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San Juan Island Library

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San Juan Island Library

www.sjlib.org We are a vibrant, community oriented public library located on a little island off the coast of Washington State.

Our mission focuses on community & connection, learning & reading, information & accessibility. Discover life's possibilities @ San Juan Island Library.

06/20/2026

Join us tomorrow for a special local author talk with our very own Susan Grout!

In her new book, "Small Town Therapist's Red Hot Tips," she tells some funny stories (and even some poetry) and some of the grief she experienced along the way. Her presentation will feature vignettes of some friends and family you may know, whose identities, of course, will be disguised to protect their privacy. Included are many stories about life then and now. The book gives specific tips on how to create a happier, healthier life.

06/19/2026

For Orca Action Month, we'll be hosting a FREE screening of "The Snake and the Whale" with the Friday Harbor Film Festival next Friday!

About the film:
The fate of the endangered Southern Resident Orcas hangs on the survival of Snake River salmon. The Snake and the Whale follows the fight to breach four dams and restore the whales’ food supply before it’s too late.

06/18/2026

The Library will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. We'll see you on Saturday!

06/17/2026

She's back!!! Come see Hillia, known professionally as "Hillia Hula Hoop Extraordinaire," a professional multi-hula hoop artist and performer based in Ellensburg, Washington. She is widely recognized for her dynamic, family-friendly performances that combine complex hula hoop tricks, comedy, and audience participation.

Stay after the show to enjoy refreshments and fun activities with your Library friends to kick off 2026 Summer Fun and Wednesday Afternoon Performances.

Wednesday Afternoon Performances are free, offered to all ages, and held outdoors at the FHES Outdoor Play Shed. The Outdoor Play Shed is a covered area behind the elementary school. There is access to parking, restrooms, and water fountains. Please bring chairs and blankets for seating. Showtimes begin at 1:30 PM and last approximately 45 minutes.

Funding is provided by Friends of the San Juan Island Library as part of the Library's Annual Summer Reading Program. No prior registration is required to attend a Wednesday Afternoon Performance. Simply drop in and enjoy the show!

06/16/2026

Thank you to all the tweens and teens that came out to the Summer Reading Kick-off party on Friday evening. It was a blast! We have activities for 6th-12th graders happening most Fridays this summer. Drop by on June 26th from 3:30-5:30 PM to get creative with rocks and hot glue 👀No registration required.

06/11/2026

Today marks end of the school year and the beginning of the Summer Reading Program, and tomorrow it's time to celebrate! Youth entering 6th-12th grade are invited to join us for the Teen Summer Reading Kick Off Party on Friday June 12 from 7-9 PM.

The Teen Library Council decided this is the perfect opportunity to introduce new library tweens and teens to the magic of the Library Lock-In. Get ready for two hours of karaoke, snacks, crafts, games, and full run of the library! Unlike a normal Lock-In, no registration is required to attend this one. Like a normal Lock-In, doors will close to new entries (7:30 PM), so arrive on time and ready to have some fun!

Grades 6-12.

06/10/2026

New Creativebug Class!

Creating a “double exposure” effect with marbled papers produces a striking, layered result, and it’s exactly what Austin-based surface designer Mercedez Rex walks you through in this overmarbling technique class. She guides you through layered marbling techniques from the very beginning, starting with selecting your paper and prepping it with alum (the mordant that helps the paint stay in place). From there, experiment with how different registrations shift the final outcome by layering and doubling marbled designs like Suminagashi, Stone, and Gel-git.

Available at no cost through San Juan Island Library. To access, use your library card number and password to create a Creativebug Account. Learn more about the class here: https://login.sjlib.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.creativebug.com/r/sjlib/classseries/single/overmarbling-on-paper

06/09/2026

Join us next Wednesday for a special free screening of the 2025 documentary "The Librarians" directed by Kim A Snyder!

About the Film:
When lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life.

06/07/2026

Something BIG is coming this week...

The 2026 Summer Reading program start this Thursday, June 11! Visit our website or stop by the library to register and unearth your first story!

The Summer Reading program is open to all ages, with goals and programs for Pre-K, K-5, Teens, and Adults! We can't wait to see you!

06/06/2026

Skagit Legal Aid will be at San Juan Island Library next Saturday to provide pro bono consultation for civil legal matters. Open for walk-ins!

Can't make it this month? No problem, these programs happen bimonthly (even months)!

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1010 Guard Street
Friday Harbor, WA
98250

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 3pm

Website

http://www.sjlib.org/

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