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County Library System Supports Read Together, Florida
Mar 2, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community Relations Coordinator Voice: (239) 461-2924 Library Development Specialist Voice: (239) 461-2914 Lee County Library System Supports Read Together, Florida FORT MYERS, FL (March 2, 2005) Lee County residents are invited to participate in a statewide reading frenzy that is sweeping across Florida. A variety of programs will be presented this month and in April at Lee libraries to support the Read Together, Florida project, a part of Gov. Jeb Bush's Family Literacy Initiative that encourages Floridians to read the same book at the same time to enhance their love for reading. Library communities across the state are modeling localized projects after Bush's program, including the Lee County Library System with its new One Book, One Community Lee County Reads: "A Land Remembered" a book club just for residents in Southwest Florida. This year's selection for Read Together, Florida is Carl Hiaasen's "Hoot," a 2003 Newbery Honor Book about a young boy who moves to Florida and begins a quest to rescue burrowing owls from a neighborhood demolition. It is the second book selection for the project, launched last year with Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God." LCLS has 166 copies of "Hoot," including audio and large print editions, in its collection. Residents are encouraged to read the book this month and attend the following scheduled programs at Lee County public libraries: Make and Take Owl Crafts and Booktalks (for the family) 10 a.m. Friday, March 25; 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29; 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30; and 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31 East County Regional, 881 Gunnery Road in Lehigh Acres (239) 461-7300 Book Discussion: Carl Hiaasen's "Hoot" (for adults, children and teens) 2 p.m. Monday, March 28 Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, 921 S.W. 39th Terrace in Cape Coral Carol Kiefer, member of the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife, will present a program about burrowing owls following the book discussion. Please preregister by calling the library at (239) 542-3953. Hoot Bingo (for the family) 2 p.m. Monday, March 28 East County Regional, 881 Gunnery Road in Lehigh Acres (239) 461-7300 Make and Take an Owl Bookmark (for the family) 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16 East County Regional, 881 Gunnery Road in Lehigh Acres (239) 461-7300 Family Book Discussion of "Hoot" 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16 East County Regional, 881 Gunnery Road in Lehigh Acres Please preregister by calling the library at (239) 461-7300. Book Discussion: Carl Hiaasen's "Hoot" (for adults, children and teens) 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23 South County Regional Library, 2110 Three Oaks Parkway in Estero Please preregister by calling the library at (239) 390-3200. In addition to the local programs, statewide online discussions (hosted by the Volunteer Florida Foundation) also are available. To participate in the online discussions or for more information about the Read Together, Florida project, visit www.VolunteerFloridaFoundation.org. All Lee County Library System programs are free and open to the public. A sign language interpreter is available with 48-hour notice. Call the Deaf Service Center at 461-0334 (voice) or 461-0438 (TTY). Assistive listening devices are also available upon request. For more information on any library program, call your library, or Telephone Reference at (239) 479-INFO or (239) 479-4636. |