Sanibel Public Library News Blog

September Bookmark Art Contest

September Bookmark Art Contest

Enter SPL's Bookmark Art Contest!    All artwork must be the original work of the participant and can be created digitally or by hand. Contest is for children age 18 and under. Limit one entry (electronic or paper) per participant. All entries are due by September 30....

All Together Now – Summer Reading Program 2023

All Together Now – Summer Reading Program 2023

For more than a decade, the Sanibel Public Library (SPL) has offered an exciting summer reading program for families. Despite challenges from impacts of Hurricane Ian, summer 2023’s program welcomed back locals as well as many young readers who are new to the area....

Sanibel Public Library Staff Spotlight

Sanibel Public Library Staff Spotlight

Library Staff News: Librarian Beth Jarrell was selected by the American Library Association to participate in its 2023 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). The EL program is designed to enable library staff and information workers to participate in project planning work...

2023 Summer Reading Kickoff on June 3

2023 Summer Reading Kickoff on June 3

The Summer Reading Program Kick-off Party is BACK! Stop by on Saturday, June 3 from 10:30 a.m. until noon for games, snacks, and raffles, plus the ever-popular Guess How Many (candies in a jar). During the party, families can sign up children (ages baby to teen) for...

Book-to-Film: Spring Break Edition

Book-to-Film: Spring Break Edition

Spring break has officially come to Sanibel Public Library. Enjoy your downtime with your favorite book-to-movie package!Popcorn and candy included to complete your movie experience. Answer the eternal question ... which was better - the book or the movie? Look for...

New Hours at the Library: March 18, 2023

New Hours at the Library: March 18, 2023

As of Saturday, March 18, the Sanibel Public Library will be open Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sign up for news about Library closures or hours and other announcements at: https://sanlib.org/newsletter/ Pick up holds inside - or to use Curbside...

Sanibel Public Library Staff Recognition

Sanibel Public Library Staff Recognition

Librarian Beth Jarrell was selected by the American Library Association to participate in its 2023 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). The EL program is designed to enable library staff and information workers to participate in project planning work groups, network, and...

Tools! Library of Things at Sanibel Public Library

Tools! Library of Things at Sanibel Public Library

New! Borrow tools from Sanibel Public Library Need a screwdriver, hammer, clamp, tape measure, trim square, pliers, level, ... or how about a "How To" home repair book? Stop by to borrow!   This new initiative adds to SPL’s “Library of Things” where patrons can borrow...

Virtual Author Talks: February 2023

Virtual Author Talks: February 2023

With support from the Sanibel Public Library Foundation, the SPL launched a series of virtual author talks; a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Register for online author talks! Each webinar will include the opportunity for you to ask...