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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Sanibel residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste — leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6. Hosted in partne...

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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

10:30am - 11:30am
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. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/...

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

Saturday Crafterday

11:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: ThinkTank Makerspace
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come into Sanibel Public Library for Saturday Crafterday ~ hosted by Melissa Gindling, a professional artist and coloring book creator. She will lead a How-to-Draw session; participants will make a greeting card they can take home - perfect for famil...

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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.

Project HOPE Outreach

10:00am - 2:00pm
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Lobby Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Stop by Sanibel Public Library on Mondays to get information from representatives from CPE Project HOPE.  Project HOPE provides information, emotional support, and links to mental health and other resources for people affected by disaste...

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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

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Workshop
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
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, loveable, fluffy girl around. Rizzo is a trained R.E.A.D. therapy dog....

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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 "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:
Virtual Author Talk  Register       View Upcoming Events        View Past Event Recordings You’re invited to an afternoon chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as sh...
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Study Session

4:00pm - 7:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Young Adult Area
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Come to the Sanibel Public Library after school for study hall! Study hall will be held anytime between the hours of 4 pm to 7:30 pm.  Ms. Megan can provide snacks and volunteer hours for attendance.    ...

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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

10:30am - 11:30am
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. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/...

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.

Closing Early - 3 pm

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
The Library will close early on Friday, December 15. The Library will be open from 9 am until 3 pm on December 15. Normal hours resume Saturday, December 16 - open 9 am to 5 pm Saturday.   Sanibel Public Library’s eShelf and onl...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Crafternoon Crew

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: ThinkTank Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:
Come make hot chocolate ornaments to take home or give as a gift! All supplies will be provided.  ...

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.
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: ThinkTank Makerspace
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Sensory Stations are a fun way to help childhood development. Play with the senses in a creative space to enhance memory, support brain development, solve complex problems, sharpen motor functions, and improve cause-and-effect skills.  &nbs...

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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Family Storytime

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/...

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

10:30am - 11:30am
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. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/...

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.

Closed - Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/23 - 12/25
Closing
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Closing
Event Details:
  Sanibel Public Library is closed Saturday, December 23 and Monday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. The Library reopens at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December 26.     ...
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.
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Escape the Library - Holiday Edition is an escape room designed for families and friends to tackle together. Each party will get 30 minutes to escape the abominable Snowman and help Santa deliver presents on time!    This is a re...

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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Study Session

4:00pm - 7:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Young Adult Area
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Come to the Sanibel Public Library after school for study hall! Stop by anytime between the hours of 4 pm to 7:30 pm.  Ms. Megan can provide snacks; ask about volunteer hours for attendance.    ...

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 "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Do you have what it takes to escape Santa's Workshop?  Escape room designed for teens to tackle with friends. Groups of 4-7 people at a time. This is a registered event please email Ms. Megan at mwillis@sanlib.org to register or call the l...

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

10:30am - 11:30am
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. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/...

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.
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
SPL will be closed Monday, January 1 in observance of the New Year's holiday. The Library reopens on Tuesday, January 2 at 9 a.m.   Sanibel Public Library’s eShelf and online services are available 24/7, for eBooks, music...
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/...

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.

Book Club Discussion

10:30am - 11:30am
Book Club
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Readers are invited to come in to discuss "Band of Sisters" by Lauren Willig at the Library.  Arianna McDaniel of Sanibel Public Library will lead the discussion. Willig's book is offered in a variety of formats: Click here to place a hold...

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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.
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:
Virtual Author Talk:  Embrace Love in the New Year ~ A Heartfelt Conversation with Rebecca Serle Register       View Upcoming Events        View Past Event Recordings You’re invited...
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Study Session

4:00pm - 7:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Young Adult Area
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Come to the Sanibel Public Library after school for study hall! Study hall will be held anytime between the hours of 4 pm to 7:30 pm.  Ms. Megan can provide snacks and volunteer hours for attendance.    ...

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.
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: History
Event Details:
December 7, 1941 is a day in history that is deeply etched in the minds of all Americans. On that day six Japanese aircraft carriers unleashed a massive aerial attack on the American Pacific fleet that was anchored in Oahu, Hawaii. Pla...

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

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