Upcoming Events

Featured Events

white canvas baseball hats and fabric markers

Crafternoon- Play Ball!

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready for spring training! Come design your own baseball hat. A variety of craft supplies will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 5 and up. 

AI-Life-Sign

AI in Everyday Life: The Hidden Helper 20

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

See how AI impacts our daily lives from phones and shopping to entertainment and education.

march-holiday-3d-print

3D Printing St. Patrick’s Day Decorations

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

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

Design, Print, and Color St. Patrick’s themed items. 

Rizzo and her owner Leah

R.E.A.D to Rizzo

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Young Adult Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
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.

fake flowers, small flower pots, & paint pens

Crafternoon- Paint Your Own Flower Pot

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 ceramic flower pot.  A variety of craft supplies will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 5 and up.

One community one Book group photo

One Community, One Book: Last Train to Paradise

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Authors, Book Club

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Authors, Book Club
Event Details:

One Community, One Book is a locally focused book club presented by the Sanibel Public Library in partnership with the Sanibel Recreation Center and MacIntosh Books + Paper.

Encanto movie case and giant fake bucket of popcorn

Family Movie Night: Encanto

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adult Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Young Adult Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a Spring Break Family Movie Night to watch the Disney classic Encanto. Popcorn and snacks will be provided. All ages welcome.

Author Series Event

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Authors

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors
paint, paintbrushes, and symmetrical painting

Crafternoon- Symmetry Painting

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us and make a one-of-a kind painting.  A variety of craft supplies will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 5 and up.

The photo shows the main entrance, grounds, and statue outside the Sanibel Public Library.

Sanibel Public Library District Board Meeting

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Board Meeting

Age Group:

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

The Sanibel Public Library District Board of Commissioners regularly 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.

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Roving Ranger with Ranger Jeannette Hunt

11:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Explore the world of shells on Sanibel with Ranger Jeannette from Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Stop by anytime on Wednesday, March 11 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.

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.

Progressive Club

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Lobby Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

(239)634-4295

Progressive Club of the Islands

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other

Progressive Club of the Islands

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other