The Sanibel Public Library has planned in-person programs, including weekly crafts, storytimes, special guests, and virtual author programs. The following events are from Wednesday, Nov. 12, to Saturday, Nov. 22, with programs requiring registration noted accordingly.
Weekly Recurring Programs:
Family Storytime – for Babies, Toddlers, Children of all ages, and their Caregivers
On Tuesdays and Fridays, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., bring the whole family to enjoy stories, songs, movement, and early literacy play centers that spark creativity and motor skills.
Crafternoon – for All Ages
On Wednesdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m., make a fun, engaging craft with all supplies provided under staff guidance!
More Upcoming Programs:
Aviation Goes to War: World War One in the Air – for Adults
On Thursday, Nov. 13, from 11 a.m. to noon, join SPL staffer Duane E. Shaffer for a fascinating look at the dawn of aerial warfare and discover how early aviators turned fragile flying machines into instruments of war.
Virtual Author Talk: The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters– for Adults
On Thursday, Nov. 13, from 7 – 8 p.m., join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories.*Online Registration Required at: www.libraryc.org/sanlib
Virtual Author Talk: Talk Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg – for Adults
On Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 2 – 3 p.m., join Charles Duhigg, author of the bestselling books The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better, as he presents the ultimate guide on how to communicate and connect with anyone at work, home, and in life in his latest work, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection.*Online Registration Required at: www.libraryc.org/sanlib
One Community, One Book: Junonia by Kevin Henkes – for All Ages (Family Friendly)
On Friday, Nov. 21, from 3 – 4 p.m., join us at the Sanibel Recreation Center for a family-friendly discussion of Junonia by Kevin Henkes.
The Sanibel Recreation Center, Sanibel Public Library, and MacIntosh Books have partnered to launch One Community, One Book, a monthly seasonal program that brings readers of all ages together to celebrate stories connected to Sanibel and Southwest Florida. Attendees are encouraged to register by calling the Sanibel Recreation Center at (239) 472-0345.
Family Bingo! – for Babies, Toddlers, Children of all ages, and their Caregivers
On Saturday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. to noon, join us for Family Bingo Day and some good-old-fashioned family fun! There will be prizes for the winners, and snacks will be provided.
Computer Coaching at the Library
Sanibel Public Library offers “Computer Coach” services; book an appointment to bring in your device for technology assistance with Hoopla, Kanopy, Libby, and other Library apps. These apps allow Library cardholders to download eBooks, magazines, and audiobooks, or stream music and movies. Call the Library at (239) 472-2483 to schedule an appointment.
Get a Library Card
Sanibel Public Library cards are available to all Sanibel and Lee County residents at no charge. 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 suitable for one year. Computers, printers, scanners, and fax services are also available, as are magazines and daily newspapers. For more information about the Sanibel Public Library, call (239) 472-2483 or visit www.sanlib.org.
The Sanibel Public 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, and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
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