Next month’s roster of activities at Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public:

ADULTS

English Caf

10 a.m., Fridays, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

6 p.m. Tuesdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28

Practice your English with English Cafe, a free, conversation session for adult ESOL and ESL students. Each 90-minute session provides adult learners an opportunity to practice speaking English with native speakers. Participants may start at any time. Advanced registration is not necessary.

Craft Corner: Knitting and Crocheting

3:30 p.m., Mondays, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27

Bring your ideas to light and make a handmade treasure. Materials will be provided for newcomers, or bring your own project to work on. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cape Coral Public Library. Registration is requested.

Chess Anyone?

5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28

Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Everyone is welcome. Bring a personal chess set, if preferred.

FAMILY

Family Storytime

10:15 a.m., Wednesdays, Aug. 22, 29

9:30 a.m., Thursdays, Aug. 23, 30

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

Baby-Parent Rhyme Time

10:15 a.m. Thursdays, Aug. 23, 30

Be prepared to tickle, jump and fly with your baby! These rhymes and songs are for infants, up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult. This 20-minute program is filled with songs designed to introduce rhyming and movement to infants.

CHILDREN

Kids Read Down Fines

3:30 4:30 p.m., Thursdays,

Aug. 9, 16, 23

6 7 p.m., Mondays, August 13, 20, 27

Children and teens can earn a $2 coupon for every 15 minutes of reading during the allotted time in the designated area of the library. For ages 18 and younger. Coupons may be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under only. Please bring your library card.

Back-to-School Craft Program

4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 15

Come and decorate your own special notebook for the new school year. All supplies provided. Parents welcome. Please register online or pick up tickets at the library.

Preschool Storytime

11 a.m., Wednesdays, Aug. 22, 29

11 a.m., Thursdays, Aug. 23, 30

Preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) attend this storytime independently while parents or caregivers wait nearby in the library building. This storytime includes activities that require more participation and a longer attention span. Each preschool storytime lasts about 30 minutes. Registration is required.

TEENS

Chess Anyone?

5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28

Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Everyone is welcome. Bring a personal chess set, if preferred.

Kids Read Down Fines

3:30 4:30 p.m., Thursdays,

Aug. 9, 16, 23

6 7 p.m., Mondays, Aug. 13, 20, 27

Children and teens can earn a $2 coupon for every 15 minutes of reading during the allotted time in the designated area of the library. For ages 18 and younger. Coupons may be applied to cards issued to patrons age 18 and under only. Please bring your library card.

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The Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library is located at 921 SW 39th Terrace in Cape Coral. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at (239) 533-4500. A sign language interpreter is available with 5 business days notice to library staff. Assistive listening system available; request at desk.

Check the Lee County Library System’s Web site at www.lee-county.com/library, or pick up an events calendar on your next visit, to find out about programs at other locations. Call the host library, or Telephone Reference at (239) 479-INFO (4636), for more information about a specific program.