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Island Adventures Storytime & Dinosaur Carnival

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join us for a thrilling Dinosaur Storytime Adventure at the library!

Aesthetic mocktail photo

Mocktails and Masterpieces

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Conference Room at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

Event Details:

Join us for an evening of creativity and refreshments at our Mocktail and Masterpiece event. Discover your inner mixologist as we craft delicious, non alcoholic beverages using fresh ingredients and fun flavors.

Author Marie Lu with her book "Legend".

Virtual Author Talk - Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Meeting at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Authors, Virtual

Age Group:

Teens, Everyone

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Virtual Meeting

Age Group: Teens, Everyone

Program Type: Authors, Virtual

Event Details:

Virtual Author Talk - Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

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Library Closed

All Day 7/21

Library Parking Lot at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Library Parking Lot

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

The library will be closed Monday July 21st for staff training and technology upgrades.

FAMILY STORYTIME

Island Adventures Storytime

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join us for Storytime—an engaging, interactive experience that supports early literacy through reading, singing, talking, and playing.

Author Rex Ogle with his book "Free Lunch".

Virtual Author Talk - Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Meeting at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Authors, Virtual

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Everyone

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Virtual Meeting

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Everyone

Program Type: Authors, Virtual

Event Details:

Virtual Author Talk - Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)

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

Sanibel Public Library District Board Meeting

Thursday, July 24, 2025 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 Library Board of Commissioners 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.

Digital Discovery: DIY Design

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Event Details:

Description:

FAMILY STORYTIME

Island Adventures Storytime

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Babies, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join us for Storytime—an engaging, interactive experience that supports early literacy through reading, singing, talking, and playing.

A Chess board and pieces

Chess Open-Play

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Young Adult Area at Sanibel Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

Room: Young Adult Area

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

The Sanibel Public Library invites you on Tuesday from 11-1 to play chess. There will be supplemental instruction if needed. Open for all ages, including children! The library looks forward to welcoming you!

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Time	Sun (7/06)	Mon (7/07)	Tue (7/08)	Wed (7/09)	Thu (7/10)	Fri (7/11)	Sat (7/12)
All Day					This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group SRP - Tween/Teen Dinner & D.I.Y. Spa Night 6:00pm–6:00pm Tweens, Teens This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens		This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Science Saturday - Ocean Science 11:00am–11:00am Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens
10 am			This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Island Adventures Fairy Tale Storytime & Tea Party 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Children Storytime This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for a magical Fairy Tale Tea Party at the library! Step into a world of enchantment as we gather for a fun-filled story time event. Enjoy classic fairy tales, sip on pretend tea, and craft your own royal crown or wand. 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 Island Adventures Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Children Storytime This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for Storytime—an engaging, interactive experience that supports early literacy through reading, singing, talking, and playing. 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.
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12 pm
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2 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Virtual Author Talk - Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado) 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Everyone Authors, Virtual This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Virtual Meeting Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Authors, Virtual Event Details: Virtual Author Talk - Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado) Register
3 pm				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 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 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 Book Club Discussion: Devil in The White City 3:00pm–4:00pm Everyone Authors This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Authors Event Details: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson is divided into four parts, the first three happening in Chicago between 1890 and 1893, while part four of the book takes place in Philadelphia circa 1895. Disclaimer(s) This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Virtual Author Talk - Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade) 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Everyone Authors, Virtual This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Virtual Meeting Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Authors, Virtual Event Details: Virtual Author Talk - Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade) Register