870, Administration: 593-3511
Fax: 254-8167, Reference Fax: 591-3784
IMMOKALEE (IM)
417 N. First St., Immokalee, FL 34142
Phone: 657-2882, Fax: 657-4901
MARCO ISLAND (MI)
210 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145
Phone: 394-3272, Fax: 394-2383
NAPLES REGIONAL (NR)
650 Central Ave., Naples, FL 34102
Children’s: 262-6853, Mail-a-Book: 261-8208
Fax: 649-1293
SOUTH REGIONAL (SR)
8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy., Naples, FL 34113
Children’s: 252-7557
Fax: 252-6224
VANDERBILT BEACH (VB) 788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples, FL 34108
Phone: 597-8444, Fax: 597-3653
EVERGLADES CITY (EV)
Monday - Friday:
102 Copeland Ave., N., Everglades City, FL 34139 9 a.m. - noon, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 695-2511, Fax: 695-2548
Closed Saturday
M - Th: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Closed Saturday
EAST NAPLES (EN)
8787 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34113
Phone: 775-5592, Fax: 774-5148
650 Central Avenue
Naples, FL 34102
Non-Profit Org.
US Postage
PAID
Ft Myers, FL
Permit #215

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