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Orcas Island Public Library

Open until 6pm

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.

Hours this week

Today · Friday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Open until 6pm
  • 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 PM
    Weekly board game night+ 12 more upcoming
    Join 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 AM
    Tech Tuesday+ 12 more upcoming
    Join 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 PM
    Knit and Fibercraft Night+ 12 more upcoming
    Join expert knitter Katie Johansen to learn, work on a project, and socialize.
  • Wed, May 20, 6:00 PM
    The 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 AM
    Story Time+ 11 more upcoming
  • Sat, May 23, 11:00 AM
    Table of Content Middle Grade Book Club
    4th-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 PM
    Who says YOU can't be royalty Craft Event
    Go 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 PM
    Closed for Memorial Day
    Closed for memorial day. No game night tonight
  • Thu, May 28, 6:00 PM
    Our Voices Together
    Orcas 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 PM
    Library After Dark+ 2 more upcoming
    Library 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 PM
    Teen Book Club: Read Between the Lines+ 2 more upcoming
    Sign 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 PM
    First Friday Book Club+ 2 more upcoming
    Contact Andrea Reback for more information: areback@orcaslibrary.org
  • Tue, Jun 9, 4:00 PM
    Friends of Orcas Island Library Board Meeting+ 2 more upcoming
    Friends 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 PM
    2nd Wednesday Virtual Book Club+ 2 more upcoming
    Contact Andrea Reback for more information: areback@orcaslibrary.org
  • Thu, Jun 11, 3:30 PM
    Library Board Meeting+ 1 more upcoming
    The 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 PM
    Teen Video Game Tournament+ 2 more upcoming
    Battle it out on the big screen! Compete for bragging rights (and prizes) in our monthly teen gaming tournament.
  • Fri, Jun 19, 5:57 PM
    Closed for Juneteenth
    The library is closed for Juneteenth
  • Sat, Jul 4, 5:28 PM
    Closed for July 4th
    Closed for the 4th of July.
  • Mon, Sep 7, 5:29 PM
    Closed For Labor Day
    Closed for labor day. No game night tonight.
  • Wed, Nov 11, 5:53 PM
    Closed for Veterans Day
    The library is closed on Veterans Day
  • Thu, Nov 26, 5:55 PM
    Closed for Thanksgiving Day
    Closed for Thanksgiving Day
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