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Pine Island Public Library


The Lee County Library System and Books-A-Million Present


Florida Fish Tales 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 Captain Bill Russell, a lifelong Matlacha resident, will discuss fi shing the local waters.


Meet the Author: Mary Kaye Stevens 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 Mary Kaye Stevens will share stories found in local history books and answer questions as to how she researched and interviewed for her books. Come with nominations, photos, or stories to be included in this book featuring Pine Island's top 125 who have made an impact on the island! Sponsored by The Friends of the Pine Island Library.


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Book Discussion: Angela Davis Gardner’s “Butterfl y's Child” 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22 A richly imagined literary sequel to Puccini's Madam Butterfl y is a sweeping portrait of a changing American landscape at the end of the nineteenth century, and of a Japanese culture irrevocably altered by foreign infl uence. Butterfl y’s Child explores people in transition, from old worlds to new customs, heart’s desires to vivid realities.


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Introduction to Kindles & Nooks 10:30 a.m. Fridays, March 23 & April 20 Get introduced to the world of Kindle and Nook e-book readers. These devices utilize wireless connectivity to enable users to access Download Depot, shop for books, browse, and read e-books, newspapers, magazines, and other digital media.


Poetry Break 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21 Join other like-minded people to talk about poetry and share what it means to you. Bring your favorite poem or listen to the poetry of others in a receptive environment.


Book Discussion: Shilpi Somaya Gowda’s “Secret Daughter” 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26 This is an emotional and powerful story about the treatment of women and baby girls in India. The story tells of the aftereff ects of growing up in America, and fi nding one's true identity. Told from the viewpoints of the three main female characters, each woman sees a diff erent India. Gowda off ers vivid descriptions of the contrasts and contradictions of modern India, rife with the themes that lend themselves to discussion, such as cultural identity, adoption and women’s roles


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