LIBRARY EVENTS
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Adult - Children - Teens
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.
South Regional Library: 2 - 4 p.m.
1st Wednesday of every month: April 5
East Naples Branch Library: 10 a.m. - Noon
2nd Tuesday of every month: April 11
Vanderbilt Beach Branch Library: 2 - 4 p.m.
1st Thursday of every month: April 6
Naples Regional Library: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
4th Thursday of every month: April 27
BEGINNING POWERPOINT
PRESENTATIONS
Thursday, April 20, 10 a.m.
Golden Gate Library
Presenter: David Chalick, Branch Manager
Students will learn how to create a basic
presentation using Microsoft Powerpoint. We
will use text and images to create slides and
also explore using transitions and templates.
Participants must be able to use a mouse and
keyboard. (120 minutes)
iPAD AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Want to learn how to use Facebook, Goodreads,
Twitter, and other social media apps on your
iPad? This class will offer a brief overview on
Social Media and how you can stay connected
with your friends and family. We will not be
setting up personal accounts during this class.
It is recommended that you bring your own
device, but a limited number of iPads will be
available for use during the class. Class size is
limited. Registration required.
Adult Program Reservations
Tuesday, April 25, 3 p.m. (60 minutes)
Naples Regional Library
Presenter: Anna Karras,
Public Services Librarian
• Registration Required for all programs unless
otherwise noted.
• Registration for adult programs begins
Monday, March 13.
• Reservations can be made online at
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.
Public Services Department
Library Division
Wednesday, April 26, 2 p.m. (120 minutes)
Marco Island Branch Library
Presenters: Jamie Reilly, Branch Manager and
Opal Vann, Library Technician
Celebrate
National Library Week
April 9-15, 2017
BECAUSE OF YOU,
LIBRARIES TRANSFORM.
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HEADQUARTERS
REGIONAL LIBRARY
2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, 34109
Phone: 239-593-0334
BOOK CLUBS &
DISCUSSIONS @ HQ
MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
Thursday, April 6, 2 p.m.
Moderator: Bryan Watt, Public Services Librarian
Do you love a good whodunit? Join other amateur
detectives to share your favorite mysteries and
true crime books. (60 minutes)
MIDNIGHT SUN by Jo Nesbo
Thursday, April 27, 6 p.m.
Moderator: Bryan Watt, Public Services Librarian
Join us in discussing Jo Nesbo’s novel of mystery,
action and adventure. (60 minutes)
THE MIND MUST BE CONVINCED
Tuesday, April 4, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Janina Birtolo
The Mind Must Be Convinced tells the story of Ida
Tarbell, the “muckraker” journalist who helped break
up the Standard Oil Company monopoly. (60 minutes)
MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES EASIER:
LIVING LONGER AND HEALTHIER THANKS
TO THE BLUE ZONES - NCH Health Literacy
Seminar
Tuesday, April 11, 10 a.m.
Presenter: Deb Logan, M.Ed., RD, LD
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. (60 minutes)
FILMS @ HQ
GIRL ON THE TRAIN (USA, 2016)
Wednesday, April 12, 2 p.m.
Directed by Tate Taylor
Starring Emily Blunt, and Luke Evans
The Girl on the Train is based on Paula Hawkins’
bestselling thriller that shocked the world. Rachel
(Emily Blunt), devastated by her recent divorce,
spends her daily commute fantasizing about the
seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that
her train passes every day. Everything changes
when she sees something shocking happen there,
and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds.
Rated: R, Running time: 112 minutes
DAY TRIPS FROM LONDON
Tuesday, April 25, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Paul Pactor
There are many wonderful day-trip opportunities
for the vistor to London. Our speaker, who worked
either full-time or half-time for a London-based
organization starting in 1994 - and continues to
do so - will share his ideas about Winsdor Castle,
Eton, Greenwich, Oxford, Harry Potter Studios
(unmissable), and Stonehenge (avoidable). (120
minutes)
NAPLES
REGIONAL LIBRARY
650 Central Avenue, Naples, 34102
Phone: 239-262-4130
OUT OF AFRICA
Monday, April 3, 2 p.m.
Reenactor: Bonnie Bozzo
Isak Dinesen, nee Karen Blixen, moved to Africa
in 1912. This program chronicles her struggles,
unhappy marriage, her shattered romance with
Denys Finch-Hatton, and her rise to fame as a
5-time nominated Nobel Prize author. She became
one of the most flamboyant personalities of the 20th
Century. Seating is available on first-come, firstserved basis. Doors will open 30 minutes before
presentation. (90 minutes)
SCRIPT CLUB ­ THE CHRISTIANS
Tuesday, April 4, 3 p.m.
Presenter: Audrey Zielenbach, Gulfshore Playhouse
Learn how theatre artists translate what’s on
the page to the stage! The Christians, a fresh and
thought-provoking drama by Lucas Hnath, brings
the audience into the pulpit of Pastor Paul’s newly
debt-free church. Pastor Paul has chosen this
auspicious occasion to deliver a sermon that will
shake the foundations the church is built upon. The
Christians is an intimate piece asking epic questions
while thoughtfully exploring the public and private
fallout of the Pastor’s revelation. Registration
required. (90 minutes)
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.
ADULT EVENTS
THIRD PARTY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES: KINGMAKERS OR SPOILERS?
Wednesday, April 5, 3 p.m.
Presenter: Jeff Margolis
This program will take a look at candidacies of
several third party Presidential candidates, like,
Teddy Roosevelt, George Wallace and Ross Perot,
to name a few. Seating is available on first-come,
first-served basis. Doors will open 30 minutes
before presentation. (90 minutes)
COLOR THERAPY THURSDAY
Thursday, April 6, 10 a.m.
Presenter: Public Services Librarian
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. Registration required. (60
minutes)
BOOK CLUB @ NR
PICK YOUR OWN BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, April 11, 3 p.m.
Moderator: Anna Karras, Public Services
Librarian
Come join a group that meets monthly and
picks their own books to discuss! We will choose
the April selection at the January meeting. For
a complete list of books to be discussed, please
contact the Naples Regional Library Reference
Department. Program attendance is limited. (60
minutes)
HUMPHREY BOGART (BOGIE): ONE
OF A KIND
Wednesday, April 12, 3 p.m.
Presenter: Steve Mutart, Retired Lawyer
His first and only Academy Award came in 1951
for grumpy, boozy, skipper of the tug boat “African
Queen”, capping thirty years of stage and film. But
boat captain Charlie Allnut was just one of the
many iconic roles immortalized by this complex
and unique talent. Booze and pals John Huston
and fellow Rat Packers, including Lauren Bacall,
were part of his life that was as colorful as were
his roles on screen. Dead at 57 his legend lives on
in Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, Key Largo, and
dozens of other classics. Seating is available on
first-come, first-served basis. Doors will open 30
minutes before presentation. (90 minutes)
FEATURE FILM SERIES @ NR
TED TALK TUESDAY
Tuesday, April 18, 10 a.m.
Moderator: Susan Maunz, Public Services
Librarian
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.
Registration required. (60 minutes)
FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING
Tuesday, April 18, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Isabel Way, UF/IFAS
Whether your landscape is measured in square feet
or acres, you’ll learn tips for transforming your yard
into a healthy, award-winning Florida Friendly
landscape. Seating is available on first-come,
first-served basis. Doors will open 30 minutes
before presentation. (90 minutes)
MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES EASIER,
LIVING HEALTHIER AND LONGER - NCH
Health Literacy Seminar
Wednesday, April 19, 3 p.m.
Presenter: Deb Logan, M.Ed., RD, LD
What if you knew that you could add 12 healthy and
happy years to your life? Would you be interested?
Deb Logan, Executive Director of the Blue Zones
Project of Southwest Florida will help you find out
more about 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. Seating is available
on first-come, first-served basis. Doors will open
30 minutes before presentation. (90 minutes)
FIBER ARTS CLUB
Thursday, April 20, 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. Registration required. (60
minutes)
TAX DEED AND FORECLOSURE SALES
Wednesday April 26, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Dwight Brock, Clerk of Courts
Find out how sales of properties with delinquent
taxes are processed as well as the sale process of
foreclosed properties according to the Florida
Statutes. Seating is available on first-come, firstserved basis. Doors will open 30 minutes before
presentation. (120 minutes)
FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (USA, 2016)
Thursday, April 13, 2 p.m.
Directed by Stephen Frears
Starring Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Simon Helberg
The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New
York heiress who dreamed of becoming an
opera singer, despite having a terrible singing
voice. Doors will open 30 minutes before
presentation. Drama, 111 minutes, color
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SOUTH
REGIONAL LIBRARY
8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy., Naples 34113
Phone: 239-252-7542
LEE HAMMOND ART EXHIBIT
Monday, April 3 through Saturday, April 29
“There is never a lack of subject matter; just
absence of creativity.” Lee Hammond is an
author, illustrator and art instructor from the
Kansas City area who now resides in Florida. She
is a police composite artist and paints NASCAR
drivers, wildlife and nature. Her career spans
more than 35 years.
TED TALK TUESDAY
Tuesday, April 4, 11 a.m. (Conference Room)
Moderator: Library Staff
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
check-out items related to the subject. Event
attendance is limited. (60 minutes)
FOREIGN FILM SERIES @ SR
BOOK DISCUSSION @ SR
OFFSIDE (Iran, 2006)
Friday, April 7, 2 p.m.
Directed by Jafar Panahi
Starring Sima Mobarak-Shahi, Shayesteh Irani,
Ayda Sadeqi
Six Iranian girls disguise themselves as boys in
order to enter Tehran’s Azadi Stadium to watch the
2006 World Cup Asian zone qualifier between Iran
and Bahrain. However, their presence is discovered
and they are arrested one by one. Drama/comedy,
93 minutes, color, Persian with English subtitles
NEWS OF THE WORLD by Paulette Jiles
Wednesday, April 19, 2 p.m.
Moderator: Denise McMahon, Branch Manager
In the aftermath of the Civil War, an aging itinerant
news reader agrees to transport a young captive of
the Kiowa back to her people in this exquisitely
rendered, morally complex, multilayered novel
of historical fiction from the author of Enemy
Women that explores the boundaries of family,
responsibility, honor, and trust.
FEATURE FILM SERIES @ SR
FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (USA, 2016)
Tuesday, April 11, 2 p.m.
Directed by Stephen Frears
Starring Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Simon
Helberg
The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New
York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera
singer despite having a terrible singing voice.
Drama, 111 minutes, color
CAHLUA AND CREAM Tuesday, April 4, 6:30 p.m.
Back for their 6th year, this crowd pleasing duo AVOW
performs a variety of jazz, show tunes and pop. (60 Thursday, April 13, 10 a.m.
minutes)
Presenter: Hospice and Palliative Care
Representative from AVOW Hospice will share
FLY GIRLS OF WORLD WAR II
the meaning of compassionate care for people
Wednesday, April 5, 10 a.m.
facing a life-limiting illness. Discussion will focus
Presenter: Patricia DelGiorno
Between 1942 and 1944, over 1000 female pilots on medical care, pain management and emotional
ferried planes from aircraft factories to Army Air support tailored to the patient’s needs and concerns.
Force bases throughout the country, relieving (60 minutes)
male pilots for combat duty. As members of the
newly formed Women’s Air Force Service Pilots LIVING AN ARTFUL LIFE
(WASPs), they flew every type of aircraft in the Thursday, April 13, 6 p.m.
USAAF arsenal. They towed targets for live anti- Presenter: Lee Hammond
aircraft artillery practice, served as test pilots and The life of an artist is not an easy one, but it is
simulated strafing missions. This presentation very creative. Lee Hammond has had a prolific
focuses on the courage of these high-flying pioneers career as an artist, author and art instructor. Lee
in women’s aviation as well as their largely unsung will talk about her varied career and what it takes
contributions to the war effort. (60 minutes)
for a creative person to survive and succeed in the
professional art world. (60 minutes)
STOP AND FRISK
Thursday, April 6, 10 a.m.
COLOR ME AMAZING FRIDAY
Presenter: Thomas Eastwood, Retired Special Agent
Friday, April 14, 11 a.m. (Conference Room)
Analysis of a controversial police tactic. We will
Join us for a fun and relaxing hour of coloring
explore the procedures and whether they are legal
intricate designs and patterns and listening to
and effective. Topics: case law and court rulings;
soothing music. You will be surprised by how
4th Amendment; politics; targeted and random
relaxing coloring is. The library will provide
searches; profiling; sobriety checkpoints; pros and
all coloring materials. This time is for you! (60
cons; and NYPD. (90 minutes)
minutes)
CANTERBURY TALES: CITY AND
THE NATURE OF EVIL: FROM BIBLICAL
CATHEDRAL
TIMES TO THE 21st CENTURY
Thursday, April 6, 2 p.m.
Tuesday,
April 18, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Carol Jonson
Canterbury has been one of England’s important Presenter: Member of the Center for Critical
sites for more than 1400 years. Its beautiful Thinking
cathedral, built as a labor of love by skilled, but Predominantly a religious term, ‘evil’ is often used
now nameless craftsmen over centuries, was the site in the context of genocide, fascism and war. Is it
of the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket, relevant in our contemporary secular world? Are
propelling it into a center of pilgrimage. This class doing ‘bad things’ and ‘evil’ one and the same? Join
will explore the building of the cathedral and the the Center for Critical Thinking for a moderated
discussion on this controversial topic. (90 minutes)
many stories associated with it. (90 minutes)
ADULT EVENTS
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MAN IN THE EVERGLADES
Thursday, April 20, 10 a.m.
Presenter: David Southall
Humans have lived in the area that is now the
Everglades for some 10,000 years. Bands of “huntergatherers” roamed the dry savannas of south Florida
setting fire to the grasslands to hunt Mastodon and
Ice-age Bison. Adapting to gradual climate change,
Paleo-Indian bands evolved into Native American
cultures that continued to utilize the Everglades
ecosystem, managing it for their benefit. (90 minutes)
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN
COLLIER COUNTY
Thursday, April 20, 2 p.m.
Presenters: David Wilkison & Jamie French
What is a Right-Of-Way? There’s water standing on
my property, what will the county do about it? Why
isn’t more road work done at night? What is the
status on the Vanderbilt Beach Extension project?
How can I contact the Right-of-Way Acquisition
Office directly? Where can I find information
on road projects that are in design? Join David
Wilkison & Jamie French to find out these answers
and more! (60 minutes)
MEET THE AUTHOR SERIES: PAT
McGAULEY
Friday, April 21, 1 p.m.
Pat McGauley is a master of drama. His diverse
characters are vividly drawn with story lines as
compelling as the backdrops for his novels. Come
and enjoy a presentation on his perspective of the
writing process and a Q&A regarding his new
novel “Tears”. (90 minutes)
STEM CELL THERAPY FOR JOINTS – NCH
Health Literacy Seminar
Thursday, April 27, 10 a.m.
Presenter: Leon Mead, MD
Dr. Mead will discuss treatment options for arthritis
including stem cell therapy. (90 minutes)
ARTS IN HEALING
Thursday, April 27, 2 p.m. (Conference Room)
Instructor: Beth Schroeder
This instructional class will help anyone who
is interested in using art to facilitate health.
Beth Schroeder, former coordinator for Naples
Healthcare Systems Arts in Healing, leads you
through an expressive art class “Making Art in
Mindfulness” that creates health, relaxation, and
focus by using a simple art form. Class size is
limited. (60 minutes)
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EAST NAPLES
BRANCH LIBRARY
IMMOKALEE
BRANCH LIBRARY
8787 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34113
Phone: 239-775-5592
417 N. First Street, Immokalee, FL 34142
Phone: 239-657-2882
BEADS AND MORE
Tuesday, April 4, 10 a.m. or 3 p.m.
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. (120 minutes)
SKIN HEALTH TALK
Thursday, April 6, 5:30 p.m.
Practitioners from Florida Skin Center will
share practical life-saving tips and instructions
for maintaining healthy skin, including proper
use of sunscreen, moisturizers, and other skin
care products. Skin cancer warning signs and
recommended screenings will be discussed as well.
A necessity for anyone having fun in the Florida
sun. (60 minutes)
COLOR ME AMAZING WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, April 12, 10 a.m.
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 materials. This time is for you! (60
minutes)
GOLDEN GATE
BRANCH LIBRARY
2432 Lucerne Road, Naples, 34116
Phone: 239-252-4542
BIRDS OF THE BEACH
Thursday, April 6, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Dick Ginevan, Rookery Bay Reserve
Grasp the basics of bird identification as Dick
Ginevan details the different plumages and
migrations of our local coastal water birds. Some of
the many birds discussed will include: shorebirds,
wading birds, diving birds, and migrating birds like
red knots, least turns, black skimmers and plovers.
(60 minutes)
BOOK DISCUSSION @ GG
SPRING READERS’ ROUNDTABLE
DISCUSSION
Thursday, April 13, 2 p.m.
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)
“BEING MORTAL” FILM & DISCUSSION
Thursday, April 20, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Mark Beland, AVOW Representative
Join us for a free screening and discussion of the
new PBS documentary, Being Mortal. Based on the
best-selling book by Dr. Atul Gawande, this film
explores the hopes of patients and families facing
terminal illness and their relationships with family
and professionals who care for them. (90 minutes)
MARCO ISLAND
BRANCH LIBRARY
210 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island, 34145
Phone: 239-394-3272
USCGA BOATING BASICS
Tuesday, April 4, 11 a.m.
Instructor: United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Join the U.S. Coast Guard to learn about
equipment for your boat, nautical rules of the
road, and boating safety. Registration required. (60
minutes)
DEATH: LOSS, GRIEF, AND RECOVERY
Tuesday, April 11, 10:30 a.m.
Presenter: Catherine Cruikshank
Caregiving for someone with dementia can take
a toll on caregivers. Whether you are the spouse
or the child, you might have certain expectations
of how you will move forward after your loved
one passes. This educational program is designed
to offer various processes for your consideration.
Hospice representatives will be available to answer
questions on palliative and hospice services for
dementia patients. Registration required. (120
minutes)
HEALTH BENEFITS OF FOLLOWING A
MEDITERRANEAN DIET
Thursday, April 20, 2 p.m.
Speaker: Diana Vittorio, RD, NCH vonArx
Diabetes & Nutrition Center
The Mediterranean diet is clinically proven to
reduce the risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease,
and myocardial infarction. It has also been shown
to reduce the risk for complications associated with
diabetes and excess weight. This talk will list foods
to include and limit when following this meal plan.
We will also focus on the health benefits of fats in
diet and tips of incorporating Mediterranean herbs
in cooking. Registration required. (60 minutes)
Library
Electronic
Resources
Cloud Library
Borrow eBooks and
audio books for
your Kindle, Nook
or iPad!
The fast, easy way to
learn a new language!
Online homework help, writing
lab, and more!
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VANDERBILT BEACH
BRANCH LIBRARY
788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples, 34108
Phone: 239-597-8444
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Free resumé review, career
assistance, and more!
BOOK DISCUSSION @ VB
THE RENT COLLECTOR by Camron Wright
Tuesday, April 11, 4 p.m.
Moderator: Barbie Schulze, Library Assistant
A beautifully told story about the perseverance of
the human spirit and the importance of standing
up for what is right. Registration required. (60
minutes)
Read the latest digital issue
of your favorite magazine!
Instantly borrow free
digital movies, music, and more!
ADULT EVENTS
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Children’s Events
Story Times
HEADQUARTERS REGIONAL LIBRARY
Registration for all April programs, including story times, begins Monday, March 13,
unless otherwise noted. You may register online at 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
NAPLES REGIONAL LIBRARY
Story times begin Tuesday, April 4. 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, April 4. Registration recommended.
Tuesdays
Family Story Time & Craft, 10:30-11:15 a.m., ages 16 months-5 years
EAST NAPLES BRANCH LIBRARY
Story Times begin Thursday, April 6. Registration is recommended and begins
on Monday, March 23.
Thursdays
Walk-In Activity Time, 10:30 a.m., ages 18 months-5 years
Story Times begin Wednesday, April 5. 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
Story Times begin Tuesday, April 4. Registration is not required.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Family Story Time and Craft, 10:30 a.m., all ages
READ TO RABBITS
Thursday, April 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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 we’ll make a bunny
inspired edible craft. Ages 4-8 years. Registration required.
CYCLE OF LIFE – NAPLES ZOOMOBILE
Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m.-Noon
Come see the latest edition to the Naples Zoo, their very own traveling
Zoomobile will be here with a couple of their zoo friends. We’ll discover lots
of interesting facts about the life cycles of these animals and how they enjoy
their new homes at the zoo. Ages 7-9 years. Registration required.
IMMOKALEE BRANCH LIBRARY
Story Times begin Tuesday, April 4. Registration is not required.
Tuesdays
Combined Story Time, 10 a.m., ages 10 months-5 years
MARCO ISLAND BRANCH LIBRARY
Story Times begin Thursday, April 6. Registration is not required.
Thursdays
Family Story Time & Craft, 10:30-11:15 a.m., ages 16 months-5 years and an adult.
CHILDREN & TEEN EVENTS
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 9-15
Stop by the Children’s Desk and fill out a heart telling us why you love our
library! All hearts will be displayed to the public and each child (or their
parent) who fills out a heart will receive a sticker as well as an entry for a raffle
prize! Winner to be determined via drawing April 17. Grades K-12.
BACKYARD ANIMALS
Wednesday, April 19, 4-5 p.m.
Join Tish Roland, from University Extension Services, as we celebrate Earth
Day by learning about some cute animals and how to take care of them.
Interesting facts and activities await. Featuring live backyard animals. Ages 4
years and older. Registration required.
GOLDEN GATE BRANCH LIBRARY
Mondays
Walk-in Activity Time, 10:30 a.m., Ages 18 months-5 years
CHESS CLUB, K – 12
Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6-7:30 p.m.
Join Antonio as he shares his skills at chess with students entering kindergarten
through twelfth grade. For all playing levels, beginner to advanced.
Registration is not required.
PUPS ‘N’ BOOKS
Saturday, April 15, 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. Due to the popularity of the program, please
sign in at the children’s desk when you arrive to reserve a 10 minutes space.
All ages. Registration is not required.
ESTATES BRANCH LIBRARY
Story Times begin Monday, April 3. Registration is not required.
ONCE UPON A TIME
Saturday, April 1, 2:30-3:15 p.m.
One Bag Productions Improv Troupe presents three short combined fairytales
that create a fun and lively performance that will delight young audiences.
The fairytales are: Snow White Meets Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Pigs
Visit the Three Bears & Goldilocks, and Hansel and Gretel Meet Cinderella.
Also, improvisational comedic scenes will be presented after the performance
of Once Upon a Time. Ages 2-11 years. Register by phone or in person.
TI POCAME A CARIBBEAN CINDERELLA STORY
Monday, April 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Help us spread cultural awareness through this Caribbean folktale event.
Enjoy a puppet theatre story, craft and some fun French activities presented
by Florida Gulf Coast University multicultural class students. Ages 5-9 years.
Registration required.
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
VANDERBILT BEACH BRANCH LIBRARY
Headquarters Regional Library
Registration starts Monday, March 13. Register for programs online
(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.
BE MONEY SMART – MONEY SMART WEEK
Thursday, April 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Practice identifying American coins and bills through games and activities.
Earn “cash” to “buy” prizes! Ages 7-10 years. Registration required.
ART SMARTS
Friday, April 28, 10-11 a.m.
Join us for a new storytime focusing on process art. We’ll read a story, sing
some songs and then wear some old clothes, because we’ll have some creative
fun through developmentally appropriate art experiences. Ages 2-5 years.
Registration required.
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Estates Branch Library
GULF COAST SYMPHONY PRESENTS:
MUSICAL DISCOVERY ZONE ™
Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m.-Noon
Musical Discovery Zone™ allow children (and adults!) to meet several
musicians from the orchestra and can try their own hand at playing some
instruments. All ages. Registration required.
Naples Regional Library
Registration for all programs begins Monday, March 13.
APRIL FOOL’S DAY 3D HAND DRAWING
Saturday, April 1 - All Day
Visit the library to make a unique 3D drawing of your hand. All ages welcome.
Registration is not required.
South Regional Library
Registration for all programs begins Monday, March 13.
SPRING BABIES ON THE LOOSE
April – All Month Long
Come look around the South Regional Library for pictures of baby spring
animals. Small pocket prizes awarded when you find them all. All ages welcome.
Registration is not required.
SPRING HAS SPRUNG TERRACOTTA PLANTING
Wednesday, April 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Spring planting begins today! Tish Roland will teach you some beginning
gardening skills when you plant some bulbs and grass in terracotta clay pots.
Grades K-3. Registration required.
LEGO® CLUB
Wednesday, April 19, 3:30-5 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.
BABY ANIMALS GALORE!
Wednesday, April 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
It’s Spring! Come see what baby animals have arrived! Ducklings, chicks and
more! Ages 3 years and older. Registration required.
East Naples Branch Library
Registration for all programs begins Monday, March 13.
SCAVENGER HUNT
Monday, April 3 – Thursday, April 28, all day
Celebrate National Library week with the East Naples Library. Look around the
children’s department for pictures of books and book characters. A small prize
will be awarded when you find all of them. All ages. Registration is not required.
MAKERSPACE
Thursday, April 6, 4-6 p.m.
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.
BUNNIES, CHICKS & DUCKLINGS, OH, MY!
Thursday, April 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tish from 4-H will be here with a baby bunny, chick and duckling, and she will
tell us all about proper care and feeding of these cute little creatures. Ages 4 years
and older. Registration required.
PUPS ‘N’ BOOKS
Thursday, April 27, 4:30-5:30 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.
CHILDREN & TEEN EVENTS
Registration for all programs begins Monday, March 13.
Bunny Mania!
BUNNY STORY TIME
Wednesday, April 5 or Thursday, April 6
(Toddlers 10 a.m.; Preschoolers 10:30 a.m.)
Enjoy a bunny-themed story time and craft. Registration is not required.
BUNNY MAKE & TAKE
Tuesday, April 11, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Stop by the library and make a bunny craft. All ages. Registration is not required.
BUNNIES, CHICKS & DUCKLINGS, OH, MY!
Tuesday, April 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tish from 4-H will be here with a baby bunny, chick and duckling, and she
will tell us all about proper care and feeding of these cute little creatures. Ages 4
years and older. Registration is not required.
BUNNY SCAVENGER HUNT
Monday, April 24 through Friday, April 28
Find the famous bunnies hidden in the children’s room and win a small prize.
All ages. Registration is not required.
LEGO® CLUB
2nd Wednesday of every month, 4-5:30 p.m.
Share ideas, be creative, make new friends and have fun! LEGO® bricks will be
provided. Your LEGO® creation will be put on display at the library. Ages 5-11
years. Registration is not required.
Golden Gate Branch Library
Registration for all programs begins Monday, March 13.
EASTER SCAVENGER HUNT (April – All Month Long)
BOOK BUDDIES
Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 4-4:45 p.m.
What, exactly, is the Reading Book Buddy program? They’re older kids (“Big
Reading Buddies”) who will do the listening, paired with younger kids (“Little
Reading Buddies”) who will do the reading, during some one-on-one reading
time. Ages 7-10 years. Registration required.
IT’S SPRING CRAFT TIME AT YOUR LIBRARY!
Tuesday, April 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Join us as we make several Easter and spring crafts, play a game and enjoy some
refreshments. Ages 5-11 years. Registration required.
BUNNIES, CHICKS AND DUCKLINGS, OH, MY!
Tuesday, April 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Tish from 4-H will be here with a baby bunny, chick and duckling, and she will
tell us all about proper care and feeding of these cute little creatures. All ages.
Registration required.
Immokalee Branch Library
Registration for all programs begins Monday, March 13.
EASTER SCAVENGER HUNT (April – All Month Long)
EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Thursday, April 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Spring has sprung! Join us for a story and a craft, then we will have our annual
Easter egg hunt! Ages 2-10 years. Registration required.
PAJAMA STORYTIME
Thursday, April 20, 6-6:30 p.m.
Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite teddy bear! We’ll sing songs and tell
bedtime stories, then finish with a craft. All ages. Registration required.
BUNNIES, CHICKS & DUCKLINGS, OH, MY!
Thursday, April 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tish from 4-H will be here with a baby bunny, chick and duckling, and she will
tell us all about proper care and feeding of these cute little creatures. All ages.
Registration required.
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Marco Island Branch Library
Registration for all programs begins Monday, March 13.
SPRING BABIES ON THE LOOSE
April – All Month Long
Come look around the Marco Island Library for pictures of baby spring
animals. Small pocket prizes awarded when you find them all. All ages welcome.
Registration is not required.
CHESS CLUB, K-12
Saturdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 9 a.m.-Noon
Facilitator: Wade Keller
Join the chess club for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. For all
playing levels, beginner to advanced. Registration is recommended.
LEGO® CLUB
Thursday, April 13, 3:30-5 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.
Teen/Tween
Events
Registration for all programs begins Monday, March 13.
Headquarters Regional Library
CHESS CLUB, K – 12
Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6-7:30 p.m.
Join Antonio as he shares his skills at chess with students entering kindergarten
through twelfth grade. For all playing levels, beginner to advanced. Registration
is not required.
SPRING CRAFT TIME
Thursday, April 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Come celebrate spring by making some earthy crafts. Ages 11-15 years.
Registration required.
Naples Regional Library
APRIL FOOL’S DAY 3D HAND DRAWING
Saturday, April 1 - All Day
Visit the library to make a unique 3D drawing of your hand. All ages welcome.
Registration is not required.
South Regional Library
PEACEFUL COLORING
April - All Month Long
Coloring is the latest stress buster. Pick up colored pencils and pictures to color at
the circulation desk or add your creative coloring skills to the large picture in the
Teen Area. Ages 11-17 years. Registration is not required.
SHOEBOX CHARGING STATION
Saturday, April 22, 2-3:30 p.m.
Come celebrate Earth Day by making your own charging station out of a recycled
shoe box. Ages 9-17 years. Registration required.
East Naples Branch Library
MAKERSPACE
Thursday, April 6, 4-6 p.m
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.
Golden Gate Branch Library
BOOK BUDDIES
Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 4-4:45 p.m.
What, exactly, is the Reading Book Buddy program? They’re older kids (“Big
Reading Buddies”) who will do the listening, paired with younger kids (“Little
Reading Buddies”) who will do the reading, during some one-on-one reading
time. Ages 11-17 years. Registration required.
CHILDREN & TEEN EVENTS
BABY ANIMALS GALORE!
Thursday, April 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
It’s Spring! Come see what baby animals have arrived! Ducklings, chicks and
more! Ages 3 years and older. Registration required.
Vanderbilt Beach Branch Library
Registration for all programs begins Monday, March 13.
SPRING EGG HUNT
Tuesday, April 4, 4-5 p.m.
Make a fun spring container to use during the hunt. Follow everyone outside to
the courtyard and side lawn where we will search for plastic treasures. Return your
eggs to the library and get a special treat bag. Ages 2-6 years. Registration required.
MARVELOUS MANATEES
Tuesday, April 25, 4-5 p.m.
Join a Ranger from J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge and discover these
gentle giants that call Southwest Florida home. We’ll include some actives involving
artifacts, puzzles, games, and a craft. Ages 5-11 years. Registration required.
Immokalee Branch Library
PEACEFUL COLORING
March - All Month Long
Coloring is the latest stress buster. Pick up colored pencils and pictures to color
at the circulation desk or add your creative coloring skills to the large picture in
the Teen Area. Ages 11-17 years. Registration is not required.
SKIN HEALTH TALK
Thursday, April 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Practitioners from Florida Skin Center will share practical life-saving tips and
instructions for maintaining healthy skin, including proper use of sunscreen,
moisturizers, and other skin care products. Skin cancer warning signs and
recommended screenings will be discussed as well. A necessity for anyone having
fun in the Florida sun. Ages 11 years and older. Registration required.
TEEN EGG DECORATING
Monday, April 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Time to throw away the dye and try these different, creative ways to decorate
your eggs. All supplies will be provided. Ages 11-17 years. Registration required.
COLORING FOR TEENS
Monday, April 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Love coloring? Come spend an evening relaxing and coloring with your friends!
Coloring pages and pencils will be provided. Refreshments will also be available.
Ages 11-17 years. Registration required.
Marco Island Branch Library
PEACEFUL COLORING
April - All Month Long
Coloring is the latest stress buster. Pick up colored pencils and pictures to color at
the circulation desk or add your creative coloring skills to the large picture in the
Teen Area. Ages 11-17 years. Registration is not required.
CHESS CLUB, K – 12
Saturdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 9 a.m.-Noon
Facilitator: Wade Keller
Join the chess club for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. For all
playing levels, beginner to advanced. Registration is recommended.
SHOEBOX CHARGING STATION
Thursday, April 6, 4-5 p.m.
Come celebrate Earth Day by making your own charging station out of a recycled
shoe box. Ages 9-17 years. Registration required.
Vanderbilt Beach Branch Library
TWEEN/TEEN EGGTRAVAGANZA
Tuesday, April 11, 5-6 p.m.
We’ve hidden on our side lawn and courtyard several eggs containing small prizes.
Join the hunt and you get to keep what’s inside. There will be one special golden
goose egg prize. Ages 11-16 years. Registration required.
TEEN BOOK CREW vs GUYS READ!
THE TAPPER TWINS GO TO WAR (WITH EACH OTHER) by Geoff Radkey
Wednesday, April 26, 5-6 p.m.
Gather for an afternoon of competition. Who will reign supreme? Come share
your skills, abilities and talents as we enjoy this hilarious tale of feuding twins,
Reese & Claudia, and their escalating brother/sister antics. Snacks will be served.
Ages 12-16 years. Registration required.
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COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS
EAST NAPLES (EN)
8787 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34113
Phone: 775-5592, Fax: 774-5148
M - Th: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Saturday
IMMOKALEE (IM)
417 N. First St., Immokalee, FL 34142
Phone: 657-2882, Fax: 657-4901
M & Th: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tu, W, F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Saturday
ESTATES (EB)
1266 Golden Gate Blvd., W., Naples, FL 34120
Phone: 455-8088, Fax: 455-8113
M - Th: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Saturday
MARCO ISLAND (MI)
210 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145
Phone: 394-3272, Fax: 394-2383
M - Th: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
F & Sa: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
EVERGLADES CITY (EV)
102 Copeland Ave., N., Everglades City, FL 34139
Phone: 695-2511, Fax: 695-2548
Monday - Friday:
9 a.m. - noon,
1 - 4:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday
M - Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
F & Sa: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
GOLDEN GATE (GG)
2432 Lucerne Road, Naples, FL 34116
Phone: 252-4542, Fax: 455-8921
M & W: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tu & Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
F & Sa: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
NAPLES REGIONAL (NR)
650 Central Ave., Naples, FL 34102
Circulation: 262-4130, Reference: 263-7768
Children’s: 262-6853
Fax: 649-1293
M - Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
F & Sa: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
HEADQUARTERS (HQ) 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples, FL 34109
Circulation: 593-0334, Reference: 593-0177
Children’s: 593-0870, Administration: 593-3511
Mail-a-Book, 593-0334, Ext. 20
Fax: 254-8167, Reference Fax: 591-3784
M - Th: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
F & Sa: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
SOUTH REGIONAL (SR)
8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy., Naples, FL 34113
Circulation: 252-7542, Reference: 252-7577
Children’s: 252-7557
Fax: 252-6224
VANDERBILT BEACH (VB) 788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples, FL 34108
Phone: 597-8444, Fax: 597-3653
M - Th: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Saturday
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