Sanibel library offers range of programs and 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 Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., with PEN/Hemingway Prize winner Mona Susan Power. She will chat about her new novel, “A Council of Dolls.” The conversation will highlight how her work explores Native rights and Native American culture, in particular using an important symbol that anchors comfort and companionship in Native life: dolls.
Power is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. “A Council of Dolls” was long listed for the National Book Award and Carol Shields Prize for Fiction. She is the author of three previously published works of fiction, “The Grass Dancer,” which won the PEN/Hemingway Prize, “Sacred Wilderness,” and “Roofwalker.” Power’s short stories have been published by The Atlantic Monthly, The Paris Review, The Best American Short Stories and more. She is a graduate of Harvard and the University of 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.
Additionally, the library has the following programs scheduled:
Crafternoon will be held on Nov. 20 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The project will be “Leaf Bowl.” Open to ages 3 and older, make a work of art. A variety of craft supplies will be available, along with examples and guidance.
On Nov. 21, Mocktails and Masterpieces will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. Participants will discover their inner mixologist as they craft delicious, non alcoholic beverages using fresh ingredients and fun flavors. For questions, contact Katie Preshong at kpreshong@sanlib.org.
Family Storytime for ages 5 and under will be held on Nov. 22 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. 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.
On Nov. 23, Science Saturday — Food Science! will take place from 11 a.m. to noon. Recommended for ages 3 and up, participants will make their own muffins and butter and learn the science behind how they are made.
Baby & Toddler Storytime and Playdate will be held on Nov. 26 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Open to ages 4 and under, babies and their caregivers will take part in a short story time, sensory play, literacy activities and more.
On Nov. 27, Crafternoon will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The project will be “Shell Crafts with Clay.” 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/.
Those with library items that were damaged due to Hurricane Milton can email reference@sanlib.org or call 239-472-2483; provide the titles of the damaged items. Fees for the items will be waived.
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 library is open on 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.