Kids Summer Crafts: Pom Poms!
Celebrate with pom pom enthusiasts by making something loveable.
Master Gardeners Answer Your Questions
As we welcome summer with days spent in our gardens, we have high hopes of success. However, sometimes the weather, insects, disease, or our garden practices betray our dedication. The Master Gardeners of San Juan County are here to help with science based answers to your plant questions. There will be a Plant Answer Clinic outside the Orcas Island Library entrance Wednesday, July 10 and July 26.
Please bring us your plant questions by visiting us or actual samples of affected plants by doing the following.
Share information about the problem by scrolling down to locate the plant problem or insect ID forms at https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/master-gardeners
Place a large sample of your plant that includes both affected and healthy parts in a Ziploc bag.
Bring your sample and form to the library on the day/time of the Plant Answer Clinic or drop it off at the front desk of the Orcas Library by noon on that Wednesday. We will get back to you by the end of the week.
Legacy Lost
Ten years after her father’s death, Barbara Hilyer learned "the family secret" — the concept of passing and the complex nature of race and identity. Uncommon in the white world, passing is a familiar concept among African Americans.
Friday Night Writes
Are you working on a novel, short story, poem, or song? Do you want to work in a creative and supportive space with like-minded folks? Do you want a place to go on a Friday night to read a book, play a game, or socialize?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, we hope to see you at the OI Library Friday, July 26th. Write on!
Game Night
Join Woody every Monday from 6 - 9 pm for board games. All ages are welcome. Choose from our large selection of games or bring your favorites. Enter through the old lobby door to the community room.
No signups are required, but you can contact Woody with questions at (360) 376-4985 ext 109.
Woman, Captain, Rebel
History would have us believe the sea has always been a male realm, the idea of female captains almost unthinkable. But there is one exception. This is her remarkable story.
First Friday book group
Join community members in person at the library to discuss this month’s book selection.
The same book will be discussed over Zoom on the 2nd Saturday of the month.
Please contact areback@orcaslibrary.org for more information.
Lego Day!
Help us build a massive treehouse or bring your own Lego to build. Learn amazing science facts along the way: telescopes, pulleys, fire, & chlorophyll are all on the agenda. Buy raffle tickets to win a Lego set & support the Ken Gibbs Fund for Science Programs and Books for Kids. Bring your own Lego set to build a creation you can submit to the San Juan County Fair.
Game Night
Join Woody every Monday from 6 - 9 pm for board games. All ages are welcome. Choose from our large selection of games or bring your favorites. Enter through the old lobby door to the community room.
No signups are required, but you can contact Woody with questions at (360) 376-4985 ext 109.
Teen Art
Grades 6-12 are invited to join us for Teen Art in the Community Room on July 2, July 16, and August 6 from 1-2 pm to create different styles of art.
Library Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees meets at the library at 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month. The public is welcome to attend.
Friends of Orcas Island Library Book Sale - Library Fair
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!
Kids Summer Crafts: Tie-Dye Party!
Bring a cotton t-shirt or get a free bandana and tie-dye it your way!
Second Saturday Zoom book group
Join community members over Zoom to discuss this month’s book selection.
The same book is discussed in person on the First Friday of the month at the library.
Please email areback@orcaslibrary.org for more information and the Zoom link.
Teen Gaming Tournament
Join us for the monthly Teen Gaming Tournament in the Community Room. Youth in grades 6-12 are welcome!
Game Night
Join Woody every Monday from 6 - 9 pm for board games. All ages are welcome. Choose from our large selection of games or bring your favorites. Enter through the old lobby door to the community room.
No signups are required, but you can contact Woody with questions at (360) 376-4985 ext 109.
Game Night
Join Woody every Monday from 6 - 9 pm for board games. All ages are welcome. Choose from our large selection of games or bring your favorites. Enter through the old lobby door to the community room.
No signups are required, but you can contact Woody with questions at (360) 376-4985 ext 109.
Game Night
Join Woody every Monday from 6 - 9 pm for board games. All ages are welcome. Choose from our large selection of games or bring your favorites. Enter through the old lobby door to the community room.
No signups are required, but you can contact Woody with questions at (360) 376-4985 ext 109.
First Friday book group
Join community members in person at the library to discuss this month’s book selection.
The same book will be discussed over Zoom on the 2nd Saturday of the month.
Please contact areback@orcaslibrary.org for more information.
Friends of Orcas Island Library Board Meeting
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.
Library Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees meets at the library at 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month. The public is welcome to attend.
Second Saturday Zoom book group
Join community members over Zoom to discuss this month’s book selection.
The same book is discussed in person on the First Friday of the month at the library.
Please email areback@orcaslibrary.org for more information and the Zoom link.
Teen Gaming Tournament
Join us for the monthly Teen Gaming Tournament in the Community Room. Youth in grades 6-12 are welcome!
Friends of the Orcas Island Library Annual Meeting
Join members of Friends of the Orcas Island Library for our annual meeting. The event includes Bingo and light refreshments.
Friends of Orcas Island Library Board Meeting
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.
Library Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees meets at the library at 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month. The public is welcome to attend.
Teen Gaming Tournament
Join us for the monthly Teen Gaming Tournament in the Community Room. Youth in grades 6-12 are welcome!
Teen Gaming Tournament
Join us for the monthly Teen Gaming Tournament in the Community Room. Youth in grades 6-12 are welcome!
Friends of Orcas Island Library Board Meeting
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.
Library Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees meets at the library at 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month. The public is welcome to attend.
Friends of Orcas Island Library Board Meeting
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.
Library Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees meets at the library at 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month. The public is welcome to attend.
Teen Gaming Tournament
Join us for the monthly Teen Gaming Tournament in the Community Room. Youth in grades 6-12 are welcome!
Game Night
Join Woody every Monday from 6 - 9 pm for board games. All ages are welcome. Choose from our large selection of games or bring your favorites. Enter through the old lobby door to the community room.
No signups are required, but you can contact Woody with questions at (360) 376-4985 ext 109.
OrcAsian Storytelling
Asian Myth, Magic & Mirth - Enchanting Stories for Children and Families
Tues, July 16, 4:30-5:30 pm
Strong Like Bamboo - True Stories of Asian Americans in the Current Era of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Tues, July 16, 6:30-8 pm (A facilitated dialogue on the content of the show will follow the performances.*Adults Only)
Teen Art
Grades 6-12 are invited to join us for Teen Art in the Community Room on July 2, July 16, and August 6 from 1-2 pm to create different styles of art.
Game Night
Join Woody every Monday from 6 - 9 pm for board games. All ages are welcome. Choose from our large selection of games or bring your favorites. Enter through the old lobby door to the community room.
No signups are required, but you can contact Woody with questions at (360) 376-4985 ext 109.
Teen Gaming Tournament
Join us for the monthly Teen Gaming Tournament in the Community Room. Youth in grades 6-12 are welcome!
Second Saturday Zoom book group
Join community members over Zoom to discuss this month’s book selection.
The same book is discussed in person on the First Friday of the month at the library.
Please email areback@orcaslibrary.org for more information and the Zoom link.
First Friday book group
DATE CHANGE DUE TO FORTH OF JULY
Join community members in person at the library to discuss this month’s book selection.
The same book will be discussed over Zoom on the 2nd Saturday of the month.
Please contact areback@orcaslibrary.org for more information.
Library Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees meets at the library at 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month. The public is welcome to attend.
Master Gardeners Answer Your Questions
As we welcome summer with days spent in our gardens, we have high hopes of success. However, sometimes the weather, insects, disease, or our garden practices betray our dedication. The Master Gardeners of San Juan County are here to help with science based answers to your plant questions. There will be a Plant Answer Clinic outside the Orcas Island Library entrance Wednesday, July 10 and July 26.
Please bring us your plant questions by visiting us or actual samples of affected plants by doing the following.
Share information about the problem by scrolling down to locate the plant problem or insect ID forms at https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/master-gardeners
Place a large sample of your plant that includes both affected and healthy parts in a Ziploc bag.
Bring your sample and form to the library on the day/time of the Plant Answer Clinic or drop it off at the front desk of the Orcas Library by noon on that Wednesday. We will get back to you by the end of the week.
Friends of Orcas Island Library Board Meeting
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.
Game Night
Join Woody every Monday from 6 - 9 pm for board games. All ages are welcome. Choose from our large selection of games or bring your favorites. Enter through the old lobby door to the community room.
No signups are required, but you can contact Woody with questions at (360) 376-4985 ext 109.
Walk with Us in the 4th of July Parade
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.
Read Between the Lines Teen Book Club
Teens can grab a free copy of the book at the Library, join us for a book discussion, then watch the movie directly after the meeting.
Questions?
Email areed@orcaslibrary.org
Teen Art
Grades 6-12 are invited to join us for Teen Art in the Community Room on July 2, July 16, and August 6 from 1-2 pm to create different styles of art.
Game Night
Join Woody every Monday from 6 - 9 pm for board games. All ages are welcome. Choose from our large selection of games or bring your favorites. Enter through the old lobby door to the community room.
No signups are required, but you can contact Woody with questions at (360) 376-4985 ext 109.
Garden Club Tour of the Library Grounds
Visit the library’s grounds; learn about the landscaping history; and enjoy crafts and scavenger hunts for kids and adults so you can learn a little more about the plants and natural environment at the Orcas Island Public Library.
Friday Night Writes
Are you working on a novel, short story, poem, or song? Have you been wanting to write that idea that's been kicking around in your head, but have yet to pick up pen and paper? Do you want to work in a creative and supportive space with like-minded folks?
The Orcas Island Public Library will provide the space, all you need is to bring your creativity. Write on!
Game Night
Join Woody every Monday from 6 - 9 pm for board games. All ages are welcome. Choose from our large selection of games or bring your favorites. Enter through the old lobby door to the community room.
No signups are required, but you can contact Woody with questions at (360) 376-4985 ext 109.
Library Weeding Party
Grab some gardening tools and bring a friend to help beautify the library landscape as well as Library Park! Snacks will be provided.
Sasquatch Calling Contest
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.
Knit Night with Salish Sea Yarn Co
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.
Game Night
Join Woody every Monday from 6 - 9 pm for board games. All ages are welcome. Choose from our large selection of games or bring your favorites. Enter through the old lobby door to the community room.
No signups are required, but you can contact Woody with questions at (360) 376-4985 ext 109.
Free Nature Sketching Event
Thurs. June 13th, 5:30 pm: Biologist, naturalist, & nature illustrator Robin Carlson is passionate about observing, recording, an will lead participants to a location on Orcas Island to study an ecosystem and teach people the art of nature sketching while at the location. Participation is free, and participants will be provided with sketching materials at no cost.
Please meet us at the front entrance of Cascade Lake @ 5:30 pm.
Library Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees meets at the library at 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month. The public is welcome to attend.
Knit Night with Salish Sea Yarn Co
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.
Friends of Orcas Island Library Board Meeting
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.