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Libraries can be emailed for inquiries about ZIP codes, phone
numbers and trivia. E-mail is checked twice a day Moonday
thorugh Saturday and questions are answered within 48 hours.
The web address is:
Bonita Springs County Library, 26876 Pine Ave., Bonita Springs, Florida - Map It!Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call (239)992-0101. Features: A solid collection of books, reference service, youth department and computers with Internet access and word processing capabilities. Cape Coral-Lee County Library, 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, Cape Coral, Florida - Map It!Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (932)542-3953. Features: The primary library for Cape Coral, as well as one of the three regional libraries serving Lee County, it house's the system's humanities collection, including the 34-volume Dictionary of Art. The facility has a word processor and typewriter for public use, microform magazine archives and printers and a youth services program. Captiva Memorial County Library, 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva, FloridaOpen 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Call (932)472-2133 Features: Access to local information and nature resources. The facility offers Internet access and word processing and programming capabilities. Visitor library cards are available to nonresidents for $5 and are valid for three months. Dunbar Jupiter Hammon County Library, 3095 Blount Street, Fort Myers, Florida - Map It!Open noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call (932)334-3602. Features: The largest African-American book collection in Southwest Florida. The facility offers homework assistance volunteers for students. East County Regional County Library, 881 Gunnery Road, Lehigh Acres, Florida - Map It!Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (932)461-7300. Features: More than 50 computers and typewriters and complete reference services for all ages. It also houses the system's processing center. which is the heart of library operations. Here books are received, processed, catalogued and sent out to the other branches. Fort Myers - Lee County Library, 2050 Central Ave., Fort Myers, Florida - Map It!Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (932)479-4635. Features: The main library for Lee County, it houses the systems primary collection of legal, business and financial information. The system's main genealogy collection also is at this facility. It is home to the Electronic Resource Center, a room designed for modern resources such as the Internet, CD-ROMs and Dynix. The library features the largest archive of periodical information, as well as a full run of The News-Press and New York Times. North Fort Myers County Library, 2001 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, Florida - Map It!Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call (239)997-0320. Features: A full book collection, reference service and a youth services department. Patrons can borrow audio cassettes, videos and magazines, as well as books. Pine Island County Library, 10700 Russell Road, Bokeelia, Florida - Map It!Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call (239)461-3188. Features: A full book collection, reference services and a youth services department. Riverdale Branch County Library, 14561 State Road 80, east of Fort Myers, FloridaOpen noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call (239)461-3130. Features: A solid collection, including audio cassettes, videos and magazines. The library also offers Internet access, reference services and programs for adults and children, including story time. Rutenberg County Library, 6490 South Pointe Blvd, south Fort Myers - Map It!Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call (239)433-5900. Features: A solid collection, reference service, a youth services department, Internet access and programs for adults and children, including story time. South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, EsteroOpen 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (932)390-3200. Features: The 32,600-square-foot facility houses the system's only computer training room. The library provides extensive holdings in its specialty, science and technology. It offers complete reference services, a large youth services department, Internet access, reference periodicals and study rooms. Talking Books County Library, 13240 N. Cleveland Ave., #5&6, North Fort Myers, Florida - Map It!Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Call (932)995-2665. Features: Free audio services for children and adults with vision impairments or physical disabilities. Recorded books and equipment are available for adults and children who need to hear their reading because of a temporary or permanent disability. Edison Community College Learning Resource
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