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Never Too Old: Wednesday, May 7th @ 5pm Once There Was by Kiyash Monsef "When 15-year-old Iranian-American Marjan discovers her murdered father was secretly a veterinarian to magical creatures, she realizes she must take up his mantle, despite the many dangers." June 4: The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White (or any of his books) |
Wed, May 14th @ 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. Meets the second Wednesday of each month. |
"Children need two things: roots and wings" As we create and live in the cultures of family and community, we share values and create a culture as we live, breathe, eat, and teach through our living experiences. Beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco again brings her Ukrainian heritage alive in her newest book, A Sea of Gold, an inter-generational story of family community. Miss Jane also recommendsMaren Schmidt's website for some great parenting tips such as Teaching Your Children Values. |
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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 at the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. Close to Home is a hands-on natural history for any local patch of Earth. It shows that we each can contribute to science and improve the health of our planet. And even more, it proves that the wonders of nature don’t lie in some far-off land: they await us, close to home. |
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In back-to-back presentations, Ann and Peter will trace the origins of their artistic endeavors and showcase their latest work with an exhibition that will run through May 27. Light refreshments will be served. Peter’s latest book, How Birds Fly, will be available for sale. |
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Jack chronicles his journey of epilepsy through his playwriting practice. This evening will be a combination of personal storytelling, artistic explorations through the playwriting workshop series he recently hosted at the Lopez Library, and an original one act play that will be premiered at this event. Jack Tronsdal is a playwright and writing editor. He’s fueled by a determination to teach people of all ages, and has a passion for working with children. Jack is a frequent collaborator of Northwest Playwright’s Alliance, Beyond The Stage Youth, and Skagit Passage. |
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Join us to celebrate two extraordinary local poets! |
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 BALANCE IS YOUR FRIEND AT ANY AGE With so many ways we may need or want to bring balance into our lives, physical balance is often neglected. However, since just one fall can change the quality and/or length of anyone’s life, maintaining balance and attending to safety can be critical to our wellbeing. Although young, healthy and active people can fall, the risk of serious injury from a fall increases as we age. Each year, millions of older people (65 and older) fall, with falls being the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths among elders. The large majority of hip fracture-related deaths and hospitalizations, as well as traumatic brain injuries, are caused by falls. Therefore, many health-related agencies have become focused on fall-prevention strategies. Several risk factors, such as poor balance, inadequate footwear, home hazards, and lower body weakness can be modified to help prevent falling. Often, after a fall, people have a heightened fear of falling, thus becoming less active. But less activity and movement will lead to more weakness and an increased chance of falling. Falling once doubles one’s chances of falling again. The more you move, the more your balance and strength can improve. A good sense of balance, along with body-awareness, can help with quick reactions and stability. Physical balance can be learned, improved and maintained, even in some simple ways. "Just Don't Fall" is a FREE class and discussion session. Local health presenters will offer different perspectives along with practical suggestions and simple home exercises, like daily balance practices. |
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Lopez Island Library
2225 Fisherman Bay Rd
Lopez Island, Washington 98261
360-468-2265www.lopezlibrary.org |
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