Sanibel Public Library News Blog
Beth of Sanibel Public Library talks about some hot new fiction.
Beth, a Librarian at Sanibel Public Library, talks about some hot new books. You can download these books using OverDrive Libby app: The Glass Hotel: A Novel by Emily St. John Mandel In Five Years by Rebecca Serle The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley Oona Out of...
WWII History Programs – Sneak Peak
Duane Shaffer of Sanibel Public Library is planning WWII programs for 2020-2021 season See what's in store for history fans. Announced Earlier: (April 10, 2020) —Due to the State of Florida stay-at-home order, the Sanibel Public Library will remain...
Find your new favorite book with NoveList Plus – Hints & Tips
Find your new favorite book with NoveList Plus! https://youtu.be/IYwD1HBKbTM Beth from Sanibel Public Library teaches you how to use NoveList Plus in this YouTube Video. To use NoveList Plus: from SPL's Resources Page, click on Books & Reading:...
Ancestry.com and Fold3: Remote Access While the Library is Closed, April 2020
Due to the Library closure, Fold3 and Ancestry Library Edition are now available to Sanibel Public Library patrons from home. They typically can only be accessed from within the Library, but will be available remotely for a few weeks. Click here to access Fold3 from...
Resources: When the Library is Closed, April 2020
(April 10, 2020) —Due to the State of Florida stay-at-home order, the Sanibel Public Library will remain closed until further notice. The Library facility is physically closed for now, but open for digital borrowing. Hover your cursor to use the clickable links: New...
Libby Hints & Tips, Borrow eBooks from OverDrive
Sanibel Public Library card holders can borrow eBooks and audiobooks via the OverDrive Libby app. https://youtu.be/XGmCJS8-JWM To access all of the Library’s online services, choose “eShelf” from the homepage menu. Your PIN is the last four digits of your Library...
Census 2020
2020 Census and Libraries In 2020, the United States Census will be conducted primarily online for the first time. The results will allocate billions of dollars in federal funding to local communities over the next decade, including more than $1 billion to libraries....
Where can I find the latest information on Coronavirus COVID-19?
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which used to be called the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), is a new type of coronavirus. It causes respiratory illness in people. It was first identified in Wuhan, China. COVID-19 can spread from person to person. This usually...
Tell Me A Story – Cassandra King Conroy at Sanibel Public Library on Saturday, January 11
Sanibel Public Library and Macintosh Books welcome bestselling author Cassandra King Conroy, who will discuss and sign copies of her new memoir. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Library. Her 2019 “Tell Me a Story: My Life with Pat Conroy,” pays tribute to her late...
Save the Date: March 16, 2020 Lunch with the Author!
A Conversation with Mary Kay Andrews and Patti Callahan Henry Check in begins at 11:30, lunch at noon. The Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 All tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets will be sold at the door. There are a...
Kramer Retires From Sanibel Public Library District Board of Commissioners
Linda Kramer Retires From Sanibel Public Library Board Sanibel Public Library District Board Commissioner, Linda Kramer, was honored for her 16 years of service with the Library at her last Board meeting, in May. Kramer has served on the Library Board since 2003. The...
Sanibel Public Library Earns TripAdvisor Hall of Fame and 2019 Certificate of Excellence
Sanibel’s award-winning public library earned another accolade – TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame, for achieving its Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years. SPL has won the Certificate of Excellence every year since 2014. In May 2019 Sanibel Public Library...