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 hosts a series of virtual author talks to include bestselling authors and thought leaders. The next one will take place on Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. with Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestseller Daniel Kraus, author of “Whalefall” and “Angel Down.” He will talk about his new novel, “The Sixth Nik.”
Kraus is a writer of novels, TV and film. His novel “Angel Down” was the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner, a New York Times Top 10 Book of 2025, and a national bestseller. Kraus’ novel “Whalefall” received a front-cover review in the New York Times Book Review, won the Alex Award, was an L.A. Times Book Prize Finalist, and was a Best Book of 2023 from NPR, the New York Times, Amazon, Chicago Tribune, and more. With Guillermo del Toro, he co-authored “The Shape of Water,” based on the same idea the two created for the Oscar-winning film. Also with del Toro, Kraus co-authored “Trollhunters,” which was adapted into the Emmy-winning Netflix series. He co-wrote “The Living Dead” and “Pay the Piper” with filmmaker George A. Romero. Kraus’ “The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch” was named one of Entertainment Weekly’s Top 10 Books of the Year. He has won the Bram Stoker Award, Scribe Award, two Odyssey Awards, and has appeared multiple times as Library Guild selections, and more. Kraus’ work has been translated into over 25 languages.
To register for the author talk, visit https://libraryc.org/sanlib/upcoming.
Additionally, the library has the following programs scheduled:
Crafternoon will take place on Sept. 2 from 3 to 4 p.m. Open to ages 3 and older, participants will make a work of art. A variety of craft supplies will be available, along with examples and guidance.
On Sept. 9, Crafternoon will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Open to ages 3 and older, participants will make a work of art. 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 Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be closed on Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day.
For more information, visit https://sanlib.org/ or call 239-472-2483.
The Sanibel Public Library is at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.