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Eclipse Viewing Party
Eclipse Viewing Party
Join the Library and Island Rec for a viewing party of the partial eclipse! We'll be at Linde Park from 11 AM-Noon.
Free
Join the Library and Island Rec for a viewing party of the partial eclipse! We'll be at Linde Park from 11 AM-Noon.
D.C. Alexander, author of Friday Harbor, will speak at the annual meeting of the Friends of the San Juan Island Libary. The annual meeting begins at 5:30 pm. Doug Alexander will begin the presentation a 6:00 pm. Friday Harbor, published in 2024, is about a murder investigation set in historical Friday Harbor during Prohibition when […]
Friday Harbor, published in 2024, is about a murder investigation set in historical Friday Harbor during Prohibition when rum-running and smuggling Chinese immigrants, outlawed by the Chinese Exclusion Act, were criminal pursuits in the remote San Juan Islands. The dangers of alcoholism were known, but attitudes about homosexuals, cultural literacy, and alternate lifestyles could be […]
In honor of the upcoming solar eclipse in April, the San Juan Singers spring concert will be themed around space and stars. A variety of music will be presented, ranging from classics such as a chorus from Handel's oratorio "Samson" and four Brahms pieces to more modern pieces from the 20th-21st century.
In honor of the upcoming solar eclipse in April, the San Juan Singers spring concert will be themed around space and stars. A variety of music will be presented, ranging from classics such as a chorus from Handel's oratorio "Samson" and four Brahms pieces to more modern pieces from the 20th-21st century.
Sasha von Dassow brings his skill as a performer and musical ambassador to the library with a series of concert talks designed to explore classical and other music from around the world. Events will feature performances and in-depth commentary with a light-hearted touch that highlight local performers, important local events, and topics of interest in music. […]
Embark on a mission to protect our island in the battle against plastics! Join your fellow islanders for the 2024 Spring Great Islands Clean-up. Participants of all ages can register to clean up trash on a designated beach or road. 10 AM Meet at San Juan Island Brewing Co. to pick-up collection equipment & receive […]
Charlie J. Stephens will read from their debut novel in the Griffin Bay Bookstore Café. "In 1980’s Oregon, Smokey is trying to survive childhood with a young mom who is increasingly desperate in her search for love. As their mother’s boyfriends come and go, Smokey aches for the safety their mother can never quite provide. […]
Join us for an all-day celebration of comic books! We'll be having an all-day graphic novel read-in event complete with free comic books, snacks, and other giveaways. Bring your own comic or grab one of our graphic novels to read among company. Check out our program offerings in celebration of Free Comic Book Day! […]
Join us for an all-day celebration of comic books! We'll be having an all-day graphic novel read-in event complete with free comic books, snacks, and other giveaways. Bring your own comic or grab one of our graphic novels to read among company. Check out our program offerings in celebration of Free Comic Book Day! […]
The library is excited to continue our partnership with Seattle Arts and Lectures to present a virtual conversation with bestselling author Gabrielle Zevin! Join us at the library for an in-person screening of the virtual conversation. Spanning thirty years, from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Venice Beach, California, and lands in between and far beyond, Gabrielle Zevin’s […]
Cabaret Corner presents an enchanting evening of music and singing at our extraordinary coffeehouse-themed cabaret show; a melodic journey through the whimsy of coffee-thoughts! Our talented ensemble of singers will transport you, evoking emotions and thoughts that only a steaming mug of coffee can inspire. From smooth jazz to powerful ballads, we promise an unforgettable […]
Display your art in the library! This time, we're celebrating all things horses. Horses have featured prominently in artwork for thousands of years, and we’re celebrating this grand tradition by showcasing horse-themed work in this upcoming art show. The shows are open to the public and all talent levels and mediums are welcome. If you […]
Enjoy The Metropolitan Opera, live from New York, streamed in HD on the big screen in the Whittier Theatre. Part of our HD Streaming Series. Two singers at the height of their powers—radiant soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor sensation Benjamin Bernheim—come together as the star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s sumptuous Shakespeare adaptation, with Met Music Director […]
Cabaret Corner presents an enchanting evening of music and singing at our extraordinary coffeehouse-themed cabaret show; a melodic journey through the whimsy of coffee-thoughts! Our talented ensemble of singers will transport you, evoking emotions and thoughts that only a steaming mug of coffee can inspire. From smooth jazz to powerful ballads, we promise an unforgettable […]
Cabaret Corner presents an enchanting evening of music and singing at our extraordinary coffeehouse-themed cabaret show; a melodic journey through the whimsy of coffee-thoughts! Our talented ensemble of singers will transport you, evoking emotions and thoughts that only a steaming mug of coffee can inspire. From smooth jazz to powerful ballads, we promise an unforgettable […]
In August 2024, the Library will ask for an operational levy lid lift. The Library has been frugal and strategic with its last levy lid lift reserves and annual funding but needs to ask for a new levy lid lift in order to sustain the current level of library services, programs, and collections. On May […]
Join us for an all-day celebration of comic books! We'll be having an all-day graphic novel read-in event complete with free comic books, snacks, and other giveaways. Bring your own comic or grab one of our graphic novels to read among company. Check out our program offerings in celebration of Free Comic Book Day! […]