MAYRA CASTILLO The Sanibel Public Library will host a virtual author talk on April 17 with Xochitl Gonzalez.

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 April 17 at 8 p.m. with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez. She will talk about her new novel, “Anita de Monte Laughs Last.”

Gonzalez is the New York Times bestselling author of “Olga Dies Dreaming.” Named a Best of 2022 by The New York Times, TIME, Kirkus, Washington Post and NPR, it was the winner of the Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize in Fiction and The New York City Book Awards. Gonzalez’s new novel is a Reese’s Book Club Pick. As a staff writer for The Atlantic, she was recognized as a 2023 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Commentary. Gonzalez holds a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University and a Master of Fine Arts from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop.

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 Strengthen & Stretch with Ms. Robin will take place on April 13 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the Sanibel Public Library.

Additionally, the library has the following programs scheduled:

Be a Librarian! will be held on April 10 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Celebrate National Library week with a “library” themed story and an opportunity for youths to learn how to work as a librarian, including checking out books to patrons, shelving and labeling new books, and other duties. Suitable for ages 5-12.

On April 12, Family Storytime for ages 5 and under and their caregiver will take place from 10:30 to 11 a.m. with staffer 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.

Strengthen & Stretch with Ms. Robin will be held on April 13 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. for ages 4-10. The class will combine energetic movements, playful stretches and calming breathwork. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle and towel.

Also on April 13, a Saturday Crafterday will take place from 11 a.m. to noon with professional artist and coloring book creator Melissa Gindling. Participants will create a watercolor octopus to take home.

SANIBEL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Sanibel Public Library will offer Experience Virtual Reality — Painting in 3D on April 16 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Borrow eBooks with Libby will be held on April 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. with staffer and tech expert Andrew Dyen-Shapiro. Get started with the Libby app and enjoy ebooks, magazines and audiobooks — all that is needed is a library card. Open to ages 10 and older, learn how to start downloading today.

Also on April 16, Experience Virtual Reality — Painting in 3D will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Open to ages 10 and older, create an artistic creation in Google Paint. HTC Vive VR experience is 10 minutes. One user per session on a first come, first served basis.

Bath Bombs & More Workshop will be held on April 17 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Make bath bombs, shower fizzies or simple bath salts from all natural ingredients with Gafgen. Open to ages 4 and older.

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

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.