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SANIBEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Sanibel Public Library will present a virtual author talk on Feb. 24 with Tom D. Crouch.
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SANIBEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Rick Goodrich’s “Beer Tap Handle Collection” is on display at the Sanibel Public Library.
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The Sanibel Public Library provides a variety of programming for adults and children.
With support from the Sanibel Public Library Foundation, it has launched a series of virtual author talks to include bestselling authors and thought leaders. The next one will take place on Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom D. Crouch, author of “Smithson’s Gamble.” Attendees will learn about the trials, errors and incredible legacy of the Smithsonian’s foundation.
Crouch joined the Smithsonian in 1974 and has served the National Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of American History in a variety of curatorial and administrative posts. He has won several major writing awards, including a 1989 Christopher Award for “The Bishop’s Boys: A Life of Wilbur and Orville Wright.” Crouch’s book, “Wings: A History of Aviation From Kites to the Space Age,” won the AIAA Gardner-Lasser Literature Prize for 2005. In 2000, former President Bill Clinton appointed him to the Chairmanship of the First Flight Centennial Federal Advisory Board.
To register for the author talk, visit https://libraryc.org/sanlib/upcoming.
Additionally, the library has the following programs scheduled:
R.E.A.D. to Rizzo will be held on Feb. 18 from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Youths will practice reading and reading out loud with Rizzo, a trained Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.) therapy dog. Registration is required by contacting esherman@sanlib.org.
On Feb. 18, Crafternoon: Yarn Art will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. Open to ages 3 and up, participants will make a work of art using yarn. A variety of craft supplies will be available, along with examples and guidance.
Learn about Libby: Open Lab will be held on Feb. 20 from 3 to 4 p.m. Stop by the Libby Open Lab for one-on-one help with devices. Staff will be available to show how to download, borrow and enjoy digital books and audiobooks using Libby.
On Feb. 24, The Moral Machine: The Ethics of AI will take place from 11 a.m. to noon. Attendees will explore the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence (AI), including privacy, bias and responsibility in a world shaped by algorithms.
Hurricanes and Severe Weather will be held on Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to noon with Gulf Coast News meteorologist Jason Dunning. He will discuss hurricane science and severe weather affecting Southwest Florida.
On Feb. 25, Crafternoon take place from 3 to 4 p.m. Open to ages 3 and up, participants will make a work of art. A variety of craft supplies will be available, along with examples and guidance.
WEEKLY PROGRAMMING
– Family Storytime: Fridays and Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Bring the whole family to enjoy stories, songs, movement and early literacy play centers that spark creativity and motor skills. Open to babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
From Feb. 18-25, the library will take ticket requests for its Author Series event with Abby Jimenez on March 24. It will entail an intimate evening with a champagne reception, light hors d’oeuvres and book signing. A “lottery system” ticketing procedure is used; names of those requesting tickets are placed in the lottery and selected at random, then notified by email. Requests can be made online at www.sanlib.org. Those unable to access the online form or who need help using the form can call the library at 239-472-2483 or come in for assistance.
Rick Goodrich’s “Beer Tap Handle Collection” is on display for February. The exhibit represents more than 20 years of collecting and has been part of a rotating display tradition for over a decade. Showcasing the artistry and culture of brewing, the collection also reflects resilience, as several pieces were lost during Hurricane Ian.
Library cards are available to residents of Sanibel and Lee County at no charge. Visitor library cards are available for a $10 annual fee.
The library is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, visit https://sanlib.org/ or call 239-472-2483.
The Sanibel Public Library is at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.