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 March 12 at 7 p.m. with acclaimed author Kate Quinn. She will talk about her latest fantastical work, “The Astral Library.”
Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A lifelong history buff, she wrote four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga and two books set in the Italian Renaissance before turning to the 20th century with “The Alice Network,” “The Huntress,” “The Rose Code,” “The Diamond Eye” and “The Briar Club.” “The Astral Library” is Quinn’s first foray into magic realism. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in classical voice from Boston University.
To register for the author talk, visit https://libraryc.org/sanlib/upcoming.
Additionally, the library has the following programs scheduled:
Crafternoon: Play Ball! will be held on March 11 from 3 to 4 p.m. Open to ages 5 and up, participants will design their own baseball hat. A variety of craft supplies will be available, along with examples and guidance.
On March 13, AI in Everyday Life: The Hidden Helper 20 will take place from 11 a.m. to noon. Attendees will see how artificial intelligence (AI) impacts their daily lives from phones and shopping, to entertainment and education.
3D Printing St. Patrick’s Day Decorations will be held on March 17 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Participants will design, print and color St. Patrick’s themed items.
On March 18, R.E.A.D. to Rizzo will take place from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Youths will practice reading and reading out loud with Rizzo, a trained Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.) therapy dog. Registration is required by contacting esherman@sanlib.org.
Crafternoon: Paint Your Own Flower Pot will be held on March 18 from 3 to 4 p.m. Participants will decorate their own ceramic flower pot. A variety of craft supplies will be available, along with examples and guidance.
WEEKLY PROGRAMMING
– Family Storytime: Fridays and Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Bring the whole family to enjoy stories, songs, movement and early literacy play centers that spark creativity and motor skills. Open to babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
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, visit https://sanlib.org/ or call 239-472-2483.
The Sanibel Public Library is at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.