Lee libraries offer free summer programs

The Lee County Library System is offering a wide variety of programs for all ages in June. The following regularly scheduled programs are free of charge to the public:

Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library, located at 2050 Central Ave. in Fort Myers. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at (239) 479-4635.

Adult

HUD-Approved, First-Time Homebuyer Workshop

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 9

Learn about down payment and closing-cost assistance programs, the mortgage loan process and other tools for gaining home ownership. Registration is required. To reserve a seat, call the Consumer Credit Counseling Service at (800) 741-7040 and choose option 4. A lunch break is from noon to 1 p.m.; meals not provided.

Scrapbooking 101

10 a.m. Saturday, June 16

Learn new techniques that will make your scrapbooking more special than ever. Materials will be supplied. Be sure to bring four to six pictures for your pages.

All About the Book

Noon Wednesday, June 20

Every author starts somewhere, but the end of the book is where this group discussion begins. Join discussions of J.M. Ledgard's "Giraffe: A Novel" in May and Jim Lynch's "The Highest Tide: A Novel" in June.

Affordable, Tactical Marketing for Your Small Business

2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 25

Representatives from the Small Business Development Center will discuss cost-effective and proven, small-business marketing techniques. Learn the three Rs of small-business marketing: research, reach and retain customers. Find out how the media can increase your business.

Bead a Double Spiral Bracelet

10 a.m. Saturday, June 30 If you haven't had an opportunity to create one of these easy but versatile pieces, come join us and see why they're so addictively fun. Even if you've already started a beading project, still come and add a new treasure to your collection. Registration is required.

Family Baby/Parent Rhyme Time

10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27

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 requested.

Kids/Teens

Are Your Roots Showing? Start Climbing Your Family Tree: "Searching Your Family's Roots Online"

4 p.m. Saturdays, June 23

Have you ever wondered about your roots? Have you ever wanted to explore your family's history? Have you ever wanted to create your own family tree? Youth in grades 5th through 9th can learn all of that and more as the Lee County Genealogical Society continues this three-part series with a new topic in June. The series will end on July 28 with "Are Your Roots Showing?: Immigrant Ancestors." Registration is requested.

Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library, located at 3095 Blount St. in Fort Myers. For more information about the program or to register, please call the library at (239) 334-3602.

Adult Street Smart Urban Book Festival

1 p.m. Saturday, June 23

Come and celebrate the emerging genre of urban fiction. Learn about popular titles and take advantage of opportunities to browse and check them out from the Dunbar collection.

Kids Father's Day Bookmarks

1 p.m. Saturday, June 16

Come and listen to stories in English and Spanish, and then create a fun bookmark to take home to your father in celebration of his special day.