Sanibel library offers range of programs, topics
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 Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. with award-winning television host and bestselling author Lidia Matticchio Bastianich. She will talk about her memoir, “My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food,” as well as preview and chat about her new cookbook, “Lidia’s From Our Family Table to Yours: More Than 100 Recipes Made With Love For All Occasions: A Cookbook.”
Bastianich is the author of 15 previous cookbooks and is the Emmy Award-winning host of public television’s “Lidia’s Kitchen,” which also airs internationally. She was a judge on “Junior MasterChef Italy” and has appeared on Italy’s daily program “La Prova del Cuoco.” Bastianich is also the co-host of “Nonna Senti Che Fame … Pensaci Tu,” which airs on Discovery+ in Italy. She owns Becco and several other acclaimed restaurants and is a partner in the acclaimed Eataly.
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 notices@sanlib.org or 239-472-2483.
Additionally, the library has scheduled upcoming programs.
Family Storytime for ages 5 and under will be held on Sept. 6 at 10:30 a.m. with Megan Willis. 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. The program will include an art/craft center.
On Sept. 11, CPE Project HOPE representatives will provide information from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Project HOPE provides information, emotional support, and links to mental health and other resources for people affected by disasters. The goals of Project HOPE are to: assess the emotional needs of survivors and make referrals to community agencies as needed; identify needs and link survivors to community resources and disaster relief services, and provide emotional support, education, basic crisis counseling, resource materials, and connections to family and community support systems.
Youth 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 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 www.sanlib.org.
The Sanibel Public Library is at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.