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"No Ordinary Bird: Drug Smuggling, a Plane Crash, and a Daughter's Quest for the Truth" Book Talk and Signing with Artis Henderson.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

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Artis Henderson’s work has appeared in National Geographic, the New York Times, Reader’s Digest and Sierra, among others.

R.E.A.D to Rizzo

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Young Adult Area at Sanibel Public Library

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Workshop

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Children, Tweens

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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.

A Puzzling Crafternoon

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library

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Arts & Crafts

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Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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Join us and design your very own jigsaw puzzle! Each puzzle will be a unique work of art you can play with over and over again. A variety of craft supplies will be available along with examples and guidance. Ages 3 and up.

VR Reef Tour – Underwater Exploration

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Makerspace at Sanibel Public Library

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Technology Class

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Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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Explore marine life through The Blu, a virtual reality experience using HTC Vive technology that offers an immersive and educational look at the underwater world.

Italian for Beginners

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

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Workshop

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This class is geared for people who have an interest in learning basic Italian phrases

From Dreams to Data: The History of AI

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

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Technology Class

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Teens, Adults

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Discover how artificial intelligence evolved from early ideas to today’s smart technologies.

collage craft, magazines, scissors, & glue sticks

Crafternoon Collage

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Children's Area at Sanibel Public Library

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Arts & Crafts

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Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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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.

Experience the Magic of 3D Printing

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace at Sanibel Public Library

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Technology Class

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Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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Hands-on introduction to 3D printing techniques.

America at War: Operation Market Garden 1944

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

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History, Presentation

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Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library

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In the summer of 1944, plans began for an operation to seize a bridge over the lower Rhine River at Arnhem in Holland.

Author Series Event

01/19/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/20/2026 @ 5:00pm

Meeting Room at Sanibel Public Library

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Authors, Presentation

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Adults

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Age Group: Adults

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8 am					This event is in the "Adults" group Charitable Foundation of the Islands 8:00am–12:00pm Adults Board Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting
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10 am		This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Family 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: 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 America at War: The Aleutians 1942–43 10:00am–11:00am Adults History, Presentation This event is in the "Adults" group 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. 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 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: 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.
11 am	This event is in the "Everyone" group Hurricane Ian: My Experience 11:00am–12:00pm Everyone Presentation This event is in the "Everyone" group 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 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.	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 Disclaimer(s) 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. Disclaimer(s) 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 "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 Saturday Crafterday with Artist Melissa Gindling 11:00am–12:00pm 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 Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: ThinkTank Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come into Sanibel Public Library Saturday Crafterday ~ hosted by Melissa Gindling, a professional artist and coloring book creator. 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.
12 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Sanibel Brushstrokes 12:00pm–3:00pm Adults Workshop This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop
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2 pm			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 This event is in the "Everyone" group 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.
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–4:00pm 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 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.

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