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Saturday Crafterday with Artist Melissa Gindling

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

ThinkTank Makerspace at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: ThinkTank Makerspace

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

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

Mr. John with acoustic guitar

Family Storytime- Special Music Storytime

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children, Tweens

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

strengthen and stretch

Family Strengthen & Stretch with Ms. Robin

Saturday, January 3, 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.

Artis Henderson book 'No Ordinary Bird"

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

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

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.

Rizzo and her owner Leah

R.E.A.D to Rizzo

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

jigsaw puzzle decorated by hand

A Puzzling Crafternoon

Wednesday, January 7, 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 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.

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VR Reef Tour – Underwater Exploration

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Makerspace at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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.

Map of Italy

Italian for Beginners

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 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

Event Details:

This class is geared for people who have an interest in learning basic Italian phrases

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From Dreams to Data: The History of AI

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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.

collage craft, magazines, scissors, & glue sticks

Crafternoon Collage

Wednesday, January 14, 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 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.

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All Day					This event is in the "Everyone" group Author Kate Quinn Ticket Request 12/12/2024 @ 8:30pm–12/20/2024 @ 9:30pm Everyone Authors 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: Everyone Program Type: Authors Event Details: Ticket Lottery Registration open Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9 a.m. through Friday, December 20, 2024 at 5 p.m. Request Tickets Online Here
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Virtual Author Talk - On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura Dave 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Everyone Authors, Virtual This event is in the "Adults" 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: Virtual Meeting Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Authors, Virtual Event Details: Virtual Author Talk - On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura Dave Register
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6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Evening With the Author - Sarah Penner 6:15pm–9:00pm Adults Authors, Presentation This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Lobby Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Authors, Presentation Event Details: Evening with the Author: Sarah Penner Spend an intimate evening with author Sarah Penner. Doors will open to ticket holders at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024. 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.