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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

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

One Community, One Book

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Authors, Book Club

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 "Everyone" group

Discovering Library Databases

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

Discovering online library research tools in a relaxing session. 

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. 

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 "Everyone" group

Closed - Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Closing
Age Group:
Everyone

 

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.

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Closed - New Years Holiday

12/31/2025 @ 1:00pm to 01/01/2026 @ 11:45pm
Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Closing
Age Group:
Everyone

 

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.

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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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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

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.

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.

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

America the Beautiful: Our Great Roads

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
History, Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

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!

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.

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

A Humorous Look at Paradise, featuring the cartoons of Doug MacGregor

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

Join Southwest Florida cartoonist Doug MacGregor for an hour of side-splitting humor as he illustrates the funny and unique nature of living here in paradise. Doug will amuse everyone with his wit and wonderful sense of humor.

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

Join Southwest Florida cartoonist Doug MacGregor for an hour of side-splitting humor as he illustrates the funny and unique nature of living here in paradise. Doug will amuse everyone with his wit and wonderful sense of humor.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

One Community, One Book

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Authors, Book Club

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 "Everyone" group

Malacology 101 with Chris Witt from the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

Chris Whitt loves mollusks—and it shows.

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

Chris Whitt loves mollusks—and it shows.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Everyone" group

“Surviving the Storms – Hurricanes, Humans & Wildlife” with Charlie Sobczak

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

“Surviving the Storms – Hurricanes, Humans & Wildlife” is an in-depth PowerPoint presentation that looks at the impact major hurricanes have had on properties, landscapes and wildlife.

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

“Surviving the Storms – Hurricanes, Humans & Wildlife” is an in-depth PowerPoint presentation that looks at the impact major hurricanes have had on properties, landscapes and wildlife.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Everyone" group

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

Join Library staff member and Sanibel resident John Niesel for a personal account of his experiences before, during and after Hurricane Ian impacted Sanibel Island.

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 personal account of his experiences before, during and after Hurricane Ian impacted Sanibel Island.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Everyone" group

America’s 250th Birthday in Our National Parks with Penny Musco

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
History, Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

America’s 250th Birthday in Our National Parks

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: History, Presentation
Event Details:

America’s 250th Birthday in Our National Parks

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

One Community, One Book

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Authors, Book Club

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 "Everyone" group

Shorebirds of Sanibel and Captiva with Audrey Albrecht

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

Shorebird biologist, Audrey Albrecht of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation will present a program on the shorebirds of Sanibel and Captiva.

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

Shorebird biologist, Audrey Albrecht of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation will present a program on the shorebirds of Sanibel and Captiva.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

One Community, One Book

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Authors, Book Club

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

One Community, One Book

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Authors, Book Club

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.