Sep 5, 2006

Photo/Story Opportunity

Media Contact: Heather O'Connell

(239) 461-2924 or hoconnell@leegov.com

International Literacy Day

FORT MYERS, Fla., Sept. 5, 2006 – September 8 is International Literacy Day. The Lee County Library System celebrates literacy all this week with special programs and displays of library resources:

Programs
Pine Island Public Library 10700 Russell Road, Bokeelia 461-3188

Orange You Glad You Can Read?
11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday, September 8
Celebrate International Literacy Day with the Pine Island Public Library and the Pine Island Kiwanis.  Wear the color orange and be proud that you can read. Come for stories and fun! Children's Program

East County Regional Library 881 Gunnery Road, Lehigh Acres 461-7300

Literacy in Lehigh
10 a.m. Saturday, September 9
Mary Slavik, of the Lehigh Acres Literacy Council, will address the current state of literacy in Lehigh Acres. Registration requested. Adult Program

Riverdale Branch Library 14561 State Road 80, Fort Myers 461-3130

Celebrate Literacy Day 2006
11 a.m. Saturday, September 9
Riverdale Branch Library invites you to a fun-filled open house. "Gaming tables" will offer word games, quizzes and prizes up until 2 p.m., when the "Read a Good Book Lately?" discussion forum will begin in the meeting room. Registration requested. Adult/Family Program Free Resources @ your library

Ready Collection
materials to help adult learners with basic math and reading skills, English as a Second Language, and preparation for GED tests and citizenship
Rosetta Stone
an online resource for learning English (or any of 23 other languages) by using the Lee County Library System website and a Lee County Library System library card. 

English Caf Classes
a drop-in program for adult ESOL/ESL students to practice English speaking skills. Topics include everyday situations, current events and cultural issues (Participants should have basic English skills.)  

Lee County Library System Literacy Office 461-5885
works with local partners to help adults who are seeking to improve their English or reading skills

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