SANIBEL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Sanibel Public Library will host a virtual author talk on Feb. 8 with Tessa Bailey.

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

With support from the Sanibel Public Library Foundation, the library has launched a series of virtual author talks to include bestselling authors and thought leaders. The next one will take place on Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. with Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling rom-com author of “It Happened One Summer” and “Hook, Line, and Sinker.” She will talk about her new book, “Fangirl Down.”

A question-and-answer session with the author will follow.

To register for the author talk, visit https://libraryc.org/sanlib/upcoming.

For help setting up or logging into webinars, contact islandlibrary@sanlib.org or 239-472-2483.

SANIBEL PUBLIC LIBRARY A Family Storytime will be held on Feb. 9 with Sanibel Public Library staffer Shannon Gafgen.

Additionally, the library has the following programs scheduled.

On Feb. 8, a Teen Study Session will take place from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Come to the library after school for study hall. Snacks will be provided. To learn about earning volunteer hours for school, contact staffer Megan Willis at mwillis@sanlib.org or 239-472-2483.

Family Storytime for ages 5 and under and their caregiver will be held on Feb. 9 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with Shannon Gafgen. Sing, read, question and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills and creativity. The program will include an art/craft center.

On Feb. 12, Crochet & Chat will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Explore of the art of yarn crafting with staffer Ariana McDaniel. For beginners and enthusiasts, the class will provide a hands-on experience in mastering essential crochet techniques. Attendees will embark on small projects to reinforce their skills.

An iPhone Photo Class will be held on Feb. 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. with staffer Danny Hussey. Learn about the phone’s camera features, including: how to send photos; how to backup photos; how to send photos to print; and how to use different camera accessories and apps.

On Feb. 14, Frankincense and Other Aromatic Tree Resins Throughout History will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Staffer Matt Gindling will provide an olfactory experience that delves into the historical uses of botanically derived resins within the cultures and religions of the world. See and smell some of the plant resins of the Old World, like frankincense, myrrh, styrax, labdanum, galbanum and mastic. Some of the aspects that will be discussed will include their appearance in myths, uses in religious rituals and utilitarian applications.

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

Stop by the library in February to see a collection of World War II models created by Executive Director Duane Shaffer.

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.