Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public:
Adult Programs
Spanish Conversation Club
6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 18
Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level? Come test your skill level and improve your fluency by chatting with other adults. Join us as we practice speaking Spanish with others on a variety of topics. Intermediate to advanced Spanish-speaking skills are recommended in order to get the most out of the session. Registration is required.
Knit and Stitch
1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 19
A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters who share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects and tools. Basic materials and supplies are available for newcomers.
Book Discussion: “The Bewitching” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6
Minerva is a graduate student researching the life of Beatrice Tremblay, an obscure horror author. Tremblay’s most famous novel was inspired by a true story decades earlier. Tremblay attended the same university where Minerva is studying and became obsessed with her otherworldly roommate, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances. These events echo stories Minerva’s Nana Alba told about her girlhood in the 1900s Mexico, where she had an encounter with a witch. Minerva begins to sense that the malign force that stalked Tremblay and the missing girl might still walk the halls of the campus in 1990s Massachusetts.
DIY Spa Day
10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15
Learn how to create your own bath bombs and sugar scrubs. Perfect for beginners, you will leave with a set of bath bombs, a jar of sugar scrub and the know-how to recreate them at home. All supplies provided. This program is intended for adults 18 and older. Registration is required.
Children’s Programs
Family Storytime
10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 14, 21
10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8
For children through age 5 years with caregiver. Enjoy books, rhymes, songs and activities. This fun and engaging program offers kids a chance to make friends and build skills through stories, music and movement. Caregivers participate with their children while learning helpful early literacy strategies and tips to continue at home.
Thanksgiving STEM
Noon Saturday, Nov. 22
Get ready to gobble up some science, technology, engineering and math fun this Thanksgiving season. This is a hands-on program designed for school-aged children to explore the wonders of STEM through festive, fall-themed activities. Registration is required.
Teen Programs
Anime Hour
2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4
Enjoy an hour of anime entertainment, creative expression and lively discussions. This program is specially curated for anime enthusiasts to indulge in their passion for Japanese animation while hanging out among like-minded peers. Snacks provided and cosplay encouraged. This program is for teens ages 12-18 years.
The Riverdale Public Library is located at 2421 Buckingham Road in Fort Myers. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at (239) 533-4370. Check the Lee County Library System’s Web site 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.
