This event is in the "Adults" group Charitable Foundation of the Islands Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Board Meeting Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Charitable Foundation of the Islands 9:00am–12:00pm Board Meeting Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime- Healthy Bodies, Healthy Smiles! Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Children Join us for a special Healthy Bodies, Healthy Teeth Storytime! We will learn how to keep our bodies and our teeth healthy and strong. All children will receive a dental hygiene kit with child friendly toothpaste, floss and a toothbrush. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Family Storytime- Healthy Bodies, Healthy Smiles! 10:30am–11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for a special Healthy Bodies, Healthy Teeth Storytime! We will learn how to keep our bodies and our teeth healthy and strong. All children will receive a dental hygiene kit with child friendly toothpaste, floss and a toothbrush. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photography During Programs While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Thomas Edison’s Favorite Plants for your Garden with Debbie Hughes Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adults Join Edison Ford Winter Estates Horticulturist Debbie Hughes for a program that will cover flowers- some fragrant, some for butterflies and birds, some for salt tolerance, for using to eat, and some for low care. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Thomas Edison’s Favorite Plants for your Garden with Debbie Hughes 11:00am–12:00pm Presentation Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Join Edison Ford Winter Estates Horticulturist Debbie Hughes for a program that will cover flowers- some fragrant, some for butterflies and birds, some for salt tolerance, for using to eat, and some for low care. Disclaimer(s) This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Italian for Beginners Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults This class is geared for people who have an interest in learning basic Italian phrases View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Italian for Beginners 2:00pm–3:00pm Workshop Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Event Details: This class is geared for people who have an interest in learning basic Italian phrases Disclaimer(s) This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Author Talk-The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Meeting at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Virtual Age Group: Adults Register View Upcoming Events View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Virtual Author Talk-The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks 2:00pm–3:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Virtual Meeting Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Register View Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Adults" group John LeCarre’s SMILEY: GEORGE SMILEY with Aaron Cohen Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adults John LeCarre wrote 25 novels. George Smiley appears in half and is the central character in three; “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy”, “The Honorable School Boy”, and “Smiley’s People.” View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed John LeCarre’s SMILEY: GEORGE SMILEY with Aaron Cohen 10:00am–11:30am Presentation Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Event Details: John LeCarre wrote 25 novels. George Smiley appears in half and is the central character in three; “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy”, “The Honorable School Boy”, and “Smiley’s People.” Disclaimer(s) This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group From Dreams to Data: The History of AI Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Teens, Adults Discover how artificial intelligence evolved from early ideas to today’s smart technologies. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed From Dreams to Data: The History of AI 1:00pm–2:00pm Technology Class Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Discover how artificial intelligence evolved from early ideas to today’s smart technologies. Disclaimer(s) Photography During Programs While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Play It First: "Sanibel" Board Game at the Library Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Other, Presentation Age Group: Everyone Be one of the first to play Sanibel, a new board game inspired by the island community! View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Play It First: "Sanibel" Board Game at the Library 1:00pm–3:00pm Other, Presentation Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other, Presentation Event Details: Be one of the first to play Sanibel, a new board game inspired by the island community! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crafternoon Collage Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us and make a collage that shows your personality, creativity, and vision for 2026! A variety of supplies will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 3 and up. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Crafternoon Collage 3:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us and make a collage that shows your personality, creativity, and vision for 2026! A variety of supplies will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 3 and up. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photography During Programs While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Experience the Magic of 3D Printing Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Makerspace at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Hands-on introduction to 3D printing techniques. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Experience the Magic of 3D Printing 3:00pm–4:00pm Technology Class Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Hands-on introduction to 3D printing techniques. Disclaimer(s) Photography During Programs While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
Power Squadron Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Jan 15 2026 Thu Power Squadron 4:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room
America at War: Operation Market Garden 1944 Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: History, Presentation In the summer of 1944, plans began for an operation to seize a bridge over the lower Rhine River at Arnhem in Holland. View Details Jan 16 2026 Fri America at War: Operation Market Garden 1944 10:00am–11:00am History, Presentation Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: History, Presentation Event Details: In the summer of 1944, plans began for an operation to seize a bridge over the lower Rhine River at Arnhem in Holland. Disclaimer(s) This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime- Healthy Bodies, Healthy Smiles! Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Children Join us for a special Healthy Bodies, Healthy Teeth Storytime! We will learn how to keep our bodies and our teeth healthy and strong. All children will receive a dental hygiene kit with child friendly toothpaste, floss and a toothbrush. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Family Storytime- Healthy Bodies, Healthy Smiles! 10:30am–11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for a special Healthy Bodies, Healthy Teeth Storytime! We will learn how to keep our bodies and our teeth healthy and strong. All children will receive a dental hygiene kit with child friendly toothpaste, floss and a toothbrush. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photography During Programs While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
This event is in the "Everyone" group A Humorous Look at Paradise, featuring the cartoons of Doug MacGregor Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Everyone Join Southwest Florida cartoonist Doug MacGregor for an hour of side-splitting humor as he illustrates the funny and unique nature of living here in paradise. Doug will amuse everyone with his wit and wonderful sense of humor. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 16 2026 Fri A Humorous Look at Paradise, featuring the cartoons of Doug MacGregor 11:00am–12:00pm Presentation Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Join Southwest Florida cartoonist Doug MacGregor for an hour of side-splitting humor as he illustrates the funny and unique nature of living here in paradise. Doug will amuse everyone with his wit and wonderful sense of humor. Disclaimer(s) This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
Plant This Not That: Master Gardeners Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Jan 17 2026 Sat Plant This Not That: Master Gardeners 10:00am–11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Series Event 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/20/2026 @ 5:00pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Authors, Presentation Age Group: Adults Author Series Event View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 19 - 20 2026 Author Series Event 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am–01/20/2026 @ 5:00pm Authors, Presentation Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Authors, Presentation Event Details: Author Series Event
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Children Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photography During Programs While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Author Talk-Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Meeting at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Virtual Age Group: Adults Register View Upcoming Events View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Virtual Author Talk-Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz 2:00pm–3:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Virtual Meeting Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Register View Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Adults" group Preachers, Skeeters and More: Stories from a Rediscovered Sanibel & Captiva with Ken Sneeden Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: History Age Group: Adults For nearly a decade, documentary filmmaker Ken Sneeden has been chronicling the history of our islands for the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village and the Captiva Island Historical Society. In this presentation, Ken will show brief e View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Preachers, Skeeters and More: Stories from a Rediscovered Sanibel & Captiva with Ken Sneeden 11:00am–12:00pm History Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History Event Details: For nearly a decade, documentary filmmaker Ken Sneeden has been chronicling the history of our islands for the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village and the Captiva Island Historical Society. In this presentation, Ken will show brief e Disclaimer(s) This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group R.E.A.D to Rizzo Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm Young Adult Area at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Children, Tweens R.E.A.D to Rizzo at the Sanibel Public Library. If your child needs a confidence boost when it comes to reading and reading out loud, come and practice with the most accepting, lovable, fluffy girl around. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jan 21 2026 Wed R.E.A.D to Rizzo 2:45pm–3:45pm Workshop Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Young Adult Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Workshop Event Details: R.E.A.D to Rizzo at the Sanibel Public Library. If your child needs a confidence boost when it comes to reading and reading out loud, come and practice with the most accepting, lovable, fluffy girl around. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photography During Programs While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Crafternoon- Origami Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm ThinkTank Makerspace at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone Join us and try your hand at origami! Make cats, dogs, fish, and more. A variety of origami paper will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 5 and up. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Crafternoon- Origami 3:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: ThinkTank Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us and try your hand at origami! Make cats, dogs, fish, and more. A variety of origami paper will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 5 and up. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photography During Programs While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Sanibel Public Library District Board Meeting Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Board Meeting Age Group: Everyone The Sanibel Public Library District Board of Commissioners regularly meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 A.M. in the meeting room of the Library. The Board may also schedule special meetings at other times when needed. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Sanibel Public Library District Board Meeting 9:00am–11:00am Board Meeting Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: The Sanibel Public Library District Board of Commissioners regularly meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 A.M. in the meeting room of the Library. The Board may also schedule special meetings at other times when needed.
This event is in the "Adults" group One Special Agent, Many Frontiers A Personal Journey Through High-Risk FBI Cases Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adults Join former FBI Special Agent Dennis T. Cosgrove for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at some of the Bureau’s most unusual and high-stakes investigations that inspired his thriller novels. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu One Special Agent, Many Frontiers A Personal Journey Through High-Risk FBI Cases 11:00am–12:00pm Presentation Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Join former FBI Special Agent Dennis T. Cosgrove for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at some of the Bureau’s most unusual and high-stakes investigations that inspired his thriller novels. Disclaimer(s) This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group One Community, One Book Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Off Site Program Type: Authors, Book Club Age Group: Adults, Everyone View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 22 2026 Thu One Community, One Book 12:00pm–1:00pm Authors, Book Club Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Authors, Book Club Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Photography During Programs While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
