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Featured Events

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

Sanibel Public Library District Board Meeting

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

One community one Book group photo

One Community, One Book

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Authors, Book Club

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Authors, Book Club

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Discovering Library Databases

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Technology Class

Event Details:

Discovering online library research tools in a relaxing session.

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.

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

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.

Book cover for Market Garden

America at War: Operation Market Garden 1944

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

History, Presentation

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Program Type: History, Presentation

Event Details:

In the summer of 1944, plans began for an operation to seize a bridge over the lower Rhine River at Arnhem in Holland.

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10 am			This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Island Adventures Storytime 10:30am–12:00pm Babies, Children, Tweens Storytime This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for an engaging, interactive experience that supports early literacy through reading, singing, talking, and playing. 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 Island Adventures Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Children, Tweens Storytime This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for an engaging, interactive experience that supports early literacy through reading, singing, talking, and playing. 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.