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 ones will take place on July 20 at 1 p m with award-winning psychologist Ethan Kross and on July 25 at 4 p m with award-winning writer Erika S nchez Kross is the author of the national bestseller “Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters and How to Harness It,” which was chosen as one of the best new books of the year by the Washington Post, CNN and USA Today With the University of Michigan’s Psychology Department and Ross School of Business, he is the founder of Emotion & Self-Control Laboratory. Kross' research has been published in Science, The New England Journal of Medicine and The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, among other peer-reviewed journals It has also been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Harvard Business Review, USA Today, The Economist, The Atlantic, Forbes and Time Kross has participated in policy discussions at the White House and been interviewed on “CBS Evening News,” “Good Morning America,” and more Sánchez is the author of “Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir ” An award-winning novelist, poet and essayist, her debut young adult novel, “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter,” published in 2017 It was a New York Times bestseller and National Book Awards finalist and it is now being made into a film directed by America Ferrera Sánchez's debut poetry collection, “Lessons on Expulsion,” also published in 2017 and was a finalist for the PEN America Open Book Award She was a Fulbright Scholar, a 2015 Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent fellow from the Poetry Foundation, a 2017-19 Princeton Arts Fellow, a 2018 recipient of the 21st Century Award from the Chicago Public Library Foundation and a 2019 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship Sánchez is the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz chair at DePaul University in Chicago

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

T o r e g i s t e r f o r t h e a u t h o r t a l k s , v i s i t https://libraryc org/sanlib/upcoming

For help setting up or logging into webinars, contact notices@sanlib org or 239-472-2483

Locals and visitors ages baby to teen can sign up for the annual Summer Reading Program Stop by or register with Beanstack at www sanlib org/children Participants can pick up their registration gift

The program will run from now through July 29.

Summer Book Bingo is a self-directed reading challenge for adults, with opportunities for prizes Pick up your card at the library's service desks or download it from the “News Blog” at www sanlib org Turn in the card by Aug 31

Additionally, the library has scheduled upcoming programs

Family Storytime for ages 5 and under will be held today, July 19, at 10:30 a m with Megan Willis Literacy is a family bonding experience with stories read aloud, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, develop motor skills and increase creativity. Programs will include an art/craft center Parents and caregivers should plan to be engaged with their child An additional Family Storytime will take place on July 21 at 3 p m with a teacher from the Children's Education Center of the Islands

On July 20, a “Stranger Things” edition of an Escape the Library challenge for teens will be held at 3 p m Open

The Sanibel Public Library will host a virtual author talk on July 20 with Ethan Kross to incoming grades 6-12, escape the Upside-Down before it is too late Bring a friend or two along to help There will be snacks provided and it is an opportunity to earn volunteer hours

A Saturday Crafterday! will take place on July 22 at 11 a m Professional artist and coloring book creator Melissa Gindling will teach a watercolor painting lesson

Staffer Duane Shaffer will present “The First Battle of Bull Run: The Armies Clash for the First Time” on July 24 at 10 a m He will discusses the strategy and tactics of the battle Fought on July 21, 1861, it was the first major battle of the American Civil War The Union commander Brigadier Gen Irvin McDowell gave in to pressure from the government to begin campaigning before his men’s 90day enlistments expired He did not feel that the Army was adequately trained The battle would become a tragedy of errors. The soldiers came dressed in a variety of uniforms with all types of weapons and were totally undisciplined Tourists and sightseers would only add to the confusion A Confederate victory would end northern hopes for a quick end to the war

Also on July 24, stop by for Movie Monday starting at 1 p m for a family-friendly film

On July 25, staffer and martial arts instructor Eden Sherman will present “Women Warriors Martial Arts for Women” at 10 a m An interactive program, it will be introduction to the Korean martial art of Taekwondo Participants will learn the terminology and theory, as well as basic punches, kicks and blocks. They will be led through a series of stretching, exercises and drills and will be encouraged to work at their own pace Participants should wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothing that allows for freedom of movement

Also set for July 25, Tampa Bay Bats will present “Bats, Bats and More Bats ” A bat rescue, rehabilitation and educational organization, it will showcase unique bats, bat habitat, camouflage, the vampire bat, motherhood and more There will be two presentations: babies to prekindergarten from 1 to 2 p m and elementary-aged from 2 to 3 p m There will be a short presentation with the bats

Youth programs are designed for children and accompanying adults

For the most up-to-date information, visit the calendar at www sanlib org

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 Sanibel Public Library is open Monday through Friday from 9 a m to 5 p m and Saturday from 9 a m to 1 p m

For more information, call 239-472-2483 or visit www sanlib org

The Sanibel Public Library is at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel