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The Community Alchemist is in the house! Nikyta Palmisani has joined the library team as Lopez’s own Community Alchemist, and we couldn’t be more excited. This six-month position will draw on Nikyta’s extensive experience in order to create gold for the community. She will assist in the formation of a future-focused Strategic Vision for the library, refresh our volunteer program, increase our ability to communicate and listen to the community, and support a range of innovative library programs. To learn more about the great experience Nikyta brings to the position please visit our website.
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One More Month of the Summer Reading Challenge! Congratulations to our 4 mid-point prize winners! It's not too late to sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge - either online through our Beanstack or on paper at the front desk. Remember to get your free book for signing up if you haven't yet (adults too!). We are encouraging all ages to read daily this year. Whether you are learning to read or reading to learn (or relax!), you will make the most progress through a daily habit. To be eligible for completion prizes, please bring your reading calendars (if you're using paper) back to the library between August 20 and September 10. If you're using Beanstack, make sure you've logged all your reading by September 10. Prizes include: local gift cards to Isabel's, El Taco 'Bout It, Lopez Bookshop, Paper Scissors on the Rock; and more!
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Story Times for our youngest patrons Wednesdays at 10:30am & 11am Join Ms. Jane for interactive story times for our youngest Library patrons. Come for the stories, songs, movements, hands-on activities, and puppets; stay for the social time. Then come back next week to do it again! 10:30am - ages 0 - 3 story time in the Community Meeting Room 11am - ages 4-7 in the Children's Area
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Writers' Open Mic Night Thursday, August 4th at 5:30pm Library Fireside Join fellow writers on the first Thursday of the month from 5:30pm – 6:30pm to share your written work by the fireside at the Lopez Library.
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Three Spaces left for the Linocut Workshop Fridays, August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th at 12pm Join local teaching artist Chelsea Greene for a 4-week workshop on creating linocut prints. All supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 10 - adult.
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Art in the Library Reception: The Behnke Family Reception on Saturday, August 6th at 4pm Come enjoy and celebrate art made by one (very) artistic family, The Behnkes! Join Jean, Joe, Jeff and Jaimie for a reception of their work on Saturday, August 6th at 4pm.
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Bingo Night! Monday, August 15th at 5:30pm
All ages welcome! Come play!
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The Annual Teddy Bear Picnic Wednesday, August 17th at 11am
Join us on the back lawn for the annual Teddy Bear Picnic! This is a beloved Library tradition geared towards our youngest patrons, but all ages are welcome. The event will include stories and music with a teddy bear theme, movement, treats, and a visit from the very special Mother Bear. Bring Your Own Teddy Bear and join in the fun! |
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Outdoor Discovery: The Intertidal Zone at Iceberg Point Thursday, August 11th at 9am Meet at Agate Beach Parking Lot Join outdoor educator Noreene Ignelzi at Iceberg Point National Monument to get to know your Salish Sea neighbors in the intertidal zone during an especially low tide! All ages welcome.
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Nature Journaling Workshop Thursday, August 25th at 5:30pm Do you like nature and art? Join our Nature Journaling Group beginning June 30th at 5:30pm. We’ll meet at the library to discuss our nature observations and explore journal-friendly art techniques.
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Book Displays: Oceans of Possibilities: Summer Reading Challenge
Summer Cats and Dogs
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Wed, August 3rd at 5pm A young adult book club for adults that meets the first Wednesday of the month. This month we will be sharing Juvenile and Young Adult LGBTQIA+ books. Select from our booklist or choose your own title.
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Wed, August 10th at 5pm Literary Salon meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month to share recent favorite reads. We call it a no-rules book club, a time to share with others the best of whatever you have been reading. Choose two titles or series to share with the group.
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On Hiatus for August The whodunit club is on hiatus this month, but will return on September 21st at 5pm. Check our website for updates.
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Lopez Island Library 2225 Fisherman Bay Rd Lopez Island, Washington 98261 360-468-2265www.lopezlibrary.org |
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