Library Materials and Facilities

Books 
All libraries carry a wide selection of fiction and nonfiction books in regular and large type formats, as well as a reference collection. Books and journal articles that the system does not own can often be borrowed through Interlibrary Loan. Special collections exist at the following libraries:

Regional Libraries 

• Humanities - Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
• Business - Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library
• Science & Technology - South County Regional Library
• Parenting & Agriculture - East County Regional Library
• Popular Materials - Lakes Regional Library
   

Special Collections 

• African-American Collection - Dunbar Jupiter Hammond Public Library
• Genealogy - Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library
  

Audios

Each library contains a collection of books, fiction and nonfiction, which have been read onto cassette tape or CD (compact disks). These may be borrowed for four weeks.

Computer Software
Is available for check out from all locations. These may be borrowed for four weeks. There is a limit of five software items checked out at a time, per library card.

 

Videos/DVDs

The libraries carry collections of educational and instructional video cassettes and DVDs, which can be borrowed for two weeks. The Talking Books Library carries descriptive videos, narrated videos for the visually impaired.

 Newspapers and Magazines 

• Each library maintains a collection of newspapers and magazines. Only the Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library keeps a complete archive of the Fort Myers News-Press on microfilm, as well as the New York Times. If you are not in Lee County and are looking for obituary information, please see our request guidelines.
• Magazines can be borrowed from the branches, but are reference material at the five regional libraries. 
• Some magazines and newspapers are archived in microform format. The Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library has the largest and longest run of microform periodicals. The three libraries (Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Bonita Springs) that carry microform materials have machines that will enlarge and print the pages.
  

Photocopiers 
Photocopiers are available at all locations ($.10/page). They cannot copy in color. 

Investment Sources 
Many libraries carry financial information such as Value Line Investment Survey and Morningstar Mutual Fund Values. The Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library carries the largest investment collection. Call your library or the Telephone Reference department (479-INFO) to verify where the desired source is available. 

 Meeting Rooms  
The Lee County Library System provides meeting rooms for library activities and programs at many of its locations. Not-for-profit organizations may apply for use of a library meeting room for one meeting at a time. The meeting room guidelines explain eligibility. For applications and availability, please ask at the library of your choice.

Internet Access 
Internet access is currently available at all of our locations. The Internet Use at the library lists our rules for use and user responsibilities.

Access to the Library Catalog 
The library catalog can now be searched from this web site. Click on "Catalog Search" in the left navigation bar on the Home Page. For more information about the catalog, see our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). 

 Library Processing Information
  Materials for the Lee County Library System are ordered, received and processed at the Library Processing Center, located
  at the East County Regional Library.  For order requests or questions, or you are a vendor seeking contact information or
  specifications, see the Library Processing Center page.

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