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
Knit and Stitch
1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 15
A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters who join together to 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: “Family Recipe” by Carolyn Huynh
10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2
Duc Tran, the eccentric founder of the Vietnamese sandwich chain Duc’s Sandwiches, has decided to retire. No one has heard from his wife, Evelyn, in two decades. She abandoned the family without a trace and clearly doesn’t want anything to do with Duc, the business or their kids. But the money has to go to someone. With the help of the shady family lawyer, Duc informs his five estranged children that to receive their inheritance, his four daughters must revitalize rundown shops in old-school Little Saigon locations across America within a year. But if the first-born son, Jude, gets married first, everything will go to him.
Spanish Conversation Club
6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7
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.
Arts and Crafts Maker Time
10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30
Enjoy a casual drop-in crafting session with fellow adult artists and crafters of all kinds. Bring your own projects and supplies or get creative with our media and materials. Staff will be on hand to answer questions about our materials and recommend resources to enhance your skills or expand your arts and crafts repertoire.
Children’s Programs
Family Storytime
10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 10, 17
10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11
For children through age 5 years and caregivers. Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Haunted Lego Build
5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14
Designed for school-aged children ages 6-12 years, this hands-on event lets kids unleash their creativity and engineering skills while diving into the spooky spirit of the season. Participants will be encouraged to design and build haunted houses, creepy creatures and more using Lego bricks.
Spooky Counting Craft
10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24
Designed for ages 3-5 years, this playful session combines early math skills with creativity as children count, glue and color a spooky craft.
Costume Storytime
10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31
Join us for a spook-tacular storytime filled with not-so-scary stories, silly songs and fun rhymes, perfect for little ghouls and goblins. Kids are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costumes for a festive and frightfully fun morning.
Teen Programs
Anime Hour
2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7
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.
Teen Pumpkin Painting
2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21
Whether you’re a seasoned artist, or just looking to have fun, this event is perfect for teens who want to add a splash of color and personality to their Halloween season. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
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.
