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Orcas Island Public Library
The Orcas Island Public Library at 500 Rose Street in Eastsound offers an expansive print and digital collection, free Wi-Fi and computer access, and a full slate of regular programming — knit nights, book clubs, teen programs, board-of-trustees meetings, and special events. It serves the broader island community as a place for reflection, exploration, discussion, and gathering.
Today
No specials posted today.
Find them
- Phone
- (360) 376-4985
- Website
- www.orcaslibrary.org/
Hours this week
Today · Friday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday, May 1610:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday, May 1712:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Monday10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Coming up
- Mon, May 18, 6:00 PMWeekly board game night+ 12 more upcomingJoin Woody every Monday for board games All ages are welcome. Choose from our large selection of games or bring your favorites.
- Tue, May 19, 11:00 AMTech Tuesday+ 12 more upcomingJoin a tech helper from Orcas Online to answer and tech questions you may have. Please bring in the specific device you need help with and make sure you have access to the necessary passwords.
- Tue, May 19, 6:00 PMKnit and Fibercraft Night+ 12 more upcomingJoin expert knitter Katie Johansen to learn, work on a project, and socialize.
- Wed, May 20, 6:00 PMThe Ocean’s Menagerie: How Earth’s Strangest Creatures Reshape the Rules of Life,Drew Harvell’s team has worked for over a decade on the mysterious disease killing seastars and will update on where we go now that the team has identified the killer in our waters. She will also talk about local examples from her new book, such as jellyfish that glow in the dark, sea stars with super strength and nudibranchs that steal defenses. In The Ocean’s Menagerie: How Earth’s Strangest Creatures Reshape the Rules of Life , Harvell explores how these spineless creatures have turned 600 m…
- Fri, May 22, 11:00 AMStory Time+ 11 more upcoming
- Sat, May 23, 11:00 AMTable of Content Middle Grade Book Club4th-7th graders can grab a free book and join us for an informatl book discussion thanks to FOIL. Questions? Email jdegroot@orcaslibrary.org
- Sat, May 23, 12:00 PMWho says YOU can't be royalty Craft EventGo ahead. Crown yourself at this free and fun kids craft event. No experience necessary. All supplies provided thanks to FOIL.
- Mon, May 25, 5:24 PMClosed for Memorial DayClosed for memorial day. No game night tonight
- Thu, May 28, 6:00 PMOur Voices TogetherOrcas Island Historical Museums invites you to a story-sharing event for LGBTQ+ islanders from 6-8pm on May 28th at the Public Library. During this casual after-hours event, mingle for an evening of community and collaboration over a shared meal hosted with partners Orcas Island Library and Orcas Island Pride. Learn more about our Orcas Voices Oral History program which is dedicated to amplifying and preserving local stories of joy, hardship, and life on our magical island. Get crafty to press…
- Mon, Jun 1, 7:00 PMLibrary After Dark+ 2 more upcomingLibrary After Dark: Writing Night Offers Adults a Quiet Space to Create The Orcas Island Library invites adult writers to settle in after hours for Library After Dark: Writing Night on Monday, February 9, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. This welcoming evening is designed for adults seeking focused writing time and a supportive creative community. The event features 90 minutes of uninterrupted writing , followed by 30 minutes of optional sharing for those who wis…
- Tue, Jun 2, 3:30 PMTeen Book Club: Read Between the Lines+ 2 more upcomingSign up at orcaslibrary.org/teen-reads to get your monthly Book Box, filled with the book + some themed treats! Boxes ready for checkout the first week of the month.
- Fri, Jun 5, 12:00 PMFirst Friday Book Club+ 2 more upcomingContact Andrea Reback for more information: areback@orcaslibrary.org
- Tue, Jun 9, 4:00 PMFriends of Orcas Island Library Board Meeting+ 2 more upcomingFriends of the Orcas Island Library is a nonprofit supporting our library through fundraising, events, and community resources. The Board meets the second Tuesday of each month. Members of the public are welcome.
- Wed, Jun 10, 1:00 PM2nd Wednesday Virtual Book Club+ 2 more upcomingContact Andrea Reback for more information: areback@orcaslibrary.org
- Thu, Jun 11, 3:30 PMLibrary Board Meeting+ 1 more upcomingThe Board of Trustees meets at the library at 3:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month. The public is welcome to attend. Contact Karen Meng ( kmeng@orcaslibrary.org ) if you would like to join by Zoom or receive the board packet in advance.
- Sat, Jun 13, 3:30 PMTeen Video Game Tournament+ 2 more upcomingBattle it out on the big screen! Compete for bragging rights (and prizes) in our monthly teen gaming tournament.
- Fri, Jun 19, 5:57 PMClosed for JuneteenthThe library is closed for Juneteenth
- Sat, Jul 4, 5:28 PMClosed for July 4thClosed for the 4th of July.
- Mon, Sep 7, 5:29 PMClosed For Labor DayClosed for labor day. No game night tonight.
- Wed, Nov 11, 5:53 PMClosed for Veterans DayThe library is closed on Veterans Day
- Thu, Nov 26, 5:55 PMClosed for Thanksgiving DayClosed for Thanksgiving Day
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