Mission: To provide, support and supplement library services of the public library of sanibel, florida, and to assist generally in the promotion of reading, literacy, and media education.
Programs: To provide, support and supplement library services of the public library of sanibel, florida, and to assist generally in the promotion of reading, literacy, and media education. Since its creation, the organization has sponsored the annual library author series, with appearances by noted writers such as joyce carol oates, susan vreeland, jeff shaara, j. A. Jance, and alice hoffman. The organization has supported a pilot project to develop a computer lab and resources for genealogical research, provided funding for the library teenspace, where teens can collaborate on homework assignments, and provided funds for children's summer reading program.
The Sanibel Public Library FOUNDATION is a support organization for the Sanibel Public Library, a true gem of our community. The library is universally loved on Sanibel and has received superior reviews from the major library rating organization. The FOUNDATION receives donations from lovers of the Library (the FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation) and holds an endowment which provides additional funding for many purposes. A very popular author series and youth programs are possible because of this funding. I feel that this organization wisely shepherds their assets and provides exceptional extra services for our library.