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Island Adventures Storytime & Dinosaur Carnival

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a thrilling Dinosaur Storytime Adventure at the library!

Aesthetic mocktail photo

Mocktails and Masterpieces

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of creativity and refreshments at our Mocktail and Masterpiece event. Discover your inner mixologist as we craft delicious, non alcoholic beverages using fresh ingredients and fun flavors.

Author Marie Lu with her book "Legend".

Virtual Author Talk - Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Meeting at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Authors, Virtual

Age Group:

Teens, Everyone
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Authors, Virtual
Event Details:

 

Virtual Author Talk - Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

 

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Library Closed

All Day 7/21
Library Parking Lot at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The library will be closed Monday July 21st for staff training and technology upgrades.

FAMILY STORYTIME

Island Adventures Storytime

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime—an engaging, interactive experience that supports early literacy through reading, singing, talking, and playing.

Author Rex Ogle with his book "Free Lunch".

Virtual Author Talk - Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Meeting at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Authors, Virtual

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Everyone
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Everyone
Program Type: Authors, Virtual
Event Details:

 

Virtual Author Talk - Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)

 

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The photo shows the main entrance, grounds, and statue outside the Sanibel Public Library.

Sanibel Public Library District Board Meeting

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Board Meeting

Age Group:

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

The Library Board of Commissioners 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.

Digital Discovery: DIY Design

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

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FAMILY STORYTIME

Island Adventures Storytime

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime—an engaging, interactive experience that supports early literacy through reading, singing, talking, and playing.

A Chess board and pieces

Chess Open-Play

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Young Adult Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Young Adult Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Sanibel Public Library invites you on Tuesday from 11-1 to play chess. There will be supplemental instruction if needed. Open for all ages, including children! The library looks forward to welcoming you!

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3D Printing Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Technology Class
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Hands-on introduction to 3D printing technology, design basics, and practical applications. Participants will learn software basics and watch a live printing demonstration. 

Life and Legacy of Oppenheimer

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Technology Class
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

From quantum mechanics to the Manhattan Project, explore how one scientist's work transformed global politics and raised enduring questions about scientific responsibility.