One Book One Community: Lee County continues to read “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams. There is still time to take a trip to the library and pick up the book or a copy of the movie adaptation.

Special event: The Florida Repertory Theatre Production of “The Glass Menagerie” continues through Oct. 12, at 2267 First Street, Fort Myers. Southwest Florida’s premier professional theatre brings this classic American play to vibrant life. One Book, One Community bookmarks may be redeemed at Florida Rep for discounted tickets to this production. Bookmarks are available at all library locations while supplies last. For more information, call the box office at 239-332-4488.

Design a Book Mark Contest: Look for entry forms for the Lee County Library System’s Annual Design a Bookmark contest at the library, for grades 3, 4 and 5. This year’s theme is Book Safari. The deadline for entries is Oct. 10. Entries will be displayed from Nov. 10-15.

Exhibits in the art gallery: October continues to have three talented artists exhibiting together. Honey Costa began creating her watercolors in Pennsylvania at the Baum School of Art over 20 years ago. Later, living aboard a 37-foot sailboat, she sailed the picturesque islands of the West Indies and South America with her husband, and that trip opened a whole new world of color and subject matter. Costa is an award-writing artist both locally and nationally. Her art can be viewed at home by private appointment and her works are featured at the Seaweed Galleries on Sanibel and Captiva, Crossed Palms Gallery in Bokeelia, Pine Island, and the Katherine Butler Gallery in Sarasota.

At age 15, Anisa Steward began apprenticing for an award-winning jewelry designer in Southwest Florida. She worked for him for 16 years, winning four national design awards, and then decided to go out on her own and design from her heart. She is an avid outdoor person and boater. The inspiration for her designs come from countless hours of boating from the Keys to Tampa, enjoying all the abundant wildlife and sea life the area has to provide, as well as the rolling waves of the Gulf of Mexico. Her work is hand-carved in wax, cast into 14 K gold and non-tarnish sterling silver, and set with precious and semi-precious stones. Her work is meant to be worn and last a lifetime.

Photographer Marcy Nase was born in Southampton, N.Y., and she became captivated by the tropical wonders of Southwest Florida when her family bought a Cape Coral lot from the Gulf American Corp. in the ’60s. The Rose Garden and Waltzing Waters drew the crowds, but Marcy found that the palm trees and sandy beaches filled with glorious birds captured her fancies. After living in several cities throughout the United States, she moved here in 1989, built her house on that original lot, and was pleasantly surprised to find a neighborhood that shares its homes with multiple burrowing owl nests. She finds endless joy in capturing photographic wonders for us all to appreciate.

Judy Van Inwegen, originally from the state of New York, discovered Cape Coral six years ago and decided to stay and make her home here. Her interest in glass art began like man other glass artists … in stained glass. As her enthusiasm and skill level increased, so did her desire to try something different, and next came the introduction of “fused glass.” Her work has been accepted in many exhibitions and juried shows in Southwest Florida.

Chocolate and Spirits Festival IX: Join all chocolate lovers on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 6-9 p.m. at Gulf Coast Town Center, off I-75 Alico Road, Exit 128. There will be sinful chocolate creations, tantalizing spirits and chances to win fabulous prizes.

Masquerade theme: Proceeds will benefit the 10th Annual Reading Festival, a free community event to promote reading and library services. For more details, visit “http://www.lee-county.com.library”>www.lee-county.com.library or call 239-479-4636.



October programs

Craft corner: Knitting crocheting and cross-stitching, 3:30 p.m., Mondays, Oct. 6 and 20. Bring ideas to light and needle a handmade treasure. Materials will be provided or bring a project to work on. Registration required.

Bagels, Books and Banter: 9:30 a.m., Oct. 28. Join other book lovers and come prepared to talk about a favorite book that you have read. Relax over coffee and bagels with old and new friend. Registration required.

English Cafe: Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and Friday at 10 a.m. Participants may start at any time and advanced registration is not necessary. Participants should have basic English skills. The 90-minute session provides adult learners an opportunity practice speaking English with native speakers.

Craft corner: Scrapbooking crop, 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20. Registration required.

Flamenco, dance of passion: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. Registration required.

Book discussion: “The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Meet the Author: Elizabeth Becka, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28. Registration required.

Master Gardeners, Container Garden-ing: 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28. Registration required,

Chess anyone: 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays (ages 13 to 18, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28). Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Everyone is welcome. Bring a personal chess set, if preferred. Registration requested.

Scary stories to chill your bones: 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. Registration requested.

Storytime is a library program of picture book sharing, fingerplays, songs and other fun activities. Storytime helps children increase listening and group cooperative skills while they hear wonderful stories for their age group. Group size is limited for most story times, Session 1 ends in October. Session 2, Oct 27-Dec. 13. Registration required. (No story time during Thanksgiving week)

Family storytime: This program is for the whole family and lasts about 30 minutes, Tuesdays, at 9:30 a.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays, at 10:15 a.m.

Baby parent rhyme time: Birth to 24 months with an adult, features baby action rhymes for parents and babies and lasts about 20 minutes, 10 a.m., Saturdays.

Preschool storytime: ages 3, 4 and 5, Wednesdays and Thursdays, at 11 a.m.

Toddler storytime: age 2 with an adult. Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

Kids read down fines: Mondays, 6:30, Oct. 6 and 20; and Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 6 and 23. Kids do you have library fines? Take care of them by reading. Children and teens can earn a $2 coupon for every 15 minutes of reading during the allotted time in the designated area of the library. For ages 18 and under. Registra-tion required.

Dance, Dance Revolution Supernova: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Reservations required, age 8-12, space limited to 24.

PS2 Gaming-Guitar Hero III-Legends of Rock: 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4. Fire up the freeboard, crank up the amp and get ready to rock like never before with Guierhero III. Reservations are required. Space limited to 24. For ages 8-12.

Day of the Dead/Dia De Los Muertos: Story poems, and craft program, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. Registration requested.

Teen read week, game design: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15. Registration required.

Little Coffee Shop of Horrors, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29. For grades 6-12. Registration required.



Programs in

other languages

Desayuna Literario: 10 a.m., sabado 11 de Octubre

Clases de Computacion para Adults Gratis: Lunes 6:30 a 8 p.m. 6, 13 de Octubre

Flamenco, Baile de Pasion: 2 p.m. sabado, 4 de Octubre

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All Lee County Library System programs are free and open to the public. A sign language interpreter is available with 48 hours notice. Call the Deaf Service Center at 461-0334 (voice) or 461-0438 (TTY) Assistive listening devices are available. Lee County Library System also offers free access to books, DVDs, videos, books on tape, electronic resources and other items. The Lee County Library System makes it possible for people who ordinarily couldn’t visit the library to enjoy reading through the Bookmobile, Books-by-Mail, Talking Books and Literacy programs.



Joyce Lyons for the Cape Coral-Lee County Library, 921 S.W. 39th Terrace (off Mo-hawk). Voice, 542-3953, TTY 542-4429 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday.