Guemes Island Library

12/20/2025

We are open until 3 today for your last minute gifts- aprons, tote bags, beanies and more!

12/18/2025

This Saturday we will have extended opening hours from 11-3 with our Guemes themed gifts for sale: wooden bookmarks by Mitercraft, “I’m with the banned” tote bags, Guemes Island aprons, t-shirts, caps and beanies, and notecards by Cathy Schoenberg and other local artists.
All purchases support our volunteer-run, donation-funded community library.

Also available during our regular Library hours Thurs—Monday 12:30-3:00

limited quantities available

12/11/2025

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Happy to those who celebrate! Looking for us? We'll be browsing the 551s...

Did you know: NOAA's Central Library provides access to thousands of scientific journals, articles, and other writings?

https://library.noaa.gov/home

12/05/2025

We’re excited to see you this Saturday at the Guemes Island Art Market and studio tour, 10-4! The library has a fun collection for sale: Guemes Island aprons, caps and beanies, bookmarks (naturally!) and more.

At the library: 7549 Guemes Island Rd.

11/21/2025

Read & Listen Free

The Village Beyond the Mist
By Sachiko Kashibawa
November 18-December 2

Sachiko Kashiwaba's classic novel-now in English and the inspiration for Spirited Away-follows Lina into Misty Valley, a hidden world of magic, mystery, and danger. Called 'transporting' by The New York Times, this enchanting tale will captivate readers of all ages.

https://pages.libbylife.com/LibbySoraReads

09/11/2025

“In 1998, the ferry didn’t run after 6:30 p.m. on weeknights, Pellett said. This meant that students who went to school in Anacortes had minimal time to study after school before catching the boat back to Guemes Island.

This inspired Pellett to start the Guemes Island Library, giving students a place to study on the island.”

With a population of about 600, Guemes’ community is tight-knit — partly due to circumstance, but also because many of its residents want to keep it that way.

08/18/2025

Did you know that the easiest way to access your Washington Anytime Library resources is to use the Libby app? (Link for Android users in comments). Login with your Guemes Island Library card. If you have any questions dm us here or drop by the library during our open hours Thursday-Monday 12:30 to 3.
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

07/05/2025

EDIT: Free Pile! Come by and help us clear out the leftovers from our sale!

The Mini Shipwreck sale is winding up- everything is heavily discounted! Come make an offer. All proceeds benefit the Guemes Island Library and Guemes Island Historical Society.

07/04/2025

🏴‍☠️MINI SHIPWRECK DAYS SALE 🏴‍☠️

Set sail for bargains at the Guemes Island Library! The sale opens today at 9 AM
(Friday July 4)

✨ Vintage gems, books, art, kitchen goodies, tools, handy odds and ends and more, you never know what you’ll find!

📅 Friday, July 4 | 9 AM – 4 PM
📅 Saturday, July 5 | 10 AM – 4 PM

📍 7549 Guemes Island Rd, at the library.

We hope to see see you soon! 🏴‍☠️

06/12/2025

Thank you Guemes Islanders!

Thanks to your amazing generosity our mini Shipwreck storage is bursting at the seams.

We’ve had to pause taking donations at the library for now (we literally can’t fit another thing!), but we’ll happily accept any last-minute donations on sale day - July 5th at the hall/library.

THANK YOU. This is going to be an amazing sale because of all of you ❤️

06/04/2025

We will be at the library collecting items until 5pm today (Weds) for our Mini shipwreck sale. No clothing or furniture please. Thank you for your donations!