Upcoming Events

Closed - Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24–12/25

Everyone

Closing

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Closing

Event Details:

Sanibel Public Library will be closed on December 24 and December 25 for the Christmas holiday.

The Library will reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, December 26.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Babies, Children

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.

Family Storytime- Special Music Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Babies, Children, Tweens

Storytime

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

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.

Closed - New Years Holiday

12/31/2025 @ 1:00pm–01/01/2026 @ 11:45pm

Everyone

Closing

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Closing

Event Details:

Sanibel Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, AT 1 P.M. through Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year holiday.

The Library will reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Babies, Children

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.

Family Strengthen & Stretch with Ms. Robin

10:00am–10:30am

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Health & Wellness, Presentation, Workshop

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.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Babies, Children

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.

What’s in a German Name?

11:00am–12:00pm

Adults

Workshop

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Event Details:

This presentation will explore German naming customs of both forenames and surnames to help the genealogist better understand how their ancestors got their names and how important those naming customs are.

Disclaimer(s)

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

"No Ordinary Bird: Drug Smuggling, a Plane Crash, and a Daughter's Quest for the Truth" Book Talk and Signing with Artis Henderson.

11:00am–1:00pm

Adults

Presentation

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentation

Event Details:

Artis Henderson’s work has appeared in National Geographic, the New York Times, Reader’s Digest and Sierra, among others.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Master Gardeners Volunteer Meeting

12:45pm–1:45pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Conference Room

R.E.A.D to Rizzo

2:45pm–3:45pm

Children, Tweens

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.

A Puzzling Crafternoon

3:00pm–4:00pm

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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 design your very own jigsaw puzzle! Each puzzle will be a unique work of art you can play with over and over again. 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.

VR Reef Tour – Underwater Exploration

3:30pm–4:30pm

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Technology Class

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Event Details:

Explore marine life through The Blu, a virtual reality experience using HTC Vive technology that offers an immersive and educational look at the underwater world.

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.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Babies, Children

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.

America the Beautiful: Our Great Roads

11:00am–12:00pm

Everyone

History, Presentation

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: History, Presentation

Event Details:

Ken Burgener who has driven over a million miles with Greyhound and other companies , will show you our beautiful spacious skies, amber waves of grain, purple mountain majesties, and the fruited plain!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Storytime in the Sand at Bowman's Beach

10:30am–11:00am

Babies, Children

Storytime

Cancelled

Offsite Event

Cancelled

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Babies, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join us for Storytime in the Sand! We will meet at the Bowman's Beach Park Playground where we'll play for a bit and sing some songs.

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.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Babies, Children

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.

Thomas Edison’s Favorite Plants for your Garden with Debbie Hughes

11:00am–12:00pm

Adults

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.

Italian for Beginners

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

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.

John LeCarre’s SMILEY: GEORGE SMILEY with Aaron Cohen

10:00am–11:30am

Adults

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.

From Dreams to Data: The History of AI

1:00pm–2:00pm

Teens, Adults

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.

Play It First: "Sanibel" Board Game at the Library

1:00pm–3:00pm

Everyone

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.

Crafternoon Collage

3:00pm–4:00pm

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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.

Experience the Magic of 3D Printing

3:00pm–4:00pm

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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.

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