Power Squadron Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Jan 15 2026 Thu Power Squadron 4:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room
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 In the summer of 1944, plans began for an operation to seize a bridge over the lower Rhine River at Arnhem in Holland. View Details Jan 16 2026 Fri America at War: Operation Market Garden 1944 10:00am–11:00am 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. 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Children Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 16 2026 Fri A Humorous Look at Paradise, featuring the cartoons of Doug MacGregor 11:00am–12:00pm Presentation 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.
Plant This Not That: Master Gardeners Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Jan 17 2026 Sat Plant This Not That: Master Gardeners 10:00am–11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Series Event 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/20/2026 @ 5:00pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Authors, Presentation Age Group: Adults Author Series Event View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 19 - 20 2026 Author Series Event 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am–01/20/2026 @ 5:00pm Authors, Presentation Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Authors, Presentation Event Details: Author Series Event
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Children Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. 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 Preachers, Skeeters and More: Stories from a Rediscovered Sanibel & Captiva with Ken Sneeden Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: History Age Group: Adults For nearly a decade, documentary filmmaker Ken Sneeden has been chronicling the history of our islands for the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village and the Captiva Island Historical Society. In this presentation, Ken will show brief e View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Preachers, Skeeters and More: Stories from a Rediscovered Sanibel & Captiva with Ken Sneeden 11:00am–12:00pm History Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History Event Details: For nearly a decade, documentary filmmaker Ken Sneeden has been chronicling the history of our islands for the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village and the Captiva Island Historical Society. In this presentation, Ken will show brief e 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group R.E.A.D to Rizzo Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm Young Adult Area at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Children, Tweens 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jan 21 2026 Wed R.E.A.D to Rizzo 2:45pm–3:45pm Workshop 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. 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 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 "Adults" group Crafternoon Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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. View Details 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 "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Crafternoon 3:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts 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. 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 One Special Agent, Many Frontiers A Personal Journey Through High-Risk FBI Cases Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adults Join former FBI Special Agent Dennis T. Cosgrove for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at some of the Bureau’s most unusual and high-stakes investigations that inspired his thriller novels. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu One Special Agent, Many Frontiers A Personal Journey Through High-Risk FBI Cases 11:00am–12:00pm Presentation Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Join former FBI Special Agent Dennis T. Cosgrove for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at some of the Bureau’s most unusual and high-stakes investigations that inspired his thriller novels. 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 View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 22 2026 Thu One Community, One Book 12:00pm–1:00pm Authors, Book Club 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Children Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. 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 Common Research Mistakes in Genealogy Research Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults Join Reference and Genealogy Librarian Bryan L. Mulcahy of the Lee County Library System as he guidesattendees around some of the more obvious pitfalls of genealogical research. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Common Research Mistakes in Genealogy Research 11:00am–12:00pm Workshop Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Join Reference and Genealogy Librarian Bryan L. Mulcahy of the Lee County Library System as he guidesattendees around some of the more obvious pitfalls of genealogical research. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group AI Made Easy: ChatGPT Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Teens, Adults Learn how to enhance your life with Chatgpt View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 23 2026 Fri AI Made Easy: ChatGPT 3:30pm–4:30pm Technology Class Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Learn how to enhance your life with Chatgpt 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. 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 Family Storytime Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Children Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. 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 A Plan for Preservation with Pam Miner Executive Director of The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: History, Presentation Age Group: Adults Learn the origin story of Historic Preservation in America. Discover why and how The Village through its mission to preserve, share and celebrate Sanibel’s history engages in the spirit of legacy. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue A Plan for Preservation with Pam Miner Executive Director of The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village 11:00am–12:00pm History, Presentation Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History, Presentation Event Details: Learn the origin story of Historic Preservation in America. Discover why and how The Village through its mission to preserve, share and celebrate Sanibel’s history engages in the spirit of legacy. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crafternoon 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 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. View Details 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 "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Crafternoon 3:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts 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. 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. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Malacology 101 with Chris Witt from the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium 11:00am–12:00pm Presentation 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Children Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. 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 Family Storytime Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Children Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. 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 Family Storytime Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Children Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. 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 “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. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 3 2026 Tue “Surviving the Storms – Hurricanes, Humans & Wildlife” with Charlie Sobczak 11:00am–1:00pm Presentation 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 "Adults" group The Doctor is No Longer In with Dr. MaryAnn Wilbur Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adults Dr. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed The Doctor is No Longer In with Dr. MaryAnn Wilbur 11:00am–12:00pm Presentation Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Dr. Disclaimer(s) This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
