Sanibel Public Library News Blog
Your Library Reimagined – June 1, 2018 Update
Renovation work continues including: new, larger windows to maximize the natural light and stunning views have been installed; two computer labs; meeting rooms; and a flexible "Think Tank" Maker Space are being finished. The SPL will have mobile...
TripAdvisor – Hall of Fame, Certificate of Excellence 2018
Sanibel's award-winning public library earned another accolade - TripAdvisor's Hall of Fame, for achieving its Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years. The Library has won the Certificate of Excellence every year since 2014. In...
Your Library Reimagined – May 2018 Update
Much of the current renovation work is behind the scenes—electrical and data cables, support beams, plumbing, and other infrastructure. Workers installed overhead ground wires for protection from electrical surges during lightning storms. Larger...
Library Closes due to Water Main Break
Tuesday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 18 due to Water Main Break The SPL will re-open after repairs are completed, and tests confirm water quality has met required standards. Please check the Library Website or call (239) 472-2483 before visiting. Library...
Your Library Reimagined – April 2018 Update
During this phase of Sanibel Public Library’s “Your Library Reimagined” project, the Library is open for normal 'season' hours. Popular services are available—like computers and printers available for patron use, a “New” book section, high speed...
Photo Gallery
A few fun moments from the past few months at the Sanibel Public Library
Your Library Reimagined – March 2018 Update
During the current phase of Sanibel Public Library's “Your Library Reimagined” project, the Library is open for normal operating hours. Look for the interim “main” entrance and outdoor book drop on the west side of the Library. Popular services...
VR and 3-D Printing at SPL
Patrons (age ten and older) enjoyed taking a test drive with a virtual reality (VR) viewer on February 26 and 28. The “Under Sea Adventure: Blue Whale Encounter and Great Reef Migration,” is a five-minute long, award-winning VR experience that...
Library Reopens for Phase II – February 7, 2018 Update
As Sanibel Public Library enters Phase II of “Your Library Reimagined” project, the facility is open for normal operating hours. Look for the interim “main” entrance on the west side of the Library. Phase II includes popular and vital...
OPENING DELAYED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
OPENING DELAYED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Sanibel Public Library's opening for Phase II is delayed, due to various necessary permits and required inspections. Please check the Library Website at www.sanlib.org, or call before visiting. Items placed on hold will...
Your Library Reimagined Phase II – January 23, 2018 Update
Moving crews are relocating library materials and "the stacks" (shelves) into the "reimagined" space. Library staff is setting up the newly-remodeled space for patron services. Telephone and internet cable is being installed and tested. The...
Your Library Reimagined January 16, 2018 Update
Crews are building the elevator, and pouring concrete at the new entrance. The Sanibel Fire Department and LCEC are working on site, inspecting the electrical and fire suppression systems. The first phase of Sanibel Public Library’s “Your...