Through a generous donation, the library has acquired a baby grand piano. Please come enjoy 30 minutes of ambient music.
Special Interest Program
What Is That? Unusual & Offbeat People, Places, Things & Events in Washington Author and radio producer Harriet Baskas explores some of Washington’s remarkable personalities, events and landmarks. Her book "Washington Curiosities" has more than 200 features that make Washington such a kooky state, from the shrine to the Jolly Green Giant to the Whoop-N-Holler Ranch and Museum. Sponsored by Humanities Washington. Wednesday, May 16 @ 7PM In the Meeting Room ...More
Arthritis & the Upper Extremity Certified Hand Therapist Neil Plume presents causes and coping strategies for people suffering from joint pain in the upper extremities. She will discuss activities that help and hinder, positioning & symptom relief, and prevention. (rescheduled from January). Wednesday, May 23 @ 7pm In the Meeting Room ...More
Special Natural History Program
Harbor Porpoises: Residents of WA Inland Waters Combining 40-years as a research scientist with her current focus on the acoustics, behavior and conservation of cetacean species, speaker Aileen Jeffries will describe how acoustic recordings provide new information about the harbor porpoise's distribution and habitat use. Friday, June 1 @ 7pm In the Meeting Room ...More
Sunday Jazz Hour
Dillinger's CLambake "Ballroom, Jitterbug, & Rock 'n' Roll" Sunday Jazz at the Library welcomes Dillinger’s Clambake, a “new era” swing band that mixes styles of ballroom and jitterbug to rock ‘n’ roll and funk. Their eclectic selection of American Dance Hall repertoire appeals to a wide generation of listeners. "This is part of the monthly concert series sponsored by the Manieri Jazz Endowment." Sunday, June 10 @ 2pm In the Meeting room ...More
Computer Learning Lab Classes
Hands-On Learning With Our Laptops Computer skills classes using our mobile learning lab will include Beginning Computers & Internet Basics (for those with no computer experience), Exploring the Library Website, Efficient Internet Searching, and Online Information Resources Everyone Should Know. Classes are free, and laptops will be provided. Thursdays, May 31, June 7, 14, & 21 @ 10:00am (90 minute classes) In the Meeting Room
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Anacortes Library's Book Club
Dynamic Reading In a Group Readers who enjoy book discussions are encouraged to join the Anacortes Library Book Club. New members are always welcome.
May Meeting Cancelled Sunday, June 17 Annual Club Tea Monday, June 25 Blue Highways by William Least Heat-Moon
Questions? 299-8067 or 299-8727 4th Mondays, monthly, 7-9pm In the Meeting Room
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