SANIBEL PUBLIC LIBRARY Staffers Ozzy Flores, Andrew Dyen-Shapiro and Danny Hussey offer a Computer Coach service at the Sanibel Public Library.

The Sanibel Public Library provides a variety of programming for adults and children.

Executive Director Duane Shaffer will present “America at War: Anzio, Italy — The Allied End Run” on Feb. 2 from 10 to 11 a.m. The stalemate at Cassino was not only blocking the Allies road to Rome, but also producing massive casualties. The Allies decided that an amphibious landing at Anzio would force the Germans to withdraw. Instead, continuous bombardment of the Allied beachhead caused the quick end run to turn into a six-month nightmare. Shaffer will discuss the strategy and tactics of the campaign. He holds two degrees in history and was co-founder of the Civil War Roundtable of New Hampshire and a past secretary of the New Hampshire Civil War Monuments and Memorials Commission.

Also on Feb. 2, a Book Club Discussion will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Attendees will discuss “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict. Staffer Arianna McDaniel will lead the discussion.

R.E.A.D to Rizzo will be held on Feb. 5 from 3 to 4 p.m. Rizzo is a trained Reading Education Assistance (R.E.A.D.) Dog that visits with her owner, Leah Winkler. The program’s goal is to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of registered therapy teams as literacy mentors. Advance registration is required by contacting staffer Megan Willis at mwillis@sanlib.org or 239-472-2483.

Youth programs are designed for children and accompanying adults.

For the most up-to-date information, visit the calendar at https://sanlib.org/.

The library offers a Computer Coach service. Book an appointment to bring in your device for technology assistance with Hoopla, Kanopy, Libby and other library apps. The apps allow cardholders to download eBooks, magazines and audiobooks or stream music and movies. To schedule an appointment, call 239-472-2483.

Library cards are available to residents of Sanibel and Lee County at no charge. Visitor library cards are available for a $10 annual fee.

The Sanibel Public Library is open Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call 239-472-2483 or visit https://sanlib.org/.

The Sanibel Public Library is at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.