Sanibel Public Library has planned in-person programs, including weekly crafts, storytimes, tech help, and virtual author programs. The library’s public online calendar has the most up-to-date information about programs for children and adults.
These upcoming library programs are open to the public. No registration is required:
• Patrons of all ages are invited to a Crafternoon full of fun on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. You can make Leaf Bowls on November 20 and Shell Crafts with Clay on November 27! A variety of craft supplies will be available, along with examples of craft options to complete. Library staff will guide the program. View the scheduled crafts for this weekly program on the online calendar at http://www.sanlib.org/calendar
• Adults are invited to an evening of creativity and refreshments during the debut SPL program Mocktail and Masterpiece on Thursday, November 21, at 3 p.m. Discover your inner mixologist as we craft delicious, non-alcoholic beverages using fresh ingredients and fun flavors. Let your creative side shine while you enjoy your beverages while we make various masterpieces. Come sip, create, and celebrate creativity!
• Family Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays. Storytime is a hands-on family bonding experience for children aged five and under and their caregivers. Kids will get to sing, read, question, and move around during Storytime and complete a literacy craft center afterward.
• Kids ages 3 and up are invited to make their own muffins and butter while learning about the science behind how they are made during “Science Saturday – Food Science” on Saturday, November 23, at 11 a.m.
• On Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., babies and their caregivers are invited to participate in a short storytime and sensory play filled with literacy activities and more! Perfect for ages 0 to 3 years old.
Registration is required for these library programs:
Upcoming Virtual Author Talks include “Native Rights and Culture in Fiction” with author Mona Susan Power on Wednesday, November 20, at 7 p.m. Head to the library’s online calendar for links to register for these virtual talks. After you register, you will receive an emailed link to log in to the virtual event. If you need help registering for these webinars, please email islandlibrary@sanlib.org or call (239) 472-2483.
“Computer Coach” services: Book an appointment to bring your device for technology assistance with Hoopla, Kanopy, Libby, and other library apps. These apps allow library cardholders to download eBooks, magazines, audiobooks, or stream music and movies. Call the library at (239) 472-2483 to schedule an appointment.
Sanibel Public Library cards are free to all Sanibel and Lee County residents. You must present your valid driver’s license (or similar government ID) to staff, showing your current Lee County address. Visitor cards for non-Lee County residents are available for a $10 fee and are good for one year. Computers, printers, scanners, fax services, magazines, and daily newspapers are also available. For more information about the Sanibel Public Library, call (239) 472-2483, or visit online at http://www.sanlib.org.
The library is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The library is closed on Sundays. The Sanibel Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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