Fort Myers Regional Library

Fort Myers Regional Library is a public library located in downtown Fort Myers, Florida. It is part of the Lee County Library System.

Location

Fort Myers Regional Library is located at 2450 First St., Fort Myers, FL 33901. The library is in the River District of downtown Fort Myers.

Services

Fort Myers Regional Library provides access to a large collection of fiction and non-fiction materials. The location offers public computers, Wi-Fi access, meeting and study rooms, printing, and scanning. The library is a Florida State Publications Depository Library, housing and providing public access to publications from Florida state agencies.[1]

Genealogy

The Fort Myers Regional Library branch houses the county library system's genealogy collection, the largest in Southwest Florida, in their dedicated Genealogy Room.[2] Patrons can access print, microform, and digital resources for their research needs. The library is designated as a Family History Library Affiliate, providing access to the Family History Library's digital microfilm records. Library cardholders have free access to Ancestry.com within the library. This branch has trained staff to assist with genealogical research.[3]

Programs

The library hosts a variety of programs for all ages, including storytime, book discussions, arts and crafts classes, genealogy classes, English Cafe, and technology classes. The library hosts the annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival to promote the use of public library resources and the importance of reading.[4]

References
  1. "Florida State Publications Depository Program - Division of Library and Information Services - Florida Department of State". dos.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  2. "Genealogy Research Tips: What Makes the Fort Myers Library Genealogy Room Unique". libraryaware.com. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  3. "Genealogy". Lee County Southwest Florida. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  4. "About The Southwest Florida Reading Festival". Read Fest. Retrieved 2020-04-09.

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