Summer Reading 2023
Children's Library
Opportunities abound for exploration, entertainment, and learning at the Sanibel Public Library Children’s Library. Home to an impressive collection of over 12,800 books, audiobooks, music CDs, and DVDs. Including programs, technology, and services designed to build kids’ love of reading and discovery.
Location: 770 Dunlop Rd., Sanibel Florida, 33957
Telephone: (239) 472-9524
Email: mwillis@sanlib.org
Teen Library
Find out what’s happening at the Teen Space! Get reading recommendations, explore games, and technology and connect with resources to help with homework in the Teen Computer Lab Join the library for volunteer opportunities to help build your skills!
About
The Children’s Library
You are invited to bring your family to read, learn, grow, and play! The Sanibel Public Library Children’s Library includes a sprawling collection of over 12,800 library items. The library incorporates story time, programs, technology, and various services designed to build kids’ love of reading and discovery!
A Word
From the Children’s Librarian
“Sanibel Island is not only known for it’s shelling, beaches, and beautiful water, but also for it’s award winning library. I am excited to show you our newly renovated Children and Teen Department; it is a vibrant space for our young visitors to play, learn, and grow. “
– Megan Willis
Sanibel Public Library
Children’s Library
The Children’s Library has several programs, events and services for kids and families. Children and Teens can take part in summer learning programs, afterschool programs, and more! The library has program for children of all ages including babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The library also strives to support parents, caregivers and teachers in their work with kids.
Family Storytime
There are five simple practices to get kids ready to read: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. This program that encourages the development of pre-reading skills through songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories.
After School Crew (K-5th)
Crafting, building, making, and playing with books and a snack thrown in.
Summer Reading
The Summer Reading Program usually begins in late May and runs through August with various activities throughout!
Technology
The Children’s Library includes a teen computer lab, early literacy computers, an interactive floor system, and Thinktank including much more!
Special Thanks to the
Sanibel Public Library Foundation
The Sanibel Public Library Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting the Sanibel Public Library and reading and literacy in Southwest Florida. In the past 10 years the Foundation has provided more than $1 million in grants and gifts to the Sanibel Public Library. Sponsored programs include the Youth Summer Reading Program – Reading for Others! which helps children maintain their skills during school break and encourages a love of reading for pleasure. Staff work with children to help set summer reading goals. When a goal is reached each child earns a book to build their home library; the Foundation matches that book-for-book, so each child earns a book for the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, too. For more information and contributions please visit the Sanibel Public Library Foundation
