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The Sanibel Public Library Foundation is offering some programs for adults and youths
On April 7, staffer Duane Shaffer will present “WWII 1945: Okinawa: Last Battle in the Pacific” at 10 a m via Zoom Thanks to a series of victories in 1944 and 1945, the Allied forces in the south and central Pacific were pushing the Japanese back to their home islands The dark days following the attack on Pearl Harbor were all but forgotten now that the end of the war was in sight The question was where would the last battle be fought? That place would be the island of Okinawa, where the Japanese defenders were more than willing to fight to the death Shaffer will provide a detailed look at the tactics and strategy of this WWII battle
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The library’s eShelf and all online services are available 24/7 Library cardholders can stream or download eBooks, movies, music, newspapers, magazines and more For assistance with the services or a library card, contact notices@sanlib org
As the library continues to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, staff is working to update the library's records, including books checked out prior to the storm Patrons can help the library update their records by sharing the status of their borrowed items that are possibly lost At this time, there are no fines for late or lost items F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , c o n t a c t 2 3 9 - 4 7 2 - 2 4 8 3 o r notices@sanlib org
If you have photos taken during Ian or of post-storm damage or recovery in Southwest Florida, consider allowing the library to archive the images It is also looking for photos of the islands before the causeway, during the land boom of the early 1920s, and of notable locals Images, videos and stories can be emailed to sanibelpubliclibrary@gmail com
The Sanibel Public Library is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a m to 5 p m
For more information, call 239-472-2483 or visit www sanlib org
The Sanibel Public Library is at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel
Rec center to host complimentary screening
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High blood pressure increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease and even blind- ness in some cases The screenings are offered as a first step in determining if further examination by a health care professional is necessary For more information, call 239472-0302 or 239-395-1860
