Reopening set for Estero’s renovated South County Regional Library

The newly renovated South County Regional Library will reopen to the public at 9 a.m. Dec. 18. The public is invited to join government officials for an official ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. Jan. 7. Those unable to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony can watch it via livestream on Lee County’s YouTube channel or on Lee County’s Facebook page. A community celebration follows at 10 a.m. Jan. 10, with live steel drum music, balloon animals and face painting, plus crafts, activities and giveaways. Regular operating hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 21100 Three Oaks Parkway in Estero. During reconstruction, the South County Library operated out of a temporary branch located at 18251 Three Oaks Parkway in Fort Myers. The 32,343-square-foot library, which opened in 1996, underwent a complete interior renovation, along with mechanical system updates and exterior renovations. Initial construction began in September 2024. The $10 million project was paid for from existing library funds.