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Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Children
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

Chat with an Author: Michelle D. Gladieux

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Authors, Presentation, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Presentation, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to experience more joy and success as a communicator? Join us to learn Pro Moves to become braver and more skilled at communication.

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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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Children
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
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.

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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

Lighthouse Resort

9:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Doctor is No Longer In with Dr. MaryAnn Wilbur

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Presentation
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Dr.

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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: Rainbow Etching

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 magical rainbow work of art!  Etching supplies 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

The Lincoln Assassination

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
History
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

2026 marks the 161st  anniversary of the assassination of the 16th President of the United States Abraham Lincoln.

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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
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Children
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
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Ted Spencer is a Curator Emeritus of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He was the Museum Curator for 27 years (1982-2009) the last 11 as Vice President and Chief Curator.

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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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Family Strengthen & Stretch with Ms. Robin

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness, Presentation, Workshop
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Hurricane Ian: My Experience

11:00am–12:30pm
Everyone
Presentation
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 photograph-filled 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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Children
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.

Five Unusual Spices : part 2

11:00am–12:00pm
Presentation
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Matt's "Five Unusual Spices" presentation returns this year featuring more uncommon, unique and often misunderstood spices and herbs. Learn about using these ingredients in a culinary setting, and a bit of history along the way.

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

3D Printing Valentine’s Day Decorations

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Design, Print, and Color themed items for Valentine’s Day. 

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.

Staff Event

3:30pm–4:30pm
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

technology@sanlib.org

The History of Football with Derek Baker

11:00am–12:00pm
Presentation
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join Facility Manager Derek Baker for a lively program exploring the history, excitement, and life lessons of football.

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

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
History, Presentation
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoon: Valentine's Day Edition

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 decorate your own picture frame for Valentine's Day!  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.

Charitable Foundation of the Islands

11:00am–5:00pm
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:
This event is in the "Adults" group

Charitable Foundation of the Islands

8:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting