Sanibel Public Library News Blog
Catch Up on Current News Online with Your Library Card
The Library continues to offer daily newspapers for patrons to read inside the facility. Library card holders can also keep up to date on current events from home with RBdigital’s PressReader app. PressReader offers online access to U.S. newspapers plus publications...
Access Live Tutoring Other Learning Resources Through Sanibel Public Library and Brainfuse
Brainfuse, an on-demand, anywhere, eLearning module, is the latest addition to the Library’s online learning services. Brainfuse offers cardholders of all ages and levels access to live, online tutoring, job help, and other skills-building resources. “For...
Sanibel Public Library Lends Mobile WiFi Hotspots
The Library’s newest service is Mobile WiFi Hotspots. Hotspots allow users to connect enabled devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones, etc.) to the internet. The devices can help children connect to virtual classrooms; adults search for job opportunities; and...
Sanibel Public Library Reopens to the Public August 17
Best way to ensure you get Library news? Sign up for the email announcements and monthly newsletter at: bit.ly/ConsTanTConTactSPL. The Library facility will be open to the public on Monday, August 17 at 9 a.m. for regular summer hours. Contactless Curbside...
Temporary Closure: Phone Support, Sanibel Public Library eShelf Available
Sanibel Public Library has announced an immediate closure of the building to the public as of noon on August 6, 2020. The Library staff will continue phone and email support to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and contact-free curbside pickup...
Sanibel Public Library is a 2020 Travelers’ Choice winner from TripAdvisor
Thanks to reviewers, Sanibel Public Library is a 2020 Travelers' Choice winner from TripAdvisor! The Library has won a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence every year since 2014, earning Hall of Fame status. Certificate of Excellence honorees are now celebrated on...
August: Sanibel Public Library Open for Summer Hours Plus Contactless Curbside Service
August 2020: Library is open to the Public Sanibel Public Public Library users can browse bookshelves, use computers, read magazines, connect to WiFi and more as the SPL is open for summer hours. Patrons have access to the full collection of books, movies, and...
meeScan Self Check Out at Sanibel Public Library
Patrons who want to social distance are encouraged to try the Library’s meeScan app. MeeScan is a self-checkout service with two different ways to self-checkout. One option is use your smartphone or tablet along with the Library’s WiFi. Using meeScan app, library...
Playaways & Launchpad for Kids
June 2020: Launchpad - Playaways for Kids Something new is in the Children’s Area at the Sanibel Public Library. With a gift from Hans and Leslie Fleischer, the Library has added learning tablets, audiobooks, and audio-enhanced books. Launchpad, Playaway’s popular...
June is Pride Month
Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) Americans. Resources, books, films, eBooks Hover your...
Racism and Social Justice
Reading lists, eBooks, films, documentaries and more on Racism and Social Justice. Click images and links below for films and documentaries can borrow or stream with your Library card:Click here for eBooks, films, audiobooks, comics and more, you can...
Sanibel Public Library Open for Summer Hours Plus Contactless Curbside Service
June 2020: SPL Reopens to the Public Hover your cursor to use the clickable links: Sanibel Public Public Library users once again have the opportunity to browse bookshelves, use computers, read magazines, connect to WiFi and more as SPL reopened to the...