Shell museum exhibit at Sanibel library
The Sanibel Public Library is currently hosting “In the Wake of the Flood: Community Photos of Hurricane Ian and Its Aftermath,” an exhibit curated by the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum.
On display near the outdoor reading porch, it features photos of Ian’s aftermath taken by island residents and others living in Southwest Florida. Photographs from the exhibit will also be digitized and added to the library’s digital archive, which can be found online at sanlib.org/digitalarchive.
“We are so glad to have the opportunity to host this wonderful exhibit in-person at the library while the shell museum is closed for repairs,” Librarian Beth Jarrell said. “The shell museum staff did such a wonderful job curating these photos, and it is easy to see the deep impact a display like this has for community members. The library is so happy to have such wonderful community partners.”
The exhibit was on display at the museum from February through April, before the restoration work began on the building. An online version is available at https://www.shellmuseum.org/ian-photo. Also, the museum continues to invite submissions of photographs for inclusion in its documentary project.
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 be held on June 28 at 8 p.m. and will feature Tananarive Due, award-winning and bestselling author of 16 books. She will discuss her newest work, “The Wishing Pool and Other Stories.”
A leading voice in Black speculative fiction for more than 20 years, Due is a writer, an educator and producer. Her work includes “Blood Colony,” “The Living Blood,” “The Good House,” “Joplin’s Ghost” and “Devil’s Wake.” Due is a contributing author of “Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda” and “Black Panther: Sins of the King,” along with Jonathan Maberry’s “Don’t Turn Out the Lights.” She co-wrote “A Small Town” for Season 2 of Jordan Peele’s “The Twilight Zone” and two segments of the anthology film “Horror Noire.” Due has won an American Book Award, NAACP Image Award and a British Fantasy Award. She teaches Black horror and Afrofuturism at UCLA.
A question-and-answer session with the author will follow.
To register for the author talk, visit https://libraryc.org/sanlib/upcoming.
Locals and visitors ages baby to teen can sign up for the annual Summer Reading Program. Stop by the library or register with Beanstack at www.sanlib.org/children. Participants will pick up a special gift.
The program will run from now through July 29.
Additionally, the library has scheduled upcoming programs.
Family Storytime for ages 5 and under will be held on June 21 at 4 p.m. with a Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Children can come in their pajamas, with a blanket. Literacy is a family bonding experience with stories read aloud, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, develop motor skills and increase creativity. Programs will include an art/craft center. Parents and caregivers should plan to be engaged. Children can bring a stuffed animal to leave overnight. Photos will be taken of their night and sent to families. Return on June 22 at 10 a.m. to reunite and enjoy some breakfast and cartoons.
On June 24, a Saturday Crafterday! will take place at 10 a.m. Professional artist and coloring book creator Melissa Gindling will provide a drawing lesson to participants.
Stop by for Movie Monday on June 26 starting at 1 p.m. for a family-friendly film.
Technology Manager Danny will offer VR experiences for incoming grades 6-12 on June 26 at 3:30 p.m. Teens can participate in VR and join a Mario Kart tournament. Snacks and gear will be provided.
On June 27, decorate a mini parade float at 3 p.m. Supplies will be provided or bring a shoebox from home. Participants can also decorate a shoebox at home and drop it off. The mini floats will be displayed from June 27 through July 8 in the Children’s Area.
Programs are designed for children and accompanying adults.
For the most up-to-date information, visit the calendar at www.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 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information, call 239-472-2483 or visit www.sanlib.org.
The Sanibel Public Library is at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.