discover life's possibilities | September

We’ve reached one of my favorite times of year, when the sunlight begins to take the molten hues of fall, and we see the signs of autumn around us. I take special delight in the changes that appear like magic, such as the new architectural marvels
 the spiders ingeniously weave in the most surprising of places.
 
Our library has also had a delightful change: we’ve replaced the flooring in the main salon, changing out the damaged and stained carpet for something new! If you haven’t seen it already, come check it out. The new floor has helped brighten the space while continuing the warm and welcoming environment of the library’s gathering space.
 
  
Before ...                                            ... and after!
 
This is part of a larger project to re-energize the entire main salon and will be accompanied by other improvements, including replacing the heavily-used furniture by the fireplace. We wanted to give a huge THANK YOU to our community for your support in our SJICares campaign, in which we raised very nearly $3500 for exactly this purpose. We are deeply moved by the community’s generosity, and excited to use these donations to further improve this communal space. Thank you, thank you!
 
On the topic of changes, you may also have noticed that we have a new device, currently living close to the seed library. This is a self-checkout machine, which allows you to use your library card to check out your own items. We’ll always have staff at the desk excited to help you out, but for those days when you just want to grab your book and skip the front desk line, this is the technology for you! 
 
We have other exciting changes planned! See the announcement below for our planned community meetings about the New Building Project, and stay tuned for other exciting announcements from the library!
-Anthony
THANK YOU
Anthony Morris

-Assistant Director
-Pining For The Future
-In Hopeful Anticipation Of The Past
 
 
Currently Reading

LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month! In celebration, the San Juan Island Library is pleased to announce that community members who sign up for a library account during September will get choose from our two 2025 limited edition cards, featuring artwork from Design Contest winners Aimee Dieterle and Nadya Troutman. 
 
Current cardholders who would like to upgrade their library card to one of these designs may do so by making a library donation of any size. All donations collected for Library Card Sign-up Month will go towards the new library building project. The supply is limited, so don’t delay!
NEW BUILDING PROJECT
Coming October 22nd, 2025: The San Juan Island Library is hosting public meetings to gather input from the community about the Library’s new building project. The first meeting, scheduled for October 22nd at 12pm-2pm and again at 6pm-8pm, will present the current status of the new building project and collect feedback from the community about what needs and services they most desire from their library. Come prepared to learn about the new building project and ready to share your thoughts about what you want your library to be!
THE PENNY PINCHER
Featuring popular services paid for by your tax dollars that you can access from the Library at no cost!   
World Book Encyclopedia Online  is a highly illustrated, A-Z general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index. The links below offer age-curated experiences for different levels of child development.
 
World Book Online – Early Learning - Pre-readers play and discover worlds of information.
World Book Online for Kids - Image driven content for kids.
World Book Online for Students - Grades 5+ foundational research tool for curriculum enforcement.
World Book Online Timelines - Grades 5+ high visual representation of history.
World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos - Guía en español para niños usando World Book.
 
DID YOU KNOW?
UPCOMING EVENTS
Author Talk:
Campfire Stories
Monday, September 22nd
7:00pm - 8:30pm
 
Join San Juan Island Library in partnership with Griffin Bay Bookstore for a presentation of the recently released Campfire Stories: The San Juan Islands - Tales & Travel Companion all about our little neck of the woods! 
Reading With Rover
Mondays at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
 
Stop by the Library's Main Salon are of the Library to meet the Reading with Rover dogs. Say hello, read or show them a story, and get paw stickers! The Reading with Rover dogs are trained canines who serve as supportive listeners to help youth boost their literacy skills and reading confidence. Drop-ins are welcome! Offered at no cost to participants.
After School Art Bar
Monday, October 1st, 2025
2:00pm - 4:00pm
 
Kids can join us for an all-you-can-craft buffet! Drop in anytime to get crafting. We'll supply the materials, you supply the creativity!
Classic Monster Movies:
The Wolf Man
Monday, October 1st, 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm
 
It's time to get spooky! Join us for a marathon of classic monster movies throughout October. We're kicking it off with The Wolf Man (1941), the classic werewolf film!
DONATE TO THE LIBRARY
The San Juan Island Library welcomes gifts to support the programs, collections, and services designed to meet the needs of San Juan Islanders, nonprofit partners, and visitors of all ages, that are not met by tax revenue. There are many ways to support your library!
STAFF PICKS
Check out our latest faves!
 
The winds from further West by Alexander McCall Smith
The Winds From Further West 
by Alexander McCall Smith 
 
After professional and personal setbacks in Edinburgh, university lecturer Neil Anderson retreats to the remote Isle of Mull, where a pair of mysterious wolf cubs and a connection with local vet Katie lead him toward unexpected renewal. 
Severance by Adam Scott
Severance
TV Series
 
Severance centers on Mark Scout, leading a team of office workers whose memories are surgically split between work and personal lives. The 'work-life balance' experiment is questioned as Mark faces a mystery forcing him to confront the true nature of his work and himself. 
The bean book : 100 recipes for cooking with all kinds of beans, from the rancho gordo kitchen by Steve Sando
The Bean Book : 100 Recipes for Cooking With All Kinds of Beans
by Steve Sando 
 
From the founder of the acclaimed Rancho Gordo bean company, Steve Sando's authoritative presentation of 50 bean varieties and how to cook with them, from classic recipes to new takes.


Discover Life's Possibilities
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(360) 378-2798
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