Speaking Music: The International Language w/ Bruce Langford
If you love music, come expand your understanding as Bruce Langford, music educator and Artistic Director of Orcas Choral Society, offers a free lecture, “Session II, Wednesday, May 8, 5-6 p.m. THE ELEMENTS OF MUSIC, Part A How to Listen to Music,” at Orcas Island Public Library.
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.
Genealogy Group
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 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.
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.
Speaking Music: The International Language w/ Bruce Langford
Session III, Wednesday, May 15, 5-6 p.m. THE ELEMENTS OF MUSIC, Part B
Chess Day
All ages & skill levels are welcome.
Lessons for Beginners 3pm - 4pm.
Tournament 4pm - 6pm.
Everyone wins free pizza!!
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.
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.
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.
A Forest of Your Own
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.
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.
Author Talk: Roseanne Parry
Join us for this kid-friendly event to hear from author Roseanne Parry:
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Table of Contents Book Club
Kids, grades 4 and up, can grab a free copy of A Rover's Story at the Library and join the TOC Book Club for a book discussion on Saturday, May 4th from 11:30 - noon. Light refreshments served. Can't make it? Join us for next month's read - A Horse Called Sky by Roseanne Parry. Questions? Email jdegroot@orcaslibrary.org
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
Library Board Special Meeting
The Library Board is holding a special meeting. Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) the meeting will be an Executive Session to discuss the performance of a public employee and will not be open to the public.
Earth Day Storytime & Procession of the Species Kick-Off
10:30am: Join children’s librarian Jenny DeGroot for special Earth Day storytelling.
11:00am: Procession lineup begins on the Orcas Library grounds.
11:30am: Procession departs from the library and leads to waterfront at Emmanuel Episcopal.
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.
Tangled in Vow & Beseech - Poem Collection by Jill McCabe Johnson
An evening of poetry, conversation & artwork with guests Martha Farish & Kate Geddes. April 9th, 6 pm, Orcas Center BlackBox.
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.
From Murder to Atonement–Confronting My Son’s Killer with Diane Foley & Colum McCann
This is an online only video event brought to you in partnership with Library Speakers Consortium
Table of Contents Book Club
Kids, grades 4 and up, can grab a free copy of Wonka at the Library and join the TOC Book Club for a book discussion on Saturday, April 6th from 11:30 - noon. Stay a little longer, and watch the movie at noon (friends of club members welcome!). Light refreshments served. Questions? Email jdegroot@orcaslibrary.org
YA Book Club
Join us for the monthly Between the Lines Book Club. For April we are reading The Hunger Games: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. We will watch the movie after - snacks will be provided.
Speaking Music: The International Language w/ Bruce Langford
Session I, Wednesday, April 3, 5-6 p.m. HOW TO LISTEN TO MUSIC
If you love music, come expand your understanding as Bruce Langford, music educator and Artistic Director of Orcas Choral Society, offers a free lecture, “How to Listen to Music,” 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, at Orcas Island Public Library.
(Online Event) The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us–A Sweeping History of Food and Culture with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson
This is an online only video event brought to you in partnership with Library Speakers Consortium
Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us.
Friday Night Writes
Hosted by the OI Public Library. No structure. No format. A place to take time for yourself to write in a safe, collaborative environment.
Kids' Storytime
Join Jenny for kids’ storytime every Saturday. During the Summer, this event is held at the Farmer’s Market.
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.
(Online Event) On Retelling Greek Classics: An Exploration of the Modern Epics with Madeline Miller
This is an online only video event brought to you in partnership with Library Speakers Consortium
You’re invited to a fascinating exploratory conversation with Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, as she chats with us about her body of work and her process in retelling Greek classics into modern epics in fiction.
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 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.
(Online Event) Dragon-Riding in YA Fantasy with Christopher Paolini
This is an online event brought to you in partnership with Library Speakers Consortium
Join us as we chat with master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini about his return to the World of Eragon with Murtagh, a stunning continuation of the epic fantasy
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.
Beyond the War on Invasive Species
Concerns that invasive species threaten global biodiversity and ecological integrity permeate conversations from schoolrooms to board rooms, and concerned citizens grapple with how to rapidly and efficiently manage their populations. Permaculture designer, teacher, and homesteader, Tao Orion's Beyond the War on Invasive Species offers a much-needed alternative perspective on invasive species and the best practices for their management based on a holistic, permaculture-inspired framework.