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Media Contact: Heather O'Connell
(239) 461-2924 or hoconnell@leegov.com

Women's History Programs at the Lee County Library System

FORT MYERS, Fla., March 1, 2005 – Cate Blanchett won an Oscar for portraying her in "The Aviator", tonight presenter Jacquelyn Pierce portrays Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn to a standing room only audience at the South County Regional Library. This is just the first of the Lee County Library System's special programs celebrating Women's History Month.

Tonight's program is "sold-out" and spaces are filling up quickly for other events. Please call the library to reserve your space.

South County Regional Library
 Kate: A Portrait of Katharine Hepburn (Standing Room Only)
7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 
World-renowned presenter Jacquelyn Pierce portrays one of the most unique personalities in the history of Hollywood. Participate in a special tribute to stage and screen legend Katharine Hepburn.
 

A Visit With Mary Cassatt
7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16
Using the magic of theatre, performer Jenny Aldrich delivers a stunning portrayal of famed artist Mary Cassatt as if she’s actually sharing the story of her life and work and the ideas behind her paintings.
The only American artist to exhibit with French Impressionists, “Cassatt” describes her days in 19th-century Europe. Please preregister.

Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World
7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23
The year is 1959 and former first lady and widow of 32nd president Franklin D. Roosevelt is alive. The great author, columnist and humanitarian relives through performer Joan Wolfberg in this entertaining characterization of one of the nation’s greatest first ladies. Wolfberg tells the story of Mrs. Roosevelt’s bleak childhood, marriage, life in the White House and her successes at the United Nations. Please preregister.

The South County Regional Library is located at 21100 Three Oaks Parkway in Estero. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at (239) 390-3200.

 

Women's History Month Programs at other locations

North Fort Myers Public Library

Good Friends and Neighbors: Mrs. Edison and Mrs. Ford
2 p.m. Monday, March 7
Join these dear friends, portrayed by Edison-Ford Winter Estates speakers Charlene Staton and Annie Mrozinski, as they discuss issues and ideas of their time. This living-history program will be performed in a conversational setting. A question-and-answer session will follow the performance. Please preregister.

Book Discussion: Hillary Rodham Clinton’s “Living History”
2 p.m. Thursday, March 17
New York Sen. Hillary Clinton came of age during a time of tumultuous social and political change in the country. She captures the essence of a formidable power in American politics in this intimate, powerful and inspiring novel. Please preregister.

 

Teen Program

Teen Café: National Association of Women in Construction
3 p.m. Saturday, March 12
Is a career in the construction field for you?  Discover the many career choices in one of Lee County's top industries. Women business owners and project managers discuss their career paths and answer questions. Please preregister.

The North Fort Myers Public Library is located at 2001 N. Tamiami Trail N.E. in North Fort Myers. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at (239) 997-0320.

Captiva Memorial Library

For Children

Celebrate Women’s History Month
2 p.m. Saturday, March 5
Celebrate Women's History Month by listening to biographies and stories about successful female figures from the past. Please preregister.

Captiva Memorial Library is located at 11560 Chapin Lane on Captiva island. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at (239) 472-2133.

A sign language interpreter is available with 48-hour notice. Call the Deaf Service Center at (239) 461-0334 (voice) or (239) 461-0438 (TTY). Assistive listening devices are available upon request.

Check the Lee County Library System’s Web site at www.leecounty.com/library, or pick up an events calendar on your next visit, to find out about programs at other locations. Call the host library, or Telephone Reference at (239) 479-INFO (4636), for more information about a specific program. 

 

 

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Heather O'Connell
Community Relations Coordinator
Lee County Library System
hoconnell@leegov.com
Phone: (239) 461-2924
fax:(239) 461-2919