This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed John LeCarre’s SMILEY: GEORGE SMILEY with Aaron Cohen 10:00am–11:30am Adults Presentation This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed John LeCarre’s SMILEY: GEORGE SMILEY with Aaron Cohen 10:00am–11:30am Presentation Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Event Details: John LeCarre wrote 25 novels. George Smiley appears in half and is the central character in three; “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy”, “The Honorable School Boy”, and “Smiley’s People.” 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed From Dreams to Data: The History of AI 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults Technology Class This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed From Dreams to Data: The History of AI 1:00pm–2:00pm Technology Class 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. 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 "Everyone" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Play It First: "Sanibel" Board Game at the Library 1:00pm–3:00pm Everyone Other, Presentation This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Play It First: "Sanibel" Board Game at the Library 1:00pm–3:00pm Other, Presentation Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other, Presentation Event Details: Be one of the first to play Sanibel, a new board game inspired by the island community! 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. 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Crafternoon Collage 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts 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 14 2026 Wed Crafternoon Collage 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 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. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Experience the Magic of 3D Printing 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Technology Class 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 15 2026 Thu Experience the Magic of 3D Printing 3:00pm–4:00pm Technology Class Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Hands-on introduction to 3D printing techniques. 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.
Jan 15 2026 Thu Power Squadron 4:00pm–8:00pm 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
Jan 16 2026 Fri America at War: Operation Market Garden 1944 10:00am–11:00am History, Presentation 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 Jan 16 2026 Fri Family Storytime- Healthy Bodies, Healthy Smiles! 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Children Storytime This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Family Storytime- Healthy Bodies, Healthy Smiles! 10:30am–11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for a special Healthy Bodies, Healthy Teeth Storytime! We will learn how to keep our bodies and our teeth healthy and strong. All children will receive a dental hygiene kit with child friendly toothpaste, floss and a toothbrush. 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 Jan 16 2026 Fri A Humorous Look at Paradise, featuring the cartoons of Doug MacGregor 11:00am–12:00pm Everyone Presentation 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.
Jan 17 2026 Sat Plant This Not That: Master Gardeners 10:00am–11:30am 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 Jan 19 - 20 2026 Author Series Event 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am–01/20/2026 @ 5:00pm Adults Authors, Presentation 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Children Storytime 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Virtual Author Talk-Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Virtual Author Talk-Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz 2:00pm–3:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Virtual Meeting Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Register View Upcoming Events
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 Adults History 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 Jan 21 2026 Wed R.E.A.D to Rizzo 2:45pm–3:45pm Children, Tweens Workshop 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Crafternoon- Origami 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone Arts & Crafts 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Crafternoon- Origami 3:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: ThinkTank Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us and try your hand at origami! Make cats, dogs, fish, and more. A variety of origami paper will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 5 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu One Special Agent, Many Frontiers A Personal Journey Through High-Risk FBI Cases 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Presentation 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu One Community, One Book 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults, Everyone Authors, Book Club 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 Jan 23 2026 Fri Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Children Storytime 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 Jan 23 2026 Fri Common Research Mistakes in Genealogy Research 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Workshop 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 Jan 23 2026 Fri AI Made Easy: ChatGPT 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults Technology Class 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 Jan 27 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Children Storytime 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 Jan 27 2026 Tue A Plan for Preservation with Pam Miner Executive Director of The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village 11:00am–12:00pm Adults History, Presentation 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 "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Virtual Author Talk-Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Virtual Author Talk-Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore 2:00pm–3:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Virtual Meeting Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Register View Upcoming Events
