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Lifelong Learners birding along Weeks Point Way in the Village (photo by Ingela Waugh). |
We are focusing on one of our Strategic Priorities for each month. For July, it is Lifelong Learning. We believe that learning is a lifelong journey that never stops. Our goal is to ignite a passion for continuous learning by offering diverse educational resources, engaging programs, and interactive activities for all ages. We aim to empower our community to explore new horizons, expand their knowledge, and embrace the joy of lifelong learning, opening doors to endless possibilities. In this month’s newsletter, content relating to Lifelong Learning is color coordinated in ORANGE.
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Book Displays Something for every age throughout the library! Summer Seas Staff Picks
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![](https://www.libraryaware.com/974/Files/AnonymousDisplayWithCrop/ea6ef93d-53b6-42ab-89de-f18d572d6727?containerHeight=228&containerWidth=590&scaledHeight=228&scaledWidth=588&quality=95&dpi=120&verticalOffset=0&horizontalOffset=0) First Saturday Art Walk takes place the first Saturday of each month from 5-7 pm and is a free, self guided event located in the Village of Lopez Island. Activities include artist exhibitions and talks, live entertainment, free family art activities at Lopez Library, food trucks, and specials at local participating restaurants and businesses. ![](https://www.libraryaware.com/974/Files/AnonymousDisplayWithCrop/39ccd4d8-c0f9-4d12-873f-2f8998c1ca6e?containerHeight=625&containerWidth=483&scaledHeight=625&scaledWidth=483&quality=95&dpi=120&verticalOffset=1&horizontalOffset=-3) 5 pm: Artists Talks at Lopez Library: A circus-themed group show will be displayed on walls throughout the library, including works from Bruce Botts, Brooks, Caroline McGown, Nikyta Palmisani, Rocky Wigre, and many more. In the display case, beautiful work by by visual artist Amy Feron. Lopez Library Artist in Residence Musicians Jeff and Rocky Rolfzen, aka The Lark and the Loon will perform live old timey bluegrass and classic Americana music. 6 pm: Chimera Gallery Artist Talks with new work by Lydia Lukahnovich and Martha Spieker. 6:30 pm: Janis Miltenberger Open Studio - Come hear this world-renowned glass sculpture artist speak about her work and ongoing process. Both Old Hand and Skarpari will be open between 5-7 pm for drop in explorations of their locally crafted arts and artisan goods. Drop by Brewvado or Blue Heron Bistro for drink and food specials as well as Apizzapie food truck! Everyone is welcome!
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Never Too Old: Wed, July 3rd @ 5pm Read a Juvenile or Young Adult book set on an ISLAND. August 7th: Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri
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Wed, July 10th @ 5pm Literary Salon is a no-rules book club where you bring whatever you're reading to a round of interested listeners. You are welcome to come and be a listener, too.
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Walking Book Club - Thu, July 25th @ 3-5pm
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Teen Sewing: Wednesdays in July @ 5:30-7pm
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Anime & Snacks: Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 @ 2-3:30pm Just as the name says, this is a group for Anime and Manga enthusiasts who love to share what they are reading, watch some favorite episodes together, draw together - all while having yummy Japanese snacks!
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Join Lopez Library Artist in Residence Musicians, Jeff and Rocky Rolfzen (aka The Lark & the Loon) for musical mornings. Open to everyone (with anyone under 12 accompanied by an adult). Come explore and share old-time, bluegrass, folk, Irish, and Great American Songbook selections with us. Bring an instrument or see what the library has to offer in their collection to borrow. All skill levels welcome!
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Weaving Wednesdays: July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 @ 4-5:30pm Join teacher Barbie Paulsen for a free, drop-in weaving class in the Craft Corner. Barbie has taught weaving for over 23 years, and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this fascinating craft. Learn how to weave functional items, use a table loom, do macrame, and much more! All supplies and materials provided.
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Join Lopez Library Artist in Residence Camilla Wildman for an afternoon session of informal instruction on how to create an accordion book of watercolor images that tell a short story. Ages 6 and up, no experience necessary! Free and all supplies included. Drop ins welcome, and return participation encouraged!
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Three Author Talks: Monday, July 8 @ 5:30-6:30pm Join us for a compelling evening of conversation with three authors: two visiting and one local author, Iris Graville. Creativity. Compelling stories. Writing secrets. Novelists Connie Hampton Connally (The Songs We Hide, Fire Music) and Cynthia Beach (The Surface of Water) join Lopez memoirist Iris Graville to read from their stories and discuss the writing journey. Audience members are invited to a question and answer session following this informative conversation.
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Join Conner Bouchard-Roberts, Port Townsend Poet Laureate, for a reading of his poetry - A Field Companion for Wandering - and an informal conversation with local author Iris Graville on his formation of Winter Texts, his small publishing house with very fascinating guiding ideas.
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Join Artist in Residence Molly Ware for an afternoon of liberating your creativity in an empowering & nonjudgemental space while having fun and finding your joy!
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Drop in for poetry: Read, Write, Listen. Join us for an evening of poetry reading, writing, and listening on Mondays at 5pm. The format invites participants to bring an inspiring poem of their own or another author's to be read aloud, followed by time for writing/workshopping poems, and closing with sharing of poems in progress. All levels of experience welcome. Facilitated by Nikyta Palmisani and Beth St George.
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WORD! Writers' Open Mic - Thursday, July 11th, 5:30-7pm @ the LABYRINTH! |
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Acoustic Sing & Jam - Thursday, July 18th, 7-9pm![](https://www.libraryaware.com/974/Files/AnonymousDisplayWithCrop/8734dc83-33d1-4dbb-8c62-1239ec2acc27?containerHeight=668&containerWidth=518&scaledHeight=667&scaledWidth=518&quality=95&dpi=120&verticalOffset=0&horizontalOffset=0)
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Lopez Island Library 2225 Fisherman Bay Rd Lopez Island, Washington 98261 360-468-2265www.lopezlibrary.org |
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