It's August (already)! Here's what's happening at the Lopez Island Library
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.
 
PROGRAMS
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!
 
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
 
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.
 
 
 
To learn more visit lopezlibrary.org/open-mic
 
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.
Register here
 
 
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.
 
Bingo Night!
Monday, August 15th at 5:30pm

All ages welcome! Come play!
 
 
 
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!
 
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.
 
Registration required. REGISTER HERE
 
DIY Terrariums
Monday, August 22nd at 12pm
Ages 10-18
 
Create your own little plant world in a jar.
Supplies provided but feel free to bring little
figures to create different scenes!
 
REGISTER HERE
 
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.
 
REGISTER HERE
 
AROUND THE LIBRARY & ON DISPLAY
The Creative Corner is always open
 
Come to the Creative Corner in August to explore and get crafty with all the great art and crafts supplies. The Corner is open to all ages and you can use it whenever the Library is open!
 

Looking for inspiration or project ideas?
Check out Creativebug!
 

 Book Displays:

Oceans of Possibilities: Summer Reading Challenge
 
 
Summer
 
 
 
Cats and Dogs
 
 
BOOK CLUBS
       
         
Never Too Old
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.
Literary  Salon
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.
Whodunit
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.
Looking for mystery recommendations in the meantime. Follow this link!
 
Take Care!
Lopez Island Library
2225 Fisherman Bay Rd
Lopez Island, Washington 98261
360-468-2265
www.lopezlibrary.org