programs set at Pine Island Public Library

Next month’s roster of activities at the Pine Island Public Library offers topics for all ages The following programs are free to the public

Adult Programs

Book Page Wreath

9:30 a m , Saturday, Aug 12

Join us and make a decorative book page wreath We will be layering and folding recycled book pages to create a flower like design on foam wreaths All supplies will be provided Registration is required

Download Drop-In

3:30 p m , Thursdays, Aug 17, 31

Receive personalized help downloading e-books, movies, music and more from Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla, two of Lee County Library System’s largest online content providers Bring your fully charged digital device for this hands-on help session Note: Please bring any passwords you may need for downloading apps Kindle users will also need an Amazon account and their password for accessing it

Game On: Family Edition

2 p m , Saturday, Aug 26

Join in the fun and challenge your friends and family to a variety of board games and video games Light refreshments provided

Children’s Programs

Bricks, Blocks and Books

10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 17

Join your storytime friends for this fun literacy playdate A variety of building blocks and bricks will be available for your preschooler to create with Favorite picture books will also be offered for inspiration and read-a-long fun

Game On: Family Edition

2 p m , Saturday, Aug 26

Join in the fun and challenge your friends and family to a variety of board games and video games Light refreshments provided

Preschool Playdate

10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 31

Meet up with friends old and new while developing early literacy skills through free play with games, toys and music

Teen Programs

Download Drop-In

3:30 p m , Thursdays, Aug 17, 31

Receive personalized help downloading e-books, movies, music and more from Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla, two of Lee County Library System’s largest online content providers Bring your fully charged digital device for this hands-on help session. Note: Please bring any passwords you may need for downloading apps Kindle users will also need an Amazon account and their password for accessing it

Game On: Family Edition

2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 26

Join in the fun and challenge your friends and family to a variety of board games and video games Light refreshments provided

The Pine Island Public Library is located at 10701 Russell Road in Bokeelia. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at 239533-4350 Check the Lee County Library System’s website at www leelibrary net 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

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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Lee County will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in its services, programs or activities To request an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a reasonable modification to par-

Florida Relay Service 711, or jlaguardia@leegov com Accommodation will be provided at no cost to the requestor Requests should be made at least five business days in advance

Matlacha Hookers blood drive at Pine Island United Methodist Church Aug. 5

The Matlacha Hookers are joining forces with the Pine Island F I S H Basket Brigade on Saturday, Aug 5, for a blood drive at the United Methodist Church at 5701 Pine Island Road, across from M/PIFD Station #1, from 10 a m until 3 p m Look for the Big Red Bus

As a thank you for your pint donation, you will receive a $20 E gift card and swag bag from OneBlood All donors receive a wellness check that includes blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening

Space is limited and donors are encouraged to schedule appointments online

Please visit www ONEBLOOD org/donate-now and use sponsor code 10492

For more information contact DJ 239-910-3829

Island Remembrance Service Sept. 28

St John's Episcopal Church will be holding a community Remembrance Service Thursday, Sept 28, at 6:30 p m Everyone is invited to come together and pray: n For those who lost their lives n For those who lost their businesses n For those who lost their homes. n For those who lost their pets n For those who lost their livelihoods n For those still struggling

The service is being hosted by the Rev Bill Gilmore, vicar of St John’s Episcopal Church, and will include the Rev Jacek Mazur, pastor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church, the Rev Kaylee Vida, pastor of Pine Island United Methodist Church and the Rev Tom Hafer, pastor of Fishers of Men Lutheran Church

S t J o h n ’ s E p i s c o p a l C h u r c h i s a t 7 7 7 1 H Stringfellow Road, St James City