Special to The Breeze
Next month's roster of activities at Northwest Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public:
ADULTS
English Caf
10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Dec, 1, 8, 15
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.
Holiday Town Square Exhibit:
Musical Performances
3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3: Sun-Sations Barbershop Quartet
1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10: Dulcimer, Autoharps and Fiddles with Frank & Connie Dennis
11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17: Calendar Girls Dance Troup
Enjoy these live musical performances featuring holiday music
Holiday Town Square Exhibit
From Page to Stage: Florida Repertory Theatre presents "Santaland Diaries" by David Sedaris
3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8
"Santaland Diaries" is the story of the author?s experiences working as an elf at Macy?s Department store. The Florida Rep actors will perform an excerpt from ?Santaland Diaries.? Join in the discussion by reading the play and catch one of the performances of the play December 14 -31, 2011 at the Arcade Theatre. The actors will be on hand after the performance to discuss the play and answer questions.
Nibbles and Novels
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14
Chat about books. Discover new favorites. Enjoy a snack. Meet other book lovers. Come join us.
Holiday Town Square Exhibit:
Readers Theatre
4 p.m. Tuesday, December 20
Enjoy a special, holiday-themed readers theatre in our exhibit area.
FAMILY
Family Storytime
10:30 a.m. Thursdays, December 1, 8
This program is for the whole family and lasts about 30 minutes. Registration is required.
Holiday Town Square Exhibit:
Musical Performances
3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3: Sun-Sations Barbershop Quartet
1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10: Dulcimer, Autoharps and Fiddles with Frank & Connie Dennis
11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17: Calendar Girls Dance Troup
Enjoy these live musical performances featuring holiday music
Baby-Parent Rhyme Time
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7
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. Registration is required.
Holiday Town Square Exhibit
From Page to Stage: Florida Repertory Theatre presents "Santaland Diaries" by David Sedaris
n 3 p.m. Saturday, December 8
"Santaland Diaries" is the story of the author?s experiences working as an elf at Macy?s Department store. The Florida Rep actors will perform an excerpt from ?Santaland Diaries.? Join in the discussion by reading the play and catch one of the performances of the play December 14 -31, 2011 at the Arcade Theatre. The actors will be on hand after the performance to discuss the play and answer questions.
Holiday Town Square Exhibit: Readers Theatre
4 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20
Enjoy a special, holiday-theme readers theatre in our exhibit area.
CHILDREN
Kids Read Down Fines
5-6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13
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.
Snowflake Storytime and Fun!
6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20
Kids, come to the library for a special holiday storytime and craft. For ages 3 to 8. Registration is required and begins December 5.
Vintage Video Gaming-Super Mario Brothers
2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21
Play vintage video games from the 90's! For ages 5 to 12. Registration is required.
TEENS
December Trivia for Teens
Dec. 1-15
Available during normal library operating hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. 6 p.m.; Tuesday: 12 p.m. 8 p.m.; Friday, Saturday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m.
How well do you know your December trivia? Complete and submit the trivia quiz, located at the Teen reference desk between December 1st and December 15th. A winner will be selected from the correct answers on December 16th at 4 pm. The prize will be a $25 gift certificate. Sponsored by Friends of the Northwest Regional Library.
Yu-Gi-Oh Card Gaming
12 -4 p.m. Saturday, December 3
Gather with like minded Yu-Gi-Oh card players in the Teen Caf. Play for fun and share strategies. This is not a tournament.
Kids Read Down Fines
5-6 p.m. Tuesday, December 13
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.
Cool Stuff
6 p.m. Tuesday, December 13
For tweens ages 10-12, Cool Stuff will feature activities in science, technology and fun for the creative mind. Sponsored by Friends of the Northwest Regional Library. Registration required.
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The Northwest Regional Library is located at 519 Chiquita Boulevard N. in Cape Coral. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at (239) 533-4700. A sign language interpreter is available with 5 business days notice to library staff. Assistive listening system available; request at desk.
