Genealogy (in many different forms) has been of interest to a number of Orcas Islanders for a long time. A few years ago a group of people started getting together on a regular basis at the library to learn how to access the library’s free version of Ancestry.com, share research problems and successes, learn new skills and listen to different speakers on a variety of genealogy topics.

Currently the group is meeting quarterly, in-person and via zoom (thanks to the support of the library) and the meetings are more casual. People share their current projects, ask for advice or help, and enjoy being together with fellow genealogy enthusiasts.

Tuesday, May 14, from 1-3, in the Orcas Island Public Library Community Room is the next quarterly meeting. It will be informal but a short discussion about family blogs, Facebook pages or other ways to share information with your own family will be part of the time together. For more information about attending (including via Zoom), please contact Kathi Ciskowski at ciskokid@rockisland.com.

Friends of the Orcas Island Library is a nonprofit supporting our library through fundraising, events, and community resources. The Board meets the second Tuesday of each month. Members of the public are welcome.

Expert knitter, creative artist, and local business owner Katie Gaible is hosting FREE knit nights for folks 12+. Some materials will be provided. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to knit or need an excuse to get out of the house Tuesday evenings, join a friendly group of folks at the library.

All ages & skill levels are welcome.

Lessons for Beginners 3pm - 4pm.

Tournament 4pm - 6pm.

Everyone wins free pizza!!

Expert knitter, creative artist, and local business owner Katie Gaible is hosting FREE knit nights for folks 12+. Some materials will be provided. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to knit or need an excuse to get out of the house Tuesday evenings, join a friendly group of folks at the library.

Expert knitter, creative artist, and local business owner Katie Gaible is hosting FREE knit nights for folks 12+. Some materials will be provided. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to knit or need an excuse to get out of the house Tuesday evenings, join a friendly group of folks at the library.

A Forest of Your Own shares details on how to “read” a forest, sustainable management, wildfire risk reduction, climate change adaptation, ways to enhance wildlife habitat and watershed protection, and much more.

Co-author Kirk Hanson explores all aspects of forest management—everything from how to evaluate a piece of land before you buy it through implementing long-term plans and protecting your forests far into the future.

Expert knitter, creative artist, and local business owner Katie Gaible is hosting FREE knit nights for folks 12+. Some materials will be provided. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to knit or need an excuse to get out of the house Tuesday evenings, join a friendly group of folks at the library.

Join us for this kid-friendly event to hear from author Roseanne Parry:

https://rosanneparry.com/

Friends of the Orcas Island Library is a nonprofit supporting our library through fundraising, events, and community resources. The Board meets the second Tuesday of each month. Members of the public are welcome.

Expert knitter, creative artist, and local business owner Katie Gaible is hosting FREE knit nights for folks 12+. Some materials will be provided. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to knit or need an excuse to get out of the house Tuesday evenings, join a friendly group of folks at the library.

Expert knitter, creative artist, and local business owner Katie Gaible is hosting FREE knit nights for folks 12+. Some materials will be provided. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to knit or need an excuse to get out of the house Tuesday evenings, join a friendly group of folks at the library.

Join the library for Solstice Day activities, including our famous Sasquatch Calling Contest on the Village Green…beware, in addition to winning prizes, you just may see this legendary cryptid.

Expert knitter, creative artist, and local business owner Katie Gaible is hosting FREE knit nights for folks 12+. Some materials will be provided. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to knit or need an excuse to get out of the house Tuesday evenings, join a friendly group of folks at the library.

Kids especially and library supporters in general are invited to join us walking in the island Independence Day parade to celebrate our Summer Reading Program. Shirts are provided to kids as part of the annual event.

Friends of the Orcas Island Library is a nonprofit supporting our library through fundraising, events, and community resources. The Board meets the second Tuesday of each month. Members of the public are welcome.

A tradition for 68 years…support the Orcas Island Public Library by buying a book or 200 for $1. The Friends of Orcas Island Library work hard all year to process donations and prepare for a huge sale that funds programs for kids and adults, our collection, facilities needs, and more!

Friends of the Orcas Island Library is a nonprofit supporting our library through fundraising, events, and community resources. The Board meets the second Tuesday of each month. Members of the public are welcome.

Friends of the Orcas Island Library is a nonprofit supporting our library through fundraising, events, and community resources. The Board meets the second Tuesday of each month. Members of the public are welcome.

Friends of the Orcas Island Library is a nonprofit supporting our library through fundraising, events, and community resources. The Board meets the second Tuesday of each month. Members of the public are welcome.

Friends of the Orcas Island Library is a nonprofit supporting our library through fundraising, events, and community resources. The Board meets the second Tuesday of each month. Members of the public are welcome.