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Storytimes and kids' library events near SANIBEL PUBLIC LIBRARY from the public library calendar.
770 DUNLOP ROAD, SANIBEL, FL 33957
Upcoming events
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Join us for a fun morning of wordplay. All ages are welcome and it doesn't matter if you are a beginner or an advanced player. We plan on having a lot of fun. If you have your own game that's great but we will have some on hand here as well.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Welcome to a special Family Storytime featuring our friends from The Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (C.R.O.W). Meet some of their animal ambassadors and learn how C.R.O.W. works to help Sanibel Island's native wildlife. We will read, play, sing and learn. Join us for this extra-special story time.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
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. Perfect for children of all ages, this whimsical afternoon promises a delightful blend of storytelling, creativity, and imagination. Feel free to come dressed as your favorite fairy tale character!
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Register View Upcoming Events View Past Event Recordings Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide. In The Secrets We Hide, Slaughter welcomes readers back to North Falls. A small town with big secrets… 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other house on the quiet, residential street. But rumors are rampant about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors. When gunshots ring out, Sheriff Emmy Clifton and her sister, ex-federal agent Jude Archer, discover a devastating crime scene. Allison Vickery has been murdered in her own kitchen, and her teenage daughter is bleeding upstairs, left for dead. Everyone thinks they know what happened. But secrets are buried everywhere in this small town. And it’s up to Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth… Register now to take part in the discussion, and for an exclusive sneak peek of The Secrets We Hide, coming out August 11, 2026! About the Author: Karin Slaughter is one of the world’s most popular storytellers. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels, including the Edgar nominated Cop Town and standalone novels Pretty Girls and False Witness. An international bestseller, Slaughter is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. Pieces of Her, based on her novel, debuted at #1 worldwide on Netflix as an original series in 2022. Her bestselling thriller series, Will Trent, is now a television and streaming sensation in its 4th season. The Good Daughter has been adapted into a limited series starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy, and further projects are currently in development for film/TV. Karin Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project—a nonprofit organization established to support libraries and library programming. A native of Georgia, she lives in Atlanta. --------------------------------------------------------------- The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Sanibel Public Library.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Master storyteller Windell Campbell brings tales to life with captivating narratives and vibrant performances. His masterful storytelling weaves together humor, history, and heartfelt moments, making it an event for listeners of all ages.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
The arrival of the railroad to Fort Myers not only changed the town’s economy, but also altered its legacy, history, and social make-up, setting the tiny, isolated town on a trajectory to transform all southwest Florida. The Atlantic Coast railway crossed the Caloosahatchee River in 1904, bringing with it a new era of modernity to the sleepy little town. By the end of the roaring twenties Fort Myers was a formidable option to east coast Florida tourism and remains so today thanks to the arrival of the iron horse. Please Join Edison-Ford Winter Estates Assistant Program Manager Tim Snyder for a close look at this topic.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Register View Upcoming Events View Past Event Recordings In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure? With her signature blend of sophistication and raw honesty, Grande interrogates how living between two nations, two languages, and two identities has shaped the woman, mother, and writer she has become. Moving from the legacy of violence in her hometown of Iguala, Mexico, to a bittersweet family vacation in Europe spent reconciling her own impoverished past with her children’s world of abundance, she uncovers startling truths about the nature of survival. Whether being racially profiled in the Arizona borderlands or finding unexpected wisdom from the slugs in her garden, Grande unflinchingly asks: How do we bridge the gap between who we were and who we have become? How do we turn pain into power? When memory threatens to define us, how can we use story to heal while still honoring our boundaries? Register today for this virtual talk if you identify as a seeker, a dreamer, or “anyone who believes in the enduring, transformative power of finding one’s voice.” About the Author: Reyna Grande is an award-winning author, motivational speaker, and writing teacher. As a young girl, she crossed the US–Mexico border to join her family in Los Angeles, a harrowing journey chronicled in The Distance Between Us, a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. Her other books include the novels A Ballad of Love and Glory, Across a Hundred Mountains, and Dancing with Butterflies, the memoirs Migrant Heart, The Distance Between Us: Young ReadersEdition, and A Dream Called Home, and the anthology Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival, and New Beginnings. She lives in Woodland, California, with her husband and two children. Visit ReynaGrande.com for more information. --------------------------------------------------------------- The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Sanibel Public Library.
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Join us for a night of fun and games! Video games, board games, card games... We have it all! Come play, hang, and snack with your friends. Ages 12+.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/craft center. The storytime portion is approximately 20 minutes with centers going as long as needed. Babies to age 5-ish
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Up for a challenge? Come join us for a KEVA planks building experience. Channel your inner engineer as we see who can build the tallest tower or the widest bridge. A fun filled morning of building and bonding for the whole family.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/craft center. The storytime portion is approximately 20 minutes with centers going as long as needed. Babies to age 5-ish
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
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.
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
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. Public attendance is welcome. For more information, visit https://spldboard.specialdistrict.org/ Any person requiring special accommodations at any meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact Amber Cox, Library Director at 239-472-2483 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION OF THE BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE HE OR SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Join us for an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, art, puppetry, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience movement / participation. The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years, and it’s known for its otherworldly sound. But DDU is much more than music. It’s interactive, educational, motivational and super fun!
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/craft center. The storytime portion is approximately 20 minutes with centers going as long as needed. Babies to age 5-ish
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/craft center. The storytime portion is approximately 20 minutes with centers going as long as needed. Babies to age 5-ish
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Register View Upcoming Events View Past Event Recordings Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–And Keep–Friends, explores the science of different attachment styles and how they impact our relationships–often in ways we don’t realize! How do we make and keep friends in an era of distraction, burnout, and chaos, especially in a society that often prizes romantic love at the expense of other relationships? In Platonic, Dr. Marisa G. Franco unpacks the latest, often counterintuitive findings about the bonds between us—for example, why your friends aren’t texting you back (it’s not because they hate you!), and the myth of “friendships happening organically” (making friends, like cultivating any relationship, requires effort!). As Dr. Franco explains, to make and keep friends you must understand your attachment style—secure, anxious, or avoidant: it is the key to unlocking what’s working (and what’s failing) in your friendships. Making new friends, and deepening longstanding relationships, is possible at any age—in fact, it’s essential. The good news: there are specific, research-based ways to improve the number and quality of your connections using the insights of attachment theory and the latest scientific research on friendship. Platonic provides a clear and actionable blueprint for forging strong, lasting connections with others—and for becoming our happiest, most fulfilled selves in the process. Register today to learn more about how to harness the science of human connection to create cultures of belonging. About the Author: An enlightening psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and TED speaker, Dr. Marisa G. Franco is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. Dr. Franco works as a professor at The University of Maryland and authored Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make – and Keep – Friends. She writes about friendship for Psychology Today and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like The New York Times, The Telegraph, and Vice. Dr. Franco speaks on belonging at corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and universities across the country, including Harper Collins Publishers, Cisco, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and The Department of State. --------------------------------------------------------------- The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Sanibel Public Library.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
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.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/craft center. The storytime portion is approximately 20 minutes with centers going as long as needed. Babies to age 5-ish
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/craft center. The storytime portion is approximately 20 minutes with centers going as long as needed. Babies to age 5-ish
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
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.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/craft center. The storytime portion is approximately 20 minutes with centers going as long as needed. Babies to age 5-ish
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/craft center. The storytime portion is approximately 20 minutes with centers going as long as needed. Babies to age 5-ish
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
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.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/craft center. The storytime portion is approximately 20 minutes with centers going as long as needed. Babies to age 5-ish
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/craft center. The storytime portion is approximately 20 minutes with centers going as long as needed. Babies to age 5-ish
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
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.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, US
Welcome to Family Storytime where literacy is a family bonding experience. We will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity; this includes an art/craft center. The storytime portion is approximately 20 minutes with centers going as long as needed. Babies to age 5-ish