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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

All Day 4/30–1/1
Babies, Pre-K
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Pre-K
Event Details:

Can you read 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten? We bet you can! Reading aloud to your young child is one of the best ways to help build your child's early literacy skills. Stop by the Library today to get started!

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Borrower's Box - July

All Day 6/1–7/31
Adults
Literary, Other
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literary, Other
Event Details:

Let our library staff select your next read!

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Color Our World 2025 Summer Reading Program

All Day 6/13–8/31
Babies, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Summer Reading Program
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

The Library's Color Our World 2025 Summer Reading Program is open to all ages. Attend special events, programs, and win prizes for reaching your reading goals and completing fun activities. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Library at the Farmers Market!

9:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Games & Fun
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Fun
Event Details:

Library at the Farmers Market twice a month in the summer!

May 17th and 31st

June 14th and 28th

July 12th and 26th

August 9th and 23rd

This event is not sponsored by the San Juan Island Library.
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting - (Groups & Individuals)

June 2025 theme: Found Objects

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Special Pride Makerspace

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in to join us for Library Makerspace from 3-5pm! We will have crafter kits and equipment available for use in the Library Meeting Room. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Mic Night for Writers

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Literary, Workshop
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literary, Workshop
Event Details:

Calling all writers! Read your work in this monthly Open Mic event. 

These are hybrid events; join us in person at the library or email Pam at sjiopenmic@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Footnotes: A Library Walking Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us every Monday at 10 am as we discover our neighborhood, meet new people, and get outside for a stroll. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monochromatic Watercolor with Alchemy Art Center

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Choose one color and practice painting in many different tones using watercolors. This will be a great exercise in understanding light and shadow to simplify and deepen your use of color. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Café

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Technology
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Stop into Tech Café to get tech help with smartphones, computers, tablets, hardware, apps, and more.

This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Paint Party

3:00pm–5:00pm
Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! Family Paint Party. Paint with bubbles, paint by numbers, paint your face, and more! All materials will be provided. This program will be held outside in the Library's parking lot. Drop-ins welcome.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Design and Typography with Alchemy Art Center

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of digital design with Alchemy Art Center!

This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cirque Cadia Circus - A Wednesday Afternoon Performance

1:30pm–2:15pm
Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Performance, Presentation, Summer Reading Program
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance, Presentation, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for our first Wednesday Afternoon Performance Kick-Off event with Cirque Cadia Circus. 

Come and experience their interactive program of spectacular circus arts.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Building Bridges: A Community Spanish Class

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Building Bridges: A Community Spanish Class

This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Outdoor Preschool Story Play

10:00am–11:30am
Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: San Juan County Fairgrounds
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Lauren and friends under the apple tree on the front lawn of the Fairgrounds for an exciting summer filled with stories and activities for families with preschoolers!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Main Salon
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Delving into the artist's transformative years in southern France, this film offers an intimate look at his creative process and the profound impact of his surroundings.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in to join us for Library Makerspace from 3-5pm! We will have crafter kits and equipment available for use in the Library Meeting Room. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Footnotes: A Library Walking Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us every Monday at 10 am as we discover our neighborhood, meet new people, and get outside for a stroll. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Café

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Technology
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Stop into Tech Café to get tech help with smartphones, computers, tablets, hardware, apps, and more.

This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Twirl the Rainbow Hoop Fun for All - A Wednesday Afternoon Performance

1:30pm–2:15pm
Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Performance, Presentation, Summer Reading Program
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance, Presentation, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come see Hillia Hula for an unforgettable hooping experience that includes a dazzling display of hoops spinning in perfect harmony.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Baby Toddler Time

10:00am–11:30am
Babies, Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Baby Toddler Time is a storytime and play group designed for caregivers with infants and toddlers. We will explore Playing, Reading, Rhyming, and Singing combined with plenty of social and play time to support your littl

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting Underground

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Main Salon
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for knitting and conversation in front of the library fireplace!

This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Outdoor Preschool Story Play

10:00am–11:30am
Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: San Juan County Fairgrounds
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Lauren and friends under the apple tree on the front lawn of the Fairgrounds for an exciting summer filled with stories and activities for families with preschoolers!