Author Events… Author Talk with Elise Hooper, 5/2 @ 6 pm 9 Apr 20259 Apr 2025 Come join us for a wonderful collaborative event on Friday, May 2 at 6 pm with Seattle author, Alise Hooper and her new book The Library of Lost Dollhouses. Joining…
New & Notable National IMLS Funding Cuts Have Impacts on Island Libraries 4 Apr 2025 An executive order issued by the federal administration on March 14th calls for deep cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS is an independent federal agency…
Arts/Crafts… Weaving Wednesdays, 4-5:30 pm 28 Mar 20231 Apr 2025 Weaving Wednesdays from 4-5:30 in the Sun Room! Join teacher Barbie Paulsen for a free, drop-in weaving class in the Craft Corner. Barbie has been teaching weaving for over 23…
Book Clubs Literary Salon – Wednesday, April 9th @ 5pm 12 Dec 202414 Mar 2025 Literary Salon meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month to discuss favorite reads. What are the best books you've read over the past month or so? Please join Ingrid and…
Seattle Arts & Lectures Hanif Abdurraqib, Seattle Arts & Lectures: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 7:30 pm 25 Mar 20258 Apr 2025 Hanif Abdurraqib witnessed a golden era of basketball growing up in Columbus, Ohio, one which inspired the writing in his memoir, There’s Always This Year—a triumph, which is brimming with…
Arts/Crafts… 4th Annual Unicorn Day, Sat 4/12 24 Mar 202524 Mar 2025 Calling all unicorns and unicorn lovers to join us for our 4th Annual Unicorn Day at the Lopez Library, Saturday April 12, 1-3 pm! Please bring cupcakes to share at…
Art in the Library… Play Writing Workshop Series, Tuesdays 5:30 -7 (March 25 – April 29) 27 Feb 202517 Mar 2025 Join Lopez Library Artist in Residence, Jack Tronsdal for a 6 week Play Writing Workshop: A Page to Stage. Tuesday evenings at the Library, March 25 - April 29, 5:30-7…
Author Events… Author Talk: Michael N. McGregor 4/17 @ 6 pm 13 Mar 202517 Mar 2025 Come join us on Thursday, April 17th from 6-7 pm for a wonderful evening with author and part time Lopezian, Michael N. McGregor who will be speaking about his book,…
New & Notable We’re Hiring! Teen Interns wanted for Summer. Applications due April 18, 2025 31 Mar 202531 Mar 2025 The Lopez Island Library is soliciting applications for paid Summer Internships. These positions begin at the start of Summer break with a limited number having the potential to continue into…
Art in the Library… April Art in the Library 17 Mar 20255 Apr 2025 April's exhibiting artists in the Lopez Library: The Enchanted Quilters and Lopezian Quilters, Pamela Maresten, and a one day pop up show of the works of Heather Arps (April 5).…
Monthly Newsletter The April Newsletter is here! 28 Mar 202528 Mar 2025 Community tapestry completed, Earth Day events, outdoor adventure gear, play writing workshops, unicorn day, author talks, film screenings, quilts and much more. Read all about it here!
All Ages Events… Earth Day Events at the Library! 27 Mar 202527 Mar 2025 April 22 is Earth Day, but there are Earth Day Events happening all month long! In support of the Lopez Library's strategic priority around Environmental Stewardship, the library is hosting…
Children's Programs… Homeschool Meet-ups: 1st & 3rd Mondays @10:30am 11 Oct 202428 Jan 2025 Homeschool Family Meet-Up at the Library Join other homeschooling families for a bimonthly gathering at our local library! This is a great opportunity to connect, share experiences, and let the…
Movies… Out There: A National Parks Story – Best of the Fest Film screening – April 18, 7pm at the Community Center 25 Mar 20257 Apr 2025 Join us at the Community Center for a special screening of Out There: A National Parks Story—an inspiring documentary that follows two friends on a 10,000-mile journey through America's national…
Art in the Library… Costume Making Workshops for Procession of the Species, April 19 and 21 5 Apr 20257 Apr 2025 Come join us at the Lopez Library for 2 costume making workshops for this year's Procession of the Species: Saturday, 4/19, 11:30-2:30 and 4/21, 4-6 pm both in the Sunroom/Craft…
Arts/Crafts… The Airing of the Quilts: Community Quilt Stories Event, 4/24 27 Mar 202527 Mar 2025 Come join us for "The Airing of the Quilts" A Community Quilt Sharing Event on Thursday, April 24 from 6-7:30 pm. Quilts are storied objects: they hold all the memories…
Programs for Writers Poet’s Pen – Monday, April 28th, 5-6pm 23 Jan 20259 Apr 2025 Drop in for poetry: Read, Write, Listen. Join us for an evening of poetry reading, writing, and listening on the last Monday of the month at 5pm. The format invites participants…
Book Clubs Never Too Old Book Club – Wednesday, May 7th, 5-6pm 4 Apr 2025 Never Too Old: Celebrating Youth Books meets the 1st WEDNESDAY of the month to enjoy the relevance and diversity of young adult and middle grade books and authors. All ages…
Classes & Workshops Mindful Birding – 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, May 6 & 20 20 Dec 20238 Apr 2025 Join Beth St. George for Mindful Birding walks on first and third Tuesdays. We'll walk in the Village and sometimes venture out to Fisherman Bay, Hummel Lake or other sites.…
New & Notable Thor Hanson @ LCCA, 5/8 @ 6 pm 19 Feb 20259 Apr 2025 Join us for an incredible author talk with beloved San Juan Island author Thor Hanson as he speaks on his newest book, Close to Home on Thursday, May 8 at…
Movies… Press Release – Friday Harbor Film Festival – Best of the Fest series – Screenings at Lopez Library 24 Feb 20253 Mar 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: February 24, 2025 CONTACT INFORMATION Friday Harbor Film Festival www.fhff.org Name: Ellen Roberts & Karen Palmer Phone: 360-472-0723 & 360-298-2240 Email: ellen@fhff.org & karen@fhff.org Porcelain War…
New & Notable Library Card Renewals Keep Your Account Current & Active 26 Jul 2024 Receiving an automated call or email from Biblionix about renewing your account is a normal library occurrence. Patrons are contacted once every 5 years to confirm addresses, phone numbers, emails…
New & Notable Who is YOUR favorite author? 24 Aug 2022 Have some favorite authors? Arrange to receive new items by selected authors automatically. Here's how: Log into the Catalog with your 14-digit user ID (on your card or call us…
Children's Programs… Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! 15 Jul 20212 Jan 2025 Sign-up your 0-5 year-old child(ren) here to start receiving a free book a month! The Lopez Island Library is very pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity for families with…
New & Notable BookMatch: Personalized Reading Recommendations 14 Sep 202014 Oct 2020 BookMatch: Personalized Reading Recommendations from Real-Life Librarians Welcome to BookMatch, a reader's advisory service of the Lopez Island Library. BookMatch is a personalized service to match readers with suggested books…