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Crafternoon

Wednesday, January 28, 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 work of art!  A variety of craft supplies will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 3 and up.

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 work of art!  A variety of craft 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 "Everyone" group

Malacology 101 with Chris Witt from the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

Chris Whitt loves mollusks—and it shows.

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Chris Whitt loves mollusks—and it shows.

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

Friday, January 30, 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.

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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Tuesday, February 3, 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.

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 "Everyone" group

“Surviving the Storms – Hurricanes, Humans & Wildlife” with Charlie Sobczak

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

“Surviving the Storms – Hurricanes, Humans & Wildlife” is an in-depth PowerPoint presentation that looks at the impact major hurricanes have had on properties, landscapes and wildlife.

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

“Surviving the Storms – Hurricanes, Humans & Wildlife” is an in-depth PowerPoint presentation that looks at the impact major hurricanes have had on properties, landscapes and wildlife.

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

Lighthouse Resort

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Doctor is No Longer In with Dr. MaryAnn Wilbur

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Dr.

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Dr.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoon

Wednesday, February 4, 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 work of art!  A variety of craft supplies will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 3 and up.

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 work of art!  A variety of craft 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 "Adults" group

The Lincoln Assassination

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

2026 marks the 161st  anniversary of the assassination of the 16th President of the United States Abraham Lincoln.

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

2026 marks the 161st  anniversary of the assassination of the 16th President of the United States Abraham Lincoln.

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

Friday, February 6, 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.

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

Baseball Enlists: Baseball During the Second World War

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Ted Spencer is a Curator Emeritus of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He was the Museum Curator for 27 years (1982-2009) the last 11 as Vice President and Chief Curator.

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Ted Spencer is a Curator Emeritus of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He was the Museum Curator for 27 years (1982-2009) the last 11 as Vice President and Chief Curator.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Family Strengthen & Stretch with Ms. Robin

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Presentation, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

In this class, designed for children and families we'll combine energetic movements, playful stretches, and calming breathwork to help you feel strong, flexible, and focused.

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation, Workshop
Event Details:

In this class, designed for children and families we'll combine energetic movements, playful stretches, and calming breathwork to help you feel strong, flexible, and focused.

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.

Right Plant, Right Place: Master Gardeners

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Hurricane Ian: My Experience

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

Join Library staff member and Sanibel resident John Niesel for a photograph-filled personal account of his experiences before, during and after Hurricane Ian impacted Sanibel Island.

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join Library staff member and Sanibel resident John Niesel for a photograph-filled personal account of his experiences before, during and after Hurricane Ian impacted Sanibel Island.

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

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

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.

Presentation with Matt Gindling

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation

Presentation with Matt Gindling

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Presentation with Matt Gindling

Disclaimer(s)

This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.

This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.

The History of Football with Derek Baker

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation

Join Facility Manager Derek Baker for a lively program exploring the history, excitement, and life lessons of football.

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join Facility Manager Derek Baker for a lively program exploring the history, excitement, and life lessons of football.

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 "Everyone" group

America’s 250th Birthday in Our National Parks with Penny Musco

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
History, Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

America’s 250th Birthday in Our National Parks

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: History, Presentation
Event Details:

America’s 250th Birthday in Our National Parks

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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoon

Wednesday, February 11, 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 work of art!  A variety of craft supplies will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 3 and up.

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 work of art!  A variety of craft 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.

Charitable Foundation of the Islands

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group

Charitable Foundation of the Islands

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 8:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group

America at War: The Aleutians 1942–43

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
History, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

It is often overlooked that in 1942 the Japanese managed to successfully invade and conquer a part of American territory. This was the first time since 1815 that this had happened.

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Presentation
Event Details:

It is often overlooked that in 1942 the Japanese managed to successfully invade and conquer a part of American territory. This was the first time since 1815 that this had happened.

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

Friday, February 13, 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.

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

Sanibel Brushstrokes

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop