Sanibel library offers mix of programs

The Sanibel Public Library provides a variety of programming for adults and children

W i t h s u p p o r t f r o m t h e S a n i b e l P u b l i c L i b r a r y Foundation, the library has launched a series of virtual author talks to include bestselling authors and thought leaders The next lecture will be held on May 20 at 2 p m and will feature Edgar and Odyssey Award winner Courtney Summers, the New York Times bestselling author of “Sadie ”

The Sanibel Public Library will host a virtual author talk on May 20 with Courtney Summers.

She is the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of several novels for young adults, including “Cracked Up to Be,” “All the Rage” and “Sadie ” Summers' work has been released to multiple starred reviews, received numerous awards and honors including the Edgar Award, John Spray Mystery Award, Cybils Award, Odyssey Award, and International Thriller Award and has been recognized by many library, “Best Of” and Readers' Choice lists

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Island students take par t in GradVenture

Eighth-graders from The Sanibel School recently visited Universal Studios in Orlando for their 8th Grade GradVenture The school reported that the students had

“an absolute blast,” and it thanked everyone who worked to make the trip happen for the eighth-graders THE SANIBEL SCHOOL

Kendall named Merit Scholar

Canterbury School student Lara Jean Kendall, of Sanibel, is a National Merit $2500 Scholarship recipient

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the winners on May 10

The 2,500 Merit Scholars were chosen from a pool of more than 15,000 finalists in the 2023 National Merit

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A question-and-answer session with the author will follow

To register for the author talk, visit https://libraryc org/sanlib/upcoming

Additionally, the library has scheduled upcoming programs

Family Storytime for ages 5 and under will be held on Thursdays from 11 to 1 1 : 4 5 a m w i t h M e g a n W i l l i s Participants will sing, read, question, and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills, and creativity, which includes an art/craft center The program is designed for children and accompanying adults No registration required

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Blotter

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Some beach park facilities on Sanibel are still closed For more information on S a n i b e l b e a c h e s , v i s i t h t t p s : / / w w w m y s a n i b e l c o m / g o v e r n m e n t / p u b l i c - w o r k sd e p a r t m e n t / u s e f u l - l i n k s / p a r k s - p u b l i cbeaches

Dewatering of a pool or spa directly