SANIBEL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Sanibel Public Library will host a virtual author talk on March 21 with Madeline Miller.

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 March 21 at 7 p.m. with Madeline Miller, New York Times bestselling author of “The Song of Achilles” and “Circe.” She will chat about her body of work and her process in retelling Greek classics into modern epics in fiction.

“The Song of Achilles” won the Orange Women’s Prize for Fiction 2012, and “Circe” was short-listed for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2019. Miller’s books have been translated into over 32 languages. She holds an Master of Arts in classics from Brown University, studied in the Dramaturgy department at the Yale School of Drama, where she focused on the adaptation of classical texts to modern forms, and taught Latin, Greek and Shakespeare to high school students for over a decade.

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

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

SANIBEL PUBLIC LIBRARY Executive Director Duane Shaffer will present “America at War: WWII Battle of the Bulge” on March 22 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Sanibel Public Library.

Additionally, the library has the following programs scheduled:

Youths are encouraged to come in and celebrate National Reading Month in March. Every week will have a new theme where participants can read books, take part in crafts and learn about the theme.

World Storytelling Day & Bingo will take place on March 20 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. with staffer Shannon Gafgen. Ages 3 and up and their caregiver will enjoy storytime, snacks and Bingo to celebrate World Storytelling Day.

On March 21, a Teen Study Session will take place between 4 and 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 sgafgen@sanlib.org.

Executive Director Duane Shaffer will present “America at War: WWII Battle of the Bulge” on March 22 from 10 to 11 a.m. Probably the largest and bloodiest battle fought by the American army, it was Hitler’s futile attempt to split the Allied forces in two and take the city of Antwerp. The problems were many, including the fact that the Germans would have to cross four major rivers in the midst of the worst winter in 50 years. Shaffer discusses the strategy and tactics of the battle.

SANIBEL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Sanibel Public Library will hold a Saturday Crafterday on March 23 from 11 a.m. to noon.

On March 22, Family Storytime for ages 5 and under and their caregiver will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. with 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.

A Saturday Crafterday will be held on March 23 from 11 a.m. to noon. Artist and coloring book creator Melissa Gindling will lead a shamrock sun catcher session; youths must be accompanied by a caregiver.

On March 25, an Easter Egg Hunt in the Library will take place from 4 to 4:30 p.m. The eggs will include candy, small prizes and library swag. Youths must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Spring Flower Crafting will be held on March 27 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. with Gafgen. Ages 3 and up and their caregiver will create a nature-inspired craft using fresh and dried flowers.

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

The library will hold its Annual Dollar Book Bag Sale on March 25-29 in the downstairs meeting room. Fill up a bag, provided by the library, for $1 each until the end of the week or until the stock is gone.

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.