SANIBEL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Sanibel Public Library will host a virtual author talk on Aug. 15 with Irena Smith.

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 Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. with Irena Smith, PhD, author of “The Golden Ticket: A Life in College Admissions Essays.” Attending parents will hear constructive and healthy ways to approach the college application process and how to preserve their relationship with their teen and help them define success on their own terms.

Smith is an author, former Stanford admissions officer and independent college counselor. Her memoir, “The Golden Ticket,” is the winner of the Story Circle Network’s Gilda Award. Smith earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and a PhD in Comparative Literature from UCLA, where she received a Distinguished Teaching Assistant Award and Dissertation Year Fellowship. She taught literature and composition at UCLA and Stanford before transitioning to college admissions, college advising and writing. Smith has given a TEDx talk on humanizing the college application process and writes about parenting, college admissions and redefining success in her weekly Substack newsletter.

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 Virtual Reality Sinking of the Titanic will take place on Aug. 20 at the Sanibel Public Library.

Additionally, the library has the following programs scheduled:

Crafternoon will be held on Aug. 14 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The project will be “DIY Stained Glass.” Open to ages 3 and older, make a work of art. A variety of craft supplies will be available, along with examples and guidance.

Virtual Reality Sinking of the Titanic will be held on Aug. 20 from 10 to 11 a.m. Witness the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. Open to ages 18 and older, HTC Vive VR experience; one user per session. The VR experience has a run time of 20 minutes. Staff will lead the experience in the Makerspace. First come, first served. Wait times depend on the number of attendees.

On Aug. 20, Baby & Toddler Storytime and Playdate will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Open to ages 3 and under, babies and their caregivers will take part in a short story time, sensory play, literacy activities and more.

Crafternoon will be held on Aug. 21 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The project will be “Sugar Scrub.” Open to ages 3 and older, make a work of art. A variety of craft supplies will be available, along with examples and guidance.

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

Pick up an Adult Summer Bingo card and keep track of read books from now through Aug. 31. Open to ages 16 and older, those who complete a Bingo on their card will be entered into a lottery for a chance to win a Sanibel Public Library Book Bundle, which will include a library tote bag filled with themed books.

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., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be closed on Aug. 15-16 for maintenance.

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

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