Dynamic Reading In a Group Readers who enjoy book discussions are encouraged to join the Anacortes Library Book Club. New members are always welcome. Mar. 22 The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls Apr. 26 Ernest Hemingway any book by or about him May 24 Loving Frank by Nancy Horan Questions? 299-8067 or 299-8727 4th Mondays, monthly, 7:00-9:00PM In the Meeting Room
Eat Your Yard!
Grill the Gardeners A panel of Eat Your Yard presenters will gather to answer gardening questions from the audience. Be ready with your list when you join us for this very lively, informative evening. "Eat Your Yard" is a special project of Skagit Beat the Heat, local citizens working to slow global warming & grow community resilience. Tuesday, March 23 @ 6:45PM in the Meeting room ...More
Engraved Bricks Support the Library
Next Brick Installation: April 3rd @ 11AM Lining the main entrance to the library are engraved bricks that have helped acquire books and media through the Anacortes Library Foundation. These bricks make thoughtful gifts, and are also wonderful commemorative memorials. Your purchase helps our collection grow. Deadline for purchase is March 24.Click for Donation Form
Manieri Jazz Endowment Offers Grants
The Manieri Jazz & Swing music endowment is offering grants to students who want to attend a music camp, to music students who will be attending college, and to music teachers interested in Jazz education. The scholarships are available to those attending or teaching in or near the Anacortes School District, but with preference to actual ASD students and teachers.
Pleasure Meets Responsibility Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. This global, grassroots movement links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment. Burk Burkhardt, leader the local Slow Food convivium, will enlighten you with his explanation of how Slow Food seeks to protect our invaluable food heritage. Wednesday, March 24 @ 7PM in the Meeting room
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Celebrate Women's History Month Humanities Washington Inquiring Mind speaker Dr. Linda Allen appears here from Bellingham to share her passion for the stories of women in Washington's history. Storyteller, songwriter, performer and educator, Dr. Allen has extensive knowledge of women and their hard-fought struggle for suffrage in our state. Wednesday, March 31 @ 7PM in the Meeting room ...More
Library Foundation Exclusive Art Sale
Max Benjamin's "CX-9" A limited number of lithographic reproductions of Max Benjamin's "CX-9" are being offered for sale at a special reduced price. This is a rare opportunity to own a Max Benjamin print. A local artist, Max is well-respected throughout the United States. Framed $300 Unframed $100 Please contact Angela 293-1910 x31 or Cynthia 293-1910 x23
Libraries Get Connected
Reciprocal Borrowing: Sharing Our Resources Anacortes Public Library has formed agreements with Burlington Library, La Conner Regional Library, and Mt. Vernon City Library, allowing residents in good standing to also have a card at the partner libraries. Please visit your home library for more information and your verification sticker.
The Library Board of Trustees provides guidance to the library, adopting rules, regulations and policies as needed to ensure the efficient operation of the library and its services. Regular monthly meetings held on third Tuesdays at 6:30PM, and are open to the public.
Library ELF is a free service designed for library users. ELF allows you to receive hold notices and email notices of items before they become due. Get organized, get ELF! Anacortes is an ELF library.
