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Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
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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.

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

Chris Whitt loves mollusks—and it shows.

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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

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 "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

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
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.

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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

Hurricane Ian: My Experience

11:00am–12:00pm
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.

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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.

Presentation with Matt Gindling

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

Presentation with Matt Gindling

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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.

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.

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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 "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

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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

America at War: The Aleutians 1942–43

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
History, Presentation
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Presentation
Event Details:

It is often overlooked that in 1942 the Japanese managed to successfully invade and conquer a part of American territory. This was the first time since 1815 that this had happened.

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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

Author Series Event

02/16/2026 @ 9:00am–02/18/2026 @ 5:00pm
Adults
Authors, Presentation
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Presentation
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Presentation
Event Details:

Join multi-award-winning author and lecturer Robert N. Macomber for a look at a very fateful day in history.

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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 "Everyone" group

Shorebirds of Sanibel and Captiva with Audrey Albrecht

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Presentation
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.

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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

Book Talk and Signing with Author Nathan Kastle

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

Nathan is a young memoirist and mental health advocate who studied acting for thirteen years. He seeks to empower and amplify the voices of those who suffer in silence through his creative work and speaking engagements.

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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: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Georges Simenon wrote 500 works of fiction including 75 novels featuring Inspector Jules Maigret.

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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

The Battle of the Atlantic 1942

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

The Atlantic War was the longest campaign in World War Two and ran from September 1939 to May 1945 (5 years, 8 months and 5 days). Winston Churchill once said: “The only thing that ever really frightened me during the w

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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.

America at War: The Battle of Leyte Gulf 1944

10:00am–11:00am
History, Presentation
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: History, Presentation
Event Details:

In October 1944, the US prepared to invade the Philippines to cut Japan off from its resources in Southeast Asia.

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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

The Battle of Gettysburg

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

The Battle of Gettysburg, which was fought from July 1st to July 3rd 1863 was the largest battle ever fought in North America.

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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

Sanibel Sea School Program

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Presentation
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Sanibel Sea School Program

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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.