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small blue stuffed raccoon toy with sewing supplies

Crafternoon: Sew Much Fun!

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

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us and try your hand at sewing a mini stuffed animal (with kid-safe needles)! All materials provided, along with examples and guidance. (While supplies last.) Ages 5 and up.

black etching paper and sticks

Crafternoon: Rainbow Etching

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

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 magical rainbow work of art! Etching supplies will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 5 and up.

strengthen and stretch

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

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.

Ominous Clouds Off Bowman's Beach

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

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.

Picture frame with glitter glues and foam hearts

Crafternoon: Valentine's Day Edition

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

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us and decorate your own picture frame for Valentine's Day! A variety of craft supplies will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 3 and up.

Cover of Aleutians book

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

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.

Valentine's Day themed hedgehog drawing

Saturday Crafterday with Artist Melissa Gindling

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

ThinkTank Makerspace at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: ThinkTank Makerspace

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Come into Sanibel Public Library Saturday Crafterday ~ hosted by Melissa Gindling, a professional artist and coloring book creator.

Author Series Event

02/16/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/18/2026 @ 5:00pm

Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Authors, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Authors, Presentation

Rizzo and her owner Leah

R.E.A.D to Rizzo

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Young Adult Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

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.

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Crafternoon

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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.

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11 am				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 "Everyone" group SRP: Edison and Ford Estates present the Phonograph 11:00am–11:45pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone History, Presentation 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 "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone Program Type: History, Presentation Event Details: Join Edison and Ford Winter Estates historians for a hands-on experience with the Phonograph! 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.